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Art Nouveau Cup in Blue Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Cup in glass, blue color.
Art Nouveau style, circa 1900.
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Cup Saucer Hand Painted Gold Purple White Porcelain by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Crespières, FR
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This pair of cups and saucers of the Art Nouveau period manufactured by Rosenthal is very refined. The
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.56 in W 2.17 in D 2.96 in
Set of 6 Lenox Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Cup & Saucers
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 6 rare shaped hexagonal cups and saucers are made by the Ceramic Art Company, ca. 1887
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Christmas Roses Cup
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
of Art Nouveau like Jacques Gruber, Henri Bergé, or Almaric Walter Schneider brothers.
Following the
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Art
Materials
Glass
Large Royal Dux Cup, Art Nouveau Period
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Paris, FR
Large Royal Dux cup crafted in porcelain biscuit. The biscuit is partially enameled, and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Art Nouveau Biscuit Cup, DMP, 1910-1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Art Nouveau biscuit cup, DMP (Duxer Porzellan-Manufaktur, Royal Dux Bohemia), 1910-1920
Category
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Cobalt Whiskey Cups
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist: Rachel Hubbard Kline
Title : Cobalt Whiskey Cups
Materials : Porcelain, Underglaze, Glaze
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze
Large Royal Dux Cup, Art Nouveau Period
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Paris, FR
Large Royal Dux cup crafted in porcelain biscuit. The biscuit is partially enameled, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau WMF Double Small Cup Holder Silver Plated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau WMF double small cup holder silver plated.
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Villeroy and Boch Saxony Poppy Porcelain Egg Cups
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in New York, NY
, dating between 1874- 1909.
Beautiful stylized Art Nouveau flower pattern all around white porcelain cups.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Cup, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
” stands for “Geislingen”.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Materials
Metal
Late 19th century Art Nouveau Pair of Earthenware Tea Cups, 1900s
By Luneville
Located in LEGNY, FR
from the end of the 19th century in Art Nouveau style in good condition. Stamped on the bottom. Very
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Style Italian Ground Crystal Cup With Square Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
base; the decorations, typical of Art Nouveau, represent ferns and flowers, with the skillful addition
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch Art Deco ceramic cup or pen/pencil holder from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Three Handled Cup or Trophy, London, 1910
By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater
Located in London, London
Three-handled Cup or Tyg, is in the Art Nouveau taste, with a hammered finish, and vacant cartouche to
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
French Art Nouveau Baccarat Crystal Cup green and red flowers - 19th - France
By Baccarat
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent fruit bowl, empty pocket, centerpiece, bowl, Art Nouveau in green crystal with red
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Sterling Silver &Cut Glass Art Nouveau Wine Cooler Loving Cup Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and cut-glass wine cooler or loving cup, in Art Nouveau Style with exquisite raised
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau American Sterling Silver Tyg Presentation / Champagne Cup
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cup in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional
Category
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Mocha Cups w. Saucers Cobalt Blue Gold Painted Art Nouveau Secessionist
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This set is made of fine white porcelain, and each cup and saucer is decorated with a unique
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.17 in Dm 3.86 in
Le Tasse de The (The Cup of Tea)
By Manuel Robbe
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Le Tasse de The (The Cup of Tea)
Color aquatint and etching, c. 1906
Signed in pencil in the image
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Antique Art Nouveau English Sterling Silver Sporting Trophy Cup Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Dublin, Ireland
proportions, with elaborate twin “C” handles, modelled in the Art Nouveau design.
The main outer upper
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.5 in W 10.25 in D 8.5 in
Emile Galle Potery Art nouveau
By Émile Gallé
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Emile Galle Potery Art nouveau
Plate and cup in artistic ceramic
Rare set to see
Art nouveau style
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Mug Art Nouveau Flowers 800 Silver - gilded / Cup Gebrüder Kühn Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Mug Art Nouveau Flowers 800 Silver - gilded
Half moon & crown - Gebrüder Kühn Germany
Category
Antique 19th Century German Barware
Materials
Silver
Gilbert Metenier art nouveau 1900 tea or cofee set 4 cup or bowl decorative art
By Gilbert Metenier
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gilbert Metenier
Art nouveau ceramic set of 4 cofee or tea cup or bowl
Original good condition
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Cup
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
colors. Would make a great ring dish. Art Nouveau era. Measures 2 1/8" tall x 3 5/8" across.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Carlsbad Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, 1910
Located in Praha, CZ
- in perfect original condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
2 Antique Art Nouveau Silver Plated Candlesticks Candle Holders Pair 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
petal candle cups and art nouveau scallop and foliate designs.
Dimensions:
5.5" x 5.5" x 10" (Width x
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Queen Margrethe Sterling Cup by Anton Michelsen
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen Margrethe sterling silver cup by Anton Michelsen, Denmark. It is hallmarked on the base. The
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Four Bavarian Porcelain Cups and Saucers, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four Bavarian porcelain cups and saucers, 20th century.
Four early 20th century Bavarian porcelain
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1918 Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 137 gr
Located in SE
Handsome Swedish hand - made Cup on three ball shaped feet. Thick and firm walls decorated with
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Trays
Materials
Silver
Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BARBEDIENNE-SIGNED ON THE CLOCK AND ON THE CUP ART NOUVEAU.
IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND MEASURES
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation or Champagne Cup and Cover
By John Round & Son Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
champagne cup and cover made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our presentation silverware collection
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Louis Comfort Tiffany - Bowls Cups Plates Favril Glass
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of tablewares made in favril glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1900.
Engraved "L.C.T" signature under each piece.
All pieces are in perfect condition. Very nice colors and qua...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940
By Rosenthal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Cup or Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold Art Nouveau
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted Meissen porcelain cup and saucer. It is featuring the Rothschild pattern
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, Coffee Cup with Saucer, 17 Sets in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen blue fan, coffee cup with saucer. 17 sets in stock.
Designed by Arnold Krog in
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Louis Comfort Tiffany L.C.T. Favrile Decorated Cup
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
, decorator, and designer, internationally recognized as one of the greatest forces of the Art Nouveau style
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Fine & High Quality Porcelain Tea Cup / Saucer - Rice Grain - Gilt Enameled
Located in Atlanta, GA
circle. Old labels to the underside as photographed.
Measures:
5.5" w (saucer)
3.875" w cup
2.25" h cup
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
"Triumphant Man, " Spectacular Gilded Bronze Trophy Cup w/ Male Nude, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and spectacular, this gilded bronze trophy cup in the Art Nouveau style was sculpted by
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in
Set of 5 Handpainted Delinières Limoges Porcelain Cups and Saucers, 1906
By Delinieres & Co. 1, Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique set of porcelain cups and saucers was made by R. Delinières & Cie in Limoges, France, in
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Large Antique American Sterling Silver Tyg / Loving Cup by Howard & Co.
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Howard & Co., New York, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, Edwardian era loving cup (or tyg).
In sterling silver.
By Howard & Co. - the
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.13 in W 10.88 in D 10 in
Kayser Zinn, Fein Zinn Late 19th Century Pewter Tankard and Cup
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Lomita, CA
cup is probably late 19th Century.
Of circular section with shouldered cover, shaped handle and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
LCT Tiffany Favrile, Rare Glass Shot Cup in Iridescent /Gold Glass
By Tiffany Furnaces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare glass shot, in iridescent gold glass, signed (LCT) and numbered D 451.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Important Early 20th Century Silver Kiddush cup by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
plate (lot #30) with the same design of two Lions inside this art nouveau arch that was signed S.Utkes
Category
Vintage 1910s Israeli Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1, Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style.
Rare antique porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Five Alabaster Cups Female Figures
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century bronze chandelier with five alabaster cups female figures.
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
19th Century Japanese Hand Blown Glass Cups Meiji - Taisho Period Set of 5
Located in Vancouver, BC
EXCEPTIONAL.
A set of 5 incredible hand blown glass cups from Japan. These incredibly rare pieces
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Loving Cup
By Frank W. Smith
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver loving cup. Made by Frank W. Smith in Gardner, Mass
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Urn Vase
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Urn on tall and spread
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anonymous, Art Nouveau Cup in Agate
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Anonymous
An Art Nouveau cup in agate; silver mount decorated with holly
with makers' mark.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Agate, Silver
Art Nouveau "Pâte de Verre" Cup 1900
By Charles Schneider
Located in Marseille, FR
Art Nouveau cup made in " Pate de verre ", 1900, signed by Schneider, wrought iron base with
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Iron
Sevres Porcelain Art Nouveau Large Vase-Cup
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Jonquerettes, FR
'Chinon a pans' model large vase-cup bowl. Stoneware paste piece with flamme background. The high
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Sèvres
Anonymous, an Art Nouveau Pair of Silver Egg Cups
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Anonymous
An Art Nouveau pair of silver egg cups, with a stylized decor
With French Minerva mark.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
Pair of "Gallia" Art Nouveau Silverplated Cups and Saucers
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual pair of cups and saucer of Art Nouveau period. Gallia metal which was bought out by
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Art Nouveau, British Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
By Birmingham
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A sterling silver cup with three handles.
Williams (Birmingham) Ltd.
Birmingham, 1906.
Height
Category
Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver
émile Gallé, Polylobed Cup In Enameled Glass With Dragonfly Decor, Art Nouveau
By Émile Gallé
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
flying over the branches. Art Nouveau period work signed under the base "Émile Gallé". Period known as
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Emile Gallé France Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Floral Decoration Vase Cup, 1900s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Mondovì cn, Italia
Emile Gallé, France: cameo multi-layered glass cup on a light background and floral decoration
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy Quadrilobed Cup
By Daum
Located in Grenoble, FR
Daum Nancy
French Art Nouveau orange, yellow and red mottled glass / pâte de verre bowl, signed
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Cut glass Cup and cover
Located in Bologna, IT
Extraordinary cut glass cup and cover mounted on a round foot with handles by WMF (Wurttembergishe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Centerpieces and Tazzas
Materials
Base Metal
Pair of Antique Silver Tazza Cups
Located in Hove, GB
A pair of early 20th century, sterling silver tazzas, mounted cups on a pedestal
of art nouveau
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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- 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.