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Antique Art Nouveau Decanter, German, Decorative, Spirit Ewer, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau decanter. A German, cast alloy decorative spirit ewer, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Metal
H 9.45 in Dm 3.55 in
Exquisite French Art Nouveau Decanter / Pitcher by J. Barian Silver Glass 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking French antique Art Nouveau decanter / pitcher in silver plate with enamel painted
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12.21 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 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 Danish Art Nouveau Decanters in Green Glass and Pewter, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Original stoppers in pewter and cork. Distinct Danish Skønvirke style the equivalent of art nouveau/Jugend
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Jugendstil Barware
Materials
Pewter
20th Century Art Nouveau Decanter/ Liquor Glass Bottle, Engraved, AT ca. 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind mouth blown glass decanter/ liquor bottle from the famous Art Nouveau period around
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
H 10.83 in W 4.53 in D 3.07 in
Art Nouveau Green Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount WMF Germany 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite German Silver Plated Art Nouveau Decanter / Pitcher by WMF Green Glass 1900
Gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Tin
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality art nouveau decanter made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12.49 in W 7.41 in D 6.7 in
Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter & 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A slightly cheeky Art Nouveau decanter set with matching set of six glasses in handblown clear
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Nouveau French Glass Decanter Set by Emile Galle
By Galle Art Glass, Gallé, Émile Gallé
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Nouveau movement by nearly 40 years, however connoisseurs will note definite similarities between
Category
Antique 1860s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Orivit art nouveau wine decanters
By Orivit
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Orivit art nouveau wine decanters
art nouveau style manufacturer Orivit
original gilding with some
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
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
French Art Nouveau Green Glass Decanter
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau green glass decanter with bronze dore trim.
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bacchus Decanter Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Sterling Silver Stand
From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this Rare Art Nouveau
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Newark, England
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter by WMF. The Decanter of beautiful elongated shape with bulbous
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Daum wine decanter, Art Nouveau period, Nancy manufacture, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
Lunéville for the faience components. The complete service, a quintessential example of Art Nouveau
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter with Scrolling Leaf Decoration
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Nouveau sterling silver overlay clear glass pinch decanter with three dimpled sides and allover
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Liquor Service Decanter and Eight Glasses, Holmegaard, 1930s
By Holmegaard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Liquor service made of glass with applied pewter decoration, comprising a decanter and eight
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau Cut Crystal Decanters w/ Sterling Silver Stoppers & Etched Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of Art Nouveau cut crystal decanters, crafted in America circa 1910, blends
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Cut Crystal Decanter Hand-Hammered Silver Mounting Wilhelm Binder
By Wilhelm Binder
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Nouveau cut crystal decanter, also known as a claret jug, features a stunningly
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
H 8.86 in W 4.93 in D 4.14 in
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Amber Glass Decanter Whiskey Scotch Bottle
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique early 20th century Art Nouveau amber glass bottle decanter with engraved sterling silver
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Glass
Orivit, an Art Nouveau Pewter and Green Glass Decanter, Design Number 1211
By Orivit
Located in London, GB
Orivit. An Art Nouveau pewter and green glass decanter. Design Number 1211.
Unmarked but an
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Pewter
H 11.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Scotch" Back Bar Bottle / Decanter with Thistles
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an allover overlaid design of thistles
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Pair of Glass Decanters Wilhelm Binder Art Nouveau Germany circa 1900
By Wilhelm T. Binder
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of Art Nouveau glass decanters (Carafes) with silver mountings.
Hallmarked:
Mark WTB
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 10.23 in W 5.9 in D 3.54 in
Art Nouveau Typical Decanter with Handle by Loetz' glass Paste Austria 1910s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Typical Decanter with Handle by Loetz' glass Paste Austria 1910s
Subtle, hand blown
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tall Italian Art Nouveau Emerald Glass Silver Overlay Blue Decanter, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and substantial 1930s century colorful Italian Murano art glass bottle, Italy, 1938
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Engraved Crystal Decanter by WMF Liquor Carafe Claret Jug Floral
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Nouveau liqueur decanter, crafted around 1900 by WMF (Württembergische
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
H 8.67 in W 3.23 in D 3.23 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plated Decanters with Nude Female & Vine Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of crystal decanters date from circa 1900 from the Art Nouveau period, and have their
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau carafe made of clear glass with a round, upwardly tapering body, front and back two
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
H 14.97 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Decanter or Back Bar Bottle with Thistle Design
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century silver overlay decanter or back bar bottle with a silver overlay collar above a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Wheat Head" Whiskey Back Bar Bottle or Decanter
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an overlaid design of wheat heads around
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Fittings, Wilhelm Binder, Germany
By Wilhelm Binder
Located in Vienna, AT
Two carafes made of clear glass with a conical body, inside six-pointed wave-shaped thickened wall, cut base star, smooth silver fittings with J-shaped, curved handle, covered, beak-...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 10.63 in W 5.71 in D 4.93 in
Art Nouveau Belgian Carmine Cut Glass Bottle/Wine Decanter by Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in North Miami, FL
Val Saint Lambert's 'Eurydice' model: early 20th century Art Nouveau carmine belgian cut glass
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Austrian Ruby & 24K Gold Etched Wine Glasses and Decanter, Set of 7
Located in Plainview, NY
this breathtaking ensemble of Art Nouveau Austrian wine glass set.
Dimensions :
Decanter: 15.5"H
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tall Italian Art Nouveau Emerald Glass Silver Overlay Black Decanter, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and substantial 1930s century colorful Italian Murano art glass bottle, Italy, 1938
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Silver
Archimede Seguso Murano Pulegoso Amber Art Glass Decanter
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
bottle shows a magnificent art glass work with naturalistic design and Art Nouveau accents.
The size is
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vandermark Art Glass Decanter, in the Style of Louis Comfort Tiffany
By Vandermark
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vandermark Art Glass Pulled Feather Decanter, in the style of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Signed in
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Hukin & Heath Spirit Decanter Set
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
collection, we are pleased to offer this stylish Art Deco style Decanter set by renowned firm Hukin & Heath
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Silver
Daum Nancy Decanter and Shot Glasses c1910
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Daum Nancy decanter and shot glasses
Date : c1910
Origin :Nancy, France
Colour : Clear
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Val Saint Lambert pink cut crystal decanter
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
", made of Belgian pink Art Nouveau cut crystal from the beginning of the 20th century
Measurements
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Art Glass
A 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Crystal Liquor Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and elegant ensemble that epitomizes the beauty and craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau movement during
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Crystal Decanter 797
By Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Crystal decanter. The heavy Art Nouveau stopper is handcrafted with a great deal of hand-chasing involved
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Crystal Decanter 100
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Baccarat crystal decanter. The heavy art nouveau stopper is hand crafted with a great deal of hand chasing
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Matched Pair of Glass Duck Decanters
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd, Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
example from the early 20th century Art Nouveau period by two of the leading Silversmiths in England at
Category
20th Century British Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Bohemian Moser Gilt Emerald Glass Decanter
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
Moser Bohemian parcel gilt emerald green glass decanter. circa 1900
Born in Bohemia (present day Czech
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Art Glass
Jugendstil Style Lady Glass Claret Jug Decanter, 20th Century
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisbon, PT
and silver plated.
An excellent example of Art Nouveau Design with vine decoration in the metal.
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Metal
Important Art Noveau Style Heavy Glass French Multi pattern Etched Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Nouveau Style Cut Glass Decanter with Multi Various Patterns of Stenciled Detail. TAKEN OUT OF AN
Category
Early 20th Century French Glass
Materials
Glass
Glug Glug Decanter, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass, Birmingham, 1901
By Coles & Fryer
Located in London, London
Decanter, is in the glug-glug style, with pinched sides, and a plain silver mount. The decanter measures
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Stevens & Williams Hand Blown Crystal Decanter W/ Engraved Daffodils
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
the daffodil floral motif alternating with the elongated oval panels of leaves and Art Nouveau natural
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Green Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses, 1 Decanter, Saint Louis
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
3.34" (8,5 cm)
2. Decanter Saint Louis: H 16.53" (42 cm); D 3.14" (8 cm)
Baccarat
In 1764, in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Crystal
Moser Hand Blown Crystal Intaglio Poppy Decanter w/ Sterling Silver Stopper
By Moser
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a classic diminutive hand blown crystal decanter featuring Moser's intaglio cut poppy
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Crystal
Pair Of Antique Cut Crystal Handled Decanters With Tole Vine Decoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully formed cut crystal decanters with bulbous bases with thumb print pattern. The tall
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Silver Vienna Liqueur Set Decanters Glasses Sixteen Pieces Showcase Made 1905
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
opened by folding and pulling mechanism.
Manufactured, circa 1905
Art Nouveau Set
° Each of these
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 12 in W 13.38 in D 13.18 in
19th Century Bohemian Persian Market Qajar Enameled Gilt Cobalt Glass Decanters
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
period Art Nouveau taste, the hand blown art glass, intricate enameling and opulent gilding is truly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Enamel
Antique Elkington Silver Plated Tantalus with 3 Cut Crystal Liquor Decanters
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1900 and done in an Art Nouveau style. The tantalus is composed of silver plate with a hinged
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
H 14 in W 13.25 in D 5.5 in
Set of 6 Deep Blue Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses and Decanter, 1940, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
by Baccarat with an beautiful carved decor.
Height wine glass 19 cm Diameter 7,5 cm Decanter
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Crystal
A Vintage Spirit Decanter Bottle in Colored Cut Crystal and Embossed Silver
Located in Roma, IT
A precious decanter, certainly made in Europe and dating back to the beginning of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Crystal
Antique Victorian Blue Porcelan Bottle Vase or Urn Ships Decanter Hand Painted
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Single English Hand Painted Porcelain Bottle Vase modelled as a Ships Decanter of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Pottery, Porcelain
Polished Pewter Penguin-Shaped Decanter Designed by Hugo Leven for Kayserzinn
By Hugo Leven, Kaiserzinn
Located in North Miami, FL
origin: Germany
This piece serves as an Jugendstil (german Art Nouveau) style penguin-shaped decanter
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Pitchers
Materials
Copper, Lead, Tin, Pewter, Metal
Lobmeyr 7 Piece Lobed Rose Shaded to Clear Crystal Cordial Set
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely Art Nouveau period hand blown crystal decanter is part of a complete cordial set. The 6
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Tall Antique American Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Tall turn of the century Art Nouveau glass decanter with engraved silver overlay. Globular bowl
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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Art Nouveau Decanter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art nouveau decanter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each art nouveau decanter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art nouveau decanter, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An art nouveau decanter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one art nouveau decanter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvin Corporation, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Tiffany Studios produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Decanter?
An art nouveau decanter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,198, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $8,340.
Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Art Nouveau Decanter
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.