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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Julius Dressler Art Nouveau Large Twin Handled Majolica Centrepiece
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely potted Austrian Art Nouveau Majolica centrepiece or jardinière by the renowned manufactory
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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H 11.82 in W 18.51 in D 7.88 in
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
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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H 13 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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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
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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
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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
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20th Century French Garniture
Materials
Silver
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 Centerpieces
Materials
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
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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
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Marquetry Tray Table by Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Louis Majorelle - art Nouveau - bronze mounted - marquetry tray table
A French Art Nouveau Tray
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tray Tables
Materials
Rosewood
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet
French, c. 1900
Height 270cm, width
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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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
Art Nouveau, Liberty & Co., Tudric Hammered Antique Pewter Tazza c1910
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendid Art Nouveau antique pewter tazza for Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London
Tall, impressive
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pewter
Antique Sterling Silver Bowls / Centrepieces
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ centrepieces in the Art Nouveau style, an addition to our presentation silverware collection.
These
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Vintage 1910s English Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, Jardinière With Glass Insert, Vienna Circa 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver centrepiece in the strict Viennese Secession style in an oval basic shape, curved
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 4.93 in W 15.16 in D 5.32 in
Art Nouveau Mirrored Glass Wall Light from Restaurant in Paris
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful mirror with applique from the Art Nouveau period, marvellous French manufacture, from a
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
European Art Nouveau Wrought Hand Forged Rust Iron Snake Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
An European Art Nouveau masterfully forged iron sculpture in the shape of a snake coiled on a tree
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece Bowl With Caryatid As A Carrier, Vienna, Ca 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Tall festive silver centrepiece on a curved, funnel-shaped stand on four feet with generous relief
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 11.03 in Dm 12.21 in
Magnificent Large Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, by J.C. Klinkosch Vienna, 1884
By Josef Carl Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
Large magnificent silver centrepiece on a round stepped stand with a wide shallow bowl around a
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
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
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Wolfers Freres Neoclassical Large Silver Centrepiece 'tray & flowerbasket'
By Wolfers Frères
Located in Verviers, BE
until 1929. With his cousin Albert, they became well- known for their neoclassical, Art Nouveau and Art
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 5.32 in W 29.89 in D 14.97 in
Antique Decorative Charger Plate, English, Ceramic, Dish, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative charger plate. An English, ceramic hand-painted dish in Art Nouveau
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Antique Late 19th Century British Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.38 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
1970s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Style Light Blue Glass Bowl with Oak Leaves
Located in New York, NY
pâte de verre tinted in a sophisticated and unusual aquamarine blue. The exclusive Art Nouveau decor is
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Jugenstil Brass Centrepiece / Teaset with Tray by Carl Deffner, Germany, 1910s
By Carl Deffner
Located in Roma, IT
Nouveau and Art Deco periods. The factory closed in 1959.
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Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique George V Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Cake Stand by Omar Ramsden
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English sterling silver Art Nouveau cake
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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Gateau Set, Porcelain Plate with Handle or Carrier in Wrought Iron
Located in Verviers, BE
afternoon tea table in Art Nouveau style. Also a good, flat base for a centrepiece flower-arrangement.
Both
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
H 7.87 in W 17.32 in D 11.81 in
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Orange Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
The refined French chaise lounge, dating from the period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, is a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Silk, Wood
WMF Ikora Large Art Deco Bauhaus Glass Bowl, Dish or Vide-Poche 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann, WMF Ikora
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Nouveau, Bauhaus and Arts & Crafts periods. This bowl would make a create centrepiece or would be a
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Antique Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Sculpture "Seated Nude With Flowers" 20th C
Located in London, GB
favored by its predecessor Art Nouveau.
Historian Bevis Hillier defined Art Deco as "an assertively
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
20th Century French Painted Metal Tray
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important French hand-painted metal centrepiece exemplary of ‘L'Art de la Table’.
It
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Agathon Leonard (Fr 1841-1923 Danseuse Au Cothurne
By Agathon Léonard
Located in Dallas, TX
illustrated:
I. Böstge, Agathon Léonard, Le Geste Art Nouveau, Paris, 2003, p. 68;
V. Arwas, Art Nouveau, The
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Royal Dux Figurines
By Royal Dux
Located in Toronto, CA
exuberant decorations of flowers, leaves and trees in typical Art Nouveau style.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Set Three Bowls Cobalt Blue Glass Liners Master Bubeniczek Vienna ca.1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver set of three oblong bowls / centrepieces with original cobalt blue glass liners.
Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.33 in W 12.59 in D 7.48 in
21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Tray in Classic Style
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
projects.
The size of this centrepiece are: diam. 20xh7 cm.
It's a Crystal edition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece Bowl, Red and Bronze, Paris France
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, a rarely seen Martin Benito fine and heavy red cut to clear centrepiece bowl
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Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Silver Bowl in Classic Style
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century hand carved clear crystal centrepiece with silver925 frame (gr 185).
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Silver
21st Century, Hand-Carved Amber Crystal and Golden Bronze Bowl in Classic Style
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century hand carved amber crystal centrepiece with frame and base in lost wax bronze.
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century, Hand-Carved Amber Crystal and Silver Bowl in Classic Style
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century hand carved amber crystal centrepiece with silver925 frame (gr 140) .
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Silver
21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bowl in Classic Style
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century hand carved clear crystal centrepiece with golden bronze frame.
This centrepiece is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century, Hand-Carved Turquoise Crystal and Silver Bowl in Classic Style
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
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This centrepiece is a limited edition, we have only a few pieces. It's hand -carved is handcrafted and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Three-Part Table Set Centerpiece Pair of Candelabras Silver Plated, Germany 1915
By German Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated pair of candelabras and centerpiece (centrepiece)
made by German manufactory, made
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 20.27 in Dm 13.38 in
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- 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.