Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
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
Adolf Loos for Thonet Shoe Rest circa 1905
By Adolf Loos
Located in CA, CA
Adolf Loos for Thonet Shoe Rest circa 1905, constructed of black stained steamed beech.
"By beauty we understand the highest degree of perfection. For this reason it is completely o...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Philip Webb for Morris and Co, A Rare Sheet Music or Folio Stand.
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Philip Webb for Morris and Co. A rare walnut sheet music or folio stand with elongated turned finials, pierced circular decoration and a three quarter turned gallery below with three...
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1870s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Umbrella Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century English Aesthetic Movement umbrella or walking stick stand. Made of oak with decorative stick and ball design. Square wood body with curved and rounded bentwood trim a...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
American or English Antique Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Hall Tree, Coat Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina, the form, the function and the overall presentation of this antique
Aesthetic Movement mahogany hall tree make it worth a second and third look.
It has all the elegance ...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
American Aesthetic Hanging Mirrored Hall Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American aesthetic fan motif hanging mirrored hall rack, of carved popular, with upper 30" brass rod, central engraved fan motif mirror, and four cast brass hooks.
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
English Walnut Canterbury by Gregory and Co., London
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English walnut and burl walnut Aesthetic movement canterbury by the celebrated firm of Gregory and Co, Regent Street, London, having slatted top over folio flap door, with ...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Bradley and Hubbard Umbrella Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A cast iron umbrella stand by noted maker Bradley and Hubbard, having elaborate scrollwork decoration, twist holder and carrying handle, with wonde...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise & Tooled Leather Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking Maitland-Smith faux tortoise and tooled leather bamboo magazine rack. It is marked and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Wood
Aesthetic Period Bronze Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well-made and impressive Aesthetic period bronze magazine rack formed as bamboo. The rack stands raised on four simple corner legs with a U-shaped body with a central dividing carr...
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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Dr C.Dresser Style of, Aesthetic Movement Oak Hall Stand with Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
Dr C. Dresser style of, An Aesthetic Movement Gothic style oak hall stand with central arched mirror, flanked by open sides and six turned button ended coat hooks to the outer edges, with mitred plank details above a lift up seat with storage...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Victorian Wall Mirror and Coat Racks Faux Bamboo Victorian, England
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Measure: 96 x 84 cm.
Faux bambbo mirror and coat rack mirror with four iron hangers on the sides of the mirror
Precious and decorative mirror t...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
English Aesthetic Tortoise Bamboo Hall Shelf Magazine Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English aesthetic movement bookstand with a display shelf and a large magazine rack or canterbury. Beautifully crafted from tortoise shell bamboo poles. The stand has a smal...
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20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
French Easel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An easel with a painting makes a statement in the room This one is particularly elegant th the swan heads on the sides.
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1950s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Wall Hooks Hangers on New Black Wooden Support
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique cast iron faux bamboo coat rack or hangers coming from an authentic original late 19th century, 1890s, hall tree, completely cleaned and polished and mounted on a n...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Antique Anglo Japanese Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Bamboo Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Anglo Japanese Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Bamboo, United Kingdom, Late 19th Century.
This characteristic antique Anglo Japanese magazine rack was well made in rare Torto...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Falkirk, an Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Stick Stand with Mythical Dragons
By Falkirk
Located in London, GB
Falkirk. An aesthetic movement cast iron stick stand with flowing finial, a semi-circular stick retainer flanked by coronets with a wonderful pai...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Falkirk, Style of Dr C Dresser, Aesthetic Movement Painted Cast Iron Stick Stand
Located in London, GB
Falkirk iron Foundry. In the style of Dr C Dresser.
An Aesthetic Movement painted cast iron hall stand, the upper part with six hooks above a stick stand with removable tray, lozeng...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Victorian iron hall stand cross by english author Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry
By: Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry
Material: iron, meta...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron
Excellent 1950s Brass Stick Umbrella Stand Pot with Verdigris Copper Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A good quality vintage 1950s brass stick umbrella stand. Crafted from high-quality brass, this piece has a verdigris copper patina finish that has bene added which gives the piece a ...
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Aesthetic Bamboo Hall Stand, England circa 1870
Located in Knutsford, GB
Aesthetic Bamboo Hall Stand, England circa 1870
The frame set with 4 turquoise Minton, Hollins & Co tiles decorated with cupids and butterflies
Ebonized details and lacquered central...
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1870s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Five Bronze Curtain or Clothes Hanger
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
How unsightly are the coat hangers in the hall ! Yet they are used to hang jackets when entering, especially in winter.
So I prepared these hangers using ancient bronze rosettes, sui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Single Large Gilt Bronze Curtain Tie-Back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant single bronze (gilded with galvanic process) large tie-back for a large curtain, collected on one side, or for belt or scarf.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Brass Mounted Bamboo Easel from the Estate of Sir John Richardson
Located in Hudson, NY
This rare surviving Aesthetic Movement easel comes from the estate of the renowned Sir John Richardson and can be seen in the book published regard...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Unusual 19th C., Victorian Aesthetic Movement Petit Point Boot Jack
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 19th century.
An unusual Victorian Aesthetic Movement petit point boot jack. The frame is constructed from walnut with gold painted detailing to the carved recessions. The ...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dr C Dresser An Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Stick Stand Made By Coalbrookdale
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser An Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Stick Stand with stylised floral details.
Made By Coalbrookdale Iron Works.
(The width is measured to the edges of the little lions paw ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
C1880 Mahogany Cane & Umbrella Stand with Copper Drip Tray
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and a unique form umbrella and cane holder in mahogany with it's original copper pan. Pan lifts out. Carved flowers on upper portion with turned posts. In very good original...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Copper
Robbins & Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll An Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Stick Stand
Located in London, GB
Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll An Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Stick Stand
Barnard Bishop and Barnard co-produced with Robbins.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Antique English Tortoiseshell Root Bamboo Magazine Holder, C.1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this pristine antique English Root Bamboo magazine Rack in a beautiful tortoiseshell finish, this is a 19th Century English Bamboo Magazine or Newspaper Rack
I say pristine ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
English Aesthetic Movement Brass Hat Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Aesthetic Movement brass hat rack with circular top, three sets of hooks, and space for umbrellas in the base.
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
English Aesthetic Oak Bucket
Located in Essex, MA
With brass handle and liner. Hexagonal form with incised carved decoration. Toupie feet.
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Bronze Curtain-Holders or Coat Hangers or Tie-backs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6840 - Antique bronze curtain-holders to enrich Your windows.
Before photos had not been cleaned. Excuse me...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Mounted Hall Stick Stand Attr James Shoolbred
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb Aesthetic Movement walnut and brass mount hall stand attributed to James Shoolbred - London. Kite registration stamps - Dated 1883.
James Shoolbred & Co were a firm of ...
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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Single Antique Bronze Curtain Tie-Back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6772-4 - Another single elegant bronze tie-back , perfect to support Your curtain or belt or scarf in an elegant and functional way.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BAMBOO CARVED CHINESE MAGAZINE PAPER RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable Aesthetic Movement Chinese ha...
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1880s Chinese Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Curtain Tie-Backs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4740-5 - Beautiful pair of curtain tie-backs, perfect to support the curtains or belt or scarf in an elegant and functional way. They have been gilded with galvanic process: wonder...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Aesthetic Movement racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement racks and stands 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 racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Falkirk, and Christopher Dresser. 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 racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $159 and tops out at $8,700 while the average work can sell for $1,495.