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Art Nouveau Majolica Wall Plaque
By Gebrüder Schütz, Blansko
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large wall plaque is decorated with Majolica glazes to enhance the typical Art Nouveau pattern
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau hallway furniture by Schuitema hallway cabinet and mirror
By Schuitema & Zonen
Located in Harderwijk, NL
manufacturer Schuitema from the Art Nouveau series. This beautiful original furniture from the Dutch top
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Art Nouveau Cupboards
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Mirror, Wood
H 29.34 in W 51.58 in D 18.12 in
Paul Bonnaud (1876 - 1953) Symbolist Art Nouveau Enamel "Landscape" , c.1900
By Paul Bonnaud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul Bonnaud (1876–1953), Limoges
“Trees by a Lake”
Symbolist Art Nouveau Landscape
A circular
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
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H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted Silver , Kindness
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
feeling, fluttering flowers reminiscent of art nouveau symbolize the pure movement of life that is born of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
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H 6.3 in W 7.9 in D 0.2 in
Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau with Black Marble, Illumination
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination is a rectangular golden silver photo frame with black marble designed by Laura G Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Silver
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H 9 in W 7.1 in D 0.4 in
Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Silver Brass and Venetian Glass
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination red is an Art Nouveau Italian photo frame with Murano glass. Illumination red is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Burlwood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Art Nouveau Burlwood Cabinet. Average vintage condition and structurally sound. Top originally was
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Maple, Burl
Art Nouveau Cigaret Companion
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Art Nouveau Cigarette Companion is an exquisite artifact of its time, combining both form and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely period Austrian Art Nouveau bronze table lamp. This beautifully detailed, high quality
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Italian, Art Nouveau Period Benches
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Fabulous suite of ten, hand-carved, painted and parcel-gilt, Florentine benches with contemporary, wave-form upholstery.
NOTE: ONLY 6 REMAINING
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Wood
Daum nancy enamel art nouveau
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum nancy enamel art nouveau
art nouveau style
motif: orchid flowers
green and orange colors
glass
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau freestanding desk with 5 drawers.
Very good condition according to age.
Only minimal
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau serving tray 1924
Located in Meulebeke, BE
an art nouveau artwork behind glass. The poster is signed at the bottom with A.Rinckens and dated 27
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Applied Handle footed Vase. A very rare donut shaped vase with beautiful
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
and employ it in space, in architecture. Thus it was born the alliance between Art Nouveau and curved
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
French Art Nouveau Style Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Art Nouveau style floor lamp features an elaborate tripod base, adding a touch
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Beaten Brass Mirror
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Art Nouveau beaten brass mirror. This was likely made for Liberty of London, it
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
objects as a means unto themselves, he used the ceramic medium as an aesthetic platform to make art
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
French Art Nouveau Maple Full Headboard
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau maple full size headboard having a carved and filigree floral and vine design
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Art Nouveau Liqueur Carafes Set, 1900s, France
Located in Greven, DE
ranged from classic slender silhouettes to more complex, ornately curved designs influenced by the Art
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Style Mahogany Side Commode
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1910 Art Nouveau style mahogany side cabinet / commode was found in France. The cabinet
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Art Nouveau Garden Chair by G. Serrurier-Bovy
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
typical sober elegance of the Art Nouveau style of Serrurier Bovy.
This chair is in good overall
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Iron
WMF Pair of Art Nouveau Ewers
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of silver metal ewers with floral decoration circa 1900 stamped WMF.
In very good condition, some wear due to age.
Measures: Diameter: base 10.5 cm
Height: 33.5cm
Weight: ...
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Loetz Astraea Art Nouveau Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative vase to add to your Art Deco- Art Nouveau collection
Excellent condition, free of cracks, breaks
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Commode by Émile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau marquetry commode by Émile Gallé. With original key. Circa 1890.
The
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1910's Art Nouveau Table by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
An original Art Nouveau table designed by Michael Thonet and produced as model no. 11611 by
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau WMF Maiden Mirror, circa 1906, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Nouveau WMF Mirror, circa 1906, Germany, silver plated, pattern number 108a. Original beveled
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Materials
Silver Plate
Daum Nancy Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau Table Lamp. Circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau French gilt bronze floral
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau tin can with small chicks 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A tin box from the Art Nouveau period is a beautiful example of the artistic movement that
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
Loetz Cobalt Papillon Art Nouveau Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Absolutely stunning antique Art Nouveau room-sized Turkish Sivas rug. Produced from luminous hand
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20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Juventa Art Nouveau Plateau Cake Stand Centrepiece
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ornate raised floral design Art Nouveau plateau or cake stand centrepiece made by Juventa in pewter
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Pewter
Le Verre Francais ( Plant Rubaniers ) Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
) permits a fascinating view of the transition from art nouveau to art deco. During the early years
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Le Verre Francais ( Decoration Halbrans ) Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
production (1918-1933) permits a fascinating view of the transition from art nouveau to art deco. During the
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Le Verre Francais ( Plant Rubaniers ) Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
) permits a fascinating view of the transition from art nouveau to art deco. During the early years
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
outstanding designers of furniture in the Art Nouveau style, and after 1901 formally served as one of the vice
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Ten Art Nouveau Floral Glazed Tiles
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful 10 ceramic tiles in Art Nouveau style. With a great floral ornament in the form of an
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Late 20th Century German Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Charles Korschann Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Nude
By Charles Korschann
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles Korschann Czechoslovakian
Art Nouveau Gilt-Bronze Figural Bud Vase. Cast from a model
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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Floral Vase
By Emile Gallé
Located in Dallas, TX
glass. He was a leading initiator of the Art Nouveau style and of the modern Renaissance of French art
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Tile Panel Utschneider Sarreguemines C 1905
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in Verviers, BE
A set of nine beautiful art nouveau wall tiles, divided into three sets of three tiles each mounted
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Loetz Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Vases Pair
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz Art Nouveau circa 1900 art glass vases with floral and decorative scroll Silver Overlay
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Marguerite Dufay - Vintage lithographic Art Nouveau poster by Louis Anquetin
Located in East Quogue, NY
bottles, anvils, hammers, and the like.
art nouveau poster, art nouveau, reproduction, french poster
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Paper
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H 20 in W 29 in D 0.25 in
Vase, Sign: Galle, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Liqueur Carafes Set, 1900s, France, 37 cm
Located in Greven, DE
ranged from classic slender silhouettes to more complex, ornately curved designs influenced by the Art
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Scenic Art Nouveau Vase
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Nouveau period.
Please also consider Avantiques eclectic Art Glass and Pate De Verre collection including
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It is this association with Bing that is most
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Steel
Edouard Colonna Art Nouveau Paris "Bibliotheque Victor Hugo" Cabinet
By Edouard Colonna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1862-1948)
Renowned Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and objets d’art designer and architect, EDWARD
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Other
Handpainted Vase Art Nouveau Porcelain Masterpiece by Fraureuth Art Department
By Porzellanfabrik Fraureuth
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This excuitie antique Art Nouveau porcelain masterpiece vase is a true marvel of craftsmanship. It
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Le Verre Francais ( Flowers Bluebells ) Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
) permits a fascinating view of the transition from art nouveau to art deco. During the early years
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Monumental Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau ( Decoration Hyacinths)
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
areas of the decorative arts, including glass, furniture & ceramics, Emile Galle` (1846-1904) was born
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
French Vase, Sign: Gallé, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Gallé
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
` production ceased in 1936.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Le Verre Francais ( Decoration Amourettes) Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, 1922
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
) permits a fascinating view of the transition from art nouveau to art deco. During the early years
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Le Verre Francais ( Chardons plant ) Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
) permits a fascinating view of the transition from art nouveau to art deco. During the early years
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood.
The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks, tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.