Christopher Dresser
Scottish, 1834 - 1904
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a British designer and design theorist who is widely considered one of the most important and influential designers of the Victorian era. He worked across a range of design fields, including ceramics, glassware, textiles, furniture, and metalwork, and was known for his innovative, functional designs that were often inspired by natural forms.
Dresser was a prolific designer, and his work was widely exhibited and published throughout the late 19th century. He was a proponent of the design reform movement, which sought to improve the quality and aesthetic of mass-produced goods, and he championed the use of new materials and manufacturing techniques.
One of Dresser's most notable achievements was his collaboration with the ceramics manufacturer Minton & Company in the 1860s. Dresser designed a range of highly original and innovative ceramics, including the iconic Minton Parian busts, which were sculpted to resemble ancient Greek and Roman statues.
Dresser was also a prolific writer and design theorist, and his works include several influential books, such as "Studies in Design" (1876) and "The Art of Decorative Design" (1862), which helped to establish design as a legitimate field of study and practice.
Today, Dresser's designs are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and his work is represented in many museum collections around the world. He is considered an important figure in the development of modern design, and his legacy continues to inspire designers and artists today.
Dresser was a prolific designer, and his work was widely exhibited and published throughout the late 19th century. He was a proponent of the design reform movement, which sought to improve the quality and aesthetic of mass-produced goods, and he championed the use of new materials and manufacturing techniques.
One of Dresser's most notable achievements was his collaboration with the ceramics manufacturer Minton & Company in the 1860s. Dresser designed a range of highly original and innovative ceramics, including the iconic Minton Parian busts, which were sculpted to resemble ancient Greek and Roman statues.
Dresser was also a prolific writer and design theorist, and his works include several influential books, such as "Studies in Design" (1876) and "The Art of Decorative Design" (1862), which helped to establish design as a legitimate field of study and practice.
Today, Dresser's designs are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and his work is represented in many museum collections around the world. He is considered an important figure in the development of modern design, and his legacy continues to inspire designers and artists today.
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Christopher Dresser
Pair of Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Ebony and Glass Wine Decanters, 1881
H 8 in DIA 5 in
$ 9,500
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Christopher Dresser
Antique English Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle, Circa 1890
H 15 in DIA 15 in
$ 1,100
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