What is Art Nouveau jewelry?

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.

Where did Art Nouveau originate?

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.

Why did Art Nouveau end?

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.

What is Art Nouveau furniture?

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 was Art Nouveau influenced by?

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.

What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?

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.

Who started the Art Nouveau movement?

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.

What materials were used in Art Nouveau?

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.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

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.

What did Alphonse Mucha do for Art Nouveau?

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.

How do I identify Art Nouveau jewelry?

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.

How do you identify Art Nouveau furniture?

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.

What's the difference between Art Deco and Art Nouveau lighting design?

Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.

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Art Nouveau Waste Bin in Patinated Leather, 1910s

$1,500

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

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Leather

Art Nouveau Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends

$1,575Sale Price / set|55% Off

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 Bookends, circa 1930, by Rosalie Roos Wiener, decorated with oxeye daisies, silvere...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends

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Brass

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.

$4,769

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.

Located in London, GB

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900. Of stepped form in solid oak, with whiplash-curved uprights and parquetry-inset top. Retaining a good origin...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Ladders

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Oak

Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage Art Noeveau bookends by Verona. This set in beautifully aged cast iron reminiscence of the art noeveau era with its use of arches and curved forms. In this ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Bookends

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Iron

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

$280Sale Price / set|20% Off

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain. The design depict...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends

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Iron

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

$450,000

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 sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

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Iron

VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs

$2,357

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 style vintage Mahogany with brass handle top library steps Please note the deliver...

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20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders

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Hardwood

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

$4,016

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet in excellent original condition. Oil peacock painting on canvas in bentwood frame.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900

$3,200

Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This antique umbrella stand makes an impressive decorative and practical addition to any Art Nouveau collection or interior. Perfect for collectors of French antiques, cast iron fur...

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Antique Early 1900s Albanian Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Vintage Art Nouveau Monumental Reed Folding Screen

$5,750

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 effortlessly blends intricate craftsmanship with timeless beauty. The screen features a beau...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Reed, Mirror

Pair of Antique "Maiden" Art Nouveau Bookends in the Style of Alphonse Mucha

$320Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Antique "Maiden" Art Nouveau Bookends in the Style of Alphonse Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite pair of antique "maiden" art nouveau bookends in the style of Czech artist, Alphonse Mucha, circa early 1900s. These heavy bronze bookends with a central female face expos...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Bookends

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Black Japanned Metal Bird Cage, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900-1920

$1,200

Art Nouveau Black Japanned Metal Bird Cage, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900-1920

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce Art Nouveau painted metal or Jappaned bird cage, possibly German, circa 1900-1920. The black square cage shows a shapely eaved roof with the original top hanging handle. Ha...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Bird Cages

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Metal

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folding Screen

$12,500

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 arched and beveled glass panels held in place with brass frames and brass finials, ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine

$550

Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine

By Hendryx

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine. Cir...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bird Cages

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Iron

Antique French Art Deco Art Nouveau White Painted Wrought Iron Birdcage Stand

$250

Antique French Art Deco Art Nouveau White Painted Wrought Iron Birdcage Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Art Deco Art Nouveau White Painted Wrought Iron Birdcage Stand. Circa ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau brass hanging bird cage

$1,988Sale Price|20% Off

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 drawer and original feeder. Supported on brass splayed base. Dimensions Height 69.5 Inc...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Bird Cages

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Brass

Antique Fire Screen, Art Nouveau, French, Fireplace Reflector, Copper, Victorian

$1,618

Antique Fire Screen, Art Nouveau, French, Fireplace Reflector, Copper, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A superb decorative piece, in the Art Nouveau taste with its flowing lines and floral motifs.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Nouveau Embossed Painted Leather Panel Screens

$3,360Sale Price / item|30% Off

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 embossed and painted designs. The leather panels are decorated with birds, squirrels, ...

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Leather, Wood

Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph Cast Bronze Bookends, Pair

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

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 holding a tambourine. Circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Bookends

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Bronze

Art Nouveau room devider ca. 1900

$6,771

Art Nouveau room devider ca. 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Art Nouveau / Japanning-style folding screen. Presumably from France or Belgium. c. 1890–1910. Double-sided folding screen / room divider. One side features Art Nouveau painting, w...

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Antique 1890s Screens and Room Dividers

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Canvas

Art Nouveau Window Hanging Glass Panel This is an elegant piece

$976

Art Nouveau Window Hanging Glass Panel This is an elegant piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Nouveau Window Hanging Glass Panel This is an elegant piece, it has very attractive fine lead work The Design of the panel shows a typical stylised Art Nouveau design The panel ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Stained Glass

Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends

$4,250

Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends

Located in New York, NY

This pair of bookends by Henri Mercie and Amalric Walter presents two sea lions poised atop rocky outcrops, their forms modeled with a quiet naturalism that emphasizes both mass and ...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Sculptural German Art Nouveau Brass Bronze Bookends 1900

$1,721 / set

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

$3,800

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 and color pierced iron, lattice, tree motif, Superior quality and con structiion eac...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Wrought Iron

Set of Four Sculptural German Art Nouveau Brass Bronze Bookends 1900

$3,213 / set

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.

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass, Bronze

Rookwood Pottery Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Pink Lotus Flower Bookends, 1930

$995 / set

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 flower design By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1930 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light pink ...

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Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Bookends

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Fire Screen Decorated with Mother-of-Pearl

$2,110

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 iron legs. Measures cm: H 121, W 62, D 23.

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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Steel, Iron

"Pair of Etched Mirrored Obelisk, Floral Motif, Vintage Home Accent, 1950s"

$4,362

"Pair of Etched Mirrored Obelisk, Floral Motif, Vintage Home Accent, 1950s"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Exquisite Etched Mirrored Obelisk, Foliage Motif on Four Sides and Edge and Base

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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Obelisks

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Italian Art Nouveau wood and brown fabric screen with floral pattern, late 1800s

$1,032

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 with wooden structure, composed of three adjustable panels.

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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Commedia Dell’Arte Painted Paravent/Screen Paris ca 1920

$55,000

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 art full of fantasy and eccentric imagination. It has been designed and painted in ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Linen, Wood, Mahogany

Gold and Black Art Nouveau / Art Deco Paravant 20th Century Wood and Gold Leaf

$19,510

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 pattern draws you into a hall full of archways and pillars.

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20th Century European Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Nouveau Copper & Oak 3 Fold Screen Naive Wool Panels

$5,388

Art Nouveau Copper & Oak 3 Fold Screen Naive Wool Panels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Nouveau Copper & Oak 3 Fold Screen Naive Wool Panels This piece is being offered from a dispersal sale of Arts and Crafts mainly Liberty and Scottish School pieces which...

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Antique 1890s Screens and Room Dividers

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Copper

Italian Art Nouveau wooden screen with hand painted human figures, early 1900s

$1,147

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 wooden structure, composed of three panels that can be adjusted as desired.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

$320 / set

Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A sculptural pair of marble bookends, Germany, circa 1960s. Executed in solid marble with a refined minimalist sensibility, these pieces embody the quiet elegance of mid-century Euro...

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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Bookends

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Marble

Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914

$2,863

Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase. Ca. 1890-1914, Netherlands. Very beautifully executed in wood with curling openw...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Miniature Globe on Wooden Stand with Compass

$1,275

19th Century Miniature Globe on Wooden Stand with Compass

By Ludw. Jul. Heymann

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A small German globe from Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century. Made by the famous German Globe maker Ludwig Julius Heymann (1860-1903). The globe has text that reads, "ERD - GLOBUS ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Globes

Materials

Metal

Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair

$250 / set

Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 5.75" W x 3" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s

$1,147

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

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Wood

Pair Of Bronze Bookends By Rudolf Schwarz and Cast By Gorham Foundry

$2,250 / set

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

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Bronze

Early 1900s by Guido Cora Italian Antique Terrestrial Globe

$2,869

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

Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas

$12,600

Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas

Located in High Point, NC

An extraordinary early 20th-century French Moynat steamer trunk, beautifully reimagined as a coffee table. This rare piece features Moynat’s signature checkered canvas exterior, fram...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,721 / item

Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted with precision and care, the Sakai serving tray presents the art of ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Brass

Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,721 / item

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. Handcrafted with precision and care, the Sakai serving tray presents the art of ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Brass

Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,721 / item

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. Handcrafted with precision and care, the Sakai serving tray presents the art of ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Brass

Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,721 / item

Modern Marquetry Art Serving Tray Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted with precision and care, the Sakai serving tray presents the art of ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Brass

French Tambour Screen by S.N.S.A

$2,560

French Tambour Screen by S.N.S.A

By SNSA

Located in Faversham, GB

An elegant pine tambour room screen by the French design house S.N.S.A. Featuring an invisible wire that connects the slats, allowing the screen to be positioned in multiple shapes ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Pine

Rare Gilded Room Divider/Screen with Gustav Klimt's "The Embrace"

$3,500

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 dimensional (with carvings) and painted in vibrant colors along with gilding. The back of t...

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

20th Century Four Panel Hand Painted Screen

$2,072Sale Price|20% Off

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

Viennese Screen Gebrüder Thonet Nr.2, circa 1888

$2,111Sale Price|20% Off

Viennese Screen Gebrüder Thonet Nr.2, circa 1888

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. In the production program was included in the year 1888. Newly restored.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bronze Nude Female Sculpture Home Décor Antique Standing Figure

$1,239

Art Nouveau Bronze Nude Female Sculpture Home Décor Antique Standing Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

This large, striking, signed female nude sculpture depicts an elegant woman with a flowing robe draped gracefully over one shoulder. Standing an impressive 44 cm high and signed “R. ...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Modern Serving Tray Onyx Leather Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,836 / item

Modern Serving Tray Onyx Leather Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home

Located in Lisboa, PT

Serving Tray, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Oshu was design to uplift layback moments. A serving tray upho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Onyx, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Brass Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,721 / item

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Brass Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Marble, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Brass Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,836 / item

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Brass Handmade 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. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Leather Onyx Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$2,639 / item

Modern Serving Tray Leather Onyx Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home

Located in Lisboa, PT

Murayama Serving Tray, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Murayama was design to uplift layback moments. A servin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Onyx, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Sahara Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$2,065 / item

Modern Serving Tray Sahara Marble 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. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Marble, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Portoro Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$2,065 / item

Modern Serving Tray Portoro Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Marble, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Onyx Stone Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$2,065 / item

Modern Serving Tray Onyx Stone Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Onyx, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Green Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$1,721 / item

Modern Serving Tray Green Marble 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. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Marble, Brass

Modern Serving Tray Green Onyx Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$2,065 / item

Modern Serving Tray Green Onyx Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Onyx, Brass

Ornate Decorative Bronze Tabletop Jewelry or Watch Display Stand

$245

Ornate Decorative Bronze Tabletop Jewelry or Watch Display Stand

Located in Red Lion, PA

This piece is perfect for use on a vanity, dresser, retail display, or as part of a vintage-inspired home décor setting. Its rare combination of ornate detail, historical charm, and ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Coat Racks and Stands

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Bronze

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Art Nouveau Fireplace Screen - Shop of Eugene Gaillard

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H 44.5 in W 32 in D 12.5 in

Art Nouveau Fireplace Screen - Shop of Eugene Gaillard

By Eugène Gaillard

Located in Woodbury, CT

A tall silk-upholstered Art Nouveau period fireplace screen, for shielding a hearth when not in use. Its mahogany frame is intricately carved, stretchered with diagonal fretwork, and...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Art Nouveau Orientalist Massive Exotic Wood Room Divider Paravan Screen

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H 72.05 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in

Art Nouveau Orientalist Massive Exotic Wood Room Divider Paravan Screen

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Original Art Nouveau period French paravan, room divider. Four leaves massive exotic wood panels hand carved with floral motives, iris flowers, lotus flowers, water reed, and maple t...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Rosewood

Art Nouveau Period Leather and Mahogany Four Fold Screen

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H 63.5 in W 79 in D 1.5 in

Art Nouveau Period Leather and Mahogany Four Fold Screen

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

This screen retains the original embossed leather panels that are inset to mahogany moulded frames. The leather is a good color and bordered with brass studs. The condition of the sc...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Leather, Mahogany

Important Art Nouveau three panel tooled leather screen by Georg Hulbe. 1900

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H 72.84 in W 61.42 in D 1.19 in

Important Art Nouveau three panel tooled leather screen by Georg Hulbe. 1900

By Georg Hulbe

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

Large Georg Hulbe Art Nouveau tooled three panel screen. Featuring a wood and birds motif. With superbly detailed leather seagulls and classic Art Nouveau design elements.An identica...

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Leather

nice art nouveau fire screen with hand painted crane birds. France 1900-1920

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H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in

nice art nouveau fire screen with hand painted crane birds. France 1900-1920

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

a beautyful french art nouveau fire screen with floral motifs and crane birds, France 1900-1920.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal

Beautifully Painted Art Nouveau Bathing Screen

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H 56 in W 66 in

Beautifully Painted Art Nouveau Bathing Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Asymetrical three panel canvas and upholstered bathing screen. Front painted with beautiful floral scene and the back with the original linen velvet.

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Early 20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

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Canvas, Wood, Velvet, Paint

Art Nouveau Four-Panel Folding Screen, Pyrographed Wood & Stained Glass, 1910s

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H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in

Art Nouveau Four-Panel Folding Screen, Pyrographed Wood & Stained Glass, 1910s

Located in L'Etang, FR

An awesome unique piece! Large four-panel folding screen / room divider, made in bentwood (frame), ashwood (panels) and stained glass. Beautiful landscape pyrographed on ashwoo...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Ash, Bentwood

French Bronze Elephant Bookends

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H 11 in W 6.25 in D 8 in

French Bronze Elephant Bookends

By Ary Bitter

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A pair of bronze elephant bookends with brown patina mounted on wooden stands by French sculptor Ary Bitter. Engraved “Ary Bitter Sclp Susse Fres Edrs Paris” on bronze plaque on one ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookends

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Bronze

Thonet Bentwood Nr 1 Newspaper Journal Stand Notenstander, 1900, Labelled!

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H 21.66 in W 22.45 in D 16.15 in

Thonet Bentwood Nr 1 Newspaper Journal Stand Notenstander, 1900, Labelled!

By Thonet

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Original patina newspaper stand or original ein notenstander Thonet nr 1 labelled, circa 1900 Measures: 57 x 41 x 55.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bookends

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Beech

Thonet bentwood Nr 1 Newspaper Journal Stand Notenstander, 1900, Labelled

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H 21.66 in W 22.45 in D 16.15 in

Thonet bentwood Nr 1 Newspaper Journal Stand Notenstander, 1900, Labelled

By Thonet

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Original patina newspaper stand or original ein notenstander Thonet nr 1 labelled, circa 1900 Measures: 57 x 41 x 55.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bookends

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Beech

Fabulous Signed Daum Nancy Shade Set, Six Shades

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H 6 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in

Fabulous Signed Daum Nancy Shade Set, Six Shades

By Daum

Located in Bronx, NY

This matched set of six signed stylized bell shape shades has a flared squarish opening. Each shade is hand signed "Daum Nancy" with the cross of Lorraine. Note that these signatures...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Globes

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Glass

Bird Cage, France, 1880-1920

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H 185 in Dm 72 in

Bird Cage, France, 1880-1920

Located in Vienna, AT

This bird cage was manufactured in France between 1880 and 1920. The stand is made of iron which is covered with green varnish. The cage is made of brass. Inside there are two brass ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

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Brass, Iron

Green Glass-Brass Fractal Room Divider by Analogia Project for Delvis Unlimited

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H 94.1 in W 5.91 in D 68.51 in

Green Glass-Brass Fractal Room Divider by Analogia Project for Delvis Unlimited

By Analogia Project

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Andrea Mancuso began by exploring the idea of digital imagery and how the pictures we see on screens could be transformed into tangible objects. With the help of a glass artisan, he ...

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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Painted Four Panel Screen

Unavailable

H 64.5 in W 76 in D 2 in

Painted Four Panel Screen

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

This oil on panel screen is attributed to the Jansen studio. Painted on both sides.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Straw Marquetry Screen

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H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 2.37 in

Straw Marquetry Screen

By Rinck

Located in Paris, FR

Three panels entirely veneered in straw marquetry Articulated with concealed pivots Stained varnished finish.

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Early 2000s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Straw

Marcie PaperHand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces, 2020

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H 9 in W 11 in

Hand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces

By Marcie Paper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ground Floor Gallery in Brooklyn, NY is thrilled to represent a selection of custom wall paintings by artist Marcie Paper! A longtime friend of the gallery whose work is often infuse...

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2010s Art Nouveau Abstract Paintings

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Film, Latex, Acrylic, Graphite, Stencil

Marcie PaperHand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces, 2020

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H 9 in W 11 in

Hand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces

By Marcie Paper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ground Floor Gallery in Brooklyn, NY is thrilled to represent a selection of custom wall paintings by artist Marcie Paper! A longtime friend of the gallery whose work is often infuse...

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2010s Art Nouveau Abstract Paintings

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Film, Latex, Acrylic, Graphite, Stencil

Marcie PaperHand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces, 2020

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H 9 in W 11 in

Hand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces

By Marcie Paper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ground Floor Gallery in Brooklyn, NY is thrilled to represent a selection of custom wall paintings by artist Marcie Paper! A longtime friend of the gallery whose work is often infuse...

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2010s Art Nouveau Abstract Paintings

Materials

Film, Latex, Acrylic, Graphite, Stencil

Marcie PaperHand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces, 2020

Unavailable

H 9 in W 11 in

Hand Painted Bespoke Wall Paintings for Homes and Office Spaces

By Marcie Paper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ground Floor Gallery in Brooklyn, NY is thrilled to represent a selection of custom wall paintings by artist Marcie Paper! A longtime friend of the gallery whose work is often infuse...

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2010s Art Nouveau Abstract Paintings

Materials

Film, Latex, Acrylic, Graphite, Stencil

Nesting Tables CHIARA, terrazzo and wood

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H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in

Nesting Tables CHIARA, terrazzo and wood

Located in PARIS, FR

The overlapping silhouettes of our three Terrazzo nesting tables are a metaphor for elegance. In a living room, a terrace or a waiting room, this set of three stackable tables perfec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and St...

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Terrazzo, Wood

Malachite Storage Cabinet with Ash Wood and Wicker Accents

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H 30 in W 16 in D 54 in

Malachite Storage Cabinet with Ash Wood and Wicker Accents

Located in Coulsdon, GB

This cabinet is named "Emerald Envy" to evoke the deep green color of emeralds and suggest a sense of envy or desire for the beauty of these pieces. These pieces are unique and visua...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Sideboards

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Malachite

Emerald Envy Malachite Stone Console Table in Black Italian Marble

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H 30 in W 54 in D 15.75 in

Emerald Envy Malachite Stone Console Table in Black Italian Marble

Located in Coulsdon, GB

This console is named "Emerald Envy" to evoke the deep green color of emeralds and suggest a sense of envy or desire for the beauty of these pieces. These pieces are unique and visua...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Media Console with Ash Wood and Wicker Accents

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H 17.75 in W 59 in D 15.75 in

Malachite Media Console with Ash Wood and Wicker Accents

Located in Coulsdon, GB

This Media console is named "Emerald Envy" to evoke the deep green color of emeralds and suggest a sense of envy or desire for the beauty of these pieces. These pieces are unique and...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Console Tables

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Malachite, Metal

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends

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H 6.5 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends

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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Gray-Painted Wooden Bird Cage

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H 34 in Dm 24 in

Art Nouveau Gray-Painted Wooden Bird Cage

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Nouveau Gray-Painted Wooden Bird Cage, ca. 1900, likley American, the domed body and wired sides with door and spreading skirt on circular base. Dimensions: 34" H x 24" diamete...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Materials

Wire

Art Nouveau Bamboo Screen with Baumann Fabric Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1900

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H 64.4 in W 26.5 in D 15 in

Art Nouveau Bamboo Screen with Baumann Fabric Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1900

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

From the very early 20th century, the rise of the Art Nouveau era in Austria comes this outstanding bamboo screen. The elaborately composed bamboo frame gives this unique screen a ki...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Fabric, Bamboo

French Art Nouveau Room Screen

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H 61 in W 51 in D 12.75 in

French Art Nouveau Room Screen

Located in New Orleans, LA

This astounding Art Nouveau room screen is a masterpiece of sinuous aesthetics. Comprising two large panels, the screen is covered in majestic marquetry depicting aquatic flora craft...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Antique Bronze Art Nouveau Owl Expandable Bookends Book Rack

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H 4.5 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Bronze Art Nouveau Owl Expandable Bookends Book Rack

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique bronze Art Nouveauowl expandable bookends book rack. Item features Metal frame, very nice antique item, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, circa Early 1900...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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Art Nouveau Homes For Sale on 1stDibs

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

What is Art Nouveau jewelry?
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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.
Where did Art Nouveau originate?
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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.
Why did Art Nouveau end?
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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.
What is Art Nouveau furniture?
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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.
What was Art Nouveau influenced by?
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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.
What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?
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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.
Who started the Art Nouveau movement?
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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.
What materials were used in Art Nouveau?
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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.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
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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.
What did Alphonse Mucha do for Art Nouveau?
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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.
How do I identify Art Nouveau jewelry?
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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.
How do you identify Art Nouveau furniture?
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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.
What's the difference between Art Deco and Art Nouveau lighting design?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.

Art Nouveau Master Alphonse Mucha Created Much More Than Parisian Posters

Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.

Everything You’d Want to Know about Enamel Jewelry

From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, enamel jewelry encompasses a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.