Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Cherry Wood Carved Bookcase

Description: Being offered is a beautiful antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement bookcase. The bookcase is from the 1880's. It has decorative carvings and woodwork. There are two glass doors that open to reveal 4 shelves for books or other collectibles. There are two drawers on the bottom for storage. The bookcase is made of cherry wood. Aesthetic Movement: The Aesthetic movement in music, literature and the arts occupied only a brief period of history, from 1870-1900, but had lasting influence. Aestheticism was a movement celebrating decadent beauty and ‘art for art's sake’ in the late 19th century – seen by many as a refreshing change after the materialism of the Industrial Age. Followers of the movement believed that art should move away from being utilitarian or useful, and that there was a need for more beauty in everyday life. Furniture designed with ebonised wood is often from the Aesthetic era; this is wood that has been either painted or stained to give it a rich, ebony finish. In some cases, you will find furniture such as a chest of drawers that is entirely ebony in colour, however, Aestheticism is not known for retaining this minimal look in most areas. You will usually see some kind of gilt accent on furniture from the time. This could appear in the carvings etched into the surface and corners of the ebony furniture, for example, feathers or florals with a gilt edging. Another common theme in Aesthetic era items is a sense of the Far East. This visual influence reveals a growing interest and comfort with exoticism as more writers travelled across the globe and reported their findings, bringing back the style of the mysterious and enchanting East to the middle classes. While Aestheticism was largely embraced by the artistically minded (or the wealthy who aspired to be surrounded by decadent beauty) who lived in cities, it relied heavily upon nature for inspiration. Art or furniture designed by aesthetes will often feature foliage, butterflies, birds and feathers (either of common birds or something more unusual like the peacock). Dimensions 40.5" W x 79.5" H x 15.25" D

Price: 1475 USD

Location: Dayton, Ohio

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