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Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to 3 available, price per piece.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 5.52 in W 1.19 in D 5.12 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass, made in Austria, circa 1900-1910. Up to 3 pieces available price per piece. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 5.91 in W 1.58 in D 5.12 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900-1910. Up to 4 pieces available price per piece. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 5.12 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to 3 available, price per piece.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 7.09 in W 1.19 in D 5.12 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 4.73 in W 1.58 in D 4.73 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 4.73 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast bronze made in Austria, circa 1900-1910.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hook
H 9.45 in W 1.97 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria about 1900 up to three available
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 7.09 in W 1.19 in D 3.94 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 5.52 in W 1.58 in D 6.7 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to six available, price per piece.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 7.09 in W 1.19 in D 3.94 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 4.73 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austai, circa 1900-1910.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
Rare Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900 Up to 2 available, price per piece.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Rare Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 9.45 in W 1.19 in D 5.91 in
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Wiener Werkstaette Art Nouveau Coat Hook, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco, Industrial Design, 1985 Vienna p. 49. Different hooks are available see pictures below.
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Four Art Nouveau Handmade Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to four beautiful brass wall hooks, handmade in the 1920s, Vienna, Austria. Gently polished by
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Bentwood Coat & Hat Hooks, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood hat and coat pegs, circa 1910 – 1920. The wall
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wall Brackets

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Coat Rail / Wall Wardrobe with Brass Hooks
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful small Art Nouveau coat rail made of cherrywood with four hooks made of solid brass. The
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

German Art Nouveau Oakwood Coat Rack with Brass Hooks
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Art Nouveau Coat Rack in oakwood with solid brass hooks. The wall coat rack has a
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

A Set of Six Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900-1910. A set of six Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

A Set of Six Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hooks
A Set of Six Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hooks
H 4.73 in W 1.58 in D 6.7 in
Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hook, Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, 1910
By Adolf Loos, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau brass wall hook, designed by Adolf Loos, executed by Werkstaette Hagenauer
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Period Fireplace Tool Hanger or Hook, Early 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 20th century Dutch Art Nouveau Period fireplace tool hanger made of polished steel with
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper

Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Coat Hook, Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, 1910
By Adolf Loos, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau brass wall coat hook designed by Adolf Loos, executed by Werkstätte
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Wall Hooks Hat or Coat Hanger Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Art Nouveau style set of three bronze hooks wall hat or coat hangers. Substantial vintage
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Brackets

Materials

Bronze

1940's Art Nouveau Meets Art Deco Hall Tree, Mirror With Coat Hooks and Shelf
Located in Culver City, CA
fabulous vintage Art Nouveau hall tree mirror is giving us all the old-school glamour vibes. Standing tall
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Brass

Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hook for Knize & Comp. Vienna, Austria, 1909
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
One beautiful, authentic and old, vintage Art Nouveau brass coat wall hook. These hooks were
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Adolf Loos Pair of Art Nouveau Nickel Wall Hooks, Café Capua Vienna, 1900s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful and elegantly curved Art Nouveau coat hooks, designed circa 1916 by Adolf Loos
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel, Iron, Nickel

Up to 6 Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Nickel Brass Wall Hooks Café Capua Vienna, 1900s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six beautiful and elegantly curved Art Nouveau coat hooks. Sold and priced per piece
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Nickel, Brass

Antique American Hook Rug, Delicate Art Nouveau Meets Baroque Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
elegance of Baroque intertwines with the delicate allure of Art Nouveau, unveiling a mesmerizing tableau of
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast bronze made in Austria, circa 1900-1910.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Baass Coat Hook
Baass Coat Hook
H 7.88 in W 1.97 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch circa 1905
Located in Goettingen, DE
4.96 cm wide and 4.22 cm long. The pin on the back closes with a C-hook. The Art Nouveau brooch is in
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Wiener Werkstätte Coat Hooks Made from Brass
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful set consisting of three wall mountable Art Nouveau coat hooks. The items
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

4 Hooks Walnut Coat Racks by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Nouveau coat racks made in bent walnut wood. Two pieces available. This charming coat
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut, Beech

Marina J. Earring with solid 14k Yellow Gold Chain & Hook
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high shine Solid 14k Yellow Gold Hooks. Measuring 2 inches long each, this pair is simple yet elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art nouveau hall tree / coat rack by Emile galle 1905 marquetry hallway
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bronze hooks, that are just simply breathtaking in the art nouveau design style. The coat rack also has
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Arts & Crafts Coat Rack w. Majolica Glazed, Stylized Flower Tiles & Bronze Hooks
Located in Lisse, NL
rare and highly stylish Art Nouveau / Jugendstil coat rack is entirely original and in very good
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hooks, 1900s, Set of 5
Located in Vienna, AT
these are original art nouveau hooks, made of solid cast brass in the style of Henry Van De Velde
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Biomorphic Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks
By Earl Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an usual piece by African American ceramist Earl Hooks. According to an article by Martin
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Vintage 1970s American Art Nouveau Abstract Sculptures

Exceptional Art Nouveau Demitasse Coffee Set, English Sterling Robert & Belk Ltd
By Royal Doulton, Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Seattle, WA
. All-over gold wash. Pierced Art Nouveau motif with hook to hold liner in place. Cobalt blue
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hooks
Located in London, GB
Four Art Nouveau coat hangers.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Set of Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hooks
Set of Art Nouveau Bronze Coat Hooks
H 6.3 in W 1.19 in D 5.91 in
Four Art Nouveau Belgium Bronze Coat Hooks
Located in London, GB
Four original Art Nouveau coat hooks in organic shape typical of its time, Belgium, 1910-1915
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Bronze

Polished Brass Coat Hook French Art Nouveau, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Polished brass coat hook French Art Nouveau, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Coat Hooks Coat Rack
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0283 Very attractive Art Nouveau coat rack, having four triple hooks with decorative backplates on
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20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Coat Hooks Coat Rack
Art Nouveau Coat Hooks Coat Rack
H 7.87 in W 26.77 in D 5.12 in
Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hook, Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, 1910
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau brass wall hook, designed by Adolf Loos, executed by Werkstaette Hagenauer
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Twelf Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Patinated Solid Brass Wall Hooks, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and extremely rare set of 12 Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts wall hooks. Striking Dutch design
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hook by Adolf Loos for Knize, Austria, 1909
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau brass coat hook, designed in 1909 by Adolf Loos for the Viennese Tailor
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Classic Art Nouveau Minimalist Style Polished Brass Wall Coat and Hat Hooks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Austrian Minimalist Art Deco, Art Nouveau Style Polished Brass Wall Coat and Hat Hooks set of 2
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Up to Three Handcrafted Art Nouveau Brass Wall Coat Hooks, Austria, circa 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three beautiful wall coat hooks, handmade of solid brass with nice bakelite balls on their
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Oak Art Nouveau, Coat, Hat, Stick, Umbrella Stand
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
, with no loose joints. Classical Art Nouveau styling with copper coated hooks. A rare find. Overall
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant, Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
with safety hook. The Art Nouveau brooch has three rings at the back, which allow it to be worn as an
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Set of Four English Cast Iron Hat and Coat Hooks
Located in New York, NY
Each with a hook in the form of an anchor initialed "CF". Requires four screws to affix to wall.
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

DOLCE & GABBANA Vintage D&G Glow Dots Trio Circle Drop Hoop Hook Gold Earrings
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Wokingham, England
DOLCE & GABBANA Vintage D&G Glow Dots Trio Circle Drop Hoop Hook Modernist Chunky Pierced Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Swivel Hall Tree with 16 Hooks, Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
maker, Michael Thonet (1796-1871). The hall tree features a swivel top with two rows of eight hooks each
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in Austria, circa 1900-1910. Up to 3 pieces available price per piece.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 5.12 in
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass made in France, circa 1900-1910.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
Three Art Nouveau Nickel Wall Hooks
Located in Wien, AT
Three Art Nouveau nickel wall hooks, circa 1910s original condition.
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Nickel

Three Art Nouveau Nickel Wall Hooks
Three Art Nouveau Nickel Wall Hooks
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 5.12 in
Large Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass restored, made in Austria, circa 1900. Up to 2 available, price per piece.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
Large Art Nouveau Brass Coat Hook
H 9.06 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Art Nouveau Wall Wardrobe with Brass Hooks
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful small simple Art Nouveau wall wardrobe made of beech wood with three hooks made of solid
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Wall Wardrobe with Brass Hooks
Art Nouveau Wall Wardrobe with Brass Hooks
H 7.49 in W 28.35 in D 4.73 in
Six Art Nouveau Wall Hooks
Located in Wien, AT
six Art Nouveau wall hooks 6 are available, priced and sold per piece. polished and stove
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Six Art Nouveau Wall Hooks
Six Art Nouveau Wall Hooks
H 4.34 in W 1.19 in D 3.55 in
Four Bronze Coat Hooks, Art Nouveau circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique bronze coat hooks of the period Art Nouveau. Made in the early 20th century. Good
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Art Nouveau Solid Brass Wall Hooks
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A set of three wonderful Art Nouveau wall hooks made of solid brass. Original from the Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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Art Nouveau Hook For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art nouveau hook available at 1stDibs. Each art nouveau hook for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 55 options for an antique or vintage art nouveau hook now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau hook — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art nouveau hook bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. A well-made art nouveau hook has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adolf Loos, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Hook?

The average selling price for an art nouveau hook at 1stDibs is $412, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $5,250 for the highest priced.
Questions About Art Nouveau Hook
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.

  • 1stDibs 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.