Collinson & Lock attributed – Small Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Side Table
£2,800
Side table in mahogany, aligned to the Aesthetic Movement (1860–1890), c.1875. A compact two-tier configuration emphasises linear clarity and lightness, with a lower shelf framed by raised Japanese fretwork that brings pattern and shadow to the open form.
The rectangular plan suits small spaces, functioning as a side table or occasional stand. The raised fretted surround on the lower tier provides a visual boundary for objects while maintaining permeability, a characteristic device within the Anglo-Japanese vocabulary of the period. The upper top reads as a clean working surface, set over straight supports and an open underframe that keeps the piece visually light.
Within Aesthetic Movement practice, the disciplined geometry and Japanese-influenced fretwork relate to the broader Anglo-Japanese current that informed furniture and decorative design in London workshops during the 1870s. The measured proportions and restrained ornament place the table comfortably within this context, offering a compact footprint without visual heaviness.
Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)
Depth: 11.81 in (30 cm)
1870-1879
