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Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a pair of Art Nouveau Coffee pots dating from around 1900. They are not an identical pair
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Urns

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Copper

Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
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H 8.67 in Dm 5.52 in
Fenton Art Nouveau Iridescent Cut Glass Bowl
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality American Fenton art glass dish dating from the early 20th century. The moulded
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

French Art Nouveau Wax Young Girl Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
the Catalog of drawings and art objects bequeathed by Wicar established by the Society of Sciences
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

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Synthetic

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted Silver , Kindness
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
feeling, fluttering flowers reminiscent of art nouveau symbolize the pure movement of life that is born of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Silver

DAUM Nancy French Art Nouveau Single-Flower Vase, 1910-1915
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau mottled glass single-flower vase by DAUM (Nancy), France, 1910-1915. Colors
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau with Black Marble, Illumination
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination is a rectangular golden silver photo frame with black marble designed by Laura G Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Belgian Black Marble, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau American Belleek CAC Lenox Silver Overlay Porcelain Vase
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.'. Simply a wonderful Art Nouveau vase from CAC/Lenox! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is
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20th Century North American Art Nouveau Vases

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Silver

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Silver Brass and Venetian Glass
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination red is an Art Nouveau Italian photo frame with Murano glass. Illumination red is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Bronze

Fine Carved Wood Box with Morning Glories
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This box is a real treasure! Completely had carved from walnut the detail in the flowers and leaves is quite remarkable. This box required a real master craftsman to achieve the outs...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc
By Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, Métiers D'Art Maredsous
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc The piece is in Good condition
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Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Steven Correia Limited Edition Studio Art Glass Vase Circa 2005 85 of 500
By Correia Art Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Steven Correia Limited Edition Studio Art Glass Vase, created circa 2005, is a remarkable piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Art nouveau jewelry box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art nouveau jewelry box Art nouveau jewelry box Materials: bronze, double-celled glass, enamel and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Art nouveau jewelry box
Art nouveau jewelry box
H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau glazed pottery covered box, attributed to Henri Bergé. The mark
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Pottery

Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
H 2.25 in Dm 5.75 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau threaded iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
H 2.375 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast bronze sculpture with original markings. Stamped "Made in France" "LN PARIS JR".
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau wood oblong shaped box with etched floral design.  
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20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
H 2.75 in W 11.75 in D 4.25 in
Art Nouveau Walnut Wood Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of walnut veneer and solid wood. In very
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Walnut Wood Casket
Art Nouveau Walnut Wood Casket
H 4.73 in W 12.01 in D 8.86 in
Art Nouveau Jacaranda Wood Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful small box from the time of Art Nouveau, made of jacaranda and brass inserts. The box
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Jacaranda

Art Nouveau Jacaranda Wood Casket
Art Nouveau Jacaranda Wood Casket
H 3.15 in W 7.68 in D 4.34 in
Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of cherry veneer on softwood body with
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Casket
Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Casket
H 5.71 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Art Nouveau Walnut Wood Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of walnut veneer on a softwood body. The
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Maple, Walnut, Softwood

Art Nouveau Walnut Wood Casket
Art Nouveau Walnut Wood Casket
H 3.15 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Art Nouveau Porcelian Vase stamped Richelieu mounted one Brass Base Hand-Painted
By Richelieu Art et Muebles de France
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Porcelian Vase stamped Richelieu Hand-Painted The Pictures missing to show the beauty
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

Galle Art Nouveau Glass
By Émile Gallé
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Galle Art Nouveau Glass Glass of various colors. Eucalyptus Model Art Nouveau Style Crica 1910
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Galle Art Nouveau Glass
Galle Art Nouveau Glass
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Art Nouveau bronze mounted Art Glass Vase
Located in Fairfax, VA
Patinated art nouveau bronze base with hand blown art glass insert vase.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau bronze dore grandfather clock with marble & onyx pedestal top and base. *Not
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks

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Marble, Onyx, Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock
French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock
H 64.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A charming bust of a young lady , it is executed in the lost-wax method in a single piece mounted on a base of different tones of marbles. The surface is finished in reddish-oxide t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
French Art Nouveau Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau silver round shaped box with cranberry glass liner and floral design.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes

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Silver

Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A beautiful Art Nouveau style green glass dish.
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Vintage 1940s English Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
Art Nouveau Glass Bowl
H 2.75 in W 9 in D 9 in
Art Nouveau Picture Frame
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Monumental Art Nouveau picture frame. Frame has original glass which shows sign of wear. There's a
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Steel

Art Nouveau Picture Frame
Art Nouveau Picture Frame
H 13.5 in W 17 in D 4 in
French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture
Located in Fairfax, VA
This beautifully made French bronze sculpture of a young woman will wow you with its craftsmanship and artistic detail. The statue is mounted atop a marble base.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture
French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture
H 9.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel & Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian period around 1900 Art Nouveau. Daniel and Arter was founded by Thomas Henry Daniel (d.1897) and
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
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H 5.7 in W 5.9 in D 5.3 in
Art Nouveau Moriz Jung Cabaret Fledermaus Vienna Enameled Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A domed, black & white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

Art Nouveau Foliate Candlestick
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Silvered, cast bronze Art Nouveau style foliate candlestick.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Foliate Candlestick
Art Nouveau Foliate Candlestick
H 11 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Located in NYC, NY
An Art Nouveau bronze letter opener with beautiful carvings.
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
H 10 in W 1.3 in D 0.38 in
Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics
By Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Austrian art nouveau ceramics Origin Austria Circa 1900 Possibly designed by Eduard Stellmacher
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics
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H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
By Maple & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Nouveau mantel clock in a ceramic case with a white ground decorated with flowers in shades of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Vase, 1914-1918
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
and medal engraving. During this period, he made bronze art objects in the pure Art Nouveau style, all
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

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Wrought Iron

Maurice Bouval Bronze Art Nouveau
By Maurice Bouval
Located in NANTES, FR
portor. Length: base 11 cm Depth: 9,6 cm Height: 30,5 cm Weight: 3kg Maurice Bouval, Art
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Maurice Bouval Bronze Art Nouveau
Maurice Bouval Bronze Art Nouveau
H 12.01 in W 4.34 in D 3.78 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Jugendstil Art Glass Bowl
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Loetz art glass green bowl decorated with gold inclusions. The glass manufacturer Loetz
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Glit Bronze Art Nouveau Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Fairfax, VA
Art Nouveau circle 1900 gilt bronze jewelry decorative box with womans profile and floral
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Gallé Art Nouveau Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable acid-etched vase is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass

Gallé Art Nouveau Vase
Gallé Art Nouveau Vase
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Rare Domed Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Art Nouveau Enameled Advertising Sign
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstätte, founded
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

Art Nouveau Handpainted DOULTON Lambeth Faience ART NOUVEAU style vase. Pink.
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
DOULTON Lambeth Faience ART NOUVEAU style vase. Pink. Circa 1900. Superb Art Nouveau stylized
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Hand Mirror
Located in Fairfax, VA
design characteristic of Art Nouveau. This piece is signed by the artist, "v durand".
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronzevase Loiseau-Rousseau
By Paul Loiseau-Rousseau 1
Located in Aachen, DE
Schwere patinierte Jugendstil-Bronzevase von Paul Louis Émile Loiseau-Rousseau um 1905 (* 20. April 1861 in Paris, Frankreich; † 1927 ebenda), signiert.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronzevase Loiseau-Rousseau
Art Nouveau Bronzevase Loiseau-Rousseau
H 15.75 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Chinese Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Chinese Art Nouveau vase in stucco with tin liner and floral decoration, circa 1900.
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20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vases

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Stucco

Chinese Art Nouveau Vase
Chinese Art Nouveau Vase
H 18 in Dm 10.5 in
Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Located in New York, NY
A brass Art Nouveau period ink blotter. Beautiful Art Nouveau details captured in blotters' handle
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
H 2.25 in W 4.19 in D 2 in
Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau rectangular pewter double inkwell with floral design and shaped gallery corners
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20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell
H 4 in W 14 in D 8.75 in
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Casket, c. 1905
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Casket, c. 1905
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Casket, c. 1905
H 2.92 in W 4.3 in D 2.76 in
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Art Nouveau brass desk lamp with attached tray.
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 14 in D 12 in
French Art Nouveau Style Art Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Art Nouveau style vase carefully handcrafted using centuries old techniques. This
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual and striking transitional style Art Deco candlesticks with Art Nouveau style gilt metal
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks

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Crystal, Metal

Art Nouveau Crystal Candlesticks
Art Nouveau Crystal Candlesticks
H 17 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Art Nouveau Repoussé Copper Box, circa 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau repoussé copper box, circa 1900. Art Nouveau style box, 1900, embossed copper on a
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass
By Loetz Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass Artist Loetz (has another signature for export to other markets
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass
Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass
H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Art Nouveau Austrian Art Glass and Bronze Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Art Nouveau era art glass vase produced in Austria or Bohemia. Possibly by Loetz. The
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

Fritz Heckert Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By Fritz Heckert
Located in Chicago, IL
4.5 inch iridescent gold vase with hand painted Art Nouveau style leaves, in gilt and etched blue
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Pair of Antique English Art Nouveau Candlesticks c.1900, Art Nouveau
Located in Bath, GB
naturalistic design with a definite Art Nouveau flair dating to c.1890/1900. They come with removable drip
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

Terracotta Planter by Montovany, Art Nouveau.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta planter by Montovany, Art Nouveau. Terracotta planter by Montovany, Art Nouveau, 1910
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Terracotta Planter by Montovany, Art Nouveau.
Terracotta Planter by Montovany, Art Nouveau.
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Art Nouveau Waechtersbach Vessel
By Waechtersbach Ceramics
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Waechtersbach Company introduced a prominent Art Nouveau style of ceramics in the early 20th century. The
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

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Art Nouveau Art Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of art nouveau art objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct art nouveau art objects — often made from metal, glass and bronze — can elevate any home. Find 4854 antique and vintage art nouveau art objects at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Art nouveau art objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art nouveau art objects bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Tiffany Studios, Daum and Emile Gallé each produced beautiful art nouveau art objects that are worth considering.

How Much are Art Nouveau Art Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,801, while they’re typically $38 on the low end and $375,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Art Nouveau Art Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.