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1920´s Hand-crafted Art Nouveau Grape Decorated Platter by P. Ipsens Enke
1920´s Hand-crafted Art Nouveau Grape Decorated Platter by P. Ipsens Enke

1920´s Hand-crafted Art Nouveau Grape Decorated Platter by P. Ipsens Enke

By Ibsen Ceramics

Located in Knebel, DK

Hand crafted Danish Art Nouveau grape decorated platter by Erik Magnussen in 1927 for P. Ipsens

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Grapes & Vine Lamp with Raised Gilt Accents
Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Grapes & Vine Lamp with Raised Gilt Accents

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Grapes & Vine Lamp with Raised Gilt Accents

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This antique hand-painted table lamp is a true testament to the elegance of the Art Nouveau era

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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1920´s Art Nouveau Hand Crafted Grape Bowl by Erik Magnussen for P. Ipsens Enke
1920´s Art Nouveau Hand Crafted Grape Bowl by Erik Magnussen for P. Ipsens Enke

1920´s Art Nouveau Hand Crafted Grape Bowl by Erik Magnussen for P. Ipsens Enke

By P. Ipsens Enke, Erik Magnussen

Located in Knebel, DK

1920´s Art Nouveau Grape Decorated Bowl by Erik Magnussen for P. Ipsens Enke The rare hand-crafted

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Woman Carrying Grapes, Art Nouveau Bronze by Mario Korbel
Woman Carrying Grapes, Art Nouveau Bronze by Mario Korbel

Woman Carrying Grapes, Art Nouveau Bronze by Mario Korbel

By Mario Joseph Korbel

Located in Long Island City, NY

This bronze sculpture by Mario Joseph Korbel is a stunning portrayal of a woman in the Romanticist style. Korbel began studying sculpture in his homeland of Czech Republic, and cont...

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20th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Majolica Grapes Trivet Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Majolica Grapes Trivet Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Majolica Grapes Trivet Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Art Nouveau Majolica trivet in a footed wood frame, circa 1900. Grapes pattern. 7.5" by 7.5"

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Grape Leaves Pendant
Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Grape Leaves Pendant

Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Grape Leaves Pendant

Located in Dronten, NL

: Style: Art Nouveau Period: Early 1900s Materials: Hand-forged iron, glass Motif: Grape leaves Finish

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Art Glass Grape Pendant Light with 2 Shades
Art Nouveau Art Glass Grape Pendant Light with 2 Shades

Art Nouveau Art Glass Grape Pendant Light with 2 Shades

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely Art Nouveau Art Glass Grape Pendant Light of European origin with 2 sets of art glass grape

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of six Art Nouveau style chairs with grape wood inlays
Set of six Art Nouveau style chairs with grape wood inlays

Set of six Art Nouveau style chairs with grape wood inlays

Located in Milano, IT

of the Italian interpretation of the Art Nouveau (Stile Liberty) movement, these chairs blend

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vintage Art Nouveau Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch, Vermeil, Italy
Vintage Art Nouveau Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch, Vermeil, Italy

Vintage Art Nouveau Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch, Vermeil, Italy

Located in Chesterland, OH

Introducing our exquisite Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch that is sure to add a touch of elegance to

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver, Vermeil

Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Whiting Manufacturing Art Nouveau Vine Pattern
Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Whiting Manufacturing Art Nouveau Vine Pattern

Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Whiting Manufacturing Art Nouveau Vine Pattern

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Whiting Manufacturing in Art Nouveau Vine Pattern. Measurements; 7

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Antique Early 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Carved Ivy Leaf & Grape 14 Kt Wide Band Ring
Art Nouveau Carved Ivy Leaf & Grape 14 Kt Wide Band Ring

Art Nouveau Carved Ivy Leaf & Grape 14 Kt Wide Band Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

This beautiful and quite unique antique band ring is Art Nouveau period 1905 circa Artful hand

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold
Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE ENAMEL JEWELS WE HAVE SEEN. THE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau and Art Glass Ceiling Light with Grape Leaf Design
Antique Art Nouveau and Art Glass Ceiling Light with Grape Leaf Design

Antique Art Nouveau and Art Glass Ceiling Light with Grape Leaf Design

Located in Houston, TX

This Art Nouveau ceiling or flush-mount light has a lovely patina and has a design that is Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Round "Grape" Tray with Handles in Art Nouveau Style, Model Number 296
Round "Grape" Tray with Handles in Art Nouveau Style, Model Number 296

Round "Grape" Tray with Handles in Art Nouveau Style, Model Number 296

Located in København, Copenhagen

Round "Grape" tray with handles in art nouveau style. Model number 296. In very good condition

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter & 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria
Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter & 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria

Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter & 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria

By Bimini Glass

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A slightly cheeky Art Nouveau decanter set with matching set of six glasses in handblown clear

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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Enameled Oval Box Depicting a Woman Picking Grapes
Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Enameled Oval Box Depicting a Woman Picking Grapes

Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Enameled Oval Box Depicting a Woman Picking Grapes

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

have been made in Austria in approximately 1890 in the period Art Nouveau style. The oval shaped box is

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

18K gold grapes earrings - Antique sleepers, Victorian Dormeuses - Art Nouveau
18K gold grapes earrings - Antique sleepers, Victorian Dormeuses - Art Nouveau

18K gold grapes earrings - Antique sleepers, Victorian Dormeuses - Art Nouveau

Located in Antwerp, BE

bunches of grapes. The little pearls representing the grapes make the earrings even more unique. These two

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Murano Grape and Bronze Art Glass Chandelier
Large Murano Grape and Bronze Art Glass Chandelier

Large Murano Grape and Bronze Art Glass Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

I tried to count just how many individual Venetian hand-blown glass grapes it took to make this

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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Large Art Glass Vase with Applied Grapes, after Daum Nancy
Large Art Glass Vase with Applied Grapes, after Daum Nancy

Large Art Glass Vase with Applied Grapes, after Daum Nancy

By Daum

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Art Glass Vase with Applied Grapes, after Daum Nancy Behold our exquisite large art glass

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Late 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Folk Art Grape Vine Table with Hand-Carved Woman & Floral Details
Antique Folk Art Grape Vine Table with Hand-Carved Woman & Floral Details

Antique Folk Art Grape Vine Table with Hand-Carved Woman & Floral Details

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The table is composed of a grape vine wooden base

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Twig, Softwood

Early Georg Jensen Grapes Sugar Caster 296
Early Georg Jensen Grapes Sugar Caster 296

Early Georg Jensen Grapes Sugar Caster 296

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Nouveau Hallmarks: Vintage Georg Jensen

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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches SS Labradorite Crystals Chain Necklace
LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches SS Labradorite Crystals Chain Necklace

LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches SS Labradorite Crystals Chain Necklace

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Pendant Drop Centerpiece Necklace. Vintage Brass Art Nouveau

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Brass, Mixed Metal

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Grape Pitcher 407A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Grape Pitcher 407A

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Grape Pitcher 407A

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A large early hand hammered sterling silver Georg Jensen grapes pitcher, design #407A by Georg

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch #101 – “moonlight Grapes” Pattern
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch #101 – “moonlight Grapes” Pattern

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch #101 – “moonlight Grapes” Pattern

By Georg Jensen

Located in Bilzen, BE

motif symbolic of abundance and nature, deeply rooted in the Art Nouveau tradition. Designer: Georg

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornate Grape Bowl 468A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornate Grape Bowl 468A

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornate Grape Bowl 468A

By Gundorph Albertus, Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A large early Georg Jensen sterling silver ornate grape bowl, design #468A by Gundorph Albertus

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Grape Tazza 264B
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Grape Tazza 264B

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Grape Tazza 264B

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

An early vintage Georg Jensen grapes tazza or footed bowl, design #264B, created by Georg Jensen in

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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Cluster Emerald Grape Fruit Charms Mesh Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Cluster Emerald Grape Fruit Charms Mesh Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Cluster Emerald Grape Fruit Charms Mesh Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Cluster Emerald Green Grape Fruit Drop Charms Pendant Bib Mesh Elegant

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Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Nouveau 1910s Punch Bowl or Champaign Cooler, Rhine Valleys Chateau
Antique Art Nouveau 1910s Punch Bowl or Champaign Cooler, Rhine Valleys Chateau

Antique Art Nouveau 1910s Punch Bowl or Champaign Cooler, Rhine Valleys Chateau

By Hugo Leven, Kaiserzinn

Located in Andernach, DE

hotels of the time. A classic 1900-1910 design, pure art nouveau with grape vines and strawberries

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers

Materials

Pewter

'Autumn', Putto With Grapes, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1913-1919
'Autumn', Putto With Grapes, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1913-1919

'Autumn', Putto With Grapes, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1913-1919

By Michael Powolny

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent and rare Art Nouveau ceramic piece from a series of the four seasons: Naked putto in a

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornate Grape Bowl 468A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornate Grape Bowl 468A

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornate Grape Bowl 468A

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A large Georg Jensen sterling silver ornate grape bowl, design #468A by Gundorph Albertus from 1926

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

LB offers vintage Sterling Grape Brooch Lapis Lazuli Amethyst Necklace
LB offers vintage Sterling Grape Brooch Lapis Lazuli Amethyst Necklace

LB offers vintage Sterling Grape Brooch Lapis Lazuli Amethyst Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage, Sterling Silver, Repousse , Grape cluster necklace. Beads

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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Red Murano Iron Grape Vines Pedestal by Umberto Belloto
Red Murano Iron Grape Vines Pedestal by Umberto Belloto

Red Murano Iron Grape Vines Pedestal by Umberto Belloto

By Umberto Bellotto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wrought iron with grape vines motif / Made in Italy by Umberto Belloto, circa 1930s Diameter: 23 inches

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Wrought Iron

Footed Vase with Grape Vine Motif by RStK Amphora
Footed Vase with Grape Vine Motif by RStK Amphora

Footed Vase with Grape Vine Motif by RStK Amphora

By Eduard Stellmacher, Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

, organic Art Nouveau style, as well as incorporating Japanese shapes, such as the sake bottle, to a

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Pre 1945 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
Pre 1945 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif

Pre 1945 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif

By Georg Jensen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Coral and Chalcedony 3D Grape Bunch Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Coral and Chalcedony 3D Grape Bunch Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Coral and Chalcedony 3D Grape Bunch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

brooch features a cluster of coral beads, intricately arranged to resemble a bunch of grapes. The top is

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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Violet Grape Chalcedone black silver pendant Bonsai style gift LOTR style friend
Violet Grape Chalcedone black silver pendant Bonsai style gift LOTR style friend

Violet Grape Chalcedone black silver pendant Bonsai style gift LOTR style friend

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Large blackened silver necklace with raw violet grape Chalcedony gemstone origin - Indonesia

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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Agate, Crystal, Silver

Italian Early 20th C. Glass Grape Bunch Pendant Light
Italian Early 20th C. Glass Grape Bunch Pendant Light

Italian Early 20th C. Glass Grape Bunch Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vibrant pendant light from the 1920s; ruddy-red to amber, Venetian glass grape bunches with

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Sterling Silver Grape Bowl Vine Design Border “E Jaccard”
Large Sterling Silver Grape Bowl Vine Design Border “E Jaccard”

Large Sterling Silver Grape Bowl Vine Design Border “E Jaccard”

Located in Westport, CT

Large sterling silver grape bowl, with heavy open worked pierced grape vine border. Interior all

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Bronze Grape Vine Tray Vide-Poche Signed L. Buissonin
19th Century French Bronze Grape Vine Tray Vide-Poche Signed L. Buissonin

19th Century French Bronze Grape Vine Tray Vide-Poche Signed L. Buissonin

Located in Dallas, TX

. Buissonin” and reflects an early naturalist aesthetic that anticipates the later Art Nouveau movement. Cast

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Bronze

Picture Frame Black high relief engraving grape leaves Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Picture Frame Black high relief engraving grape leaves Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Picture Frame Black high relief engraving grape leaves Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

leaves and underlying black fired enamel. Picture Frame Black high relief is in Art Nouveau style,early

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Grape Pin Brooch in Gold with Demantoid Green Garnet and Fresh Water Pearls
Grape Pin Brooch in Gold with Demantoid Green Garnet and Fresh Water Pearls

Grape Pin Brooch in Gold with Demantoid Green Garnet and Fresh Water Pearls

Located in Berkeley, CA

Natural white pearls play the part of white grapes that elegantly hang below golden leaves with six

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Gustave Asch Blue Ceramic Vases Wine Grapes and Leaves
Late 19th Century Gustave Asch Blue Ceramic Vases Wine Grapes and Leaves

Late 19th Century Gustave Asch Blue Ceramic Vases Wine Grapes and Leaves

By Gustave Asch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

century. Each vase is highlighted with cascading wine grapes, branches and leaves, all gold painted on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ruby Red Murano Glass Vase with Iron Grape Vines Ascribable to Umberto Bellotto
Ruby Red Murano Glass Vase with Iron Grape Vines Ascribable to Umberto Bellotto

Ruby Red Murano Glass Vase with Iron Grape Vines Ascribable to Umberto Bellotto

By Umberto Bellotto

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. This vase is made in Murano glass vase and features a polychrome hand-wrought iron base. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, b...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Art Nouveau Grapes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of art nouveau grapes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all art nouveau grapes available were constructed with great care. There are 101 antique and vintage art nouveau grapes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Art nouveau grapes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art nouveau grapes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many art nouveau grapes are appealing in their simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Emile Gallé and Bing & Grøndahl produced popular art nouveau grapes that are worth a look.

How Much are Art Nouveau Grapes?

Art nouveau grapes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,825, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $24,325.

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

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.

Questions About Art Nouveau Grapes
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed 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 other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. 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 versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No 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.
  • 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Alphonse 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 20, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. 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. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as 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 and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.