Antique furniture has in recent years become good value compared to modern pieces which can be sometimes thought to be more relevant to modern interiors.

1. The aesthetic pieces are elegant and compact and beautifully designed- so can fit in a huge range of interiors including small spaces

2. They are beautifully built and hand crafted and will last for generations. Their motto "Art for art's sake" showed a rebellion agains the design of the times and a desire to generate art for it's pure beauty.

3. Relevant to todays global world they often incorporated design elements and influences from across the world especially Far Eastern Elements and a design vocabulary inspired by nature.

An 1880 English Aesthetic movement small settee sets an example.

1. Just over 1 m in length it still is a very visual piece which would fit in any small flat, studio or even in a small nook in a larger house.

2.Beautiful solid build and comfortable to sit on with it's high back.

3. The influence of Japonism can be seen with it's bamboo legs and geometric backrest (just like a screen) giving this piece a paired down modernity which appeals to us today.