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.

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

Christopher Dresser silver plate water jug, Elkington & Co

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 cm. Provenance: Phillips, July 2001, lot 227. Private…

George V sterling silver Christopher Dresser style 3 piece Cafe…

George V sterling silver Christopher Dresser style 3 piece set

George V sterling silver Christopher Dresser style 3 piece Cafe Au lait, plain tapering form with with ebonised side handles and circular sugar bowl, Chester 1928, makers Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co, approx 692 grams

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

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 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

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

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…