$560 / set
H 6 in W 5 in D 8.75 in
Two Original Bronze Art Nouveau Candle Sconce for a Piano or Wall Germany, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This pair of beautiful German Art Nouveau two arm bronze candlesticks dates from the 1890's and
Bronze
$2,128
H 26.38 in W 16.15 in D 3.94 in
Finnish Art Nouveau Brass Candle Wall Sconce, Early 20th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
This early 20th-century brass wall sconce is shaped with a distinct Art Nouveau influence
Brass
$800
H 26 in W 17.25 in D 7.25 in
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Dual Candle Holder Sculptural
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking vintage wrought iron candle holder exemplifies elegant Art Nouveau–inspired design
Wrought Iron
$579 / set
H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 9.85 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Style Piano Candlesticks or Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
. Each sconce has one arm for one candle, decorated with beautiful Art Nouveau-style flower motifs. Made
Brass, Metal
Single Art Nouveau Brass Double Light Wall Candle Sconce Unelectrified
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet brass sconce in the simply elegant art nouveau style. It has the traditional urn
Brass
$4,073
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
WMF An Art Nouveau candelabra with an owl & 6 sconces to the main circular ring.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF attributed. An Art Nouveau candelabra with six sconces to the main circular ring and sineous
Brass
$2,128 / set
H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 0.79 in
Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Mirror and Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror with Wall Candle Sconces made by Svensk Tenn circa 1930s. * Oval
Pewter
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Candle Sconces, Bronze Finish Art Nouveau Sing Arm Sconces
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Nice pair of Art Nouveau swing arm candle sconces in bronze finish.
Metal
Pair of Art Nouveau Brass Candle Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of heavy cast brass three-arm candle sconces with attached hand-forged reflective brass
Brass
Tiffany Gilt Bronze Six-Arm Candelabra
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A lovely Tiffany gilt bronze six-arm candelabra from the Art Nouveau period. Six candle sconces are
Gold, Bronze
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H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pair of Candle Sconces in Gilded Bronze 5 Arms
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
A particular pair of Italian Art Nouveau candle sconces in gilded bronze 5 arms. The bronze is
Bronze
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H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pair of Candle Sconces in Gilded Bronze 5 Arms
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
A particular pair of Italian Art Nouveau candle sconces in gilded bronze 5 arms. The bronze is
Bronze
Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze Candle Sconces E Muller Paris
By Muller Frères
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Art Nouveau set of gilded bronze candle sconces. Beautiful color. every piece is Signed by
Bronze
1900 Art Nouveau Gilded Wood and Iron Italian Candle Sconce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's a wall candelabra made in Italy in 1900, old gilded wood and iron are in good conditions considering use and age. It can be easily electrified.
Iron
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H 13 in W 12.25 in D 7.5 in
Art Nouveau Bronzed Metal Figural Four-Light Wall Sconce with Woman Figure 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Nouveau Bronzed Metal Figural Four-Light Wall Sconce with Woman Figure 20thC Measures - 13" x
Metal
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H 15.74 in W 17.32 in D 9.84 in
A pair of Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tuscany Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of gilded and lacquered wood wall candelabra hand-crafted in Tuscany in late 19th century. They are in original conditions, the back part has been recently reinforced.
Giltwood, Lacquer
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H 12 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
Art Nouveau French Wall Sconce Candle Holder Laced Bronze Glass Shade 1800s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: French sconce candle holder in bronze 1800s Framed in solid brass-bronze
Bronze
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H 4.88 in W 3 in D 9.63 in
Two Original Art Nouveau Candle Sconce for a Piano or Wall, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 1910s pair of arm candle piano or wall sconces. Nice patina to the metal and an all
Bronze
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H 3.63 in W 2.88 in D 8.25 in
Two Original Bronze Art Nouveau Candle Sconce for a Piano or Wall Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 1910s pair of arm candle piano or wall sconces. Nice patina to the metal and an all
Bronze
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H 4.38 in W 2.5 in D 8.38 in
Two Original Bronze Art Nouveau Candle Sconce for a Piano or Wall Germany, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 1890s pair of arm candle piano or wall sconces. Nice patina to the metal and an all
Bronze
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H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 9.06 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Brass Piano Wall Sconces Swivel Candle Holders, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
candleholders from circa 1920. Each sconce has one arm for one candle, shaped in adorable Art Nouveau-style
Brass
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H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Brass Twin Arm Piano or Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Art Nouveau ornate piano or wall sconces, candle holders by E. Muller with beautiful leaf
Brass
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H 4.73 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
French Art Nouveau Brass and Bronze Twin Arm Piano or Wall Candle Sconce
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau ornate piano or wall sconce, candle holder with adorable leaf decors, and
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Candle Sconces Signed
By C&W
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sourced out of Vancouver, B.C., great original condition brass "Art Nouveau" candle sconces. Signed
Brass
19th Century French Bronze Art Nouveau Pair Candle Sconces
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Very nice pair of French art nouveau bronze candle sconces.
Bronze
Fantastic Cast Copper and Silver Overlay Candle Sconces
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Beautiful and unique Art Nouveau cast copper with silver overlay sconces. Features ornate base with
Silver Plate, Copper
Set of Three Art Nouveau Morning Glory Candle Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
patina. Material: Bronze Style: Art Nouveau,Victorian Period made: Late 19th Century Dimensions: 3
Bronze
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Oak
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$2,228 / item
H 43.31 in W 10.83 in D 10.83 in
Riviera Plinth Tall in Oiled African Mahogany Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yaniv Chen, the designer behind the Riviera Plinths for Lemon, draws inspiration from a childhood memory and a lifelong fascination with lattice patterns. Exploring conservatories as...
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$1,484 / item
H 67.72 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
Paper
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$6,000
H 35.5 in W 31 in D 9.5 in
Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle (Gallia collection) - A fine French Art Deco table mirror with a pyramidal base and two poles holding a tilting mirror. Stamped Gallia Bibliog...
Silver Plate
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) Dim...
Bouclé, Maple
Issues - A History of Photography in Fashion Magazines
Located in New York, NY
A showcase of ground-breaking photography of fashion magazines over the last century Acclaimed photography critic Vince Aletti has selected 100 significant magazine issues from his e...
Paper
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
1930s Art Deco Topaz Cubist Style Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful topaz colored, and museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Schneider is decorated with an "acid etched" geometric pattern with vertical etched line...
Art Glass
Vienna Secession Silvered Vase by Weiner Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hammered silver plate metal vase attributed to Josef Hoffmann and made by Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1920s. The vase is in the typical style of the Vienna secession, it features a ve...
Metal
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
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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.
Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.
From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, enamel jewelry encompasses a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century was all about celebrating beauty of women and nature.