Aesthetic Movement Tables
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
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 Bradley & Hubbard Charles Parker Style Brass Calling Card Stand C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bradley & Hubbard Charles Parker Style Aesthetic Movement Brass Calling Card Stand C1870
Measures - 30.25"H x 13.5"W x 13.5"D
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19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
Antique Aesthetic Movement/Gothic Revival Dressing Table By Collier & Plucknett
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE DRESSING TABLE
A decorative and good-quality country house dressing table on a larger-than-average scale.
A practical configuration with eleven drawers of differing sizes s...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
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Ceramic, Mirror, Wood, Ash, Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut
Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of fine gilt bronze ormolu mounted porcelain tiered étagères. Decedent French Aesthetic Movement styling, circa 1890, brilliant bronze doré suppo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
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Bronze
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
19thc Masonic Triangular Carved Oak Table Altar
Located in Savannah, GA
Part of the Masonic emblem is the triangle shape compass which represents the measurement of the ability to undertake actions within certain constraints. This very unusual solid golden oak tri-corner Masonic Lodge table...
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1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
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Oak
Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Garden Table with Stylised Floral Details
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Victorian cast iron garden table by G Hufton of Birmingham with stylised floral and zig-zag details throughout, an arched stretcher uniting the side uprights st...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
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Iron
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.
A delightful example, with exquisite cr...
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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Side Table W/ Shell Transferware Mosaic Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an English burnt bamboo side table with a mosaic top comprised of 19th century transwferware. It has a shell motif. The second shelf is grasscloth. It is in very good antique...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Pottery, Grasscloth, Bamboo
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
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Tortoise Bamboo Trompe L'oeil Centre Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century English aesthetic movement occasional table, center table, or games table crafted from radiant tortoise shell bamboo. The two-tier table features a trompe l'oeil decorated top on both tiers with decoupage playing cards on a black background with a rope border. The top of the games table is square with clipped corners. The legs are crafted from thick bamboo poles...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
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
19th Century Gypsy Table, Occasional / Side Table, Tripod Legs, circa 1860-1870
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique gypsy table, occasional / side table. Tripod legs, circa 1860-1870
A beautiful mahogany tripod base with twisted fluted legs, with cent...
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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Original Hand Painted Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the 20th Century Aesthetic Movement tiger bamboo pedestal side table with a hand-painted scenic top portraying a bird with floral scenery, a large square top, and crop "X" ba...
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Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
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Rattan
Round Table Turned Legs, Mid 20th Century.Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This table is raised on a base composed of six bobbin turned Legs and a optogonal star stretcher, also turned.
Oval antique wine or side table of the 19th century. Wood with bobbin ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Beech
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
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Red Mahogany Pedestal or Plant Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Red Mahogany Pedestal or Plant Stand. Nice Ribbed base. 35 1/2" tall. Perfect for sculpture or plant. Re-finished at some point and has some age appropri...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
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Mahogany
English Bamboo Table or Stool with Tile Seat from the Aesthetic Movement Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo table or stool from the Aesthetic Movement period of the late 19th century, featuring a handsome patinated finish and square seat of bamboo with inset blue and white ceramic tile...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Bamboo, Wood
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Mahogany
Wicker and Oak Library Table by Heywood Wakefield With Original Label
Located in Hudson, NY
Heywood Wakefield library table. With quarter sawn, oak top and woven wicker pedestal legs, apron, and stretcher. This wicker table drew on the Aesthetic Movement and Japanese influe...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak
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
Materials
Oak
3m Long Oak Refectory Table - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb 19th century refectory table in oak with a length of 3m03 and a width of 87cm.
It rare to find a table with this dimensions. Indeed, 3 meter long farm tables are very rare. Mo...
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19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement Two Drawer Writing Table.
Located in London, GB
Collinson & Lock. A superior quality Aesthetic Movement two drawer writing table entirely made from solid rosewood including the drawer linings. The writing area with a blue baize re...
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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
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
Materials
Maple
E W Godwin, an Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement walnut centre or dining table
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin, attributed. Probably made by Collinson and Lock.
An Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement walnut centre or dining table, with a large circular top with a shaped apron below,...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
Antique Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Wood Sculpture Display Pedestal, Circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement sculpture pedestal offers ebonized wood construction with found upper display over column having car...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
David Waddington. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk with cantered corners and incized floral decoration and a tower turned gallery. Stamped David Waddington Ulphosterer Bolto...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Bamboo Round Occasional Table from the Aesthetic Movement
Located in Austin, TX
A fine collector's quality English bamboo round occasional or side table from the Aesthetic Movement period, c.1870-1910, featuring a circular top with bamboo fretwork surrounding a ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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
Materials
Walnut
Jas Shoolbred Attri, An Aesthetic Movement octagonal shaped centre table
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred Attri, An Aesthetic Movement Octagonal Shaped Centre Table with lower shelf and turned cross stretchers below.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Oak
American Aesthetic Movement Gothic ebonised table Herter Brothers style
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Remarkable American Aesthetic Movement or Modern Gothic ebonised & Gilt table with originla black plate inset glass top dating from The Gilded Age circa 1875. The table bears no mak...
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1870s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Glass
An elegant 19th Century Figured Walnut Bobbin Leg Stretcher Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful 19th-century figured walnut bobbin side table encapsulated the timeless elegance of period furniture. Constructed from mixed hardwoods with a beautifully figured walnut v...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
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
Materials
Oak
Unusual Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass and Tile Accent Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRASS AND PIGMENTED TILE ACCENT TABLE
Circa 1900 unmarked
Item # 408GPK21P
This unusual and rather interesting Aesthetic Movement table features an encaustic til...
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Brass
Decorative Small Floral Painted Ebonised Victorian Stool
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A delightful small Victorian hand painted stool.
Beautiful hand painted floral decoration, a great decorative piece.
In good sound condition.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bamboo
Lejambre Aesthetic Movement Japanese Ebonized Etagere, Philadelphia, circa 1880
Located in Sharon, CT
Important side table illustrated in Artistic Houses in the Japanese library of the Edward H. Williams house, Philadelphia PA.
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1870s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Jardiniere Plant Stand, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE PEDESTAL PLANT STAND
A striking silhouette of crisscrossed tiger bamboo creates triangular shapes which terminate in a tripod ba...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
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
Materials
Brass
An Aesthetic Movement walnut two-tier side table with canted corners
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement walnut two-tier side table with canted corners on fine ring turned legs
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bevan. Marsh Jones & Cribb. An Aesthetic Movement walnut ebonized card table
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, made by Marsh Jones and Cribb. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut ebonized card table with fold over top retaining the original red baize on turned legs united by a double w...
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1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Howard and Sons. A high art Aesthetic Movement Walnut centre tea table
Located in London, GB
Howard and Sons. A high art Aesthetic Movement walnut centre tea table with an unusual raised upper shelf to the centre of the main top on arched and turned supports. The top with sh...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jas Shoolbred, an Aesthetic Movement Side Table with Angular Turned Supports
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with a galleried lower shelf and angular turned supports.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section & stretcher base with lower drawer and inlaid & incised trim (in the style of HERTER BROS).
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19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Tole Iron & Marble Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Venetian Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer tole iron & marble table
Priced each!
Additional information:
Materials: Iron, Marble, Tole
Color: Green
Brand: William Swi...
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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Iron
Aesthetic Movement Walnut centre table with incised circular details to the legs
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock, attributed. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut centre table with incised circular details to the legs, united by double cross stretchers.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.