{"title":"Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aesthetic Movement prioritised beauty and design over historical revival, and marks one of the more intellectually interesting phases of late 19th century British design. It overtly rejected the weight and moral seriousness of earlier Victorian styles in favour of visual harmony, surface decoration and balanced proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection of Antique Aesthetic Movement Furniture focuses on pieces that clearly express this shift. Expect ebonised seating with restrained gilt line work, occasional tables influenced by Anglo-Japanese design and well-composed forms where structure and ornament are deliberately considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a declaration that furniture could exist for beauty alone, independent of narrative, morality or revivalist nostalgia. In doing so, the British Aesthetic Movement quietly laid the intellectual groundwork for modern design, shifting attention from historical imitation to the disciplined arrangement of line, surface and proportion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"set-of-three-antique-victorian-mahogany-side-chairs-c-1890","title":"Set of Three Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive set of three late Victorian mahogany dining chairs in the Aesthetic Movement taste. The shaped backs feature a crest rail centred by a carved roundel with a classical urn motif, above a decorative horizontal splat with incised geometric and foliate detail, all over finely upholstered seats raised on turned and reeded legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a small set of dining chairs, but their strong decorative appeal make them particularly suitable as occasional seating in a sitting room or hall where a matched set of three is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 91 W: 46 D: 52 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeat height: 45 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57293196165507,"sku":"3591","price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/5-PXL_20260119_120217812.jpg?v=1769962694"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-ebonised-upholstered-low-chair-c-1890","title":"Antique Victorian Ebonised Upholstered Low Chair c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA particularly decorative Victorian upholstered ebonised chair of low form with a strong architectural presence and showing clear Aesthetic Movement influence through its ebonised finish, faceted uprights and gilt architectural detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctively shaped arched back is framed by faceted column uprights with gilt capitals, above a deep upholstered seat raised on turned legs with castors, the base finished with a turned spindle under-rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with some surface wear to the ebonised finish consistent with age. Upholstery is clean and in good order. Structurally sound and ready to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 87 W: 52 D: 56 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeat height: 31 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317424595331,"sku":"3611","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/10-PXL_20260131_145603507.jpg?v=1770322603"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-bamboo-occasional-table-c-1892","title":"Antique Victorian Bamboo Occasional Table c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple, understated late Victorian bamboo occasional table of rectangular form raised on gently splayed legs united by a lower tier and reinforced with typical decorative cross braces below the tabletop. Wonderfully original with excellent colour, showcasing the fashionable Aesthetic Movement’s Anglo-Japanese influence of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in very good antique condition with only some minor wear to the original woven surfaces consistent with age and use. Structurally all in good order, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 65.5 W: 51.5 D: 36.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57456565780867,"sku":"3632","price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/3-PXL_20260210_130126803.jpg?v=1772116637"},{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-mahogany-anglo-japanese-pagoda-occasional-table-c-1910","title":"Antique Edwardian Mahogany Anglo-Japanese Pagoda Occasional Table c.1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant Edwardian mahogany Anglo-Japanese pagoda-style occasional table in the Aesthetic Movement taste, in the manner of E.W. Godwin. The rectangular solid well-figured top enclosed by raised side galleries and inlaid with fine stringing forming a border, four fan-shaped corner inlays and a central oval motif. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apron is adorned with stencilled scrolling decoration and pierced corner brackets, above three graduated asymmetrical tiers with stylised retaining rails, all raised on slender turned legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with only some minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 67.5 W: 59 D: 34.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57605616468355,"sku":"3664","price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/13-PXL_20260307_144647662.jpg?v=1773691298"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-aesthetic-movement-mahogany-card-table-c-1880","title":"Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Card Table c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine Aesthetic Movement Victorian fold-over card table, the exposed mahogany top with painted decoration set within an ebonised border, above a base formed of four turned and fluted columns set on a cross-form base centred by a turned finial, raised on shaped feet with brass castors. Ebonised and decorated throughout with crisp incised gilt detail, the top swivels and folds open to reveal a baize-lined playing surface with a red and gilt-tooled border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong Aesthetic Movement piece from the latter part of the 19th century, it works beautifully as a side table in the closed position, while the fold-over top offers a practical full-sized surface for cards or entertaining when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with some surface wear consistent with age. The top has been carefully cleaned back from a later painted finish and the original line decoration has been carefully repainted following the original design. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed: H: 71.5 W: 96.5 D: 48.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eOpen: H: 70 W: 95.5 D: 96.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57747395707267,"sku":"3681","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/6-PXL_20260404_112433031_f6e93d1d-704e-4dc6-84a0-aec381634c79.jpg?v=1775658486"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-aesthetic-movement-occasional-table-c-1890","title":"Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late 19th century Aesthetic Movement ebonised occasional table, the octagonal top enclosed by a burr walnut crossbanded border and moulded edge, set over turned legs featuring recessed brass beaded stringing, united by an X-form stretcher and terminating in decorative brass and ceramic castors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining the maker’s plaque for Urquhart \u0026amp; Adamson of Liverpool to the underside, this is a confident late Victorian piece of decorative furniture, designed for use beside seating or as a lamp table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with some surface wear consistent with age, some minor losses to the brass beading and one seized castor. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 64 W: 56 D: 56 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57802425041283,"sku":"3685","price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/6-PXL_20260409_140938689.jpg?v=1776279112"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-bamboo-three-tier-occasional-table-c-1891","title":"Antique Victorian Bamboo Three-Tier Occasional Table c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late Victorian bamboo occasional table formed of three tiers raised on gently splayed legs and reinforced with typical decorative cross braces. The tiered format is typical of Aesthetic Movement bamboo furniture of the period, suited to light display and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with some aged surface wear. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 70 W: 51.5 D: 37 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57815534010755,"sku":"3692","price":365.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/11-PXL_20260411_082949856.jpg?v=1776442729"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-bamboo-occasional-table-c-1898","title":"Antique Victorian Bamboo Occasional Table c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late Victorian bamboo occasional table of square form raised on gently slayed legs united by lower stretchers and reinforced with typical decorative braces below the tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good original example with a warm, natural colour to the bamboo surfaces, and an attractive, well-worn painted japanned top, all typical of Aesthetic Movement bamboo furniture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in very good antique condition, with aged wear and scattered surface losses to the lacquered top. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 71.5 W: 42 D: 42 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57890454831491,"sku":"3703","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/12-PXL_20260415_165426956.jpg?v=1777216313"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-bamboo-occasional-table-c-1899","title":"Antique Victorian Bamboo Occasional Table c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late Victorian bamboo occasional table of rectangular form with an attractive original painted japanned top, raised on gently splayed legs united by a lower tier and reinforced with decorative side braces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good original example with a warm, natural colour to the bamboo surfaces and an attractive, well-worn painted japanned top, all typical of Aesthetic Movement bamboo furniture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in very good antique condition with some surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 70.5 W: 53 D: 37.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57990152061315,"sku":"3720","price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/10-PXL_20260428_112840351.jpg?v=1778091200"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-ebonised-bonheur-du-jour-writing-table-c-1870","title":"Antique Victorian Ebonised Bonheur du Jour c.1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine Victorian ladies writing table or bonheur-du-jour, ebonised and with gilt decoration, designed in the French Second Empire taste and reflecting the fashionable Aesthetic Movement influence of the period. The top retains its original beautifully aged tooled leather writing surface and pierced brass gallery over three small drawers, with a single long frieze drawer beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trestle supports are crisply detailed with roundels and scrolling ornament, joined by a turned stretcher and raised on original brass and ceramic castors. Compact in scale yet highly decorative, this is a refined occasional desk or writing table, equally at home in a bedroom or living space as it is a study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with an attractively aged writing surface and gentle wear to the ebonised finish and gilding. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 85 W: 66.5 D: 55 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight of desk top: 74 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight to underside of desk: 61 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58079017369987,"sku":"3477","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/2-PXL_20250911_160656544_d6a20763-6c9d-4c11-9d0a-e79aeaba5796.jpg?v=1779196866"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-oak-bedside-cabinet-c-1890","title":"Antique Victorian Oak Aesthetic Movement Bedside Cabinet c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late Victorian Aesthetic Movement oak bedside cabinet, the solid well-figured top above a single door neatly detailed with ebonised and subtle gilt decoration enclosing a central mahogany panel, standing on a moulded plinth base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age, a clean interior and a small patch of old wear to one corner of the plinth. Structurally solid and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 81 W: 42 D: 46 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58099276808579,"sku":"3497","price":365.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/4-PXL_20251007_133445395.jpg?v=1779392642"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-aesthetic-movement-bamboo-hall-stand-c-1890","title":"Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Hall Stand c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late 19th century Aesthetic Movement bamboo hall stand in wonderful original condition with three coat hooks over a central mirror and lower stick stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition, with only some light surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound and ready to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 180 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 59 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 27 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58242289107331,"sku":"3387","price":545.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/2-PXL_20251213_143530081.jpg?v=1781435222"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/collections\/7-PXL_20251029_154007751_59f99b37-630c-4e81-a41d-cf8facadc533.jpg?v=1771849884","url":"https:\/\/foundersantiques.co.uk\/collections\/antique-aesthetic-movement-furniture\/oak.oembed","provider":"Founders Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}