Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau ( Decoration Hyacinths)
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Galle ( Decoration Hyacinths)(French) Gallé World Famous for his innovative work in several
Glass
Modern silver art deco style wall lamp, classic art nouveau decoration with crys
Located in Berlin, DE
style. This wall lamp is not only a stunning light object, but also a real work of art that brings the
Crystal, Metal
Art Nouveau copper & brass planter
Located in London, GB
A copper planter with Art Nouveau decoration and brass handles, circa 1900. With tinned interior.
Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Wrought iron tripod floor candlestick - Torchère
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Art Nouveau Wrought iron tripod floor candlestick Art Nouveau - Decoration - Home Decor Measures
Iron
Large Victorian Art Nouveau Brass Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
it has Art Nouveau decoration worked in brass The fender is in very good condition it is 8” high
Large Art Nouveau Victorian Brass Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Art Nouveau Victorian brass fender This is a good large Victorian Brass Fender it has Art
Brass
Large Victorian Art Nouveau Brass Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
it has Art Nouveau decoration worked in brass The Fender is in original condition, it has a few age
Brass
Large Victorian Art Nouveau Brass Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
fender it has superb Art Nouveau decoration worked in brass and can be altered in length by simply
Brass
Victorian Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Brass Fender This is Beautifully Designed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
it has superb Art Nouveau decoration showing Dragons and Serpents The Fender is in good sound
Brass
Large Victorian Art Nouveau Brass Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
it has superb Art Nouveau decoration worked in brass The fender is in very good condition it is 9
Brass
Large Arts Nouveau Victorian Brass Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
has Art Nouveau decoration worked in the brass The fender is in good condition it is 3” high, and 50
Brass
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fender or Dog Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
in check The Fender is in good sound condition it has beautiful Art Nouveau Decoration in the front
Iron
12 Cauldon Gilt Octagonal Service Plates, Art Nouveau Raised Gold Blue Ground
By Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a very rare set of 12 Cauldon service/presentation plates showcasing Art Nouveau decoration
Gold
Monumental 19th Century Choisy-le-Roi Art Nouveau Vase, Artist Signed
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an extraordinary French monumental porcelain vase which is the embodiment of Art Nouveau
Porcelain
Art Nouveau stamped Tin Wine or Champagne Cooler, Belgium, 1906
Located in Meulebeke, BE
wine cooler with Art Nouveau decorations made in Belgium, 1906. This original bucket in tin has curved
Tin
Art Nouveau Rock Crystal Vase by Webb
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Litchfield, CT
Webb’s nineteenth century work. From its curvaceous baluster shape to its gorgeous Art Nouveau
Crystal
Horses, 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
Metal
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Colebrookdale Style Fender or Dog Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Colebrookdale Style Fender or Dog Grate This is a Good Victorian Fender it
Iron
Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
wall art or used as a decorative textile for a chair or table. Influenced by 1930s Art Nouveau
Wool
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave, European, 1920s. Beautiful delicate jacquard weave in a
Fabric, Glass
Art Nouveau Wallpaper Samples from Vienna, Austria
By Max Schmidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two wallpaper samples in the Art Nouveau style from the Vienna Secession period 1914-1915. It was
Paper
Large Victorian Brass Fender
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Brass Fender This is a pretty Victorian Brass Fender it has Art Nouveau
Brass
$4,318 / set
Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of fine Art Nouveau / Jugendstyl gilt bronze relief wall plaques, with wonderful details
Bronze
10 Hand Blown Crystal Mousseline Goblets Wine w/ Intaglio Cut Floral Decoration
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Nouveau decoration in a frosted floral motif are reminiscent of Lobmeyr and Meyr's Neffe. The occasional
Crystal
Art Nouveau Terracotta Bas Relief By Ernst Wahliss Wien Austria
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Charmes, FR
Art Nouveau terracotta bas-relief painted in polychrome, signed on the back
Terracotta
Rare Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Plaque, Early 20th Century A beautifully detailed and rare
Brass
French Majolica Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceramic Plate, circa 1900
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful French Majolica wall plate from the Jugendstil / Art Nouveau period (ca 1900). Elegant
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Secessionist Carved Burr Walnut Wood Wall Hanging 1900
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Art Nouveau carved wall panel. Made from solid Walnut and veneered with Burr Walnut
Walnut
Art Nouveau Fruitwood Bat Plaque by Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Fruitwood
Antique Art Nouveau Stained Window Glass by Covina, 1930's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Art Nouveau Painted Glass was produced in Portugal, by Covina - Companhia Vidreira Nacional
Glass
Art Nouveau Flower Tiles designed by Carreaux Faience de Florennes, Belgium
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of 30 tiles designed in the Art nouveau period by Carreaux Faience de Florennes
Ceramic, Clay
$390Sale Price|40% Off
Gemstone Painting Modeled After Alphonse Mucha Summer Art Nouveau
Located in Somis, CA
Step into a realm of extraordinary beauty with this gemstone artwork, a homage to the masterpiece "Summer" by Alphonse Mucha, transformed by a breathtaking mosaic of precious stones....
Multi-gemstone
$399Sale Price|38% Off
Gemstone Painting Modeled After Alphonse Mucha Autumn Art Nouveau
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary gemstone artwork, inspired by Alphonse Mucha's "Autumn". Executed on the reverse of glass and adorned with a myriad of precious gemstones to evoke a luminous, irides...
Multi-gemstone
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
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Vibrant Art Nouveau Ceramic Tile with Daffodils and Pussy Willow – Raised Relief
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vibrant Art Nouveau Ceramic Tile with Daffodils and Pussy Willow – Raised Relief A striking
Ceramic
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
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Austrian Art Nouveau Pottery Wall Plaque with Tubelined Floral Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Austrian Art Nouveau pottery wall plaque with tubelined floral designs dating from the
Pottery
Marquetry Panel, Alpine Lake, Att. Pierre Rosenau, Art Nouveau, Early 20th
By Pierre Rosenau
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Marquetry Panel – Alpine Lake Attributed to Pierre Rosenau – Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century An
Wood, Fruitwood
Monumental Orientalist Art Nouveau Wall Panel with Repoussé Copper Appliqué, c.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental Orientalist Art Nouveau Wall Panel with Repoussé Copper Appliqué, c. 1900 An
Wood, Textile, Glass
Secessionist Pair of panels "Demeter" Georg Klimt ca. 1900 Art Nouveau
By Georg Klimt
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
In the art world, the name “Klimt” is inextricably linked with the period around 1900, Viennese
Copper
Antique German Art Nouveau Hand Painted Terracotta Charger Wall Plate
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful hand-crafted and hand-painted terra-cotta charger wall plaque, Germany, early 20th century, featuring an exceptional painted scene with woman and bird in courtyard, signe...
Terracotta
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
Metal
Iridescent Art Nouveau Wall Tile "Blue Wisteria" by Alexandre Marius for BACS
By BACS, Marius Alexandre
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
Iridescent Art Nouveau Wall Tile "Birch Forest" by Alexandre Marius for BACS
By BACS, Marius Alexandre
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This piece was executed by Maurice Alexandre. BACS - EDON ROC, CAP D’ANTIBES, FRANCE (1912-1927) BACS workshop was formed by four colleagues employed by Clement Massier: Jean Barol...
Earthenware
$1,263Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tall Chinese Organic Decor Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
golden accents. Stylized art nouveau decorations of branches, leaves, roots and butterflies. Manufactured
Porcelain
C1900s four french wooden panels with flower decorations
Located in London, GB
A set of two matched pairs of decorative french wooden panels that have painted trailing red roses on a yellow brown distressed background. They could be used to hang either portrait...
Hardwood
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.
Metal
Desvres circa 1920, Exceptional Set of 8 Ceramic Panels, Art Nouveau Shop Design
By Desvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desvres circa 1920. Exceptional set of 8 ceramic panels. Art Nouveau butcher's shop design. 4
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau Painted Portrait in a Louis XV Style Bronze Frame, ca. 1900s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau–Era Painted Portrait with Bronze Louis XV Style Frame. This elegant French wall piece
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Spider Crab by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Stone, Copper
Large Art Nouveau Lithograph Arthur Augustus Dixon The Sleeping Minstral 19th C
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large antique early 20th century English Art Nouveau black and white lithograph, The Sleeping
Copper
Spectacular antique wall decoration fish gargoyle, patinated copper, 1900 France
Located in Wien, AT
- an original from the Art Nouveau period, made around 1900 in France. There are many low-quality iron
Copper
Panel / Pyrography, St. Francis Speaking to the Birds, Gothic Art Nouveau 1900's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Panel / Pyrography, Religious Theme: St. Francis Speaking to the Birds, Gothic Art Nouveau, Early
Wood
Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Bird and Berries by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
ornamental building decoration design. A member of the Deutscher Werkbund, Vierthaler went on to become a
Copper
Spanish Art Nouveau Richard Wagner Bas Relief Stucco Wall Decoration
By Esteva Figueras y Sesd Hoyos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Richard Wagner Bas Relief Wall Decoration, Stucco, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Art Nouveau bas relief
Stucco, Gesso
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Art Nouveau Charger, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Bertha Nathanielsen (1869-1914).
Porcelain
Large Art Nouveau Gouda Zuid Holland Plateel charger, 1901-1903
By Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Delft, NL
Large Art Nouveau Gouda Zuid Holland Plateel charger, 1901-1903 A ceramic charger measuring 38 cm
Ceramic
In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.
ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.
The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau.
The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.
In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers.
The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.
Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass.
Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).
Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.
There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.
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.
Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.
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.
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.
Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.