Aesthetic Movement Furniture
At Puritan Values, we specialise in original Aesthetic Movement furniture
“Art for art’s sake” – a celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and design.
What Defines Aesthetic Movement Furniture?
- Emphasis on beauty, proportion, and decoration over utility
- Use of ebonized woods, gilt highlights, and marquetry
- Strong Anglo-Japanese influence in motifs and form
- Integration of art, poetry, and design in everyday objects
The Aesthetic Movement sought to elevate design beyond function, blending fine art with furniture through harmony of form, color, and decoration.
Featured Designers
- Edward William Godwin – Anglo-Japanese furniture master
- Christopher Dresser – Industrial and decorative pioneer
- Thomas Jeckyll – Designer of the Peacock Room
- Bruce James Talbert – Furniture innovator, geometric decoration
- Charles Eastlake – Author of *Hints on Household Taste*
- Liberty & Co. – The great retailer of Aesthetic design
Some of What We Offer
Glossary Terms Explained
Why Buy From Puritan Values
- Over 39 years of expertise in antique decorative arts
- Worldwide delivery with secure packaging and regulatory documentation
- All items restored and inspected by our in-house team
- The largest Aesthetic Movement collection available in the UK
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