Whiting Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Art Nouveau Liquor or Perfume Flask
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, antique sterling silver Art Nouveau flask by Whiting. With a hand-hammered finish, scalloped sides, swirl decoration to the tops and bottoms, and an etched monogram to ...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Antique Sterling & Crystal Art Nouveau Pocket Flask
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Gorham Art Nouveau Aesthetic period Pocket / Hip flask, Molded Crystal with High relief flowers with a heavy High relief Sterling Silver bottom that is removable as the dr...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Floral Gorham Sterling Silver Overlay Flask
By Gorham
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorham sterling silver overlay flask featuring an 1/8 Pint glass jar with a fancy engraved leafy vine art nouveau silver overlay design, a removable cup base and a hinged flat lid.
Sterling Silver
Important Art Nouveau Zsolnay Flask by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Established in 1853 by Miklós Zsolnay, Zsolnay began as a small business producing basic stoneware and earthenware. Ten years later Miklós’ son, Vilmos, joined the company and led it...
Earthenware
An early 20th century art nouveau style silver overlaid glass flask
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Antique Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Flask with Repoussé Foliate Decoration in the Art Nouveau style A charming antique glass flask encased in an intricately worked sterling silver...
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Grapevine Pocket Hip 3/4 Pint Flask 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Features an ornate Art Nouveau style openwork design depicting a grapevine / grapes and leaves.
Sterling Silver
$875
Silver Hip Flask
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Silver Hip Flask. A beautiful gentleman's curved body pocket silver spirit hip flask. This hip flask with plain domed hinged lid with screw bayonet fitting, hallmarked London. We bel...
Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage sterling silver flask with extendable shot glass lid. This wonderful flask features outstanding silver work of leaves and flowers. It has a great weight and includes an exten...
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Perfume Flacon
Located in New Orleans, LA
The elegance of rare silver overlay distinguishes this Art Nouveau glass flask. The flowing, graceful motif allows sections of the clear glass, and the contents within, to be visible.
Sterling Silver
Ladies Pressed Glass and Sterling Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Ladies pressed glass flask with sterling silver cap. Flask itself is made fully of glass with flat bottom. An elegant swirling design is shaped into the glass using a manual pressing...
Sterling Silver
Whiting Sterling Co. 19th Century Flask
By Whiting
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Whiting sterling silver flask. Woman in a wave on front, dolphin near hinge, monogrammed with date on back, and hammered on sides and cap. 6 1/4" PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: N...
Sterling Silver
c1900 Edwardian Era Sterling Silver Overlay Whiskey Flask with Swirl Motif
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional c1900 sterling overlay hip flask attributed to Gorham. The quality of the engraving is on par with their output of the period. Marked "STERLING" on the neck of the fla...
Sterling Silver
Antique Hip Flask Hand Painted Drunk Gentleman Motif, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful glass bottle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina at the cap, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Metal
$301Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver Perfume Holder Pendant with Blue Stone, Ornate Filigree
Located in Wembley, GB
Inspired by Victorian Revival and Art Nouveau jewellery, this miniature perfume flask features intricate detailing and the charm of antique-style silverwork.
Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver
$612Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Flask
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass flask with engraved silver overlay.
Silver
Christofle Plated Silver Whisky Flask, Model Aria, Late 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful Christofle plated silver whisky flask is the model Aria made in the late 1900s. It has a beautiful front band design and a silver plated hinged button top. It has neve...
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Crystal and Silver Flask
Located in Paris, FR
Nature, plants and water scenes were favourite subjects of the Art Nouveau period. Silver mark: LF in a diamond, circa 1900 Diameter: L 6.7 in, W 6.7 in, H 11.4 in Diameter: L 1...
Crystal, Silver
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Crystal and Silver Flask
Located in Paris, FR
Nature, plants and water scenes were favourite subjects of the Art Nouveau period. Silver mark: LF in a diamond.
Crystal, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Flask by Alvin
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very beautiful Art Nouveau ladies' flask with ornate sterling silver overlay by Alvin, circa 1900.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.25 in W 0.75 in L 4.25 in
Antique Art Nouveau Repousse Silver Plate Pocket Flask Engraved Baroque Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique repousse floral silver plate pocket flask with sparrow bird and engraved “Only” on the reverse.
Silver Plate
Silver Flask by R. Wallace & Sons
By R. Wallace & Sons Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful and ornate oval sterling silver flask crafted by prolific American silversmiths R. Wallace & Sons features a beautiful repoussé filigree pattern. Punctuated by bloomi...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hip Flask Retailed by Goldsmiths
By Harrison Gibson & Co, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Northampton, GB
Fitted in its Original Leather Sleeve From our Barware collection, we are pleased to offer this Sterling Silver Hip Flask. The hip flask of typical form with slim rectangular body, ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Blown Glass and Sculpted Silver Flasks
Located in Paris, FR
Art Nouveau period. Small accident to one of the stoppers.
Silver
Silver Hall Marked Hip or Pocket Flask, James Dixon & Sons, 1896
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Silver hall marked hip or pocket flask, James Dixon & Sons, 1896 A lovely piece the flask has a curved shape with no sharp corners, making it ideal to keep in the hip pocket, the ...
Sold
H 18 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Rare Holiday Decor, Antique Large Gold Gilt "Dragon" Vases, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine and large pair of modernist/ art nouveau flask form chinoiserie vases, lovely sea and cobalt blue glazing with applied gold gilt dragon and grape designs.
Ceramic
Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Art Pottery Handled Gourd Shaped Flask
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau handled flask with stylized floral panels dating from around 1905.
Stoneware
Galle Cameo Glass Flask Form Vase with Applied Handles
By Gallé
Located in Sarasota, FL
Flask form Galle acid etched vase with 2 applied handles. The decorated with berries and foliage in red and yellow colors, signed "Galle" with star (after 1904),. Nicely polished pon...
Art Glass
Sold
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Victorian Highly Decorated Silver Plated "Short Cup Flask" American Circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely Art Nouveau hand crafted liquor flask repousse hand crafted design, circa 1890.
Silver Plate
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Whiskey or Liquor Hip Flask
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exceptionally fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver hip flask of the highest quality. With intricate acid-etched floral and scrollwork decoration to the front and reverse panels, a ...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Antique 1902 James Dixon & Son Sterling Silver / Leather Skin Hip Flask
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.63 in
Early 1900's Highly Decorated Silver Plated Flask. Victor Silver Co. Ca. 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely Art Nouveau hand crafted liquor flask repousse hand crafted design made by the Victor Silver Company, Meriden, Connecticut circa 1905.
Silver Plate
Antique Gorham Silver Overlay Ladies Flask
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century glass flask with silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence. Clear glass with all-over silver leafy scrollwork heightened with engraving. On front strapwork car...
Silver
Sold
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 1 in
Art Nouveau Tiffany Sterling Silver Large Lap over Edge Golf Flask, circa 1909
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Tiffany & Co Sterling silver Art Nouveau 1909 large lap over edge golf flask trophy.
Sterling Silver
Antique Swallow Sterling Silver Flask
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver flask with 5 applied swallows. Hinged cap. Inscribed on back, "Presented to W.M. Chambers." Chas E. Laughton 1890 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Sterling Silver
$95,685
W 3 in L 4.3 in
Fabergé 56 - 14ct Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, St Petersburg, c1908-1917, V.B.
By Fabergé
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of rectangular shape with rounded corners this hinged Cigarette Case by Fabergé (Фаберже) is crafted in 14ct gold - 56 standard - with exceptional attention to details It comes in i...
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
Silver
Sterling Silver Peruvian Repousse Picture Frame Ca. 1920s
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 20th century art nouveau sterling silver repousse picture frame, marked Industria Peruana Plata, Sterling. Frame measures 12.5" wide x 15.25" high overall. The opening on t...
Sterling Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Edwardian Platinum Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Edwardian Platinum Wire Link woven Bracelet, measuring 7 1/8 inches in length and 1 inch wide. Very finely made of Platinum wire strung through 3 M.M. fine Whitish Pink L...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$2,730
H 7.09 in Dm 5.12 in
Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early example from Wilhelm Kåge’s iconic Argenta series, produced at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1938. Crafted in stoneware with an unusual mottled brown glaze — ...
Stoneware
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful silver photo frame In art nouveau style Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905 Original bevelled glass Good condition Original oak back Free UK shipping
Silver
$37,702
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
René Lalique, "Primevères" Bowl, France Art Deco 1920s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Primeveres René Lalique bowl, France 1920/1930s. Decorations of flowers all around the bowl. Signed R. Lalique. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 6.5 x 16 In fair condition. O...
Glass
$4,052Sale Price|26% Off
1970's Georg Jensen Sterling Red Agate Necklace Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube for George Jensen, a rare Sterling Silver Necklace with reddish brown banded agate detachable pendant on collar, Denmark, C. 1975, stamped Georg Jensen in a...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
By Andre Delatte
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Art Glass
Iridescent Art Glass Vase by Loetz, Art Deco, Austria, 1930s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass vase attr. to Loetz, realized in Austria in the early 20th Century. Excellent condition.
Art Glass
$3,949
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
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.