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Art Nouveau Metal Etched Printer Plate in Oak Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Art Nouveau Metal Etched printer plate in oak frame. This plate was used to print on paper. Oak
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
2 Art Nouveau metal hand painted extravagant single beds with flowers chalet sty
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
2 Art Nouveau metal hand painted extravagant single beds with flowers and faux wood even painted on
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 65.75 in W 35.44 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Art Nouveau Metal Plate
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century metal plate, Art Nouveau style. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Metal Tray Acid Painting 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A metal tray with an acid painted oriental inspired scene of a ship at sea and a flying bird.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Large Francois Moreau Art Nouveau Metal Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very large and fine quality French 19 century Francois Moreau Art Nouveau patinated white metal
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Metal and Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau style metal and glass chandelier.
Blown opaline glass white shades in perfect condition
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Vintage 1940s European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bohemian Art Nouveau Metal Mounted Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By Kralik Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Bohemian Art Nouveau blue iridescent art glass vase with metal mounts attributed to
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Metal
French Art Nouveau Metal Pewter Trinket Jewelry Vanity Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This small French tray is decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period featuring a
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Serving Tray Woman Art Nouveau Metal, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in metal in lovely Art Nouveau-style designed at WMF Württembergische
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 8.86 in W 6.3 in D 13.78 in
An Art Nouveau Metal and Art Glass French Biscuit Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. The biscuit box typically features a metal base and frame made of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Art Nouveau Metal Plate R.Casas and C.Miró
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century metal plate, Art Nouveau style. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original
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Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Metal
Magificent 1920s Art Nouveau Metal Sculptural Lotus Lamp. Camed Art Glass
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Peoria, AZ
themed lamp with sculptured metal flowers and leaves in a metal container with a wood base. These are
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Art Nouveau Metal 3 Light Tall Brass Lotus Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Art Nouveau Cast Metal 3 Light Tall Gold/Brass Tone "Lotus" Base Candlestick Table
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 9 in D 9 in
Custom Pair of Art Nouveau Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of lamps that contain Art Nouveau metal work. Someone turned them into a great pair of lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Brooch in 18k yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
.
Period: 1890-1900´s
Style: Art Nouveau
Metal: 18K yellow Gold
Stone: natural Diamonds
Measurements: 28mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Muller Freres Pate De Verre Glass And Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier
By Muller Frères
Located in Kingston, NY
Signed Muller Freres, Pate de Verre glass, and hand-wrought Art Nouveau metal chandelier from the
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Pendant Necklace in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
timeless and elegant ensemble.
Period: 1900's
Style: Art Nouveau
Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold & Platinum
Stone
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...
FRENCH Art Nouveau 18k Gold & Platinum Necklace with Diamonds and Natural Pealrs
Located in Aventura, FL
addition to any jewelry collection.
Period: 1890-1900's
Style: Art Nouveau
Metal: 18Kt Gold & Platinum
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Nouveau 1900 Necklace in 18kt Gold with seed Pearls and Tsavorites
Located in Aventura, FL
Art Nouveau movement.
Period: 1890-1900s
Style: Art Nouveau
Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold
Stone: Pearls
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1890 Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
inches.
Period: 1890's
Style: Art Nouveau
Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold
Stone: Natural Diamonds
Ring size: 7 1
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1900 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
, making it an exceptional addition to any jewelry collection.
Period: 1900
Style: Art Nouveau
Metal
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1900s Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
ring a perfect statement piece for any occasion.
Period: 1900's
Style: Art Nouveau
Metal: 18Kt Gold
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 19th Century Figural Maiden and Poppy Blossom Centerpiece Bowl
By Maurice Bouval
Located in Cincinnati, OH
example of Art Nouveau metal ware.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Embossed Fire Screen / Wall Art
Located in Fulton, CA
Art Nouveau stove or fire screen featuring classic female with flowing hair. Has been up-cycled to
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Silver Metal Jewelry Box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Nouveau Silver Metal Jewelry Box
Beautifully ornate jewelry box featuring embossed designs
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Christofle silver metal tureen
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Art Nouveau silver-plated soup tureen
Beautiful and elegant French Christofle soup
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Soup Tureens
Materials
Marble, Metal
Albert Chezal French Art Nouveau Pewter Box with Lilac Decor
By Etaind'art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Albert Chezal designed this stunning Art Nouveau distinctively illustrated dinanderie-pewter
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Art Nouveau Berndorf Acid Etched Glass and Metal Six Glasses and Decanter
By Art.Krupp Berndorf, Émile Gallé
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and Rare Art Nouveau Berndorf Acid Etched Glass and Silvered Metal Decanter and a Cookie
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 11.03 in W 5.71 in D 7.09 in
Art Nouveau or Modernist Tray, Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
Modernist tray. Metal
Tray formed by a base with three holes worked like a leaf. Its upturned
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait on metal
Total weight: 7.13 grams.
Dimensions: 4.50 x 3.30 centimeters.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Jeweled Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (possibly Hungarian) floor lamp with a dark green patina metal and a floral and vine
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Silver Metal Planter by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Metal Planter
Elegant Art Nouveau silver metal planter with removable
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Golden Metal Necklace with 'Art Nouveau' Style Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Well-made Golden Metal Necklace with a 'Art nouveau' Style Pendant. Not Signed.
Additional
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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Art Nouveau Moriz Jung Cabaret Fledermaus Vienna Enameled Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A domed, black & white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Rare Domed Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Art Nouveau Enameled Advertising Sign
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstätte, founded
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Art Nouveau Floral Embossed Metal Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (possibly Austrian) wall mirror with floral design embossed metal veneer and a shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
French Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Bud Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau silvered metal bud vase with removable etched glass inset within a base cast
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Silver, Metal
Art Nouveau Corn Cob Metal Dish, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
borderlines between art nouveau and Art Deco. It made in Europe, possibly France, during the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Planter in Metal Art Nouveau
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Art Nouveau brown painted tole planter with hand embossed acanthus leaves decoration standing
on 4
Category
Early 20th Century European Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Two Art Nouveau Gilt Metal and Steel Vitrines
Located in London, GB
are designed in an elegant Art Nouveau style which was in vogue in this period.
The vitrines
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Steel, Metal
Art Nouveau Period Silvered Metal and Crystal Soliflore Centrepiece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau period silvered metal and crystal soliflore centrepiece.
Art Nouveau period soliflore
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French 19th Century Art Nouveau Figural Gilt Metal Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique Art Nouveau period French gilt metal centerpiece bowl or jardiniere depicting the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Vienna Art Nouveau Enamel Advertising Sign
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black, white and red enameled Art Nouveau advertising plate designed by Josef
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
H 21.25 in W 14 in D 1 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Vienna Art Nouveau Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black, white & blue enameled Art Nouveau advertising plate. Designed by Josef
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Hirsch Watch Company Silver with Diamonds Early Wrist Watch, circa 1900's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hirsch Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Christopher Columbus and the kings of Spain, Year: 1900, Style: Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
H 17.52 in W 26.19 in D 1.19 in
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp. Metal, glass. Circa 1900.
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp. Metal, glass. Circa 1900.
Gold metal ceiling lamp with several points
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Other
Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly unusual desk accessory is an ornate 'paper clip' by the noted maker, Dreyfous. The clip is crafted from gilt sterling silver and features a large slab of polished am...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Amazonite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage Cast Metal Chalice with Cobalt Glass Art Nouveau
By Jennings Bros.
Located in San Diego, CA
eclectic.
Art Nouveau, East coast, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, Old World, Glam, mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Early 1900 Art Nouveau France Silver Metal Wall Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Nouveau Wall Mirror
France, Early 1900
Silver Metal Frame and Original Ground Mirror
Wood on
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
German silver metal centerpiece, art nouveau Gothic style
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
knight with metal details of etched flowers.
Measures:
Height: 33.5 centimeters
Length: 62 centimeters
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Loetz Red Papillon Gilt Metal Mounted Centerpiece
By Loetz Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau Loetz Red Papillon Gilt Metal-Mounted Centerpiece
Austria, circa 1910
This Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Gallia table centerpiece, Art Nouveau style in silver metal
By Gallia
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Gallia table centerpiece, Art Nouveau style in silver metal
Art Nouveau style centerpiece in silver
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Large French Cast Metal Foliate Handled Garden Urn
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely large French early 1900s Art Nouveau period cast metal vase features an overhanging
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Pair of W.M.F. Plaques Signed Albert Mayer, Art Nouveau Period, Germany
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. plaques signed Albert Mayer (1867-1944). Art Nouveau period, Germany, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 1.58 in
Art Nouveau Forget Metal Floral Decor Chandelier Luneville, 1930s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau forget metal floral decor chandelier Luneville, 1900s.
Photography fails to capture
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
is made out of metal and set with different size turquoises in cabochon cut and embellished with
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
H 1.78 in W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 14.97 in
Art Nouveau Decanter, Antique Pitcher, Floral Engraved Glass & Metal, Jugend
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decanter in Art Nouveau-style. Engraved floral decor on the glass and a lovely art nouveau shape
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Notebook Case Munich Marienplatz München Carnet De Bal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare Art Nouveau notebook case, may be a souvenir, depicts the center square of Munich
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver Plate, Base Metal
W 1.74 in D 0.32 in L 1.97 in
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Photograph Frame Germany, C.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, ON
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Britannia metal Photograph Frame, Germany C.1900, WMF. Ref No 90 page
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
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Art Nouveau Metal For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art nouveau metal you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An art nouveau metal — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an art nouveau metal, we have 694 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau metal — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art nouveau metal is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made art nouveau metal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Tiffany Studios and Peter Behrens are consistently popular.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Metal?
An art nouveau metal can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,597, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $63,704.
Questions About Art Nouveau Metal
- 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.
- 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 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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