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What was Art Nouveau influenced by?

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What was Art Nouveau influenced by?
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.
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Original John Sollie Henry, armchair, London 1895
Located in Vienna, AT
solid mahogany with polished finish, original brown leather; decorative knobs; strikingly high backrest with stylised decoration in bas-relief; rear legs curved, forelegs tapering do...
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Antique 1890s British Jugendstil Armchairs

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Mahogany

19th French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
19th French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Delphin Massier.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

French Purple Brown Enamel Brass Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French purple brown enamel and brass desk light. 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Available with UK / US plug Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass, Enamel

Cast Bronze Sconce, Verdegris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Sconce, Brasa Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

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