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AESTHETIC MOVEMENT

In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.

The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.

The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.

Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.

The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.

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Style: Aesthetic Movement
George Jones Rare Large Majolica Floor Standing Pedestal or Pot Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and large antique majolica floor standing pedestal by renowned and sought after maker George Jones and dating from around 1865. The pedestal is formed as three curved branches...
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1860s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Earthenware

Collinson Lock attributed. An Aesthetic Movement walnut octagonal center table
Located in London, GB
Collinson & Lock attributed. An Aesthetic Movement walnut six leg octagonal two tier center table with fine turned legs and out swept feet. The construction has radiating stretchers ...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Early 20th century inlaid birch octagonal occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century inlaid birch octagonal occasional table circa 1910. Fine quality side table, that would also function well in the hall or as a lamp table. Inlaid and strung bord...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Birch, Elm

Howard Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons having original green leather top; the oval form case with single drawer and origina...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Brass

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century English Aesthetic Movement side table made of oak with decorative stick and ball design. Square wood body with curved and rounded bentwood trim and brass accents. Stur...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Brass

Antique Faux Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Aesthetic Movement example of a charming writing desk fashioned with elaborate galleries and simulated bamboo accents, including root feet. The desk with a single drawer with ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Wood

Gillow and Co. Oak Octagonal Table, England, circa 1860
Located in Oxford, GB
Description Stamped and numbered oak octagonal drum Gillow and Co. pedestal table, circa 1860. Untouched and 100% authentic with just shy of 160 years of...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

Bruce Talbert, by Gillows Co. Aesthetic Movement chess table
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, made by Gillows and Co. An exceptional exhibition-quality Aesthetic Movement chess table inlaid with boxwood to the chessboard top, with three baluster legs incised an...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Moroccan Architectural Inlaid Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Moroccan center table crafted in walnut having a rectangular top with a center medallion, diamond form corners and a border with inlaid geometric forms of bon...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

19th C. Burled Walnut Oval Table In Aesthetic Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a book matched burled top, inlaid scrolled decorated banding, and a burled apron. Raised on four turned supports with a turned finial. Mounted on four carved leafy scrolled oak ...
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19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Glass, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity Attributed to Horner
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine aesthetic movement example. A charming and eye catching vanity fashioned with elaborate galleries and simulated bamboo accents, including root feet. The carvings are sharp and...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Aesthetic Movement English Oak Side Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming Aesthetic movement oak side table by British architect and furniture designer Charles Locke Eastlake. The table in the Gothic manner displays a generous top raised on fou...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Gilt Octagonal Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Hewetson & Thexton, in the style of Bruce Talbert. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and gilt octagonal centre table with ring and spiral turned legs terminating in turned finials, united...
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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

19th-C. French Pine Faux Bamboo Marble Top Stand / Pedestal / Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century French pine faux bamboo two tier marble top wash stand. This would make a lovely side table or pedestal as well. It a single drawer over single door. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Marble

Stephen Webb, by Collinson and Lock. Aesthetic Movement octagonal centre table
Located in London, GB
Stephen Webb, made by Collinson and Lock. An Aesthetic Movement octagonal centre table with floral inlay to the top and shaped aprons below, with eight turned uprights uniting a spid...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

19th-C. English Victorian Carved Oak Eagle Form Console Table / Credenza
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a unique English Victorian carved oak eagle form console table or credenza. The back has a carved lion cartouche. The supports are opposing eagles. It is in very good conditi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

1950s Georgetown Galleries George III Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s George III Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table by iconic Georgetown Galleries. Features 4 pedestals all on original solid wheels. Recently refinished and in very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Brass

Victorian Glass Ball and Claw Black Ebonized Oak Table, circa 1870s
Located in Hastings, GB
Victorian glass ball and claw ebonised table C'1870's Beautiful ebonised side table with turned bobbin legs. There are 4 brass eagle claws holding ...
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1870s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

19th Century Mahogany Side Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th century square walnut side table raised on four exquisite barley twist legs. Detailed, carved stretchers with urn-shaped carved finial and brass ball and claw...
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19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Brass

Jas Shoolbred. An Aesthetic Movement walnut octagonal center table
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred. An octagonal walnut center table with central shelf, carved circular scroll details to the legs on castors, united by lower cross stretchers.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Square Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this family friendly coffee table! From mountain to beach, it is a versatile option! This is a mid-century knotty pine faux bamboo coffee table. It is French and unmarked. It ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Pine

George Jack for Morris and Co. A high Aesthetic Movement circular side table
Located in London, GB
George Jack for Morris and Co. A high Aesthetic Movement circular side table with a shaped top and shaped upper apron standing on six beautifully shaped legs, each with fine carved f...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward Roberts Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique aesthetic period burr maple and ebonized writing table, stamped 'EDWARDS & ROBERTS'  Circa 1870 in date.   This elegant desk is crafted from the most beaut...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Ormolu

FULLY RESTORED AESTHETIC MOVEMENT AMBOYNA EBONY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN DRESSING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand made in England Aesthetic Movement Dressing table...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Mirror, Amboyna

Liberty Co., attri. An Aesthetic Movement Hexagonal Side Table
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., attributed An Aesthetic Movement hexagonal side table with herringbone inlay to the edge of the top and a molded edge with shaped aprons below, standing on six legs un...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Gillows attr, An Aesthetic Movement octagonal walnut eight leg centre table
Located in London, GB
Gillows attributed, in the style of H W Batley. An Aesthetic Movement octagonal Mahogany eight leg centre table with shaped supports below the top and four ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Mahogany

Large Gateleg Table In Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely oak table called Gateleg Very beautiful table which has a very beautiful turned base Beautiful top with a thickness of 3cm the table can be used as a dining room table, as ...
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20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

VM-Martini Table
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
Beatiful and delicate Martini side table, hammered solid black metal oiled finished 8"dia x 26"H
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Metal

19th-C. Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Burnt Bamboo Side Table Faux Bois Paper
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Victorian Era English burnt bamboo side table. Both tiers have been papered in a tree motif wall paper that is in keeping with the Aesthetic Movement period. It is in very ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Bamboo, Paper

Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Side Table or Window Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An exceptional Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Side Table, a superb example of craftsmanship that embodies the elegance of the era. This exquisite piece, possibly cr...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Beech, Amboyna

Gillows attr. An Aesthetic Movement tilt top dining table with floral inlays
Located in London, GB
Gillows of Lancaster attributed. An Aesthetic Movement tilt top dining table with floral inlays to the oval top walnut. Stamped mark under the top 8198
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1880s Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Late 20th-C. Bamboo, Wicker, and Rattan Etagere or Vanity by Palecek
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking late 20th century bamboo, wicker and rattan etagere or vanity by Palecek. It is very interesting piece and is in very ...
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1990s Philippine Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

An Aesthetic Movement ebonized walnut two tier side table with a pierced gallery
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Walnut ebonized two-tier side table with turned legs, the lower shelf with raised pierced circular details.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Jas Shoolbred attri. An Aesthetic Movement octagonal walnut side table
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred attributed An octagonal Walnut centre table with central shelf, carved circular details to the legs, united by lower cross stretchers.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Antique Aesthetic Movement Tiger Maple Occasional Table English, 19th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
The beaded lunettes on this oval maple table are reminiscent of Moorish architecture; which the appraiser says was an influence of Aesthetic Movement furniture in England, which is w...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Maple

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STYLE TiLED TOP CHESSBOARD CHESS TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Victorian Mahogany games table with Chessboard Tiled top and stamped to the base with ...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Hardwood

E W Godwin attr, for Collinson Lock. An Aesthetic Movement mahogany side table
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin, attributed, made by Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic movement mahogany side table with spiral-turned legs on out swept feet.With the original lock and key to the drawer.Col...
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1880s Indian Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement side table with sunflower curved straight side stretchers
Located in London, GB
A rare Aesthetic Movement walnut side table with two curved upper stretchers that unite to a central sunflower and a lower straight sided H stretcher that unites to the bottom of the...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Gillows attr, Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Mahogany Centre Table with Amboyna top
Located in London, GB
Gillows attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Mahogany Octagonal Centre Table with a wonderful burr Amboyna top with line inlay and ebonized to the edges. The four turned legs...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Octagonal Centre Table with Turned and Fluted Legs
Located in London, GB
Gillows of Lancaster, attributed. An Aesthetic Movement walnut octagonal centre table with turned and fluted legs united by a lower square shelf with a turned gallery around, and la...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Bronze Elephant Head Console Table (Base Only)
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century bronze elephant console table. This listing is for the base only and is shown with glass as inspiration. Dimensions are for base only.
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20th Century Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Bronze

Jas Shoolbred and Co (attributed) An octagonal oak side table with central shelf
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred attributed An octagonal oak side table with central shelf, carved circular details to the legs, united by lower cross stretchers.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

Aesthetic Movement Walnut side table wot-not-stand with half triangle shelves.
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tall side table wot-not-stand with a molded square top and a further full shelf below followed by staggered tri-angular shelves, from to bottom with fine...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Garnet Sons of Warrington. Aesthetic Movement Oak Side or Cricket Table
By Garnett Sons
Located in London, GB
Garnet & Sons of Warrington A good quality Aesthetic Movement oak side or cricket table with a circular quarter sawn top gives wonderful figuring to the grain, with a shaped and scro...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

E W Godwin An Aesthetic Movement six leg walnut circular centre table
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin attributed. Made by Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement six leg walnut circular centre table with shaped radiating under supports and subtle shaped details to the ends...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870 A fine and scarce example of a Gillow Co. breakfront library desk, crafted in richly figured...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Occasional Table with Hand Painted Flowers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful Aesthetic Movement ebonised occasional table with a circular top and lower tier. Both tiers are beautifully painted in the original Victorian penwork designs with floral...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Elm, Pine, Paint

Marsh Jones and Cribb. A superb pair of side tables
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of side tables by Marsh Jones and Cribb with circular top and shaped aprons below and fabulous shaped legs united by a shaped lower shelf on little pad feet.
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Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Mahogany

Collinson Lock attributed. An Aesthetic Movement walnut circular center table
Located in London, GB
Collinson & Lock attributed. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement Walnut circular center table with a shaped apron & fluted legs united by serpentine stretchers.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Dr Christopher Dresser An ebonized and gilded pedestal torchère
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and gilded pedestal torchère in the style of Dr C Dresser. The circular top has a Greek key pattern band, the main octagonal column has incised and gil...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Howard Sons Rosewood Revolving Bookstand Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with shaped square tops over book compartments and spindle dividers and conforming lower section. Supported on four saber legs with casters. One signed Howard and Son , London.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Brass

E W Godwin attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut octagonal centre table
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut octagonal center table with tramline molded edges with fine turnings to the legs united by a high stretcher and standing on Thebes...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Side Serving Drinks Tea Twig Table Smoked Glass Top Wood
Located in Tilburg, NL
Beautifully crafted occasional twig table related to the aesthetic movement in the late 19th century. Early 20th century, most probably English. Made out of twigs and finished wi...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Twig, Smoked Glass

Small 19th Century Cherry Wood Farmhouse Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little 19th century farmhouse table in cherry wood fromFrance with a length of 1.42m long and width of 69cm Small knife drawer in the belt. Very beautiful top with a superb p...
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19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Cherry

Aesthetic Walnut Chart Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular when open and folds with brass hinges and fittings and stays closed with a latch. Simple turned legs with stretcher.
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1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Walnut

Unusual 19th Century Oak Side Table with Book Storage Cupboard with Door
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This former 19th Century Chicken/Bird cage would have once been used to protect poultry, now it presents as a characterful side table with handy ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

Pair of side tables, marble top, 20th century
Located in Nice, FR
These two tables feature a modern and elegant design, combining wood and stone. Each table has a square top made of dark stone (marble, pierre bleue de Belgique ), with a rough finis...
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1970s Vintage Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Marble

19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Bamboo Sewing Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of elegant sophistication, romantic warmth, and authentic antique character with this absolutely exquisite 150 year old Victorian era sewing stand work table (today it wo...
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Aesthetic Movement Side Table by C. Fischer Amsterdam, 1900s.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Aesthetic Movement side table. Design by C. Fischer Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original solid oak top. Marked with manu...
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Early 1900s Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Oak

French 19Th. C. Tortoiseshell Bamboo Table With Red Tooled Leather Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this great looking French 19Th. C. Tortoiseshell Bamboo two tier Table with Red Tooled Leather Top. The tortoiseshell effect is stunni...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables

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Leather, Bamboo

Aesthetic Movement tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Collinson Lock, A. H. Lejambre, Gillows of Lancaster London, and Jas Shoolbred Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $442 and tops out at $44,595 while the average work can sell for $3,049.

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