1900 Art Nouveau Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Metal construction with a copper patina - Originally a gas chandelier converted into an electric one, - Total height 82cm, total diameter 72cm, two mi...
Brass, Iron
Daum Art Nouveau / Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Pendant Chandelier by Daum, Nancy, France, circa 1900–1905 A stunning French Art Nouveau pendant chandelier by Daum (Nancy, France), dating from around 1900–1905.
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Chandelier, France circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1900 Copper and Opaline glass Chandelier with intricate details and pulley / weight system. Adjustable drop. 25”dia x 75”h Ref. L5309 $ 7,200
Copper
Chandelier , French, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Iron
Chandelier Sign "C. Leleu" Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Chrome
French Art Nouveau Whiplash Nine-Light Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable French Art Nouveau chandelier dating from circa 1900, executed in patinated metal with contrasting brass details.
Metal, Brass
Chandelier , Style:Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Art Glass
Chandelier Schneider, French, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Iron
$656Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative Art Nouveau Hammered Copper Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Faversham, GB
Copper mounted ceiling hook and rose above three bayonet light fittings. With elegant graceful lines highlighted by beautiful curved forms. British, circa 1900. Additional infor...
Copper
Amber Alabaster Chandelier, Art Nouveau Style, Carved, Sweden, 1900
Located in New York, NY
An art nouveau period fixture carved from a single block of amber alabaster. In addition to the naturally beautiful stone, the fixture is beset throughout with undulating mineraliza...
Alabaster
Exceptional Art Nouveau Chandelier or Pendant Lamp 'Granate Apple', 1900 Germany
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, original Art Nouveau chandelier or pendant lamp 'Granate Apple'. Manufactured about 1900s, Berlin, Germany. Executed in wood and brass, the chandelier comes with 4 x...
Brass
Daum French Art Nouveau Chandelier, Glass & Wrought Iron, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Nouveau pendant chandelier was created by Daum in Nancy, France, circa 1900–1905.
Wrought Iron
2 Chandeliers Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Materials: Glass and Chrome, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Chrome
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard, France Paris 1900-1970
By Hector Guimard
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular and elegant chandelier made of hollow glass rods by Hector Guimard, France 1900.
Brass, Bronze
Chandelier Art Nouveau, Designs: Louis Katona y Daum Nancy, Year 1900, French
By Louis Katona, Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Chandelier Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Desig...
Iron
Chandelier Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, in Glass and Iron, Year 1900, Country French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Chandelier Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Year...
Iron
French Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brass Glass Four-Light Chandelier, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Art Nouveau period brass and cut glass four-light chandelier, France, 1900-1910.
Crystal, Brass
An ART NOUVEAU Chandelier CEILING FIXTURE by HECTOR GUIMARD, France 1900-1960
By Hector Guimard
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and elegant chandelier made of glass tassels by Hector Guimard, France 1900.
Bronze
$9,250Sale Price|50% Off
Remarkable, Period, Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-cast bronze and frosted glass, French chandelier featuring a circlet of roses and leaves. The whole surmounted by a pierced dome.
Bronze
Elegant French Art Nouveau bronze chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Let me tell you, the patina is so much nicer in person, the flash distorted the true beauty of the chandelier, this chandelier is a transitional era , end of victorian era and the be...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Luneville France, 1900s
By Muller Frères
Located in Verviers, BE
Chandelier by Luneville, 1900s Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. In excellent condition and in full working order having recently ...
Metal
$1,372Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Brass Art Nouveau Chandelier, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau chandelier. Striking French design from the 1900s. Original gilt brass frame with original floral decorative elements. Five original candle holders for ...
Brass
Art Nouveau Chandelier Attributed to Luneville France, 1900s
By Muller Frères
Located in Verviers, BE
Chandelier Attributed to Luneville, 1900s Beautiful Hand Decorated Chain Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. In excellent condition ...
Brass
Art Nouveau Long Chandelier Square Bronze and Glass
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century Art Nouveau very long chandelier square bronze and glass.
Bronze
Chandelier Silver Plated Bronze and Art Glass, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Art Glass
Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Colored Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This marvellous three-light Art Nouveau patinated bronze and glass chandelier would make a charming addition to any room. The body of the chandelier is formed of a large patinated br...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Italian Bronze Antique Chandelier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Splendid Italian art nouveau chandelier in bronze with 9 lights, 1900s. The bronze is finely chiseled with flowers and leaves. The bronze has acquired an ancient patina. Perfect cond...
Bronze
Chandelier, Style:Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, liberty, Silver plated bronze , Dégue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Art Glass
$2,839Sale Price|40% Off
Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our exquisite antique chandelier, lovingly restored in Berlin with meticulous attention to detail. This elegant piece has been re-wired to work seamlessly with US electri...
Brass, Wire
French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This impressive French Art Nouveau stained glass lantern was created in France circa 1890–1900 and beautifully reflects the organic elegance and decorative richness of the period. Co...
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau, Liberty Hanging Lamp in silver-plated bronze and glass, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp in silver-plated bronze and alabaster , France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Alabaster, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp, Hand-Painted Glass, Floral Motifs, c. 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Painted glass suspended lamp with floral motifs in shimmering colors. Each register is bordered and caught in a propeller-like movement that gives the whole piece a dynamic feel. Thi...
Glass
Art Nouveau Suspended Lamp Pendant Vienna Palme Koenig Shade C.1900
By Pallme König
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau suspended Viennese lamp (pendant) with Palme König Koenig glass shade, made circa 1900. milky glass of oblong (capsule) form type with bulging running around...
Brass
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville, Schades Are Signed, 1900s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Verviers, BE
Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville, shades are signed 1900s Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. In excellent condition and in full...
Metal
$1,751Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Nouveau Chandelier by Muller Frères Lunéville, 1900s
By Muller Frères
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Nouveau chandelier. Design by Muller Frères Lunéville. Striking French design from the 1900s. Original black lacquered iron frame with original Pate de Verre glass s...
Iron
Art Nouveau chandelier from an aristocratic Austrian hunting lodge
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Stately chandelier from a noble country house in Lower Austria. Handcrafted circa 1910. Material: Brass (beautiful dark patina) Three large stag trophies (each 20 cm high), hand-p...
Brass, Bronze
Silvered bronze and glass chandelier in the style of Hector Guimard Art Nouveau
By Hector Guimard
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Art nouveau chandelier from the 1900s in the taste of Hector Guimard's work. Silvered bronze structure adorned with transparent glass pendants and beads and blue glass cabochons. Hig...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Murano glass flowers, France 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exquisite early 20th century chandelier in the Art Nouveau spirit, distinguished by its organic sculptural form and richly textured materials. The fi...
Bronze
Large Daum Nancy & Louis Majorelle chandelier model “Dahlia” 1905 Art Nouveau
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A rare and exceptional collaboration between two masters of the French Art Nouveau movement, this chandelier model “Dahlia” was created by Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle at the turn ...
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Yellow/Gold Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with brass rod and canopy from about 1900 restored.
Brass
Art Nouveau Pendant Lights, Hand-Blown Glass & Brass, UK, 1900-1915
Located in Lincoln, GB
Pair of Art Nouveau Hand-Blown Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1900–1915 A rare and elegant pair of Art Nouveau pendant lights, each fitted with an original hand-blown opaline gl...
Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
$4,733Sale Price|20% Off
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900
By Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Good quality of manufacture: well-made subjects, beautiful patina of the metal. Neo-Gothic / Art Nouveau / Liberty style, Italy, circa 1900.
Wrought Iron
Antique Daum Nancy & Louis Majorelle chandelier / pendant light Art Nouveau 1910
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This original French antique Daum Nancy Art Nouveau / Arts & crafts pendant light / chandelier.
Wrought Iron
Large French Art Nouveau Gilt Brass Chandelier with Five Glass Flower Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French Art Nouveau gilt brass chandelier with five original glass flower shades, made around 1900.
Brass, Copper
Vienna Secession Art Nouveau Chandelier, Brass & Blue Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Vienna Secession Art Nouveau chandelier. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame, chain and ceiling plate. Inside the frame are t...
Brass
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900
By Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Good quality of manufacture: well-made subjects, beautiful patina of the metal. Neo-Gothic / Art Nouveau / Liberty style, Italy, circa 1900.
Wrought Iron
$1,200 / item
Art Nouveau Pendant with Rose Glass Shade
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/copper frame with brass canopy and glass shade made in Austria in about 1900. Brass/copper part with patina. Up to 3 pieces available price per lamp.
Brass
Large Antique French Art Nouveau Pedant Light 1910 Floral Glass Light Chandelier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite large Art Nouveau pendant light with Floral carved glass shade from France 1910. The large glass shade is breathtaking ! Made from thick frosted glass and decorated with ...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Handforged Iron Chandelier, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Iron Chandelier, Germany ca. 1900 A very large Art Nouveau chandelier from a castle in southern Germany.
Iron
Italian Art Nouveau chandelier in pink and clear glass and brass, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau chandelier in pink and clear glass and brass, early 1900s Round-based chandelier with three lights. On the brass rod structure there are decorations with pink and...
Brass
Art Nouveau Art Glass Grape Pendant Light with 2 Shades
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Art Glass Grape Pendant Light of European origin with 2 sets of art glass grape clusters in yellow and uranium green glass. Elaborate swirling metal work with vine...
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass and Opaline Glass Secession Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Nouveau / Secession chandelier originating from Czechoslovakia and dating to the early 1900s. The chandelier features an elaborate solid brass construction suspended ...
Brass, Other
An Art Nouveau Pendant by Alice Nordin for Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Alice Nordin
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau ceiling pendant by Swedish sculptor Alice Nordin for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik. The frame made with a lost wax technique and finished in an artisan verdigris patina. ...
Brass
$1,372Sale Price|20% Off
Alabaster Art Nouveau Pendant Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau pendant light. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original multi-colored alabaster shade with original brass canopy and rope cords. This wonderful Ar...
Alabaster, Brass
Molded Glass Bowl Chandelier with Floral Design Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
An elegant hanging chandelier featuring a bowl made of molded and pressed glass, slightly opalescent, in a delicate pale yellow hue. The bowl is adorned with a rich relief design of...
Brass
Art Nouveau Hanging Schneider Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A 1900s French Art Nouveau “Pâte de Verre”glass lamp by Charles Schneider with bronze dore leaves and fittings also with its original cap. The glass is in perfect condition no scratc...
Bronze
Austrian Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Dodekaeder Lamp by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Original and rare Viennese Art Nouveau brass Dodekaeder pendant light designed by Adolf Loos, produced ca 1900 by Friedrich Otto Schmidt. It features beautiful facetted cut pentagon ...
Brass
Susse Frères & O. Lelièvre, Chandelier with Vine Tendrils, France, circa 1900
By Susse Freres
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Susse Frères Edts Paris and O. Lelièvre Sclp Elegant six-light chandelier in patinated and gilt bronze, composed of a veined alabaster bowl with internal illumination, suppor...
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,223Sale Price|33% Off
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp in Uranium Glass
By Loetz Glass
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Beautiful ceiling lamp made of uranium glass (sculpted and polished). Playful brass mount with leaves and flowers. 4 E27 sockets - rewired.
Brass
ERCOLE BAROVIER 1900 Art Nouveau Murano Chandelier 36 Lamps
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Murano glass ceiling lamp with gold foil application, perfect with all recovered metal and electrical parts. With chain and finish that allows the increase of, almost, two meters of ...
Murano Glass
Art Nouveau Representative Chandelier
Located in Brno, CZ
Get a chandelier at home, dominated by geometric shapes typical of Art Nouveau - flowers, ornaments and other shapes.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau bronze chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Amazing chandelier from the Art Nouveau period in top quality.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 14.57 in Dm 16.93 in
1900 ′ Art Nouveau Gilted Bronze Mistletoe Ball Chandelier Has 3 Lights
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze mistletoe ball chandelier with opaline pearls, Circa 1900 Good condition Measures: Height: 37 cm Diameter: 43 cm.
Bronze
Art Nouveau bronze chandelier with iridescent glass shades
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Art Nouveau bronze chandelier with iridescent glass shades A luxurious model of a chandelier from the Art Nouveau period.
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Blown Glass Shades
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant to color bronze art nouveau chandelier with three blown glass shades. Max 75watts each.
Bronze
1900s, Art Nouveau 4-Lights Chandelier with Carved Glass
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Art Nouveau 4-lights chandelier with brass structure, frosted carved glass and glass pendant sticks hanging from the center brass ring. Good Vintage Condition. Some Pendant sticks f...
Brass
Rare Murano Chandelier with Glass Flowers, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Murano chandelier with glass flowers, circa 1900 Decorative ceiling lamp with eight lighting points and colored, individually pressed glass flowers, Murano, circa 1900. This pi...
Art Glass
1900 Iron Chandelier Adorned with Elephant Heads
Located in Paris, FR
Iron and glass ceiling lamp adorned with elephant heads France, circa 1900 Ceiling lamp with elephant heads made at the dawn of the 20th century in a fashion marked by the influ...
Iron
Art Nouveau Muller Fres Fixture
By Muller Frères
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage art nouveau ceiling fixture is designed with a hand wrought iron spiraling ivy & berry pattern decorated basket that holds an inverted mottled art glass shade, signed M...
Iron
Grand Scale French Antique Limed Oak Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click “Follow Dealer” button below and see them first! This enormous antique French chandelier circa 1900...
Oak
Jugendstil 1904 Candleabra Art Nouveau Belle Epoche
Located in Sarasota, FL
1900s period candelabra. Has inserts and center piece also can be removed.
Metal
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 18.12 in
Polish Ball of Mistletoe Art Nouveau Bronze with Four Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
By Hector Guimard
Located in Paris, FR
Polish ball of mistletoe, some pearls miss circa 1900
Bronze
Unusual Art Nouveau Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1905. This is an absolutely lovely and unusual Art Nouveau chandelier. With five candle arms in an up-swirl motion, this light has the elegant movement reflecting Art Nouveau s...
Large Austrian Art Nouveau Lamp with Pallme & König Glass
By Pallme König
Located in Wien, AT
Very large ceiling lamp, originally operated with kerosene. Electrified. The large lampshade of Pallme & König is made of green glass with blue spider web-like fused glass threads a...
Brass
Unavailable
H 50.01 in Dm 27.56 in
Set of Five Hanging Lamps, Dutch Art Nouveau, Bronzed Copper, circa 1909
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Five hanging lamps, the big one in the middle of the ceiling the four smaller ones in each corner of the ceiling. Bronzed copper with a hand cut floral decoration. The big one has a...
Copper
1900 Ball of Mistletoe Bronze Has Three Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier mistletoe in brass patined with opaline pearls, circa 1900 Good condition. Measures: 45cm diameter.
Bronze
Pair of Silvered Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silvered bronze basket chandeliers, three lights.
Bronze
1900 Ball of Mistletoe Bronze Has Two Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier mistletoe in brass patined with opalines pearls, circa 1900. Good condition. Measures: Diameter 34 cm.
Bronze
1900 Ball of Mistletoe Bronze Has Five Bulbs and Pearls Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier mistletoe in brass patined with opalines pearls, circa 1900. Good condition. Measures: Diameter 45 cm.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 8.27 in Dm 8.27 in
Pendant Lamp with Three Poppy Flowers, William Arthur Smith Benson Attributed
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Wien, AT
Great Britain, circa 1900, brass, copper-plated brass, fitted for three lights (E 27 sockets), diameter 21 cm. (DR) Restored and newly wired, perfect condition. Nearly the sam...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios 'Lotus' Hanging Shade from Edward Wormley's Showroom
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios ‘Lotus’ Shade, also known as the ‘Mandarin’ Shade, was purchased directly from the Chicago showroom of Edward Wormley, the renowned Mid-Century Modern designer w...
Original Josef Hoffmann Ceiling Lamp
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
This type of puristic ceiling lamp was first designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1901. Later he used it for several houses, Hohe Warte Henneberg House, Wärndorfer House and House Mautner ...
Brass
Rare Secessionist Faience Pendant Light, Germany, 1900s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Pendant light with body made of enameled faience and decorated with gold ornaments. Germany, early 20th century.
Reeded Glass, Faience
Art Nouveau Vaseline Glass Floral Lamp or Ceiling Light Shade
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Stunning, Art Nouveau Vaseline glass uranium glass shade for a lamp, with Huge Intense Floral design of Daisy’s around the perimeter and a ruffled top edge. This would be one of the ...
Art Nouveau Chandelier, Belgium circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Belgium, 1900 Ornate brass frame chandelier with biomorphic etched shades. 28”dia x 28”h Ref. L5462 $ 8,200
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. E27 bulb. Original wooden pad.
Brass
French Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Our French Art Nouveau wrought iron chandelier, which is from circa 1900, has an unusual form with the two tiers of foliate rings.
Metal, Iron, Wrought 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.
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.