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Pair of Art Nouveau Leather Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of rare Art Nouveau leather club chairs made in the early twentieth century probably in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Belgian Art Nouveau Leather Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Belgian Art Nouveau carved oak chairs with floral embossed leather upholstered seat and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of French Art Nouveau Leather Side Chairs
By Gaillard
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau walnut sleigh design open back side chairs with brown leather seat
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Nouveau Walnut Corner Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
the original art nouveau leather cover, which is floral embossed. The chair has been restored by us
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Art Nouveau Embossed Painted Leather Panel Screens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary pair of massive art nouveau leather inset panel screens featuring flora and fauna
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Leather Chrysanthemum Flower Case Box
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Art Nouveau gift box is executed in bronze and gold embossed blue leather.
The round
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Diamond Gold and Leather Card Wallet, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau gold and diamond card wallet, with the gold front plate stamped, chased and carved
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French Art Nouveau Armchair with Original Leather Upholstery
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This exquisite Art Nouveau armchair from Paris exemplifies the elegance of French turn of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Nouveau Set Of 10 Leather Chairs (Can be Upholstered)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare art nouveau chestnut and leather 10 chairs set with elegant woodwork ready to be used or to
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Nouveau Set Of 8 Leather Chairs (Can be Upholstered)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare art nouveau chestnut and leather 8 chairs set with elegant woodwork ready to be used or to
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Chestnut
Unique Art Nouveau Screen Handcarved Leather & Oakwood, Denmark, 1910s
Located in Odense, DK
called "skønvirke" (Art Nouveau) in Denmark. The frame is skilfully executed by a cabinetmaker in
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 61.03 in W 64.97 in D 3.94 in
Art Nouveau Waste Bin in Patinated Leather, 1910s
Located in Lejre, DK
Waste bin in beautifully patinated leather. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Home Accents
Materials
Leather
Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand Basket Embossed Leather Decorated Red Roses
Located in Hannover, DE
roses that entwine in the Art Nouveau style. The craftsmanship is truly masterful! The basket was
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands
Materials
Leather, Pine
H 19.69 in W 10.04 in D 9.45 in
Antique Art Nouveau stool leather seat
Located in Berlin, DE
The stool is in a very good condition and has been restored
Category
Antique Early 1900s Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Art Nouveau Folding Children's Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Art Nouveau period and is made of beech wood / spruce wood and upholstered with hand-patinated
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Spruce
Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs with Liberty’s of London style Art Nouveau carved frames
What a pair of chairs!!! I have never
Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 46.86 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mirror Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Materials: Parchment (leather)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Materials: wood and parchment leather
Style: Art Nouveau
Country
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 75.2 in W 41.74 in D 3.15 in
Oak Art Nouveau Corner Armchair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau corner armchair.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Art Nouveau Georg Hulbe Tooled Leather Three Panel Screen, Sailboat Motif, 1900
By Georg Hulbe
Located in New York, NY
Large Georg Hulbe Art Nouveau tooled leather three panel screen
The central panels featuring a
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
H 70.25 in W 69 in D 1 in
Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
of Germany in 1900 in the period Art Nouveau style. This set is completely in German, but cover broad
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 11.5 in W 2.25 in D 9 in
ViNTAGE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LIBERTY'S ART NOUVEAU CLUB SOFA CARVED WOOD FRAMe
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage Chestnut brown leather sofa, made in the Liberty's Art Nouveau style with nicely carved arms
Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.06 in W 83.47 in D 46.46 in
Antique 1880 Art Nouveau Carved Fully Restored Brown Leather Library Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable, fully restored circa 1880 Art Nouveau carved, Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 25.6 in D 26.97 in
2 Art Nouveau Oak Chairs Still with the Original Leather Seats from Around 1900
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful ornate Art Nouveau wooden chairs.
Probably made in France around 1900.
The original
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37.01 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Green and Brown Armchairs
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Weesp, NL
green leather three years ago. The seats are in great condition, especially when you realize they are
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Austria art nouveau picture frame made of leather
Located in Vienna, AT
art nouveau picture frame made of leather, 1910 Austria, very rare and good original condition
Category
Vintage 1910s Picture Frames
Materials
Leather
Pair Original Art Nouveau Chairs, Hand-Carved Blonde Cherry, Leather Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Italian pair chairs, Art Nouveau , solid hand-carved cherry and leather
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 42.52 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Chair
Located in Paris, FR
intricately carved wooden accents throughout. The rounded club-style chair adds an Art Nouveau-inspired touch
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of French Liberty Art Nouveau Armchairs, 1920s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
upholstery in faux leather with embossed plant motifs.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Set of six Art Nouveau style chairs with grape wood inlays
Located in Milano, IT
of the Italian interpretation of the Art Nouveau (Stile Liberty) movement, these chairs blend
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Side Table with Original Leather Top, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1900s.Solid walnut base with original decorative leather top.This wonderful Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Dutch Art Nouveau Amsterdamse School Armchair by Lion Cachet, 1925
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Antwerp, BE
style that left an indelible mark on the world of art and design. As a pioneer of Dutch Art Nouveau
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
Art Nouveau Exceptional Continental Lidded Brass Casket with Maiden
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Continental, probably Austrian, Art Nouveau Brass lidded casket with a molded
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Set of Two Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
These exceptional set of two Viennese Art Nouveau solid oak chairs from circa 1910 represent
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood.
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
The back of the chair forms the
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 16.15 in
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Chair, Leatherette Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century French Art Nouveau carved mahogany chair with leatherette tobacco color seat
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Art Nouveau Set of Six Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, c. 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
These exceptional set of six Viennese Art Nouveau solid oak chairs from circa 1910 represent
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Unique Art Nouveau Pinewood Artist´s Chair by Siegfried Wagner 1910s, Denmark
By Siegfried Wagner, Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen
Located in Odense, DK
richly decorated in Art Nouveau style. Plaquettes with makers signatures.
Siegfried Wagner (13 April
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
H 40.56 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Set of four sheep leather Art Nouveau design dining chairs with wooden frames
Located in Harderwijk, NL
modern interiors. The chairs have an elegant appearance due to their Art Nouveau-inspired wooden frames
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
H 38.78 in W 16.93 in D 21.46 in
Pair Art Nouveau Neoclassical Chairs , Hand-Carved Walnut, Spring Leather Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
leather in good condition with straps and springs.
Suitable for writing table or for entry or bedroom
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Late 19th Century, Austria, circa 1895
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
around 1895 in Vienna. This rare Austrian Art Nouveau armchair impresses with absoutely beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 29.92 in W 23.62 in D 22.83 in
1890s French Armchairs Art Nouveau, Hand Carved Walnut, Restored & Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century beautiful and refined Provençal armchairs, Art Nouveau, hand carved walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 38.98 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Art Nouveau Carlo and Piero Zen Pair of Armchairs, Fruitwood, Mahogany, 1910
By Carlo Zen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau, Carlo e Piero Zen, Italy, 1910, Italian design,
Art Nouveau pair of armchairs by
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood, Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Set of 6 French Art Nouveau Dining Chairs Attributed to Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Troy, MI
splat and original leather seats.
Seat Height: 20” Seat Depth: 14.5” Seat Width: 17”.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Desk by J.J. Terburg & Zoon Arnhem, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau pedestal desk.
Design by J.J. Terburg & Soon Arnhem.
Striking
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , Sign: G. Keller Orfevre, 22 rue Joubert
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
around 1947.
Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
Year: 1900
Materials :wood.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.5 in W 81.11 in D 45.28 in
Set of 4 antique design dining chairs, Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style, light skai
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These wonderful antique Art Nouveau dining chairs fit into virtually any interior due to their
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
French Art Nouveau of the highest quality. The leather top was recently reupholstered by a professional
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 22.05 in
Pair of 20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet, Austria, Ca. 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely rare pair of Art Nouveau bentwood armchairs from the period around 1904. Impressing with
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 36.62 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT ca. 1910
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, early 20th century salon suite by Thonet from the Art Nouveau period in Austria
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 32.9 in W 19.2 in D 21.8 in
Art Nouveau Armchair 'Model Stössler', Design by Adolf Loos, Vienna, circa 1900
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
, upholstered seat and covered with leather, brass nails and brass shoes.
Execution: Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Dining Room Set by Eugène Vallin 1903 Table Chairs
By Eugène Vallin
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & most rare! This French Art Nouveau dining set consisting of 8 chairs and matching table
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 37.41 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffmann, this famous pair of Art Nouveau Thonet chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 15.35 in D 16.54 in
Art Nouveau 20th Century Palisander Armchair, Mother Of Pearl, Austria ca 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary, one of kind Art Nouveau palisander armchair from the very early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.73 in W 33.07 in D 31.5 in
Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Settee Number 412 by Otto Wagner c.1901
By Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Settee for Setting Up in Corner / model number 412
Design created by Otto Wagner
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.67 in W 26.77 in D 26.77 in
STUNNiNG ART NOUVEAU WRITING DESK ATTRIBUTED TO CARLO ZEN 1902 BIRDS EYE MAPLE
By Harrods, Carlo Zen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
price.
This desk is an example of the Italian interpretation of the Art Nouveau style, known as Stile
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
H 51.19 in W 30.71 in D 25.2 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FM07
Art Nouveau chair, original from the early '900 , with curved wood frame, new
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40 in W 21.6 in D 44 in
Art Nouveau desk with armchair Robert Fix Josef Hoffmann Portois & Fix ca. 1901
By Portois & Fix
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
& Fix, Pariser Esprit und Wiener Moderne, p. 22.
Art Nouveau Furniture - Vera J. Behal - Collection of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 60.63 in D 31.89 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art 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.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art 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.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. 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. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 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.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Alphonse 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024No 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.