Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
4
to
26
417
67
433
433
91
84
73
61
57
17
2
2
58
34
25
17
16
Sort By
Rosenthal Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Lo Hesse, Holzer-Defanti made circa 1923
By Constantin Holzer-Defanti
Located in Vienna, AT
Rosenthal Germany rarest female Art Nouveau Figurine: LO Hesse
Manufactory: Bahnhof Selb (Art
Category
1920s German Art Deco Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.23 in Dm 3.54 in
Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908
By Meissen Porcelain, Martin Wiegand
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine:
Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Large Young Lady Ball Player, Walter Schott, 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely decorative, fully sculptural representation of an Art Nouveau beauty in a softly falling
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.78 in W 9.65 in D 5.79 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Baby Child with Picture Book, by Konrad Hentschel
By Meissen Porcelain, Julius Konrad Hentschel
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created:
Baby in a dress with
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.14 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Snowball Thrower & Girl, A. Koenig, c 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very charming Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurines:
Boy in dark blue jacket, under it a brown
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Girl With Doll's Pram, by Konrad Hentschel, 1905
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created:
The girl in a white dress
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.32 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Lady With Muff, by Konrad Hentschel, ca 1906
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
: made around 1906
Style: Art Nouveau
Material: multicolored porcelain, glossy finish
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Boy & Girl With Hoops, A. Koenig, c 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurines:
Two children with colorful hoops:
Standing boy
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.12 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in
Meissen Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Girl With Shawl, by Theodor Eichler, c 1913
By Meissen Porcelain, Theodor Eichler
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a young unclothed Art Nouveau girl with artfully pinned up hair with incorporated hood
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 3.04 in
Art Nouveau Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of Storming Bacchantes by A. Cassmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Nouveau figurine by Rosenthal.
Entitled "Stürmende Bacchantes" which translates to
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 9 in
Antique Art Nouveau French Pewter Floral Vase By Frédéric Debon
Located in Portland, GB
A very important Art Nouveau "L'étang" large ovoid pewter vase, circa 1900 by Frédéric Debon
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
1926 Rosenthal Art Nouveau Geisha Porcelain Figure Richard Forster B.160
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology.
Minos put
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
1923 Rosenthal Ariadne A.Caasmann Porcelain Figure Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology.
Minos put
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Antique Jesus Christ Portrait Medallion Plaque Henri Miault French Catholic 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bronze Jesus Portrait Medallion Plaque by Henri Miault, French Catholic and Christian Gifts
An antique bronze medallion with a portrait of Jesus by the French sculptor Henri...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Bronze
Free Shipping
W 3.82 in D 0.28 in L 3.82 in
Rare Porcelain Figure of 'Salome' by Karl Klaus for Ernst Wahliss
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very rare and important figure of 'Salome' holding the head of John The Baptist crafted in Austria. The figure is the work of Karl Klaus (1889-1925) and was crafted by the maker Er...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Antique ArtNouveau MuchaMajorelleGruberStyle SignedNancyStainedGlass SilveredBox
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
Influenced by the Art-Nouveau illustrations of Alphonse Mucha, this antique French jewelry box
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Free Shipping
W 3.25 in D 1.75 in L 3.57 in
Faberge Ruby Agate Turtle Julius Rappoport Workmaster .875 Silver Tortoise 1910
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Faberge Turtle or Tortoise in Silver with Ruby Eyes and a carved Agate Shell signed I.P. for the famed Faberge Workmaster Julius Rappoport. The spectacular car...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Agate, Ruby, Silver
Free Shipping
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Globe De Mariée, Marriage Crystal Dome 1880s with Love Angel
Located in Bilbao, ES
as romantic and unique piece of art, history and jewelry.
You will LOVE it!
Measurements
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
DaumNancyFrance Sign 1925 GlassApplications LeadCrystal ArtDeco Sculptural Vase
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
from Daum's Art Nouveau foliage designs. The angular and curvilinear shapes of this vessel epitomize
Category
1920s French Art Deco Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Crystal
Free Shipping
H 7.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Art Nouveau Austrian Terracotta Sculpture, Ernst Wahliss, 19th Century
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Austrian Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau figurine, circa 1880
Ernst Wahliss (1837-1900), Austrian
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Terracotta
Porcelain Figure Of A Faun With Crocodile Rosenthal Selb Germany Circa 1924
By Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Admirable Art Nouveau Figurine by Rosenthal.
Faun terrified standing on a broken piece of ruins
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.98 in W 5.32 in D 4.73 in
Large Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Flora with Cupids, by Emmerich Oehler, ca 1913
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare Art Nouveau Figurine Group by Meissen:
Monumental figure of Flora, taking a step
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 17.33 in W 7.49 in D 9.45 in
Art Nouveau Peacock Bimini Art Glass Sculpture Figurine, 1910s
By Bimini Glass, Lauschaer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Peacock Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Finely Crafted Elephant Porcelain Figurine Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A naturalistic shaped and fine detailed elephant figurine from the Art Nouve era dating to around
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Figurines
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
style of Art Nouveau. Both figurines are clearly marked with the early Royal Dux signature triangle and
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
Dahl-Jensen Porcelain Figurine Arabian Girl #1129 Royal Copenhagen
By Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
sculptor of his company, some of his Art Nouveau figurines are still produced by Royal Copenhagen.
In 1925
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Bronze Nude Female Moon Figurine, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A Gorgeous French Art Nouveau style statue in bronze showing a semi nude moon girl. The Patina is
Category
19th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Ceramic Figurines Rstk Amphora Austria Turn Teplitz
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Nouveau ceramic figurines Rstk Amphora Austria Turn Teplitz - a pair
Attributed to Riessner
Category
19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Art Nouveau Porcelain Boy Figurine Lederhosen Octoberfest German, 1900
By Katzhütte
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Octoberfest Lederhosen boy figure handmade in Germany circa 1900s or older. A beautiful piece for any room. Handmade and hand painted in beautiful colors.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Bisque Porcelain Boy Figurine Lederhosen Octoberfest German, 1900
By Katzhütte
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Octoberfest Lederhosen boy figure handmade in Germany circa 1900s or older. A beautiful piece for any room. Handmade and hand painted in beautiful colors.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 10 in W 4.13 in D 3.63 in
Art Nouveau Vase Noble Lady Figurine Bisque Porcelain, German, circa 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flower vase handmade in Germany circa 1900s or older. A beautiful piece for any room. Handmade and hand painted in beautiful colors.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
Figurine of Thumbelina Patinated Bronze n Stone Base 19th Century Art Nouveau
Located in Sweden, SE
Christian Andersen. Very fine cast bronze figure of the late 19th century in the Art Nouveau style. The
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Stone, Bronze
H 9.2 in W 5.1 in D 4.3 in
Carl Klimt Most Lovely Art Nouveau Cherub Figurine on Lid of Bowl, circa 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
MOST LOVELY ART NOUVEAU CHERUB FIGURINE ATTACHED TO LID OF BOX / BOWL
MADE CIRCA 1910
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic
H 20.8 in W 4.6 in D 4.6 in
Carl Klimt Art Nouveau Cherub Figurine Large Centrepiece c.1919
Located in Vienna, AT
Most lovely Art Nouveau cherub figurine attached to centrepiece.
made circa 1919 modelled by
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Zsolnay Vintage Nicest Art Nouveau Eosin Bowl with Lady Figurine made 1900-1902
By Zsolnay
Located in Vienna, AT
Zsolnay vintage quite large Art Nouveau nicest Eosin Bowl with a Sculptured Female Figurine
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.055 in W 9.84 in D 6.88 in
Art Nouveau Glazed Italian Torino-Like Porcelain Figurine of a Boy and his Dog
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau glazed italian Torino-like porcelain figurine of a boy and his dog
By: unknown
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Art Nouveau Era Vase With Feminine Figurine Sculpture and Floral Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vase has gorgeous Petina around the female sculpture. It gives the illusion that she is climbing up the vines that wrap around the vase. Possibly early 1900s. Marble or stone ba...
Category
Early 1900s Mid-Century Modern Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Metal
Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Antique Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Antique Table Lamp, a captivating piece that seamlessly blends
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Bronze
Large Goldscheider Art Déco Figurine 'Helena', Allegory of Beauty, circa 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Ernst Seger
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large and rare Goldscheider Vienna ceramic figurine:
Art Déco execution of an Art Nouveau
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.45 in W 6.7 in D 6.89 in
Large Goldscheider Art Déco Figurine 'Helena', Allegory of Beauty, circa 1920
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Ernst Seger
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large and rare Goldscheider Vienna ceramic figurine:
Art Déco execution of an Art Nouveau
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.05 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Art Nouveau Deer Bimini Style Lauscha Art Glass Sculpture Figure, 1910s
By Lauschaer, Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Deer Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Blown Glass
Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This cute antique Art Nouveau figurative toothpick holder by WMF is a delightful representation of
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bookends/Bust - Jacques Marin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Matching pair of Art Nouveau period bookends or busts. The figurines are made of green patinated
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Free Shipping
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Large Pair of Royal Dux Figurines
By Royal Dux
Located in Toronto, CA
exuberant decorations of flowers, leaves and trees in typical Art Nouveau style.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Art Nouveau KPM Berlin Porcelain Gilded Windmill Charger Plate 14"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Dayton, OH
scene that of a windmill, figures, and sailboats surrounded by Art Nouveau design of floral swags
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.75 in W 1.5 in D 13.75 in
Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Teplitz Figural Tray Maiden & Lily Pads
Located in Lisbon, PT
An extraordinary Secession Style Ernst Wahliss hand-painted porcelain figurine tray with a elegant
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
Michael Powolny Art Nouveau Vienna Centrepiece with Three Cherubs, circa 1912
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
Michael Powolny Art Nouveau centrepiece with three cherubs - most lovely ceramics item!
Modelled by
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic
Meissen Art Nouveau Hentschel Child Looking at Picture-Book Model U 149
By Julius Konrad Hentschel
Located in Vienna, AT
: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Art Nouveau
Modelled
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.33 in W 4.72 in D 4.52 in
Art Nouveau Frog Lidded Vessel by Christen Thompson for Royal Copenhagen
By Christian Thomsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chicago, US
figurines and dinner services, a modern experimental stoneware studio was born. Royal Copenhagen’s Art
Category
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Stoneware
French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' 'Ch Ruchot' by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Jean Charles Ruchot working in the Art Nouveau period.
The white ceramic dial has Arabic numerals
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Italian Pair of Rooster Figures 20th Century Art Nouveau Animalier Sculptures
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau period, inspired to the Animalier style, realized with a dinamic fighting posture.
Two
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Bronze
H 28 in W 19 in D 14 in
Large Amphora Art Nouveau Handled Vase Attributed to Paul Dachsel
By Paul Dachsel, Amphora
Located in Miami Beach, FL
and vases with animals. Starting in the late 1890’s the Art Nouveau style was evident in the designs
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
Rene Lalique Glass 'Une Figurine et Fleurs' Plate
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass, 'Une Figurine et Fleurs' plate. Sepia stained details. This
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Glass
Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916
By Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Rosenthal figurine, only 200 versions in existence:
A scantily clad Art Nouveau beauty, a
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Italian Pair of Wall Brackets with Children Busts and Flowers 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 20th century Art Nouveau Italian wall brackets, two hand-modeled, hand painted ceramic
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
Paul Dachsel Amphora Art Nouveau Four Handle Lily Gold Blue Green Pottery Vase
By Paul Dachsel, Amphora
Located in Miami Beach, FL
earthenware figurines and vases with animals. Starting in the late 1890’s the Art Nouveau style was evident in
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Pottery, Porcelain
H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Beautiful Marterl, miniature Wayside Cross Figurine Vintage, Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Old Marterl, miniature wayside cross with Madonna/Mother of God, deer, hand-painted with cold paint, like the well-known Viennese bronze figures, made of metal, religious decoration ...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Metal
H 4 in W 2.63 in D 2.13 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figure of a Girl with Cherries by Paul Helmig, circa 1910
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German Art Nouveau porcelain figurine.
By Meissen.
Modeled by Paul Helmig.
Depicting a a
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.88 in W 2.38 in D 2.5 in
Thonet Bentwood Plant Stand/ Pedestal Mod. 9531 Art Nouveau, Austria circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Awesome Art Nouveau bentwood pedestal from the renowned company of Thonet Vienna around 1906. This
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 46.46 in Dm 15.7 in
Rene Lalique 'Une Figurine et Fleur' plate signed c1920 -original sepia staining
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An iconic and rare Rene Lalique 'Une Figurine et Fleur' small pate with original sepia staining
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Figurines Antique
Materials
Art Glass
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Art Nouveau Figurines Antique", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Art Nouveau Figurines Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art nouveau figurines antique available at 1stDibs. An art nouveau figurines antique — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau figurines antique — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An art nouveau figurines antique, designed in the Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made art nouveau figurines antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grøndahl and Christian Thomsen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Figurines Antique?
An art nouveau figurines antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $645, while the lowest priced sells for $38 and the highest can go for as much as $83,387.
A Close Look at art-nouveau Furniture
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
- Emerged during the late 19th century
- Popularity of this modernizing style declined in the early 20th century
- Originated in France and Britain but variants materialized elsewhere
- Informed by Rococo, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art (and Japonisme), Arts and Crafts; influenced modernism, Bauhaus
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
- 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
- Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood
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.
Read More
Art Nouveau Master Alphonse Mucha Created Much More Than Parisian Posters
Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.
Everything You’d Want to Know about Enamel Jewelry
From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, enamel jewelry encompasses a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.
What Makes Art Nouveau Jewelry So Collectible?
The first art and design movement of the 20th century was all about celebrating beauty of women and nature.
More Ways To Browse
Georg Thylstrup
Royal Copenhagen Dog
Naughty Bronze
Blue Fur Pillow
Terra Cotta Amphoras
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Faun Figurines
Princess Pea
Figurines Czechoslovakian
Teplitz Pottery
Oriental Large Jars
Terra Cotta Figurines
Antique Angel Figurines
Plaster Figurines Antique
Antique Plaster Figurines
Bird Nest Mirror
Antique Mp3
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Dog
Princess And The Pea