Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Art Nouveau triple candelabra designed by Antonella Caprio Saviato, Italy, 1960s. Fully made of solid brass, representing a bouquet of 3 Lys flowers as candle holders and various lea...

Art Glass Vase by Michael Powolny at Loetz, Bohemia, 1914–1915. A striking example of early 20th-century Viennese design, this rare art glass vase was created by renowned Austrian d...

An excellent French Art Nouveau Vase in a classic banjo shape, with a deep red flowering landscape etched and acid cut against a yellow background, with fine color and detail. Rare ...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Vintage Art Nouveau style hand painted twin handled ceramic vase - featuring a cast ceramic body with embossed patterns to the neck, base and handles - airbrushed, stenciled and hand...

This Medusa head was marked J. Müllner, dated 1918 and stamped ‘Österr. Gesellsch. Z. Förderung D. Medaillenkunst und Kleinplastik’, with the stamp GMK 16 and Eisengiesserei A. G. Wi...

Exhibitions: Displayed at the Winter Exhibition in 1903/04, Imperial & Royal Austrian Museum for Art and Industry, Vienna Provenance: MAK Museum, Vienna: Inventory #K1 7571-60

This is a rare Art Deco fruit basket, hand-carved in solid brown wood, likely made in France during the 1930s. The design is particularly distinctive, featuring sculpted representations of actual fruits, integrated into the body of the bowl itself — a remarkable example of functional sculpture. Main Features: Period: Art Deco – circa 1930s Origin: France Material: Carved wood, brown tone Patina: Beautiful aged patina, slightly dark with warm reflective highlights Handle: The basket’s handle is elegantly curved, featuring smooth lines typical of the Art Deco movement Usage & Style: This piece blends decoration and function: it can be used as a fruit bowl or simply as a centerpiece in a living or dining room. Its original shape, fine carving, and historical charm make it perfect for a vintage or Art Deco–inspired interior. Keywords: Art Deco wooden basket, fruit bowl sculpture, French Art Deco decor, carved wood centerpiece...

A stylish Arts & Crafts silver pedestal bon bon dish by renowned London retailers Liberty & Co and dated 1912. The bowl-shaped dish stands raised on an oval wave formed foot with a s...

Dark gray modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped ceramic vase with a mother of pearl like shine, green accents, geometric belt around the belly and two ora...

Beautiful single mantel vase about 1910s or older. Made of metal, has some nice patina, but this is old-age. A beautiful piece for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Ger...

We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...

A very fine example of the work of the premier glass maker, Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the wonderful lamps his studio produced, he made many beautiful and exotic glass it...

An exceptional and rare French Art Nouveau Agapanthus/Flowering Rush cameo glass vase by renowned and sought after glass makers Daum Nancy and dating from around 1900. This large, ta...

Art Nouveau vase realized by French manufacture in the early 20th Century. Very good condition.

Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase — “Branches de pommier en fleurs,” France, circa 1905 This breathtaking Daum Nancy cameo glass vase captures the ephemeral charm of blooming apple trees, ...

This pair of Tiffany Studios’ Twelve-light candelabrum features twelve green Favrile blown-glass bobechés that mimic the silhouette of a closed flower in bloom. Tiffany’s blown glass...

An Exceptionally Fine Museum Quality Example of a Well Cast Parian (unglazed porcelain) Figure depicting Jesus Christ nailed to a plain black marble standing Cross of impressive prop...

Sculptural stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with soft fluted body and elegant slender neck. From top to bottom silver inlay lines and floral decor on matte deep ocean green g...

Stunning little porcelain box by Halcyon Days Enamels. The inside lid is inscribed "National History Museum of Los Angeles County 1913-1988." The bottom o...

Impressive Emile Gallé, vase with meadow landscape, Nancy 1904-06 Large cameo vase of colorless glass, partially backed in yellow and ochre, overlay in violet-brown, glossy etched de...

A striking early 20th-century iridescent art glass vase, attributed to Loetz, the renowned Bohemian glassworks known for its highly distinctive surface treatments and forms. Though u...

Grandfather clock, case design attr. to Michael Niedermoser, copper work by Georg Klimt, circa 1900 technique: solid oak case, stained and limed; copper mounts, chased and patinated...

VERY BEAUTIFUL VASE IN 3 COLORS OF GLASS PASTE - VERY BEAUTIFUL ACID DECORATION OF A GRASSHOUSE SIGNATURE GALLE AS A CAMEO IN THE DECOR – ART NOUVEAU PERIOD Perfect condition Height ...

Warm marbled yellow modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two small spouts and fluted wavey coral red handles. Stamped and number...

Rare, amazing hand-crafted 20th century Loetz Witwe vase from the Art Nouveau period in Bohemia (former Czech Republic) around 1915. This mesmerizing, so-called "Jack in the pulpit" ...

Daum Nancy Landscape Vase, France, circa 1910 A very rare vase by Daum Frères, cameo glass, enameled, in unusual shape. An etched spring landscape with trees and shrubs in transparen...

A set of 7 miniature blue and orange lustre bowl designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood ca. 1920 and decorated with the 'Hummingbirds' pattern. Daisy Makeig-Jones’s lustreware ...

Bronze vase with feathered morises, patented, made in the early 20th century. Ø 25 cm Ø 13 cm h 16 cm

This stunningly designed Art Nouveau piece is comprised of sterling silver overlay that wraps a hand blown 8-lobed glass bottle, most likely used for perfumes in or about 1893. This ...

Polylobed bowl in doubled glass with finely engraved and enameled decoration of a winter landscape in the morning on an orange-red background. Signed Daum Nancy and with the Lorraine...

Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890 Height / 7 inches. Diameter / 10 inches.

Pair of rare ceramic 3-armed candlestick holders by Signe Steffensen for Herman A. Kähler ceramic work-shop circa 1920. Signe Steffensen was part of the permanent staff at Kählers wo...

Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 30 cm high long neck Cameo vase m...

Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat vases are well-known all over the world. A crystal grass green masterpiece of exceptional proportions, t...

A lovely gourd shaped cameo glass vase in the Art Nouveau style featuring violet colored flowering berry vines on a yellow ground. 13 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches and in very good condition....

1990s Lalique Clairefontaine lily of the valley perfume. Clear glass body with frosted glass flower stopper. Signed Lalique in the underside.

Gorgeous antique metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a lock. Made in Austria, circa 1880s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or c...

Large Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Bowl by Regina Gouda, Holland, 1920s Rare and striking hand-painted ceramic bowl from the Regina factory in Gouda, Netherlands, dating to the 1920s. T...

Ladies' handbag cigarette case with an oval section in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on a guilloché and a monochrome, hand-painted miniature of a landscape, in the E...

A pink and grey-glazed ceramic vase produced by Rörstrand, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 5.875” H x 7” Diameter Diameter of opening: 3.25”

Rare Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif — Nancy, France, Circa 1894–1904 Baluster-shaped vase, multilayer cased glass, green, colorless, and violet h...

A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...

Emile Galle acid-etched Cameo Glass Vase. Technique involves multiple layers of colored glass, with designs created by etching away layers. His work gained significant recognition ...

A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Clematis Decor, by Émile Gallé Nancy Emile Gallé Cameo glass vase, richly decorated with branches with flowe...

A German Expressionist bronze sculpture "Polospielers" (Polo Players). Signed and marked 'Fred Voelckerling, 1919' on the base. In very good condition, normal wear and patina. Dimensions: 45x28x36.5 cm The aesthetic composition is depicting two polo players on horseback, in full competition. The horses' movement has a special elegance and sobriety, and the finish is of remarkable sensitivity, the anatomical elements are distinguished, without the stylization becoming of a trivial naturalism. The polo players are caught in a moment of maximum tension, struggling to keep both the horses in check and the clubs in play. The whole ensemble exudes the emotion of movement and competition, being a perfect example for the expressionist sculpture. Alfred (Fred) Hans Voelckerling (1872-1945) was a German artist who worked as both a sculptor and a painter. He has created many works of art that have been exhibited in different countries. His works are very impressive and often show people or animals in different situations. Voelckerling's art is well known and admired by many people around the world. After graduating from the Dresden school for arts and crafts where he worked in the studio of Robert Diez...

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm hig...

These lamps are excellent examples of early 20th-century Italian craftsmanship and Art Nouveau movement, combining functionality with artistic beauty. They were used in religious or ...

Rectangular table clock with rounded vertical sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, in Art Nouveau style from the early 1900s. Hand-engraved e...

Daum Nancy bonbonnière "Cyclamens" circa 1898 A "Cyclamens" multi-layered opalescent glass bonbonniere Acid-etched and enameled design of cyclamen flowers on a frosted pink and gree...

This stunningly rendered Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase in Vermillion Red Glaze W/Clustered Sculptural Primates originates from Japan, Circa 1890. Features a vermillion red glaze with a vi...

Dalpayrat Style Art Pottery Cabinet Vase, France, circa 1900. Layered glazes in purple and blue with applied, raised design. In the style of Adrien Dalpayrat (1844-1910), renowned Fr...

Mantelpiece clock, often used by Adolf Loos in houses he designed. Casted brass-frame on four Rhomboid legs, strengthened edges leading to octagonal side frames, facettet glasses, cl...

Beautiful and large footed cameo glass vase in the Art Nouveau style depicting blooming blue violet flowers on a pale yellow ground. Signed Galle. 12 1/2 by 7 inches.

Very charming French hand wax seal from the late 19th Century. We see this piece added to a collection of these hard to find treasures.

An antique decorative dog figure. Made of metal. A nice original antique item for displaying or just to use on your table. It is in the original as foun...

Majolica white & pink swan jardiniere, circa 1900.

A rare and charming Art Nouveau chocolate or water jug, crafted by Sarreguemines in France around 1900. This elegant piece showcases the refined aesthetics of the Art Nouveau era, wi...

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...

Pair of antique Italian rooster sculptures, hand-made in Italy in the early 20th century, in the Art Nouveau period, inspired to the Animalier style, ...