$1,197
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Early 20th century French Spelter and Marble Art nouveau Statue, 1925s
By Ruffony
Located in LEGNY, FR
her little one. Dating from the 1920s, the art nouveau period. Very good condition. Signed on the
Marble, Spelter
$2,605Sale Price|30% Off
H 22.84 in Dm 8.67 in
Art Nouveau Statue by Auguste Moreau, Allegorical Maiden, Late 19th Century
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Art Nouveau spelter tabletop figure, created by renowned sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834–1917
Metal, Spelter
Art Deco Roaring Tiger Statue Sculpture Bronze Patina Plaster
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old statue of a roaring tiger, after an antique example, this statue has a bronze patina and is
Plaster
Boy Fishing Terracotta Statue by Goldscheider
Located in New Orleans, LA
the African physiognomy blended with the deep color, and avant-garde design of the Art Nouveau period
Terracotta
Statue en terre cuite femme porteuse d'une jarre signée XX's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Statue en terre cuite femme porteuse d'une jarre signée XX's
Terracotta
Statue "Girl Holding a Shoe" in the style of Juan Clara
By Juan Clara
Located in Philadelphia, PA
significant contributions to the Art Nouveau and Symbolist movements. Born in Villafranca del Panadés, Clara's
Metal
Antique Bronze Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Palace sized antique bronze sculpture of young girl.
Bronze
Antique Paul Dubois "Harlequin" Bronze Statue
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this fine Paul Dubois, French (1829-1905) "Harlequin" Bronze figure of a young boy wearing a hat and well detailed clothing. He casts a knowing glance from behind his mask...
Bronze
Hermès Statue Lamp with Greek Key Glass Shade
Located in Cookeville, TN
Hermès carries his lighted torch in this spelter metal lamp from the late 19th century. The statue
Marble, Spelter
Late 19th Century French Black Painted Cast Iron Figural Torchere
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Cast by the Durenne Foundry, the maiden portrayed as standing and draped in the classical manner, the torchere held aloft above her head, on a waisted marble socle.
Iron
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Garden Peacocks in Limestone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of fan tailed Italian garden peacocks showing their large tail feathers or coverts. Hand carved detailed sculptures executed in limestone on an attached bases, circa 1920. Nat...
Limestone
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H 74.4 in Dm 15.8 in
Figurative Art Nouveau Ceramic Statue on Column, Bronze Look, France, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Art Nouveau ceramic statue/ sculpture on column from the early 20th century in France
Ceramic
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H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in
Art Nouveau Statue of a Girl in Antimony on Precious Pink Marble France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Particular antimony statue depicting a girl sitting in a sweet and elegant way; in his raised right
Marble, Other
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H 26.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Nouveau Statue by Louis A. Moreau, the Turn of the 19th and 20th Century
By Louis Auguste Moreau
Located in Opole, PL
sculptors. His allegorical works were created mainly in the Art Nouveau style. Moreau’s art was an
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H 23.82 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Antique Female Figure, French, Bronze Spelter, Statue, Art Nouveau, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique female figure. A French, bronze spelter statue in Art Nouveau taste, dating to
Spelter
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H 29.5 in W 18 in D 8 in
Spelter French Art Nouveau Woman Maiden Sculpture Statue Signed Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique spelter white metal French Art Nouveau woman maiden sculpture signed Auguste Moreau. Cast
Marble, Spelter
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H 10 in W 10 in D 6 in
Antique Figural Spelter Metal Ahi La Bonne Pipe Ranieri Statue Art Deco Lamp A
By Aristide de Ranieri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique figural Spelter metal Ahi La Bonne Pipe Ranieri statue Art Deco lamp (A). Item includes
Metal, Spelter
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H 3.38 in W 1.25 in D 1.38 in
Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Miniature Figurine Statue 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Early 1910s Metal Dachshund Figurine – Vienna Estate Find This charming classic metal figurine dates back to the early 1910s and features a dachshund in an upright stance — f...
Metal
20th Century Pug Dog Austrian Miniature Figurine Statue 1950s France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s metal (bronze) figurine. Shows a beautiful pug dog. Found at an estate sale in Strasbourg, France. A nice addition to any collection. You can use it also as pape...
Metal
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H 23.42 in Dm 8.1 in
Louis Moreau Signed Statue of Young Soldier with Sword, Spelter, Marble, 1900s
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Verviers, BE
About Statue made and signed by Louis Moreau worked from to French, (1834-1917), Made of spelter
Spelter
Bronze Statue Art Nouveau
By Adolf Fremd
Located in Gonten, CH
A rare bronze statue, Art Nouveau. Showing a women thinking. Artist A. Fremd, Stuttgart, 1853-1924
Bronze
19th Century Blacksmith Statue "Le FER" by E. Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Roubaix, FR
Late 19th century Regule metal blacksmith statue called "Le FER" (Iron) by and signed
Marble, Iron
$2,650
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
Bronze
Carrara Marble Regency Style Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A slightly aged Regency style fireplace in Carrara marble. A good quality reproduction piece, available in custom sizes and other marbles. Opening size 91.5cm x 91.5cm
Carrara Marble
$12,000
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...
Bronze, Wire
$2,904
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$5,173 / item
H 70.87 in W 30.71 in D 14.18 in
Light grey Vitrine Cabinet, Lacquered Eco Fiberboard, Color by Customers Choice
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Valv Light grey Vitrine Cabinet, Lacquered Eco Fiberboard, Color by Customers Choice Inspired by the medieval wall around the small town of Visby, Sweden, the designer noticed the t...
Natural Fiber
20th Century Art Nouveau Revival Italian Sterling Silver Vase
By Ferrari Milano
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver vase in Art Nouveau - Liberty style made entirely by hand. The preparation of the structure of the vase required several processing times. The vase was made in differ...
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Commode
Located in Bridgewater, CT
An elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, veneered in Macassar ebony, with three drawers, silvered bronze trimmings on tapered gadrooned legs, circa 1930.
Macassar
$17,355
H 30.12 in W 39.97 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage 1928 Avant Garde Art Exhibition Poster Kandinsky Picasso Klee
By Heinrich Campendonk
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster: Colour / Farbe Ausstellung im Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum held at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum in Krefeld Germany from 1-31 May 1928 presenting work by...
Paper
$62,479
H 7.09 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$451,238
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
Iron
$37,066 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Elizabethan by Gee Holmes English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 164 Pcs
By Gee & Holmes
Located in Big Bend, WI
Elizabethan by Gee Holmes ltd. English (Harrods at Knightbridge) sterling silver flatware set, 164 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner size forks, ...
Sterling Silver
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$2,117
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco style sculpture nude with ball LUEUR by Max le Verrier Paris
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture nude with ball by Max le Verrier. This model is called LUEUR. Patinated Art Metal on Belgian Black marble base. Jade ball. Design 1930. Posthumous Cont...
Marble, Jade, Metal
$10,850
H 2.76 in W 0.59 in D 0.31 in
CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-tools lady concealed pocket-watch designed by Cartier. This is a very rare multi-tools pocket piece for ladies, created by the French jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 193...
Gold
Raymond Subes French Art Deco Steel and Marble Console Table
By Raymond Subes
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco steel console table with a verde antico / green marble top and conforming base joined by scrolling apron & legs (Attributed to RAYMOND SUBES)
Marble, Steel
In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.
ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.
The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen 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 Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau.
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 variants.
In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers.
The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.
Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass.
Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).
Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.
There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.