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Art Nouveau leaves chandelier
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Nouveau chandelier with leaves. Gold with mercury and iridescent shades. France, CIRCA 1910.
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1910s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Gold

Antique Art Nouveau leaves chandelier
Art Nouveau leaves chandelier
H 45.28 in Dm 41.34 in
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait on metal Total weight: 7.13 grams. Dimensions: 4.50 x 3.30 centimeters.
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Art Nouveau Sideboard
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau bookcase in excellent original condition.
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1910s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Sideboard
Art Nouveau Sideboard
H 57.09 in W 48.82 in D 18.51 in
Art Nouveau Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau open armchair Measures: Arm 25 1/4" H Seat 17" H.  
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Armchair
Art Nouveau Armchair
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Loetz Glass Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loetz Glass Art Nouveau Origin Austria Circa 1920 Blue leaves and flowers motif with white
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Loetz Glass Art Nouveau
Loetz Glass Art Nouveau
H 10.83 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau mirror -argentor- Origin Germany circa 1910 perfect condition - electro plated pewter
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1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor
Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor
H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil style mohair upholstered mahogany sofa, with buttoned back and seat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Sofa
Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Sofa
H 29.75 in W 90 in D 34.75 in
Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very Fine Art Nouveau chandelier. Exquisite bronze work. Art glass globe and shades
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Chandelier
Art Nouveau Chandelier
H 30.5 in Dm 17 in
Art Nouveau Table Mirror
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau table mirror Silver metal Origin Germany Circa 1915 Perfect condition Decorated with
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1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Table Mirror
Art Nouveau Table Mirror
H 16.15 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Art Nouveau Jewelry Dish
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau jewelry dish. Origin Germany circa 1920. Perfect condition. Electro silver technique
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1920s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Metal

Art Nouveau Jewelry Dish
Art Nouveau Jewelry Dish
H 10.24 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in
Terracotta Art Nouveau Lamp
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Terracotta Art Nouveau lamp Origin Austria facade 1904 attributed Goldscheider signature illegible
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Art Nouveau Lamp
Terracotta Art Nouveau Lamp
H 28.35 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Art Nouveau Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
An Art Nouveau easel back frame dressing table mirror.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique

Art Nouveau Mirror
Art Nouveau Mirror
H 15 in W 11 in D 4 in
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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1920s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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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
art nouveau ceramic pedestal circa 1900
By Massier Art Pottery
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
art nouveau ceramic pedestal circa 1900
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Coat Hanger
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Nouveau coat hanger.
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Early 1900s Slovak Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Fabric, Wood

Art Nouveau Coat Hanger
Art Nouveau Coat Hanger
H 68.51 in W 41.54 in D 7.88 in
Louis Majorelle Attr. Art Nouveau Washstand
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926) attributed Art Nouveau mahogany wood and stone wash stand, with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Onyx

Art Nouveau European Box
Located in Troy, NY
This elegant Art Nouveau box was originally made in France circa. 1910, and remains in very good
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1910s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
An Art Nouveau easel back frame dressing table mirror w/ladies head.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique

Art Nouveau Mirror
Art Nouveau Mirror
H 12.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.2 in
Art Nouveau Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
An Art Nouveau easel back frame dressing mirror w/full figure of woman.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique

Art Nouveau Mirror
Art Nouveau Mirror
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 6.7 in
Antique Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase Fuschias
By Émile Gallé
Located in Austin, TX
Émile Gallé  (French, 1846 - 1904) Title:                       Art Nouveau Glass Vase Fuschias
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Side Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau side table. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Side Table
Art Nouveau Side Table
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
Art Nouveau Table
By Hector Guimard
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French Art Nouveau table, made of carved wood, with a resin-type top. Original mustard-yellow color
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Resin, Pine

Art Nouveau Table
Art Nouveau Table
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 28.35 in
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau carved wall cabinet in excellent original condition.
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 7.88 in
Art Nouveau Foliate Candlestick
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Silvered, cast bronze Art Nouveau style foliate candlestick.
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1920s American Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Foliate Candlestick
Art Nouveau Foliate Candlestick
H 11 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
WMF Art Nouveau Plate
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
WMF Art Nouveau plate silver plated brass Germany about 1900-1910
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

WMF Art Nouveau Plate
WMF Art Nouveau Plate
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave, European, 1920s. Beautiful delicate jacquard weave in a
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Fabric, Glass

Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 0.79 in
Art Nouveau Mirror Frame
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau mirror frame in original condition with signs of use.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Mirror Frame
Art Nouveau Mirror Frame
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 5.91 in
Art Nouveau Maiden Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling high relief brooch of a maiden with head wrap. Whiplash ribbons of silver form
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1890s American Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Maiden Brooch
Art Nouveau Maiden Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
French Art Nouveau Sellette
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Nouveau Sellette torchère stand This elegant Art Nouveau sellette / stand has a
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1910s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Marble

French Art Nouveau Sellette
French Art Nouveau Sellette
H 45.08 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Art Nouveau Plant Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau plant stand, professionally stained and repolished with french polish.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Wood

Art Nouveau Plant Stand
Art Nouveau Plant Stand
H 51.58 in Dm 10.63 in
Untitled Art Nouveau Rondelle
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, Watercolor and or Gouache Unsigned An Art Nouveau preliminary design for a decorative project Influenced or
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Ink, Watercolor, Pigment

Art Nouveau Gold Plated Hat Pin
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau ornate gold plated hat pin with a lovely rectangular top featuring floral and swirl
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Gold Plated Hat Pin
Art Nouveau Gold Plated Hat Pin
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W 1.3 in L 2.1 in
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe. Second wardrobe on my second auction. The furniture from our
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1890s Polish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
H 74.02 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe. Second wardrobe on my second auction. The furniture from our
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1890s Polish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
Art Nouveau Rosewood Wardrobe
H 74.02 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Table Mirror, Art Nouveau, 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table mirror, Art Nouveau, 1920 Silver plated metal table mirror on mahogany, Art Nouveau period
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Metal

Table Mirror, Art Nouveau, 1920
Table Mirror, Art Nouveau, 1920
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 0.99 in
Art Nouveau Cherrywood Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The side table is made of cherrywood and has a wonderful Art Nouveau design, dates back to the time
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Cherry

Art Nouveau Cherrywood Side Table
Art Nouveau Cherrywood Side Table
H 29.14 in W 38.59 in D 29.93 in
Art Nouveau Oak Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small side table made of oak from the Art Nouveau period. On the sides with brass handles. In very
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Oak Table
Art Nouveau Oak Table
H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Secretaire Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautiful Secretaire made of solid cherrywood, from the time of Art Nouveau, circa 1900. The
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Pine, Cherry

Art Nouveau Secretaire Cherrywood
Art Nouveau Secretaire Cherrywood
H 75.99 in W 41.34 in D 21.26 in
Glass WMF Art Nouveau Dinanderie
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
WMF Art Nouveau Dinanderie glass green color (patina) Origin Germany Technical DINANDERIE Good
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Metal

Glass WMF Art Nouveau Dinanderie
Glass WMF Art Nouveau Dinanderie
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H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau Thonet chair.
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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Art Nouveau Antique

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Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
H 37.01 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Art Nouveau serving tray 1924
Located in Meulebeke, BE
an art nouveau artwork behind glass. The poster is signed at the bottom with A.Rinckens and dated 27
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1920s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Art Nouveau serving tray 1924
Art Nouveau serving tray 1924
H 1.97 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
Art Nouveau Coffee Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Nouveau coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of usage. Columns with brass
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Coffee Table
Art Nouveau Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau mahogany display cabinet.
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1920s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Mahogany Display Cabinet
Art Nouveau Mahogany Display Cabinet
H 61.03 in W 14.97 in D 39.38 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 Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
H 2.25 in W 4.19 in D 2 in
Albert Marionnert Art Nouveau Vase
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Albert Marionnert art nouveau vase Bronze vase signed Albert Marionnet Origin France Circa 1890
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1890s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Bronze

Albert Marionnert Art Nouveau Vase
Albert Marionnert Art Nouveau Vase
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Art Nouveau console, 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Nouveau console in plaster with some nice sculpture details. Made in the 1920's. Dimensions
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1920s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Plaster

Art Nouveau console, 1920
Art Nouveau console, 1920
H 39.38 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Art Nouveau brass desk lamp with attached tray.
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1920s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 14 in D 12 in
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Vases
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Vases
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19th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece
Located in London, GB
of Art Nouveau, and the organic form ensures that, like an interesting sculpture, it looks different
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece
Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece
H 11.03 in Dm 9.26 in
Enameled Art Nouveau Glass Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Enameled glass vase, Art Nouveau style. Decorated with flowers. Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Glass

Small Glass Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Small vase in glass. Art Nouveau style. Circa 1900 In red color.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Small Glass Art Nouveau Vase
Small Glass Art Nouveau Vase
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
French Art Nouveau High Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut childs high chair (signed)
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Art Nouveau High Chair
French Art Nouveau High Chair
H 37 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
Royal Bonn Art Nouveau Vase
By Royal Bonn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Royal Bonn Art Nouveau vase.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Inlaid Landscape Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau inlaid landscape mirror.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Nouveau Oak Harness, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau oak harness, Belgium.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Oak Harness, Belgium
Art Nouveau Oak Harness, Belgium
H 52.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful armchair from the time of Art Nouveau. Made of bentwood, according to the principle as
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Leon Benouville Art Nouveau Armchair
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau armchair, circa 1900, by Leon Benouville in sculpted mahogany.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
By Cressarrow
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet brooch in 14K gold by Cressarrow, N.J. from the late 19th Century
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

14k Gold

Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
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W 1 in L 1 in
Art Nouveau Dining Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Art Nouveau period extending dining table, France, circa 1890-1910. (with two conmforming leaves
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Antique

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Wood

Art Nouveau Dining Table
Art Nouveau Dining Table
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 38.98 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 Art Nouveau Antique

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
H 10 in W 1.3 in D 0.38 in
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Art Nouveau Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau antique for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and ceramic, every art nouveau antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art nouveau antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An art nouveau antique made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made art nouveau antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, Royal Copenhagen and Emile Gallé are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Antique?

Prices for an art nouveau antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $8 and can go as high as $892,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,175.
Questions About Art Nouveau Antique
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.