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Antique Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by John Moyr Smith
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Antique Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by John Moyr Smith

19th century
Description

An incredibly beautiful and exceptionally rare antique aesthetic movement cabinet by John Moyr Smith. This was made in England, it dates from the 1880-1890 period.

This is of outstanding quality, John Moyr Smith was a highly regarded architect, reflected on the striking carved roof on this piece. He was also known for his work with Minton on tiles, also on display on this piece.

This is solid oak throughout, the pitched roof is finely carved with incredible detail. The roof tiles have been painstakingly etched and there is also a intricately carved bear at the front. This has shelving and two door cabinet at the bottom, the Minton tiles are stunning and this has exceptionally high quality brass mounts as well.

This is a one of a kind museum quality collectors piece, sympathetically cleaned and oiled to revive but not diminish from the original. The condition is excellent for its age, with just some minor surface wear here and there.

Width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Depth – 8 inches , 21 cm

Height – 53 inches , 133 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Oak Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237787
Dealers Internal Reference
13584
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Description
An incredibly beautiful and exceptionally rare antique aesthetic movement cabinet by John Moyr Smith. This was made in England, it dates from the 1880-1890 period.
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This is of outstanding quality, John Moyr Smith was a highly regarded architect, reflected on the striking carved roof on this piece.
Marylebone Antiques

He was also known for his work with Minton on tiles, also on display on this piece.

fig 1. A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware.
fig 1. Antique Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by John Moyr Smith

This is solid oak throughout, the pitched roof is finely carved with incredible detail. The roof tiles have been painstakingly etched and there is also a intricately carved bear at the front. This has shelving and two door cabinet at the bottom, the Minton tiles are stunning and this has exceptionally high quality brass mounts as well.

fig 2. A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware.
fig 2. Antique Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by John Moyr Smith

This is a one of a kind museum quality collectors piece, sympathetically cleaned and oiled to revive but not diminish from the original. The condition is excellent for its age, with just some minor surface wear here and there.

Width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Depth – 8 inches , 21 cm

Height – 53 inches , 133 cm

Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Oak Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237787
Dealers Internal Ref
13584
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware.

Antique Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by John Moyr Smith

Archive II A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware. View II
Archive III A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware. View IV
Archive V A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware. View V
Archive VI A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware. View VI
Archive VII A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware. View VII
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Archive X A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware. View X
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A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware.
Antique Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by John Moyr Smith
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A dark carved oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet featuring a pitched roof canopy, open shelves, and cupboard doors decorated with black and white ceramic tiles and brass hardware.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPitched gabled canopy, inlaid tile panels, brass strap hinges, carved cresting
  • SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This dark brown solid oak Aesthetic Movement cabinet by John Moyr Smith dates from the 1880 period. The piece incorporates a pitched gabled canopy with etched roof tiles, a carved cresting, and an intricately carved bear finial at the front apex. Open shelving sections sit above a two-door cabinet base fitted with brass strap hinges, drop ring handles, and inlaid black and white ceramic tile panels depicting geometric motifs. The construction displays a Victorian and Gothic design influence, finished with a clean and oiled timber surface showing minor surface wear. The dimensions measure 133 cm high by 71 cm wide by 21 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a living room, hallway, or study, the cabinet provides both display and enclosed storage space for books, ornaments, or tableware in a traditional or eclectic interior setting.

FAQs

Originating in the late nineteenth century, Aesthetic Movement furniture emphasises refined craftsmanship, artistic decoration, and simplified forms influenced by Japanese and Gothic art traditions. Key characteristics include rich dark woods, geometric lines, turned spindles, and inlaid decorative ceramic tiles or panels.

Makers frequently utilised solid oak, walnut, or ebonised wood combined with decorative brass metalwork and printed ceramic tiles. Traditional joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon joints with hand-carved decorative motifs, are standard in authentic pieces.

Look for hand-carved details, maker signatures or stamped marks, period brass strap hinges, and original tiles produced by noted ceramic manufacturers of the era. Construction features such as dovetail joints and consistent age-appropriate wear to the timber finish also indicate authenticity.

This style of cabinet functions well as a focal statement piece against neutral or deeply painted walls in a hallway, dining room, or study. Display contemporary ceramics or framed prints on open shelves to create a balanced visual contrast between structured woodwork and modern objects.

Keep timber furniture away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent shrinkage or warping. Clean surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically along the wood grain to preserve the patination.
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