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Art Nouveau Compote

Wilhelm Süs for Karlsruher Majolika, Large Art Nouveau Compote
Wilhelm Süs for Karlsruher Majolika, Large Art Nouveau Compote

Wilhelm Süs for Karlsruher Majolika, Large Art Nouveau Compote

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Süs (1861-1933) for Karlsruher Majolika. Large Art Nouveau compote in hand painted faience / majolica with playful children and flower decorations, circa 1910.

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree
Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree

Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ipsen's, Denmark. Large and rare Art Nouveau compote in glazed ceramics shaped like a tree. 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Loetz Oil Spot Glass And Gilt Metal Art Nouveau Compote Vase
Loetz Oil Spot Glass And Gilt Metal Art Nouveau Compote Vase

Loetz Oil Spot Glass And Gilt Metal Art Nouveau Compote Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz Oil Spot Glass And Gilt Metal Art Nouveau Compote Vase Czech Republic Circa. 1900 Art Nouveau Height: 11.75 Inches X Diametter 8.28 inches.

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Compote
French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Compote

French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Compote

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau round bronze dore compote with twig design handles and floral relief on pedestal base (signed ALBERT CHEUREL SILOS)

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Gold Gilt Compote Tazza Art Nouveau Style
Gold Gilt Compote Tazza Art Nouveau Style

Gold Gilt Compote Tazza Art Nouveau Style

$375Sale Price|40% Off

H 7.5 in Dm 5.44 in

Gold Gilt Compote Tazza Art Nouveau Style

Located in New York, NY

A gold gilt compote or tazza in the Art Nouveau style, circa early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Lovely Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Strawberry Compote Dish on Pedestal Base
Lovely Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Strawberry Compote Dish on Pedestal Base

Lovely Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Strawberry Compote Dish on Pedestal Base

By The Mauser Manufacturing Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, Art Nouveau, sterling silver, strawberry compote dish on pedestal base, Mauser Mfg.

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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style.
Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style.

Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style with nature's organic forms and decorative flora and fauna details.

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th-Century Opalescent Glass and Cast Metal Epergne/Compote, Art Nouveau
Early 20th-Century Opalescent Glass and Cast Metal Epergne/Compote, Art Nouveau

Early 20th-Century Opalescent Glass and Cast Metal Epergne/Compote, Art Nouveau

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A charming and beautifully preserved Art Nouveau epergne, combining delicate opalescent glass with an intricately cast metal base. This poetic object captures the refined decorative ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C
Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Early 20th-century French Art Nouveau glass compote vase, designed in a sculptural palm tree form with finely etched detailing and a rich rusty orange hue.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Swedish Art Nouveau Pewter Compote Bowl by Edvin Ollers, 1907
Swedish Art Nouveau Pewter Compote Bowl by Edvin Ollers, 1907

Swedish Art Nouveau Pewter Compote Bowl by Edvin Ollers, 1907

By Edvin Ollers

Located in Stockholm, SE

This sculptural centerpiece exemplifies the refined transition between Art Nouveau and early modernist aesthetics, characterized by its clean geometry and restrained elegance.

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Loetz Style Art Glass Bronze Compote
Loetz Style Art Glass Bronze Compote

Loetz Style Art Glass Bronze Compote

$380Sale Price|35% Off

H 7.13 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

Loetz Style Art Glass Bronze Compote

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a threaded iridescent gold yellow-orange glass scalloped rim bronze compote/vase. The bronze pedestal is carved and shaped as a wide column ending as a quatrefoil. It is ador...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Majolica Pond Lily Footed Compote
Late 19th Century Majolica Pond Lily Footed Compote

Late 19th Century Majolica Pond Lily Footed Compote

By Griffin, Smith & Hill

Located in Ross, CA

Majolica lotus flower and lily pad centerpiece footed compote stand made in the United States attributed to Griffin, Smith & Hill in the late 19th / early 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Compote Dish or Tazza
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Compote Dish or Tazza

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Compote Dish or Tazza

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau Favrile iridescent art glass compote dish or tazza By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 M...

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote
Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

$600

H 4.88 in W 16 in D 5.75 in

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

By Weller Pottery

Located in Redding, CT

In 1872, Samuel A. Weller founded Weller Pottery in Fultonham, Ohio, United States. Originally, his business consisted of a small cabin and one beehive kiln, and Weller produced flow...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote
Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

$600

H 4.88 in W 16 in D 5.75 in

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

By Weller Pottery

Located in Redding, CT

In 1872, Samuel A. Weller founded Weller Pottery in Fultonham, Ohio, United States. Originally, his business consisted of a small cabin and one beehive kiln, and Weller produced flow...

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Vintage 1920s North American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

pair of Weller Roma Rose Compotes or Planters
pair of Weller Roma Rose Compotes or Planters

pair of Weller Roma Rose Compotes or Planters

$1,080 / set

H 5 in W 16 in D 5.75 in

pair of Weller Roma Rose Compotes or Planters

By Weller Pottery

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Weller Roma Rose Compotes or Planters. Very Rare find, especially a pair. Lovely romantic compotes for fruit or plants embellished with applique roses and a face of a woman,...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Compote Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Compote Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Compote Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A matched pair of pedestal bowls in hammered pewter, designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s, during the early phase of Andersen work. * Faceted pewter bowls raised on a foot wi...

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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Leaf Form Porcelain Compote Gillant Verdon, France
Vintage Leaf Form Porcelain Compote Gillant Verdon, France

Vintage Leaf Form Porcelain Compote Gillant Verdon, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage porcelain compote made by Gillant Verdon, France. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall. A nice addition to your table or just to display in your room.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Six Plates & Fruit Basket Compote Centerpiece Early 20th Century, Max Roesler
Six Plates & Fruit Basket Compote Centerpiece Early 20th Century, Max Roesler

Six Plates & Fruit Basket Compote Centerpiece Early 20th Century, Max Roesler

Located in Nuernberg, DE

It is an antique set of plates and a Fruit basket on stand from the Art Nouveau period in a braided look with openwork edge.

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pre 1945 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
Pre 1945 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif

Pre 1945 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif

By Georg Jensen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amber "Sherbet" Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed LCT New York Circa 1905
Amber "Sherbet" Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed LCT New York Circa 1905

Amber "Sherbet" Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed LCT New York Circa 1905

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Incline Village, NV

Amber colored favrile art glass sherbet compote made by Tiffany Studios, circa 1905; signed "L.C.T." and numbered "5037 B" (see image). It is in excellent and all original condition ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

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A Decorative French Art Nouveau Bronze Compote by LeRoyer
A Decorative French Art Nouveau Bronze Compote by LeRoyer

A Decorative French Art Nouveau Bronze Compote by LeRoyer

By LeRoyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Especially charming are the asymmetrical embellishments and the interplay between the deep, rich bronze and gold patinas. Top design, top craftsmanship by a well-regarded artist.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Grann & Laglye Footed Compote Dish
Grann & Laglye Footed Compote Dish

Grann & Laglye Footed Compote Dish

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H 5 in Dm 7.5 in

Grann & Laglye Footed Compote Dish

By Grann & Laglye

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wide, Art Nouveau dish with beaded embellishments atop an exquisitely designed stepped base. Hand-hammered with 1918 marks.

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Compote

Very Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Compote

Unavailable

H 7.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Very Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Compote

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A vintage sterling silver compote #446, designed in 1924 by Georg Jensen. Measures 7 5/8" in height and has a diameter of 6 3/8" (19.3cm x 16.2cm). One of the finest compotes we ha...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Soup Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Large Grape Compote, no. 264A
Georg Jensen Large Grape Compote, no. 264A

Georg Jensen Large Grape Compote, no. 264A

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H 10.63 in Dm 10 in

Georg Jensen Large Grape Compote, no. 264A

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen Large Grape Compote, no. 264A. Iconic example of Georg Jensen's superb design and attention to detail. Features a wide-rimmed bowl with dangling grape bunches atop a ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique European Majolica Compote with Ornate Relief and Green Glaze
Antique European Majolica Compote with Ornate Relief and Green Glaze

Antique European Majolica Compote with Ornate Relief and Green Glaze

Located in Black Rock, CT

A richly detailed antique ceramic compote, likely Italian or French in origin, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. This footed tazza features a dramatic scalloped edge w...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Moser Glass Two Color Compote with Gilt Decoration Tall Size, circa 1900
Moser Glass Two Color Compote with Gilt Decoration Tall Size, circa 1900

Moser Glass Two Color Compote with Gilt Decoration Tall Size, circa 1900

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Redding, CA

A very lovely Moser compote with a green cut to clear cabouchon shape design surrounding the bowl and a complexed pattern applied in gold gilt. This is great to use to serve and to ...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Shreve and Co. Sterling with Hawkes Gravic Cut Glass Compotes, circa 1915
Shreve and Co. Sterling with Hawkes Gravic Cut Glass Compotes, circa 1915

Shreve and Co. Sterling with Hawkes Gravic Cut Glass Compotes, circa 1915

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Redding, CA

Amazing is this pair of Shreve and Co. sterling and Hawkes Gravic cut-glass Compotes, deeply carved in a floral pattern with fantastic detail by the expert artisan. The silver beau...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Art Nouveau Large Crystal and Bronze Compote Bowl
19th Century Art Nouveau Large Crystal and Bronze Compote Bowl

19th Century Art Nouveau Large Crystal and Bronze Compote Bowl

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an exquisite, 19th century Art Nouveau, substantially large crystal and bronze compote bowl.

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Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote Bowl No. 197B
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote Bowl No. 197B

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote Bowl No. 197B

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen sterling silver compote bowl no. 197B. This charming bowl is perfect for a compact flower arrangement for a side table. It can also be used at the table for smaller f...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree
Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree

Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ipsen's, Denmark. Large and rare Art Nouveau compote in glazed ceramics shaped like a tree. 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Compote With Iridescent Green Glass Bowl c1890
Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Compote With Iridescent Green Glass Bowl c1890

Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Compote With Iridescent Green Glass Bowl c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Compote With Iridescent Green Art Glass Bowl C1890 (16 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 8 3/4").

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Antique Late 19th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Sterling Art Nouveau Compotes
Sterling Art Nouveau Compotes

Sterling Art Nouveau Compotes

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H 2.5 in Dm 7 in

Sterling Art Nouveau Compotes

By Redlich & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The free-flowing flowers are quintessential Art Nouveau as they draw on nature for inspiration.

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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Compotes
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Compotes

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Compotes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking and highly decorative pair of sterling silver compotes by B.R. & B. Co., executed in an exuberant Art Nouveau–influenced floral style that celebrates the virtuosity of...

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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, "Louvre" Bowl / Compote in Sterling Silver, Art Nouveau Style
Georg Jensen, "Louvre" Bowl / Compote in Sterling Silver, Art Nouveau Style

Georg Jensen, "Louvre" Bowl / Compote in Sterling Silver, Art Nouveau Style

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen. "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art nouveau style with nature's organic forms and decorative flora and fauna details.

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Blue Glass Favrile Footed Bowl Compote, 1910
Large Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Blue Glass Favrile Footed Bowl Compote, 1910

Large Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Blue Glass Favrile Footed Bowl Compote, 1910

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Art Nouveau L. C. Tiffany blue Favrile footed glass bowl/compote, circa 1910.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

2 Art Nouveau Figural Fairy Cherub Silver Plated Marble Glass Candy Compotes
2 Art Nouveau Figural Fairy Cherub Silver Plated Marble Glass Candy Compotes

2 Art Nouveau Figural Fairy Cherub Silver Plated Marble Glass Candy Compotes

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two antique Art Nouveau silver plate stands shaped like dancing fairies (instead of the usual wingless or angel-winged cherubs, these figures have dragonfly wings) on a white...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Sterling Compotes
Sterling Compotes

Sterling Compotes

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H 2 in Dm 6 in

Sterling Compotes

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These compotes are stunning! Designed at the height of the Art Nouveau period that have cutout flowers and leaves decorating the tops.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Loetz School Art Glass & Silver Plate Compote C1890
Antique Loetz School Art Glass & Silver Plate Compote C1890

Antique Loetz School Art Glass & Silver Plate Compote C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique compote in the manner of Loetz offers emerald green art glass bowl having ruffled rim raised on silver plate urn form footed base, c1890 Measures - 11"h x 10"diam

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios Iridescent Compote
Tiffany Studios Iridescent Compote

Tiffany Studios Iridescent Compote

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H 3.5 in Dm 3.25 in

Tiffany Studios Iridescent Compote

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A gold iridescent favrile compote by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The exterior of the compote bowl and its base are decorate with prunts, circa 1900s. Similar compotes are pictured in: “L...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Glass

Coupe Lacrima Compote by Daum
Coupe Lacrima Compote by Daum

Coupe Lacrima Compote by Daum

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H 12 in W 15 in D 6 in

Coupe Lacrima Compote by Daum

By Daum

Located in Astoria, NY

Blue crystal Coupe Lacrima compote by Daum France mounted on a brass base. Designed in 1990 by Andre Dubreuil. Marked Daum France, limited edition of 100.

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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Urns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Austrian Transparent Enamel Tall Compote & Cup/Saucer
Austrian Transparent Enamel Tall Compote & Cup/Saucer

Austrian Transparent Enamel Tall Compote & Cup/Saucer

By Josephinenhutte Moser

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The tall and elegant compote is hand blown quatre-foil shaped with hand painted enamel in the "Art Nouveau" period.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Set of Eight Iridescent Compotes by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Set of Eight Iridescent Compotes by Louis Comfort Tiffany

Set of Eight Iridescent Compotes by Louis Comfort Tiffany

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

A set of Eight gold iridescent compotes by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1900s. Similar compotes are pictured in: “Louis C. Tiffany: The Collected Works of Robert Koch”, Atglen, PA...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Glass

Antique Large Clear Cut Crystal Centerpiece Compote
Antique Large Clear Cut Crystal Centerpiece Compote

Antique Large Clear Cut Crystal Centerpiece Compote

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional cut crystal large centerpiece compote has .375" thick walls which have been decorated with a wheel cut pattern featuring spiky foliage. The flowers and leaves are lo...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, Compote. Designed by Arnold Krog in 1909
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, Compote. Designed by Arnold Krog in 1909

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, Compote. Designed by Arnold Krog in 1909

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen blue fan, compote. Designed by Arnold Krog in 1909. Decoration Number 1212/11549. Measures: 23 cm x 16 cm. In Perfect condition, 1st factory quality.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Søholm, Bornholm, Large and Early Compote in the Form of a Mermaid
Søholm, Bornholm, Large and Early Compote in the Form of a Mermaid

Søholm, Bornholm, Large and Early Compote in the Form of a Mermaid

Located in København, Copenhagen

Søholm, Bornholm, large and early compote in the form of a mermaid holding a seashell. Measures: 26 cm x 42 cm. Stamped, model number 41. Early 20 century. In good condit...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining

Bing & Grondahl "Empire" Pattern Fruit Compote
Bing & Grondahl "Empire" Pattern Fruit Compote

Bing & Grondahl "Empire" Pattern Fruit Compote

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1948-51 mark Bing & Grondahl fruit compote, Denmark. "Empire" pattern. The blue underglaze handpainted swags of flowers over a molded border of fishscales. All green mark. 9 3/8" di...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Quezal Floriform Fishnet and Zipper Decorated Compote
Quezal Floriform Fishnet and Zipper Decorated Compote

Quezal Floriform Fishnet and Zipper Decorated Compote

By Quezal

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful stretched glass gold iridescent interior, circa 1920 Art Nouveau, Art Deco transition. Signed. Quezal and numbered Height: 4.8 inches Width: 5.75 Condition: Mint...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Compote Centerpiece Bird Handle Circa 1875
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Compote Centerpiece Bird Handle Circa 1875

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Compote Centerpiece Bird Handle Circa 1875

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exquisite late 19th century sterling silver low compote centerpiece by Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1875. Masterfully crafted with the unparalleled attention to detail that defi...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote Raised with 3-D Mermaid Figural
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote Raised with 3-D Mermaid Figural

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote Raised with 3-D Mermaid Figural

Located in Big Bend, WI

Reed & Barton Art Nouveau sterling silver raised compote featuring a 3-D figural mermaid made by Reed and Barton.

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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Tiffany Clover Sterling Silver Compotes
Pair of Antique Tiffany Clover Sterling Silver Compotes

Pair of Antique Tiffany Clover Sterling Silver Compotes

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Clover sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain and shallow bowl. Rim irregular and pierced with pell-mell flower heads. Raised foot same. Great pie...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Early Georg Jensen Hand-Hammered Covered Compotes
Pair of Early Georg Jensen Hand-Hammered Covered Compotes

Pair of Early Georg Jensen Hand-Hammered Covered Compotes

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of early sterling silver covered compotes. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Each: Curved and tapering bowl with flat rim and stepped foot joined by open support comprising al...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Compote By Alfred Foretay
Art Nouveau Compote By Alfred Foretay

Art Nouveau Compote By Alfred Foretay

Located in Fairfax, VA

ART NOUVEAU FIGURAL COMPOTE OF A KNEELING WOMAN HOLDING THE BOTTOM OF THE LEAF FROM BOWL WITH THE LEFT HAND, HER HEAD AND SHOULDER WITH THE FOLDED ARM COMING THROUGH THE TOP OF THE ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

19th Century Art Nouveau Large Crystal and Bronze Compote Bowl
19th Century Art Nouveau Large Crystal and Bronze Compote Bowl

19th Century Art Nouveau Large Crystal and Bronze Compote Bowl

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an exquisite, 19th century Art Nouveau, substantially large crystal and bronze compote bowl.

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fantastic German 880. Fine Silver Compote Art Nouveau c1900
Fantastic German 880. Fine Silver Compote Art Nouveau c1900

Fantastic German 880. Fine Silver Compote Art Nouveau c1900

Located in Redding, CA

The dolphin and putti subject is charming and the casting and chasing are top quality, the piece retains its original etched glass bowl. Excellent condition.

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

L C Tiffany Art Nouveau Green and Opal Pastel Favrile Compote
L C Tiffany Art Nouveau Green and Opal Pastel Favrile Compote

L C Tiffany Art Nouveau Green and Opal Pastel Favrile Compote

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in London, GB

A superior Louis comfort Tiffany green and opal Pastel Favrile Compote/Tazza with an opal yellow stem and foot. Beautifully signed '1701' and 'L.C.Tiffany Favrile' -on the base. See ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

A French Art Nouveau-Deco Era Bronze Compote by LeRoyer
A French Art Nouveau-Deco Era Bronze Compote by LeRoyer

A French Art Nouveau-Deco Era Bronze Compote by LeRoyer

By LeRoyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

The prolific and skilled French sculptor LeRoyer created this exquisitely designed compote, signed along the edge. Note that the design elements on the three floral clusters on the ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau & Art Deco German Silver Bow-Compote WMF
Art Nouveau & Art Deco German Silver Bow-Compote WMF

Art Nouveau & Art Deco German Silver Bow-Compote WMF

Located in Oakland, CA

Just restored this beautiful silver-plate oval table serving piece. A wonderful Art Nouveau or early Art Deco style with original glass etched glass insert. I can not find any marks...

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Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Silver

L.C. Tiffany Art Nouveau Glass Favrile Compote
L.C. Tiffany Art Nouveau Glass Favrile Compote

L.C. Tiffany Art Nouveau Glass Favrile Compote

Located in Lenox, MA

Inspired by glassmaking techniques of ancient Rome and Syria, Tiffany created an aesthetic that redefined American art glass. Due to the high standard of craftsmanship in his fac...

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Vintage 1930s French Glass

Materials

Glass

Large Art Nouveau Period Porcelain Compote by Eduard Stellmacher
Large Art Nouveau Period Porcelain Compote by Eduard Stellmacher

Large Art Nouveau Period Porcelain Compote by Eduard Stellmacher

Located in Chicago, IL

Large art nouveau period black and green ceramic compote by Eduard Stellmacher & Co., Austria, c. 1904-1910.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Large Compote No. 285B
Georg Jensen Large Compote No. 285B

Georg Jensen Large Compote No. 285B

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen compote, no. 285B. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1918. Stepped spreading base, rises to a foliate stem topped by openwork scrolls and pendant grapes, supporting a shell-...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Vintage Georg Jensen Compote 178 Johan Rohde
Vintage Georg Jensen Compote 178 Johan Rohde

Vintage Georg Jensen Compote 178 Johan Rohde

By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, Hellerup

This is a vaintage 830 silver Georg Jensen compote with spiraled stem and leafy decoration under the bowl, design #178 by Johan Rohde from circa 1915. Measures 7? in height, diame...

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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Silver

PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray 10"
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray 10"

PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray 10"

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray 10" Louis XVI Pattern Rare Louis XVI decoration for this Serving Dish/Compote/Tray, pierced and engraved ribbons an...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Trays

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Mogens Ballin Silver Compote Spoon Ornamented with Amber Stone
Mogens Ballin Silver Compote Spoon Ornamented with Amber Stone

Mogens Ballin Silver Compote Spoon Ornamented with Amber Stone

By Mogens Ballin

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Ballin silver compote spoon ornamented with amber stone. Measures: 17.5 cm L (6 57/64"). Weighs 44 g / 1.60 oz.

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

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L C Tiffany Art Nouveau Blue and Opal Pastel Favrile Compote
L C Tiffany Art Nouveau Blue and Opal Pastel Favrile Compote

L C Tiffany Art Nouveau Blue and Opal Pastel Favrile Compote

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in London, GB

A very fine Louis comfort Tiffany blue and opal Pastel Favrile Compote/Tazza with a yellow knopped stem and foot. Beautifully signed 'L.C.Tiffany Favrile' -on the base. See picture 6...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Glass

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Art Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910
Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910

Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Offering this pristine Louis Comfort Tiffany gold Favrile iridescent art glass compote or footed dish. This compote features a ribbed bowl with a fluted edge attached to a bulbous st...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Art Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910
Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910

Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Offering this fabulous Louis Comfort Tiffany gold Favrile iridescent art glass compote or footed dish. This compote features a ribbed dish with a fluted edge attached to a bulbous st...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910
Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910

Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Compote Footed Dish, LCT circa 1910

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Offering this large Louis Comfort Tiffany gold Favrile iridescent art glass compote or footed dish. This compote features a ribbed dish with a fluted edge attached to a bulbous stem ...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Baccarat Superb Crystal French Sterling Silver Compote / Serving Dish / Tray
Baccarat Superb Crystal French Sterling Silver Compote / Serving Dish / Tray

Baccarat Superb Crystal French Sterling Silver Compote / Serving Dish / Tray

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

BACCARAT Superb French Sterling Silver & Crystal Compote/Serving Dish/Tray Head of Minerve 1st titre on the sterling silver parts for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Silver Chargers and Plates

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Sterling Silver

Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray Louis XVI pattern
Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray Louis XVI pattern

Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray Louis XVI pattern

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Compote/Serving Dish/Tray Louis XVI pattern Exceptional Louis XVI decoration for this Serving Dish/Compote/Tray, engraved with ribbons, foliage...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Trays

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Sterling Silver

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Art Nouveau Compote For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art nouveau compote available at 1stDibs. Each art nouveau compote for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art nouveau compote, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each art nouveau compote bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art nouveau compote that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and CG Hallberg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Compote?

The average selling price for an art nouveau compote at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Art-nouveau Furniture

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

  • 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 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

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.

Questions About Art Nouveau Compote
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art 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

    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Alphonse 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 20, 2024
    To 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.