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Art Nouveau Waste Bin in Patinated Leather, 1910s
Located in Lejre, DK
Waste bin in beautifully patinated leather. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Home Accents
Materials
Leather
Rare Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, 1900
By Hector Guimard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, cast iron furniture, or Art Nouveau home decor.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends
By Rosalie Roos Wiener
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau pair of Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends
A pair of Newcomb College Pierced Brass
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona
Located in San Diego, CA
the fall delighted in the garden of Eden. Manufactured by Verona Foundry.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Mid
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau four panel screen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Art Nouveau four panel folding screen, Mahogany Frame, glass top floral patterned silk looking
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Glass
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Cabinet with Glass & Copper Jugendstil
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This wonderful lovely piece of furniture is a true eye catcher in an Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Copper
H 54.73 in W 20.28 in D 12.21 in
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Owl Expandable Book Rack, Circa 1910
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period bronze expandable book rack or bookends with owl motif
In the manner
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Nouveau Patinated Cast Metal Sheaf of Wheat Doorstop Bookends - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Nouveau Patinated Cast Metal Sheaf of Wheat Doorstop Bookends - Pair. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Metal
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau
Year: 1900
Country: French
Material: Iron
It is an elegant and
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Nouveau
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
H 65.56 in W 24.22 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Art Nouveau Monumental Reed Folding Screen
Located in west palm beach, FL
This stunning Vintage Art Nouveau Monumental Reed Folding Screen is a striking piece that
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Late 20th Century Philippine Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Reed, Mirror
Tall Art Nouveau Brass and Mirror Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Art Nouveau Brass and Mirror Fire Screen
This is a very decorative Fire Screen it has an
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and spectacular early 20th century French Art Nouveau folding screen with three beautifully
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
A Victorian Brass and Glass Art Nouveau Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Brass and Glass Art Nouveau Fire Screen
This is a most charming Fire Screen in the art
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Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco ''Heron'' Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930 France Art Nouveau
By Maurice Frecourt, Maurice Frecourt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Frécourt (1890-1961). Executed in the middle of the art deco period around 1930. These two pieces are
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine
By Hendryx
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Twisted Wrought Iron Bird Cage Stand with Flowers and Vines and Hendryx Metal
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
H 74.5 in W 20.25 in D 16 in
Antique Fire Screen, French, Copper, Fireplace Reflector, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A superb decorative piece, in the Art Nouveau taste with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Copper, Iron
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 8.08 in
Unique Art Nouveau Screen Handcarved Leather & Oakwood, Denmark, 1910s
Located in Odense, DK
called "skønvirke" (Art Nouveau) in Denmark. The frame is skilfully executed by a cabinetmaker in
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 61.03 in W 64.97 in D 3.94 in
Art Nouveau brass hanging bird cage
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Nouveau brass hanging bird cage, the brass wirework top on an octagonal base with a single
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau / Vienna Secessionist Ebonized Wood & Iron Bird Cage, Batman Returns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau / Vienna Secessionist Ebonized Wood & Iron Bird Cage -Batman Returns- Austria, Circa
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Art Nouveau fire screen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgian iron fire screen with Art Nouveau drawing.
Can be used as a fire screen but is also a nice
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Antique 1890s Belgian Romantic Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
Pair of Art Nouveau Embossed Painted Leather Panel Screens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary pair of massive art nouveau leather inset panel screens featuring flora and fauna
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph Cast Bronze Bookends, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph bronze bookend pair featuring young nymphs each
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Antique Early 1900s Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sculptural German Art Nouveau Brass Bronze Bookends 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative pair of Art Nouveau brass/bronze bookends.
Germany, 1900s.
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Unusual Art Nouveau Style 3 Panel Decorative Wrought Iron Screen/Divider
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Nouveau style 3 panel iron screen / room divider, Highly decorated, wonderful patina
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze & Stained Glass Butterfly Fire Screen Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze and Stained Glass Butterfly Fire Screen Circa 1890's.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bronze
H 37 in W 30.75 in D 11 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Fire Screen 1900 fireplace hand painted jugendstil
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Decorative & Breathtaking! This hand painted art nouveau fire screen from france 1900. The screen
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 35.83 in D 5.91 in
M Carr American Art Nouveau Pair Bronze Egyptian Revival Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional pair Art Nouveau American Egyptian revival bronze bookends by M Carr dating from
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Vintage 1910s American Egyptian Revival Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Rookwood Pottery Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Pink Lotus Flower Bookends, 1930
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period glazed art pottery bookends with lotus
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Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
H 4 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair Of Antique Weighted Bookends, English, Book Rest, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
interest and rich russet hues
Fascinating curved form with Art Nouveau overtones
Carved fascia decor with
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in
Set of Four Sculptural German Art Nouveau Brass Bronze Bookends 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four decorative Art Nouveau brass/bronze bookends.
Germany, 1900s.
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Art Nouveau wood and brown fabric screen with floral pattern, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau wood and brown fabric screen with floral pattern, late 1800s
Folding screen
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 57.88 in W 57.09 in D 1.97 in
Art Nouveau Georg Hulbe Tooled Leather Three Panel Screen, Nautical Motif, 1900
By Georg Hulbe
Located in New York, NY
Large Georg Hulbe Art Nouveau tooled leather three panel screen
The central panels featuring a
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
H 70.25 in W 69 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Fire Screen Decorated with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau fire screen in black enamelled steel with mother-of-pearl decoration. Enamelled cast
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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 47.64 in W 24.41 in D 9.06 in
Antique Art Nouveau Commedia Dell’Arte Painted Paravent/Screen Paris ca 1920
Located in Doha, QA
This spectacular Art Nouveau Era Paravent/Screen is a true eye catcher and one of a kind piece of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Linen, Wood, Mahogany
H 74.02 in W 113.78 in D 1.19 in
Gold and Black Art Nouveau / Art Deco Paravant 20th Century Wood and Gold Leaf
Located in DE
Beautiful and rare Art Nouveau or Art Deco 20th century Paravent. The stunning geometry of the
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20th Century European Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 84.65 in W 72.84 in D 0.79 in
Classic Art Nude Bronze Bookends
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Classic Art Nude Bronze Bookends
Early 20th century Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Italian Art Nouveau wooden screen with hand painted human figures, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau wooden screen with hand painted human figures, early 1900s
Folding screen with
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
H 75.2 in W 57.09 in D 1.19 in
Art Noveau Copper Bin
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super polished copper Art Noveau bin with rought iron handles and legs, in excellent overall
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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Copper
A Danish Modern 5-Headed Chandelier in Opal Glass & Brass, Art Deco, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
styles. A modern, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Nouveau home decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
decorative elements in Art Nouveau style. Fitted with two shelves fixed to both sides.
This piece of
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 20.87 in W 25.01 in D 19.3 in
Pair Of Bronze Bookends By Rudolf Schwarz and Cast By Gorham Foundry
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring monuments to the states of New York and California. Rudolf Schwarz was an Austrian born American sculptor. Emigrated to Indianapolis in 1897 to help complete the Soldiers a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish terrestrial globe, 1900s.
Rare Danish terrestrial globe from the late 1800s/early 1900s. Familie-Globus (Family globe) made by Vilhelm Prior, Copenhagen, Supplier of ...
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Globes
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Acanthus Leaf Mantel Ornaments Bookends
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of 19th century French ornate brass mantel ornaments or bookends with stylized acanthus leaves. They would be lovely displayed on a mantel, bookshelf, or desk.
Dimen...
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Brass
World Traffic Globe, Steamship Company Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, 1900-1918
By Paul Oestergaard
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare large world traffic globe of the steamship company Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen.
Between 1900 and 1918, Welt-Reise Verlag Berlin published this model, which was commissioned by...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Globes
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s by Guido Cora Italian Antique Terrestrial Globe
Located in Brescia, IT
1905 terrestrial globe
Cast metal stand
Excellent condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Globes
Materials
Metal
Pair of Exquisite Etched Floral Designs Mirrored Obelisk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Exquisite Etched Mirrored Obelisk, Foliage Motif on Four Sides and Edge and Base
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Obelisks
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Louis XV Style Walnut Silk & Glass Folding Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Nouveau Walnut, Silk and Glass Three Panel Folding Screen, yellow silk with floral pattern
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Glass, Walnut
Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Brass
H 2.37 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
to your home. Fine craftsmanship, whether perfected by experienced hands or state-of-the-art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Brass
H 2.37 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Brass
H 2.37 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
Antique French Folding Screen / Room Divider, Gobelin Tapestry Fabric, 1850s
Located in Odense, DK
, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fabric, Tapestry
H 89.77 in W 106.3 in D 0.99 in
French Folding Brass Fan Fire Screen Peacock’s Tail Fire Guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Folding Brass Fan Fire Screen Peacock’s Tail Fire Guard
This is a very attractive piece, the screen can be folded flat and sits neatly in its stand when not required but when...
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
to your home. Fine craftsmanship, whether perfected by experienced hands or state-of-the-art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Brass
H 2.37 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
Rare Gilded Room Divider/Screen with Gustav Klimt's "The Embrace"
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare four panel screen with Gustav Klimt's "The Embrace" prominently featured. The art is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Three-Leaf Silk and Wood Screen 1900, Stamped Felix Bernard
Located in Paris, FR
Charming Art Nouveau period small three-leaf screen or mantel screen in carved mahogany decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Wood, Glass
20th Century Four Panel Hand Painted Screen
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian hand painted wood room divider from the 20th century. This antique accordion style folding screen from Italy features 4 connected panels, each with an arch-shaped top, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of art nouveau homes available for sale. Each of these unique art nouveau homes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Find 1451 antique and vintage art nouveau homes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 152 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Art nouveau homes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art nouveau homes made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many art nouveau homes are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Cassina and Le Corbusier produced popular art nouveau homes that are worth a look.
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Art nouveau homes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,916, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $2,835,000.
Questions About Art Nouveau Homes
- 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.
- 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.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art 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.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art 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.
- 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To 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 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 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.
- 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 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.