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Art Nouveau Centrepiece Signed by Lorrain Nancy France Wrought Iron
By Lorraine Nancy
Located in Verviers, BE
Spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece by Signed Lorrain Nancy France circa 1900.
Very impressive
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900
By Kayser Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
Spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900.
Very impressive
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900
By Kayser Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
Large spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900.
Very
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Art Nouveau Centrepiece Figure, German Card Tray, Bonbon Dish, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau centrepiece. A German, cast alloy figural card tray or decorative
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
H 8.67 in W 13.78 in D 6.5 in
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Vaseline Glass Bowl On base with Femine Decor
Located in Verviers, BE
Table centrepiece made of hand-worked iron in art nouveau style
The piece is in Good condition and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Spelter
Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by WMF Superb Example Faultless
Located in London, GB
Impressive Art Nouveau Centrepiece / flower dish with original glass liner By WMF
Category
Early 20th Century Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 6.89 in
Antique Art Nouveau German Silver Centrepiece
By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique German silver Art Nouveau centrepiece; an
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Silver
Michael Powolny Art Nouveau Vienna Centrepiece with Three Cherubs, circa 1912
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
Michael Powolny Art Nouveau centrepiece with three cherubs - most lovely ceramics item!
Modelled by
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Outstanding Art Nouveau 19th Century Epergne/Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
A French Art Nouveau epergne from the 19th century, with silver plate base and crystal vase. Born
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Juventa Art Nouveau Plateau Cake Stand Centrepiece
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ornate raised floral design Art Nouveau plateau or cake stand centrepiece made by Juventa in pewter
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Pewter
Eichwald Art Nouveau glazed centrepiece
Located in Cheshire, GB
Eichwald Art Nouveau glazed centrepiece, with moulded swags on a green ground.
Dimensions
Height
Category
Early 20th Century British Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF centrepiece with Art Nouveau floral decoration and the original clear glass liner and silver
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Period Silvered Metal and Crystal Soliflore Centrepiece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau period silvered metal and crystal soliflore centrepiece.
Art Nouveau period soliflore
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Three 'Art Nouveau' Sculptural Centrepieces by François-Raoul Larche
By François-Raoul Larche
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
François-Raoul Larche (French, 1860 - 1912).
Three 'Art Nouveau' Gilt-Bronze Sculptural
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
20th Century German Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Centrepiece, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century German Art Neuveau Impressively large solid silver and enamel
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Style Silver and Green Glass Centrepiece Dishes
By Lazarus Posen Witwe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
green glass dishes have a circular shaped form onto four bracket style feet, in the Art Nouveau style
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Centrepiece and Glass Bowl ca 1900
Located in London, GB
Centerpiece on a raised round base with plenty floral decoration and wide round glass bowl with facet decoration and stone cut.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Flower Epergne or Centrepiece - Made in 1909
By John & William Deakin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1909 by John & William Deakin, this stylish, Art Nouveau, Antique
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 24.02 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Centrepiece Silver 800 Fruit Bowl Art Nouveau Otto Wolter Germany made 1900
By Otto Wolter
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning centrepiece / Fruit bowl Art Nouveau, made circa 1900.
Manufactory:
Otto Wolter
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 6.5 in W 16.54 in D 6.89 in
Silver Art Nouveau Pair of Centrepieces Holders Bruckmann and Sons, Germany 1900
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver German pair of centrepieces / centerpieces made by Bruckmann & Sons (Germany).
Art
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.28 in W 8.85 in D 7.67 in
Art Nouveau Silver, Crystal, and Pate De Verre Table Centrepiece by Falize
By Falize Frères
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, crystal, and pate de verre table centrepiece by Falize,
French, 1902
Measures
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Silver
H 13.98 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Epergne / Centrepiece Vase, Birmingham, 1907
Located in London, London
the Art Nouveau taste, with a central larger vase, and 3 smaller side vases, all with pierced
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carl Klimt Art Nouveau Cherub Figurine Large Centrepiece c.1919
Located in Vienna, AT
Most lovely Art Nouveau cherub figurine attached to centrepiece.
made circa 1919 modelled by
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Pottery
Félix Cheron Art Nouveau Gallia Centrepiece nº 5181 circa 1915
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
and simultaneously to follow the current art tendencies. It is remarkable that nowadays on the world
Category
20th Century French Garniture
Materials
Silver
3-branch antique silver épergne centrepiece
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, GB
Versatile antique silver épergne centrepiece, fitted with a large central dish plus three
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter 0318 Centrepiece c1905
By Archibald Knox
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Archibald Knox design for Liberty & Co Tudric pewter centrepiece
Date : c1905. Marked
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Gustav Gurschner (attr.) Art Nouveau Bacchus Putto Centerpiece Bronze Marble
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in Vienna, AT
A delightful Art Nouveau sculptural centrepiece, executed in the 1920s in Austria. Made of
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early Georg Jensen Large and Impressive Champagne Cooler / Centrepiece
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Georg Jensen large and impressive champagne cooler / centrepiece in hammered sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Silver Centrepiece with Original Cut Crystal Liner, Austria, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large silver Art Nouveau period centrepiece/jardinière with original cut crystal glass liner
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Silver
19th-Century Viennese Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centrepiece Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
multi-colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Art Nouveau piece heavily
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Art Nouveau Centrepiece
Located in New York, NY
This ravishing Art Nouveau silver plated centrepiece is decorated with butterflies, flowers, and
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Centrepiece/Letter Rack Signed by Moreau
Located in Brighton, GB
A lovely and very unusual Art Nouveau centrepiece/letter rack signed by Moreau.
Patinated white
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Redlich Antique Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Centrepiece Bowl with Liner and Lid
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
the centerpiece on a pedestal has intricate art nouveau style floral engravings and piercings at each
Category
Early 20th Century Centerpieces
Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Double Comport / Centrepiece
By Royal Dux
Located in Brighton, GB
Lovely Art Nouveau Royal Dux porcelain double comport / centerpiece.
Model number 1125 depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Huge Monumental WMF Art Nouveau Ice Bucket / Centrepiece circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Brighton, GB
Stunning WMF Art Nouveau Ice Bucket / Centrepiece with lid depicting a female warrior with spear
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
EPNS
Michael Powolny Art Nouveau Vienna Centrepiece with Two Cherubs, circa 1912
By Michael Powolny
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Most lovely two naked cherub's figurines holding a round plate attached to their heads. The mentioned plate is blue painted at bottom side. The surface of tiered round sole is moss g...
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
Centrepiece WMF
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
WMF Centrepiece, 35 1/2 inches long, 31 inches high, silver plated, I/o quality, "old silver
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Georg Jensen Centrepiece Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Vintage Georg Jensen Bowl design #625C,.
Vintage sterling silver bowl, design #625C by Georg Jensen - one of the last pieces of hollowware he designed.
Measures 9 3/4" in diamete...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Boulanger: A Magnificent Aquatic-Theamed Sculptural Centrepiece
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in London, GB
Superbly fashioned in solid silver, marble and green quartz. Beautifully formed so that all elements merge seamlessly together. decorated with sea creatures & aquatic motifs: Crabs, ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Quartz, Marble, Sterling Silver
Glass Epergne and Six Bowls Set, Loetz Witwe Silberiris II Pattern, circa 1910
By Loetz Glass
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
features that characterise Czech Art Nouveau glass.
The centrepiece and bowls set producer, Loetz Witwe
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
Italian Art Nouveau Centrepiece, circa 1900
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Amazing Art Nouveau centrepiece, made in Italy in circa 1900, pink and white glass, golden metal.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Centrepiece
By Artenova
Located in London, GB
A crystal and gilt bronze art nouveau centrepiece, lozenge-shaped, probably by the Jouy or Saint
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Ormolu
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Glass Bowl, Austria, circa 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau centrepiece from Austria, circa 1910. A delightful combination of hand
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Glass, Austria circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming Art Nouveau centrepiece made in Austria, circa 1900. A beautiful in pink tones shining
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Delightful Art Nouveau Centrepiece Glass Bowl, Austria, circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
This delightful Art Nouveau centrepiece is coming from Austria, circa 1910. The beautiful green
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Silvered Art Nouveau Centrepiece with Glass Plate, Austria, circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming silvered Art Nouveau centrepiece out of Austria from the Art Nouveau period circa 1910
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Enchanting Art Nouveau Centrepiece Glass Bowl
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau artwork from Vienna - Austria, ca. 1910. A successfull combination of hand
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
19th Century WMF Art Nouveau Centrepiece Jade Green Glass
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite WMF Art Nouveau silver plated centrepiece, circa 1890 in date.
This is a
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Art Nouveau Centrepiece Original Glass Liner Vienna Austria circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Outstanding jardiniere / flower bowl / centrepiece of rectangular type (superb manufacturing
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
H 8.1 in W 7.9 in D 4 in
Val St. Lambert Art Glass Centrepiece
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and large Art Nouveau centrepiece bowl by Val St. Lambert in art glass.
The acid coloring
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Hugo Leven Silver Plated Centrepiece Jardiniere Germany, circa 1890
By Hugo Leven
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Hugo Leven Art Nouveau Centrepiece, pewter silver plated Germany, circa 1890,depicting a maidenhead
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass Centrepiece
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau centrepiece, featuring deep-blue green iridescent Favrile
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Plate and Cut-Glass Centrepiece, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique silver plated and cut-glass Art Nouveau centrepiece, circa 1890 in
Category
Antique 1890s Centerpieces
H 16.93 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Michael Powolny Art Nouveau Centerpiece, Vienna , circa 1910 -12
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
Michael Powolny Art Nouveau centrepiece with three cherubs
Modeled by Michael Powolny (1871
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Centrepiece
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Paris, FR
underneath the sculpture. Art Nouveau period.
DIM vases: L: 20 cm; P: 13.5 cm; H: 40.5 cm.
DIM sculpture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate and Glass Centrepiece c1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF Art Nouveau silver plate and glass centrepiece
Date : c1910
Origin : Gieslingen-an
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Royal Dux Art Nouveau Design Centrepiece
Located in Cheshire, GB
Royal Dux centrepiece, featuring a scantily clad girl on rock overlooking stylized shel holding
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Figurative Sculptures
Large Royal Dux Porcelain Art Nouveau Maiden Centrepiece Figurine
By Royal Dux
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Example of a Large Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Art Nouveau Maiden Figurine. Very elegant
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Figure Bronze Sculpture Vase Centrepiece with Marble Base
Located in Firenze, IT
kind Art Nouveau high quality bronze sculptures/vase/centrepiece, lots of wonderful details on hands
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Trophy or Centrepiece, Sheffield, 1912
By Fattorini & Sons 1
Located in London, London
Trophy, is in the Art Nouveau taste. The trophy measures 10.5"(26.5 cm) tall, by 9"(23 cm) in diameter
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Questions About Art Nouveau Centrepiece
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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.