French Art Nouveau Cast-Iron Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A French Art Nouveau cast iron planter. Footed, tapered silhouette with flared top and botanical
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
French Art Nouveau Cast-Iron Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A French Art Nouveau cast iron planter. Footed, tapered silhouette with flared top and botanical
Iron
$1,657Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau cast Iron dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Nouveau cast Iron dinner gong the decorative Fram with flower heads and scrolling decoration
Iron
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fender or Dog Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fender or Dog Grate This is a Good Victorian Fender it is good and heavy
Iron
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench Upholstered in Pelangi Velvet
Located in Skokie, IL
Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench Upholstered in Pelangi Velvet This is a beautiful and
Iron
Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Art Nouveau cast iron painted jardinieres ~ Urns are ready to add timeless symmetry to your
Iron
Pair of Art Nouveau Cast Iron, Gilded Shelf Brackets
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an exquisite pair of large Art Nouveau, cast iron, gilded shelf brackets from the early
Iron
Victorian Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fender or Dog Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fender or dog grate This is a Good Victorian Fender it is best
Bronze
50s Art Nouveau Cast Iron Table Vanity Mirror Desk Accessories Distressed Finish
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Art Nouveau cast iron vanity mirror or table mirror. Very decorative with hearts and flower
Iron
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Colebrookdale Style Fender or Dog Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Colebrookdale Style Fender or Dog Grate This is a Good Victorian Fender it
Iron
Victorian Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Brass Fender This is Beautifully Designed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Brass Fender This is a Beautifully Designed Victorian Fender
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Cast Iron Figural Phoenix Bird Wall Shelf Brackets - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Cast Iron Figural Phoenix Bird Wall Shelf Brackets with Added Wooden Shelves- a
Iron
Antique French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree Mirror Stand attr Alfred Corneau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree Mirror Stand attributed to Alfred Corneau. Item features a
Iron
French Art Nouveau Cast Iron gueridon with Floral Decoration ca. 1900, stamped
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Nouveau cast iron gueridon with floral decoration circa 1900, stamped Extremely elegant
Iron
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree (Model No. 30) by Corneau Frères
By Alfred Corneau
Located in London, Park Royal
An exceptional late 19th‑century French cast‑iron hall tree (porte‑manteau) produced by the Alfred
Iron
An Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau cast iron fireplace with stylized floral details
Located in London, GB
The Victor. An Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style period cast iron fireplace, the mantle with scalloped
Iron
Art Deco / Nouveau Cast Iron Bench, Figural Violinist Motif, Painted
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming and unusual Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench, Wonderfully decorated and casted
Iron
Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, French Cast Iron with Enamel Finish, 1900
Located in High Peak, GB
K088 Stylish French, Art Nouveau cast iron umbrella stand of organic design, having original drip
Enamel, Iron
Antique English Art Nouveau Painted Cast Iron Side Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century English Art Nouveau cast iron side gate with an old, worn white paint finish
Metal, Iron
French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Cast Iron, Organic Design, c1900
Located in High Peak, GB
P027 An exceptional, French Art Nouveau, cast iron umbrella stand / hall stand in red with flowing
Iron
French Art Nouveau Green Cast Iron Opaline Glass Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Art Nouveau cast iron wall light Green cast iron, brass top and opaline glass Size wall
Iron
Rare Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, 1900
By Hector Guimard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau cast iron umbrella stand, circa 1900. Rare in this color. This exquisite French
Iron
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
American swivel office armchair in oak, with leather seat, USA, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Epoque, Victorian, Art Nouveau Cast iron mechanism. Swivel seat adjustable in height and depth. In very
Leather, Wood
French Cast Iron Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A calligraphic French Art Nouveau umbrella stand, made of cast iron enameled in a glossy oxblood
Iron
Art Nouveau Table, Enameled Cast Iron and Onyx
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau Table, Enameled Cast Iron and Onyx
Onyx, Iron
French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Enameled Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, France, circa 1900. Elegant French Art
Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
An original 19th Century cast iron fireplace surround that has been hand-polished for a spectacular
Iron
$1,596Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Cast Iron Pineapple Planter Urn, Art Nouveau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large solid cast iron planter. Could also be used in a fountain. Dark bronze/black finish with
Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
An original 19th Century cast iron fireplace surround that has been hand-polished for a spectacular
Iron
Art Nouveau patinated and gilt cast iron side table
Located in Tarzana, CA
A lovely German Art Nouveau patinated and gilt cast iron side table by Musterschutz Company in
Iron
Cast iron art nouveau table lamp, Danish 1930's
Located in Balen, BE
A very unique cast iron table lamp with beautifully painted metal details. Handmade and painted
Metal
European French or Belgium Cast Iron Art Nouveau Tile Wood Coal Burning Stove
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. European French or Belgium Cast Iron Art Nouveau Tile Wood Coal Burning Stove. Item features glazed
Iron
Vintage Outdoor Stand French, Cast Iron, Planter, Stick, Art Nouveau, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage outdoor stand. A French, cast iron planter or stick stand with Art Nouveau taste
Iron
$11,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Spiral Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from south Spain in good condition and easy to
Iron
Victorian Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron and Brass Fire Fender
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian Art Nouveau Style cast iron and brass fire fender. It is placed on the hearth/in front
Brass
Pair of cast iron pedestals, art nouveau period. France, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron pedestals, Art Nouveau period. France, early 20th century.
Iron
French Art Nouveau Iron Umbrella Stand with Frogs
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Nouveau iron umbrella stand with frogs. Whimsical French Art Nouveau patinated wrought
Iron
$2,470Sale Price / set|35% Off
Near Pair of French Art Nouveau Guéridon Cast Iron Tables with Stone Tops
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
-match pair of cast iron gueridon tables in very nice unrestored condition and you will not have to worry
Marble, Iron
19th Century Cast Iron and Brass Art Nouveau Coal Scuttle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century cast iron and brass Art Nouveau coal Scuttle Cast iron and brass coal scuttle with
Iron
$10,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble
Iron
$10,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble
Iron
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast
Iron
Huge French Art Nouveau Iron Pie Pan Backing Dish
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron in a shape of a fish enameled marine blue outside and white inside. Made in France, circa
Iron
Vintage Hallway Stick Stand, English Cast Iron, Umbrella Rack, Art Nouveau Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hallway stick stand. An English, cast iron umbrella rack displaying Art Nouveau
Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Iron Stove, Yugoslavia, 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Art Nouveau stove done in cast iron and blue
Cast Stone
Victorian Cast Iron ‘Fern’ Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A petite Victorian cast iron garden bench in a “Fern” pattern. White paint with areas of rust
Iron
French Art Nouveau Triple Pedestal Iron Bronze Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous French bistro, cafe, or pastry table featuring a triple pedestal iron base re-cast from a
Bronze, Iron, Zinc
Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden & Patio Benches
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron benches in the Art Noveau Style, high quality iron castings perfectly
Iron
$1,800 / set
Victorian Cast Iron ‘Fern’ Garden Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Victorian cast iron garden chairs in a “Fern” pattern. White paint with areas of rust
Iron
Vintage Art Nouveau Salterini Wrought Iron Garden Nesting Side Tables - 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Nouveau Salterini Wrought Iron Garden Patio Nesting Side Tables - 3 Pc Set. Circa Mid
Wrought Iron, Iron
Cast Iron Urn, France, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Cast iron urn, France, circa 1900. Classic Art Nouveau design with scrolled handles. Dark bronze
Iron
French Small Art Deco Blue Enamelled Cast Iron Wood/Coal Stove
Located in Labrit, Landes
Small Art Nouveau period wood/coal stove in blue enamelled cast iron, decorated with a classical
Iron
Pair Cast Iron Footed Oval Planters, France, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Cast Iron Footed Oval Planters, France, circa 1920. Petite sized footed planters with ribbed
Iron
Cast Iron Chambord Style Garden Urn, France, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Cast Iron Chambord Style Garden Urn, France, circa 1910. A petite size with weathered finish and
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 12" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Doorstop Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 12" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Doorstop Bookend. Item features Cast
Iron
Art Nouveau Antique Style Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large English Art Nouveau style fire gate. At over 160 years old, this Victorian cast iron fire
Iron, Metal
French Green Enamel Cast Iron Street Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron street light Green, white enamel shade with clear glass and iron arm. Size wall
Enamel, Iron
Italian Early 20th Century Iron and Cast Iron Enamelled Bed, Golden Brass Parts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1910s Art Nouveau bed, in black enameled iron and cast iron, golden brass parts, in good
Brass, Iron
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.
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.