George Jones Majolica Turquoise Ground Jardiniere
Located in Essex, MA
With a registry lozenge on base. Decorated on a turquoise ground with flowers and birds.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
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Pottery
Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
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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Thomas Sergent Palissy Trompe l’oeil Crustaceans School of Paris Wall Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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19th Century Ferdinand Barbedienne Tazza Dish in Gilt Bronze & Enamel
Located in Lincoln, GB
Artwork by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Tazza Dish The enamel work has an Oriental decorative style with ottoman/ middle estern motifs The tazza / dish is supported by a nicel...
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Vintage Brass Shopping Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating vintage brass sculpture is a sophisticated nod to the Pop Art movement, transforming a humble everyday object into a high-shine decorative statement. Meticulously cr...
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Antique Aesthetic Period Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Aesthetic Period silver bowl. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a fluted form with a flared foot. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany Aesthetic per...
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Pair of Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Tazas signed Hardy & Hayes Co.
By Hardy & Hayes
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of sterling silver tazas stands as a testament to the artistry of the Aesthetic Movement, crafted by the renowned American silversmiths Hardy & Hayes Co., cir...
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Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
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Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division Whiting had small production but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. This Company's most important designer was Charles Osborne...
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Antique Walker & Hall Silverplate Serving Tray W Figural Handles & Faces
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Walker & Hall Silverplate Serving Tray W Figural Handles & Faces.
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Early 1900s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
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Royal Worcester, DR. CHR. Dresser, Elephant Handled Tureen, U.K., circa 1888
By Royal Worcester, Christopher Dresser
Located in Chatham, ON
Royal Worcester - Dr. Christopher Dresser (Attributed) - Antique English blue and white transfer decorated twin handled porcelain center...
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George Jones Palissy English Majolica Lobster Pâté Basketweave Covered Tureen
By George Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A majolica Lobster covered pâté tureen by George Jones, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1870. A scarce and highly desirable piece with collectors, a Palissy style oval basketweave ...
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Reticulated Royal Worcester Porcelain Bowl Attr. to George Owen & Samuel Ranford
By Royal Worcester, George Owen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Aesthetic Period gilt and reticulated porcelain bowl. By the Royal Worcester Porcelain Manufactory. Attributed to Georg...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
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Brownfield & Sons. Olympus pattern. Dr C Dresser style. Aesthetic Movement bowl
Located in London, GB
Brownfield and Sons Olympus pattern, in the style of Dr C Dresser. A large Aesthetic Movement white bowl with blue printed love birds and stylized decoration around the bowl.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
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Early 20th Century Tai Benjarong porcelain bowl with Marks on the bottom
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Early 20th Century Tai Benjarong porcelain bowl with Marks on the bottom
Located in Pomona, CA
This item is a Benjarong porcelain bowl featuring a portrait of the late 19th and early 20th-century Siamese monarchs, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) ...
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Gorham USA Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed Metal Bowl Japanese Hallmarks N
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Gorham (Rhode Island) mixed metal on sterling Aesthetic Movement bowl hallmarked and dated N for 1881. Hammered background with asian floral motifs.
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Vintage Original Studio Pottery Match Strike Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional two-piece studio pottery set is a masterclass in Brutalist texture and functional design, celebrating the raw beauty of hand-thrown ceramics. The set features a dist...
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Aesthetic Period & Design English Sterling Silver Bowl, London 1879
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1879 by Martin, Hall & Co., this stunning, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, is in the Aesthetic taste, featuring cast and applied floral and butterfly detailing,...
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Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement decorative bowls 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 decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement decorative bowls 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 decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Doulton Lambeth, Royal Worcester, Brownfield and Sons , and Charles Frederick Hancock. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $871.
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