Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a British furniture designer, botanist, and teacher. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Aesthetic Movement, a design style that emphasized beauty and functionality in everyday objects. Dresser was also a prolific writer, authoring several books on design and botany. He was a teacher at the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London, and his work had a significant impact on the development of design education in the late 19th century.

His pioneering furniture designs were heavily influenced by the Aesthetic Movement and he sought to create functional and beautiful objects for everyday use. His work was characterized by a strong emphasis on simplicity and geometric shapes. Dresser's designs were also heavily influenced by nature and botany, and many of his pieces featured floral and organic motifs.

He was one of the first designers more...

76 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

Attributed Christopher Dresser, Old Hall Works pottery dragon…

Christopher Dresser Dragon Vase, Old Hall Works, circa 1894-1900

Attributed Christopher Dresser, Old Hall Works pottery dragon vase circa 1894-1900. Misprinted mark, height 36 cm. Reference: Met Museum, online) accession number 2018.62.166 for identical model in a different colourway.

Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud copper and brass kettle.…

Christopher Dresser designed copper and brass kettle, circa 1885

Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud copper and brass kettle. Designed circa 1885. Unmarked or mark polished, height 24 cm. Literature: Durant, S. 'Christopher Dresser', p.91, illustrated).

Attributed Christopher Dresser, a very large Minton Aesthetic…

Attributed Christopher Dresser, a very large Minton Aesthetic movement 'Aquatic Life' jardiniere. Shape no. 215 with date cypher for 1878. Lacking feet, star crack to base, height 40 cm W54 cm, across handles). Reference: Met Museum, online) accession no.…

Christopher Dresser, set Benham & Froud brass and oak fire…

Christopher Dresser, set Benham & Froud brass and oak fire irons. Stamped with orb mark; together with a pair or andirons attrib. To dresser, unmarked).

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase.…

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase. In brass stand circa 1880, in the style of E.W Godwin and Christopher Dresser. Green and yellow colourway, height 84 cm

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase.…

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase. In brass stand circa 1880, in the style of E.W. Godwin and Christopher Dresser. Blue and white colourway. Lacking cone shaped base, height 78 cm

Henry Wilkinson silver plate spoon warmer. Together with a…

Antique Spoon Warmer and Egg Cruet in Dresser Style

Henry Wilkinson silver plate spoon warmer. Together with a James Dixon egg cruet, both in the style of Christopher Dresser circa 1880s.

A Coalbrookdale side chair designed by Christopher Dresser,…

Dresser's Coalbrookdale Gothic Chair

A Coalbrookdale side chair designed by Christopher Dresser, 1861, Gothic and Egyptian inspired with a faux buttoned cushion seat, registration lozenge to the upper rail, 134 cm high

Painted in a Japonaiserie style, possibly by Christopher…

Japonaiserie-style Minton vases with gold fish decoration

Painted in a Japonaiserie style, possibly by Christopher Dresser, a pair of hand painted Minton vases of globular form with an aqua ground, swimming gold fish decorations, enamelled and applied gilt air bubbles, three prawn shaped feet each, whose bright…

Christopher Dresser antique English silver plated toast rack,…

19th Century Dresser Silver Plated Toast Rack, Obscured Marks

Christopher Dresser antique English silver plated toast rack, 19th century, marks obscured, 17 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep

An Aesthetic Movement brass whatnot, late 19th century,…

Christopher Dresser-inspired Brass Whatnot with Floral Motifs

An Aesthetic Movement brass whatnot, late 19th century, Christopher Dresser inspired with a rope twist gallery flanked by flower motifs above a glass top and a hammered metal surround, with decorative pierced spandrels, an undertier with horizontal…

A Victorian 'Falkirk' cast iron hall stand, Arts & Crafts…

Victorian Arts & Crafts Hall Stand with Ecclesiastical Arch

A Victorian 'Falkirk' cast iron hall stand, Arts & Crafts design in the manner of Christopher Dresser, the main ecclesiastical arch incorporating various scroll, lily and repeating decoration, with original removeable drip tray to the base. Cast maker's,…

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) for Burmantofts, two…

Dresser Burmantofts Flambe Glaze Vases

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) for Burmantofts, two flask vases, c. 1890, slip cast earthenware of spherical form with long cylindrical necks, one in yellow, green and brown flambe glaze, on in red and green flambe glaze, factory marks to bases,…

Christopher Dresser designed silver plated teapot, 19th/20th…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Teapot, 19th/20th Century

Christopher Dresser designed silver plated teapot, 19th/20th century, no stamps or factory marks, 18 cm high, 22 cm wide

Christopher Dresser style silver plated bowl with inset…

Rhinestone-inset Dresser-style Silver Bowl

Christopher Dresser style silver plated bowl with inset rhinestones, 19th century, 9.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter

A late 19th century Aesthetic Movement, Christopher Dresser…

Christopher Dresser Aesthetic Movement Spirit Kettle

A late 19th century Aesthetic Movement, Christopher Dresser inspired spirit kettle, embossed copper and silver plate with ebony handle and lid, finial with chip. Marks to inside lid rim and stand leg. Height 24 cm.

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) 'Grotesque' pottery spoon warmer…

V.A.P. Burgundy Glazed Spoon Warmer by William Ferry

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) 'Grotesque' pottery spoon warmer glazed in Burgundy by William Ferry, late 19th century, impressed stamp 'V.A.P., W. F.', 14 cm high, 14 cm wide. V.A.P. Is considered to be one of Australia's first true Art pottery firms. It…

After Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated…

Dresser's Claret Jug with Gilt-Silver Mounts

After Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated and cut-glass claret jug, designed c. 1880, gilt-silver plated mounts, stamped 'Mappin Brothers' and numbered, height 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated toast…

Christopher Dresser Toast Rack

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated toast rack, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1881, retains silversmith's mark, numbered '2556', with stamped registry mark, height 13 cm width 13.5 cm

A sterling silver cigarette box and a Christopher Dresser style…

Silver Cigarette and Dresser Style Sugar Box Set

A sterling silver cigarette box and a Christopher Dresser style sugar box, the sugar box 9 cm high, 9 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep

Pair of Minton cabinet plates, c.1887 outer border design by Dr.…

Minton Cabinet Plates by Dresser and Boullemier

Pair of Minton cabinet plates, c.1887 outer border design by Dr. Christopher Dresser. Central panels by Anton Boullemier. Overglaze printed marks verso, Mintons and the retailer, 'T Goode & Co.' diameter: 24 cm. Note: Dresser was one of Britain's most…

Christopher Dresser, English Arts & Crafts silver plated three…

Christopher Dresser Tea Service by Walker & Hall, 1885

Christopher Dresser, English Arts & Crafts silver plated three piece tea service by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, circa 1885, the teapot 11 cm high, 20 cm wide

Polish silver plated bowl c. 1890 in the manner of Christopher…

Polish Silver Plated Bowl with Glass Liner, c. 1890

Polish silver plated bowl c. 1890 in the manner of Christopher Dresser, with glass liner, retains silversmith's mark and numbered, height 10 cm, diameter 14.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated kettle,…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Kettle with Wicker Handles

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated kettle, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1895 no. 9659, with wicker handles, retains silversmith's mark and numbered, height 19 cm. Provenance: Andrew Whitehead, November 2003. Private Collection, Sydney.

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated…

Dresser Candleholder with Snuffer and Ebony Handle

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated candleholder, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1894 no. 4676, with candle snuffer, ebony handle, retains silversmith's mark and numbered, height 12 cm, diameter 14 cm. Provenance: Phillips, July 2001, lot…

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plate water jug,…

Dresser Silver Plate Water Jug with Wooden Handle

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plate water jug, mark of Elkington & Co., c. 1890 shape 16594, Rd no. 22869, with wooden handle, retains silversmith's mark and numbered, height 16.5 cm. Provenance: Phillips, July 2001, lot 227. Private…

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated toast…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Toast Rack, c. 1878

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated toast rack, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1878 no. 1987, retains silversmith's mark, 'Designed by C. Dresser' numbered and stamped registry mark, height 13.5 cm, length 15.3 cm. Provenance: Andrew…

A Minton Aesthetic Ware jardiniere, designed by Christopher…

Christopher Dresser Minton Jardiniere

A Minton Aesthetic Ware jardiniere, designed by Christopher Dresser, 19th century, of compressed form with twin handles, raised on three scroll feet. 19 cm high, 32 cm wide, 23 cm deep

A three piece silver tea set in the style of Christopher…

Christopher Dresser Style Silver Tea Set with Wood Handles

A three piece silver tea set in the style of Christopher Dresser, with wood handles, comprising a teapot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl, the teapot 16 cm high

Christopher Dresser design antique English cast iron hallstand…

Antique White Hallstand by Christopher Dresser

Christopher Dresser design antique English cast iron hallstand with white painted finish, 19th century, 182 cm high, 55 cm wide, 25 cm deep

A Minton ewer designed by Christopher Dresser and two English G.…

Dresser Ewer and Creyke Teapots with Staffordshire Addition

A Minton ewer designed by Christopher Dresser and two English G.M Creyke earthenware teapots, 1863-72, Minton; 1923 Staffordshire, a carinate shaped ewer, pattern Q 2575, with running fret, lappet and foliate borders, the main frieze with tendrils and…

Christopher Dresser Linthorpe Pottery spherical vase, 19th…

Christopher Dresser Linthorpe Pottery Spherical Vase

Christopher Dresser Linthorpe Pottery spherical vase, 19th century, stamp and incised signature Chr. Dresser, Linthorpe, 24 cm high

Design & Jewellery, Including FabergA©, Lalique, Christopher…

Artistic Jewellery Through the Ages

Design & Jewellery, Including FabergA©, Lalique, Christopher Dresser, Wiener WerkstA¤tte, Art deco, Art Nouveau, Jewellery, Vienna Art & Design, (13 Vol.)

Christopher Dresser style silver plated claret jug, 19th…

19th Century Dresser-style Silver Plated Claret Jug

Christopher Dresser style silver plated claret jug, 19th century, 23.5 cm high

A silverplated tea pot, the design attributed to Dr Christopher…

Dresser-designed Silverplated Tea Pot from Dame Melba's Collection

A silverplated tea pot, the design attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser, retailed by Hardy Brothers, of hemispherical outline with straight wooden handle, impressed mark Hardy Bros. Sydney & Brisbane 12225 made in England, diameter 17.5 cm. Provenance:…

A green and red glazed jug designed by Christopher Dresser,…

Dresser-designed Terracotta Jug

A green and red glazed jug designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Torquay Terracotta Stapleton Company, circa 1890, conical with a narrow neck and spout, impressed TTC Stapleton mark, height 15 cm. Provenance: H. Blairman & Sons

A pierced and glazed moon flask vase designed by Christopher…

Dresser's Glazed Moon Flask with Rose Panel

A pierced and glazed moon flask vase designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Linthorpe Pottery, circa 1890, brown and green glazed with a pierced panel of a rose, impressed marks, height 22.5 cm. Provenance: H. Blairman & Sons

A green glazed moon flask vase designed by Christopher Dresser,…

Green Moon Flask by Christopher Dresser

A green glazed moon flask vase designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Linthorpe Pottery, circa 1890, pattern no. 285, with incised decoration, impressed marks, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: H. Blairman & Sons

A green glazed miniature bowl designed by Christopher Dresser,…

Green Dresser Bowl, Linthorpe Pottery, 1890

A green glazed miniature bowl designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Linthorpe Pottery, circa 1890, pattern no. 191, of squat conical outline with incised decoration and oil spot gazed interior, height 3 cm. Provenance: H. Blairman & Sons

A green glazed spherical pot designed by Christopher Dresser,…

Christopher Dresser Green Glazed Spherical Pot, Linthorpe Pottery (1890)

A green glazed spherical pot designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Linthorpe Pottery, circa 1890, with incised decoration, impressed marks, height 7.5 cm

A green glazed three footed conical vase designed by…

Christopher Dresser Green Glazed Conical Vase

A green glazed three footed conical vase designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Linthorpe Pottery, circa 1890, pattern no. 893, with incised decoration, impressed marks, height 10 cm. Provenance: H. Blairman & Sons

A mottled green glazed ovoid vase designed by Christopher…

Christopher Dresser Mottled Green Vase, Linthorpe Pottery, 1890

A mottled green glazed ovoid vase designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Linthorpe Pottery, circa 1890, pattern no. 415, with lobate panels of relief moulded geometric decoration, impressed marks, height 21.5 cm

Victorian cast iron garden table, late 19th century, in the…

Victorian Cast Iron Garden Table

Victorian cast iron garden table, late 19th century, in the manner of Christopher Dresser, the rectangular top with geometric motifs and scrolls, raised on two scrolled supports, height 71 cm, width 110 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith…

Coalbrookdale style green painted cast iron garden table, early…

Green Cast Iron Garden Table with Stone Top

Coalbrookdale style green painted cast iron garden table, early 20th century, in the manner of Christopher Dresser, the rectangular white stone top above two cast supports joined by stretches, height 80 cm, width 122 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: The…

C.1880's Christopher Dresser, Clutha glass style glass carafe,…

Christopher Dresser Glass Carafe, Glasgow, c.1880s

C.1880's Christopher Dresser, Clutha glass style glass carafe, attributed to James Couper & Sons Glasgow, height 19 cm

James Dixon & Sons pair of English Arts & Crafts silver plated…

Arts & Crafts Candlesticks by James Dixon & Sons

James Dixon & Sons pair of English Arts & Crafts silver plated candlesticks, in the style of Christopher Dresser, 19th century, 22 cm high

Christopher Dresser for Linthorpe hyacinth low bowl, c. 1890…

Linthorpe Hyacinth Low Bowl by Christopher Dresser

Christopher Dresser for Linthorpe hyacinth low bowl, c. 1890 green glaze, decorated with a continuous band of flowers, impressed 'Linthorpe' and numbered '1650'

Tri handled vase early 20th century, Bretby Pottery in the…

Bretby Tri-Handled Vase with Lime Green Drip Glaze

Tri handled vase early 20th century, Bretby Pottery in the Christopher Dresser style with lime green drip glaze, impressed factory base stamp, Bretby with sunburst, height 28 cm

Dr Christopher Dresser design for Benham and Froud pair of Arts…

Arts and Crafts Candlesticks by Dresser for Benham & Froud

Dr Christopher Dresser design for Benham and Froud pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks, with petal shaped dish sconce and loaded domed foot, cylinder form wood handles. Stamped registration number 53791, height 15.5 cm.

Pair Edwardian VII silver mounted jugs. Birmingham 1907, Heath…

Pair of Edwardian Silver Jugs by Dresser

Pair Edwardian VII silver mounted jugs. Birmingham 1907, Heath & Middleton, designed by Christopher Dresser. One with dented spout, the other with loose top. Height 18.5 cm (each)

A Coalbrookdale style white painted cast iron umbrella stand…

White Cast Iron Umbrella Stand by Dresser

A Coalbrookdale style white painted cast iron umbrella stand attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser, English 19th century, height 76 cm

William Hutton Birmingham silver plate teaset Christopher…

Christopher Dresser-style Silver Plate Teaset with Beaten Decoration

William Hutton Birmingham silver plate teaset Christopher Dresser style, beaten silver decoration, including teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug, on supporting tray, marked 'WH and S, EPBM' to bases, and # 02311 to base of tray.

A Christopher Dresser style glass & sterling silver claret jug,…

Christopher Dresser Glass & Silver Claret Jug

A Christopher Dresser style glass & sterling silver claret jug, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1921, initial 'N' on the collar with star cut base Christopher Dresser [1834-1904], height 19 cm

A Christopher Dresser designed cast iron hall stand, circa…

Christopher Dresser Gothic Hall Stand

A Christopher Dresser designed cast iron hall stand, circa 1880s, for Coalbrookdale foundry, faint registration lozenge to rear, of ecclesiastical Gothic inspiration, having a pierced Celtic style cross, chevron patterns and fan shaped stylised flora,…

A set of eight Minton 'Idylls of the King' series tiles by John…

Minton's 'Idylls of the King' Tile Set

A set of eight Minton 'Idylls of the King' series tiles by John Moyr Smith, late 19th century brown printed onto cream, each tile depicting a different Arthurian legend figure or event, each stamped Mintons China Works, Stoke-on-Trent 15 cm x 15 cm. Note:…

A pair of Coalbrookdale cast iron hall chairs designed by…

Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Hall Chairs by Dresser (1870)

A pair of Coalbrookdale cast iron hall chairs designed by Christopher Dresser c.1870 in the 'Lily' pattern, the decorative backs with a combination of fluted, fan and wrythen forms, conforming base, the cast iron seats with enamelled dark red brown button…

Christopher Dresser style silver plated decanter, crystal glass…

Silver Plated Tipping Decanter in Dresser Style

Christopher Dresser style silver plated decanter, crystal glass decanter in silver plated frame with tipping action. No marks evident, height 31 cm

Christopher Dresser style silver plated decanter, crystal glass…

Silver Plated Tipping Decanter in Dresser Style

Christopher Dresser style silver plated decanter, crystal glass decanter in silver plated frame with tipping action. No marks evident. Height 31 cm.

A rare chest of Elkington plate cutlery and accessories,…

Elkington Plate Cutlery and Accessories Chest

A rare chest of Elkington plate cutlery and accessories, comprising: tray 1: 17 dinner knives, the steel blade marked 'Elkington & Co limited 73 Cheapside', 11 cheese knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 tea spoons, 12 napking ring, 6 egg spoons,…

Cast iron garden table, in the style of Christopher Dresser,…

Christopher Dresser Style Cast Iron Garden Table

Cast iron garden table, in the style of Christopher Dresser, with wooden slatted top, height 81 cm width 122 cm depth 59 cm

An Arts & Crafts Hukin & Heath tea pot, attributed to…

Bark-textured Hukin & Heath tea pot, attributed to Dresser

An Arts & Crafts Hukin & Heath tea pot, attributed to Christopher Dresser, silver plate on nickel with all over wood bark texture finish. Asymmetrical handle with twisted finial. RD no. 137119, C. 1895.

Brownfield & Sons vase by Christopher Dresser of square section…

Christopher Dresser Elephant Mask Vase

Brownfield & Sons vase by Christopher Dresser of square section with cylindrical necks, stylised elephant mask ring handles, raised upon four knurl feet on stepped square bases and bracket feet, moulded and highlighted in mint gree & gilt with Japanese…

Christopher Dresser design silver plated claret jug by Robert &…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Claret Jug with Ivory Handle

Christopher Dresser design silver plated claret jug by Robert & Belk with an ivory handle, starburst cut base & a hinged lid. Condition: good to fair, some wear to the plating, crack through the ivory, minor weat to the base. Height 21.5 cm

Victorian Christopher Dresser letter toast rack, silver plated…

Victorian Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Toast Rack

Victorian Christopher Dresser letter toast rack, silver plated circa 1881, 12 cm high 12 cm wide, bearing makers mark for Hukin & Heath (Birmingham). The firm was established in Birmingham in 1855 by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath. The firm's…

Victorian silver and crystal claret jug, mark of Edward Hutton,…

Victorian Crystal Claret Jug by Christopher Dresser

Victorian silver and crystal claret jug, mark of Edward Hutton, London, 1888, after a design by Christopher Dresser, hallmarked, height 21.7 cm

Victorian cast iron umbrella stand, in the style of Christopher…

Dresser-style Cast Iron Umbrella Stand from Estate

Victorian cast iron umbrella stand, in the style of Christopher Dresser. Height 81.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of Sam Haskins

19th century silver plated biscuit barrel Japanoiserie style…

Christopher Dresser Japanoiserie Biscuit Barrel

19th century silver plated biscuit barrel Japanoiserie style design by Christopher Dresser birds to sides measures 25 cm high

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian Christopher…

Victorian Sterling Silver Christopher Dresser Basket Dish

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian Christopher Dresser design dish. Christopher Dresser design hallmarked sterling silver Victorian double basket dish with later chasing & wicker woven handle. London, 1880, maker Jonathan Wilson Hukin & John…

Mappin & Webb silver plated & glass claret jug, after…

Christopher Dresser Design Claret Jug by Mappin & Webb

Mappin & Webb silver plated & glass claret jug, after Christopher Dresser design, 16 cm high

Christopher Dresser claret jug, silver plated mount on crystal,…

Christopher Dresser Crystal Claret Jug by James Dixon

Christopher Dresser claret jug, silver plated mount on crystal, made by James Dixon, late 19th century. 30 cm.

A 19th century Aesthetic movement jardiniere stand, designed by…

Christopher Dresser Jardiniere Stand with Tiles

A 19th century Aesthetic movement jardiniere stand, designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) inset with eight tiles, in naturalistic wood carved jardinere stand, 102 cm tall, 75 cm in length

Christopher Dresser design, Torquay jug and small vase with…

Egyptian-inspired Dresser Pewter Jug and Vase Set

Christopher Dresser design, Torquay jug and small vase with pewter lid, with mask handles and Egyptian inspired decoration

Christopher Dresser design decanter, marine blue glass of…

Marine Blue Pinched Glass Decanter by Christopher Dresser

Christopher Dresser design decanter, marine blue glass of square form with pinched walls. Height 24 cm

Christopher Dresser design, Clutha iridescent green glass vase,…

Clutha Iridescent Green Glass Vase by Christopher Dresser

Christopher Dresser design, Clutha iridescent green glass vase, with folded rim and dimples to the body. Height 22 cm

Dr. Christopher Dresser design claret jug, c.1880's, attributed…

Christopher Dresser Claret Jug by Hukin & Heath, c.1880s

Dr. Christopher Dresser design claret jug, c.1880's, attributed to Hukin and Heath London, the jug has a silver plated mount with ebonised wood, handle and tapered glass bowl with cutting to base. Height 23.5 cm. Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a…

Antique Copeland Spode watering can, designed by Dr Christopher…

Antique Dresser-designed Spode Watering Can

Antique Copeland Spode watering can, designed by Dr Christopher Dresser circa 1890, 23.5 cm high