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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Art Nouveau Horn

Elizabeth Horning

Horn Necklace

Charles Horner Brooch

Large Art Nouveau Horn Iris Pendant, Elizabeth Bonte

Located in New York, NY

masters of Art Nouveau horn jewelry. Pendant: 4" x 2.5". Tassel 5", necklace 30". Excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1930s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large Art Nouveau Horn Iris Pendant, Elizabeth Bonte

$4,800

c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique Horn Fuchsia Pendant Necklace

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This beautiful pendant necklace is a wonderful and rare example of Art Nouveau carved horn

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique Horn Fuchsia Pendant Necklace

$1,200

L 37.01 in

Antique Art Nouveau Arts And Crafts Charles Horner Silver Brooch Enamel

By Charles Horner

Located in Munich, Bavaria

fashionable Liberty Style. It is fully signed on the reverse with the initials CH, Charles Horner. It is

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Arts And Crafts Charles Horner Silver Brooch Enamel

$354

H 0.44 in W 1.23 in D 0.48 in

Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt

Located in Munich, Bavaria

sizes, the garnet set ends of the ribbons are riveted to the pin made out of horn, they are following

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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt

$2,010

W 1.23 in L 4.53 in

Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair

By J. Horner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very fine carved walnut French Art Nouveau corner lounge chair.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair

$4,800

H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in

French Art Nouveau Blond Horn Rose Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large French Art Nouveau honey colored horn and metal brooch, depicting an unfurling rose

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

French Art Nouveau Blond Horn Rose Brooch

$1,275

H 3.5 in W 2 in

Art Nouveau Style Carved Faces Ball & Claw Feet Rounded Oak Desk Writing Table

By J. Horner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Art Nouveau Style Carved Faces Ball & Claw Feet Rounded Oak Desk Writing Table.

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Style Carved Faces Ball & Claw Feet Rounded Oak Desk Writing Table

$5,400

H 29 in W 42 in D 28 in

Antique Horn Hair Comb French Art Nouveau period Piece Mistletoe Leaves

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Nouveau mistletoe leaves antique horn hair comb in excellent condition Width : 78 mm / 3.07 in

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Antique Horn Hair Comb French Art Nouveau period Piece Mistletoe Leaves

$2,069 Sale Price

65% Off

Antique Art Nouveau Georg JensenPendant Necklace Silver Turquoise Horn Leaves

By Georg Jensen

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This striking Art Nouveau pendant has been designed by Georg Jensen, Denmark. This unusual jewel

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Georg JensenPendant Necklace Silver Turquoise Horn Leaves

$2,956

H 7.41 in W 1.38 in D 0.44 in

Charles Horner Ltd Art Nouveau Enamel Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nouveau pendant by Charles Horner Ltd; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Charles Horner Ltd Art Nouveau Enamel Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant

$2,274

H 0.11 in W 0.94 in L 19 in

View of Istanbul – Golden Horn and Süleymaniye Mosque

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

architect trained at the École des Beaux‐Arts and the author of Art-Nouveau buildings in Vincennes; his

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1910s Art Nouveau Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

View of Istanbul – Golden Horn and Süleymaniye Mosque, 1910

$2,601

H 19.69 in W 35.04 in

Art Nouveau boxwood whistle depicting a smiling face, France end of 19th century

Located in Milan, IT

An Art Nouveau whistle made of carved Boxwood, depicting a smiling face of a blindfolded woman. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Horn, Boxwood

Art Nouveau boxwood whistle depicting a smiling face, France end of 19th century

$1,773

H 3.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in

Art nouveau walking stick depicts the God Pan and the nymph Echo, Sweden 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Art Nouvea walking stick. The T-shaped 838/1000 silver knob is embossed and chiselled and depicts

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Art nouveau walking stick depicts the God Pan and the nymph Echo, Sweden 1900.

$2,956

H 35.75 in W 4.25 in D 1 in

Art Deco Art Nouveau Hunting Horn Amber Art Glass Pâte De Verre Brass Chandelier

Located in Coimbra, PT

Vintage Art Deco or Art Nouveau colorful hand blown Amber art glass shades 'Hunting Horn' pâte de

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Art Nouveau Hunting Horn Amber Art Glass Pâte De Verre Brass Chandelier

$1,773

H 28 in Dm 16 in

Nell Horn. Program pour Le Theatre Libre. Saison 1980-91. May 25 1891

By Alexandre Charpentier

Located in New York, NY

Embossing (gaufrage) with typographical color printing. Fine impression with good embossing on simili-japon paper, printed to the edges of the sheet (as issued). The combination of ...

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexandre Charpentier
Nell Horn. Program pour Le Theatre Libre. Saison 1980-91. May 25 1891, 1891

$2,200

H 9.5 in W 7.13 in

Continental Art Nouveau Bronze Shoehorn In the Form of a Hunting Horn C. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

This handsome Continental Art Nouveau **bronze** shoehorn (c. 1900) is conceived as a stylized

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Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Continental Art Nouveau Bronze Shoehorn In the Form of a Hunting Horn C. 1900

$795

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 1.75 in

Rare Steer Horn Beetle Form Chair, 1910-1915

Located in Bellport, NY

is from England and was designed in the Art Nouveau period. Exotic and comfortable.

Category

20th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Horn

Rare Steer Horn Beetle Form Chair, 1910-1915

$1,820 Sale Price

65% Off

H 34.5 in W 30 in D 29 in

French Art Nouveau Naturalistic Papillon De Nuit Brooch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large French Art Nouveau natural horn brooch, finely hand carved, depicting a large naturalistic

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Naturalistic Papillon De Nuit Brooch Brooch

$1,295

W 2.5 in L 4 in

Blond Celluloid Art Nouveau Comb

Located in New York, NY

Blond celluloid (replicating Horn) Art Nouveau Comb with 3 gilt filigree applications and rose

Category

Early 20th Century French Hats

Blond Celluloid Art Nouveau Comb

$395

H 3.5 in L 5 in

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns

By Victrola

Located in San Francisco, CA

Three antique exterior phonograph horns attributed to Victrola, likely from a Victor Talking

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns

$650 / item

H 29 in Dm 16.75 in

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acanthus Flat Server With Horn 206

By Johan Rohde

Located in Hellerup, DK

: Sterling silver Style: Art Nouveau Hallmarks: Early 1922 Three Towers hallmark and Georg Jensen hallmarks

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acanthus Flat Server With Horn 206

$115

H 7.88 in

Recent Sales

Anonymous, an Art Nouveau Horn Comb

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Anonymous An Art Nouveau horn comb. Finely carved and decorated with clematis. The heart of

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Anonymous, an Art Nouveau Horn Comb

H 5.6 in W 4.06 in D 0.08 in

Elisabeth Bonté, an Art Nouveau Horn and Glass Beads Pendant, Signed

By Elizabeth Bonté 1

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Elisabeth Bonté. A sculpted and patinated Horn and glass beads pendant. Signed. Fitted box

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass, Horn

Elisabeth Bonté, an Art Nouveau Horn and Glass Beads Pendant, Signed

H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 0.4 in

Horner Chairs Set of 6 Cream Cotton Upholstery Art Nouveau

By J. Horner

Located in Cookeville, TN

Set of 6 Horner dining chairs starting on claw feet. Rising in a dark toned wood to an upholstered

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Horner Chairs Set of 6 Cream Cotton Upholstery Art Nouveau

H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in

J. Horner Side Server

By J. Horner

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this immaculate AJ Horner side server. Starting one four stately legs that are hand carved

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sideboards

Materials

Wood

J. Horner Side Server

H 31 in W 48 in D 22 in

Piel Frères, an Art Nouveau Comb

By Piel Frères

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Piel Frères An Art Nouveau comb Horn, gilt metal silver mount decorated with four storks; three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Asian Art, Objects and...

Piel Frères, an Art Nouveau Comb

H 4.14 in W 6.78 in D 0.08 in

J Horner Round Dining Table

By J. Horner

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this gorgeous J Horner round dining table. Starting on a stately pedestal bottom that

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

J Horner Round Dining Table

H 30 in Dm 60.5 in

Art Nouveau Carved Horn Bookmark Letter Opener by Barthelemy

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautifully carved French bookmark.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Letter Openers

Materials

Horn

Art Nouveau Carved Horn Bookmark Letter Opener by Barthelemy

H 6.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in

1900s French Silver Horn Entremet Dessert Knife Set of Six Pieces, Art Nouveau

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

entremet knife set with rare horn handles, silver ferrules and collars. Stainless steel blades engraved

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

1900s French Silver Horn Entremet Dessert Knife Set of Six Pieces, Art Nouveau

H 8.23 in Dm 0 in

Lucien Gaillard, a Rare and Magnificient Art Nouveau Comb, Signed

By Lucien Gaillard

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Lucien Gaillard A Rare and Magnificient Art Nouveau Comb 15 teeth in carved and enamelled horn

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Horn

Lucien Gaillard, a Rare and Magnificient Art Nouveau Comb, Signed

H 4.26 in W 4.26 in D 0.12 in

Horn and Hardart Automat Coffee Spout

Located in Hudson, NY

The famous, iconic, coffee, hot and cold chocolate etc. dispeser

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Horn and Hardart Automat Coffee Spout

H 26 in W 5 in D 4 in

Intini Jewels Faceted Agate Coral Horn Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Bracelet

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

A light weighted bracelet great for everyday use, in faceted black agate with a central horn

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Intini Jewels Faceted Agate Coral Horn Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Bracelet

L 7.49 in

Violet Garnet Coral Horn Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Necklace Bracelet Set

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

A fresh design made with rectangle shaped violet garnet beads. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this uniquely designed necklace and bracelet with natural stones full of life and col...

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Violet Garnet Coral Horn Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Necklace Bracelet Set

Intini Jewels Faceted Agate Coral Horn Sterling 925 Silver Beaded Boho Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

A light weighted necklace great for everyday use, in faceted black agate with a central horn

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Intini Jewels Faceted Agate Coral Horn Sterling 925 Silver Beaded Boho Necklace

L 16.54 in

Faceted Agate Coral Horn Silver Beaded Cocktail Boho Bracelet Ring Necklace Set

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

central horn pendant in red coral. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this uniquely designed set with

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Faceted Agate Coral Horn Silver Beaded Cocktail Boho Bracelet Ring Necklace Set

Intini Jewels Violet Garnet Coral Horn Sterling Silver Beaded Boho Vibe Bracelet

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

A fresh design made with rectangle shaped violet garnet beads. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this uniquely designed bracelet with natural stones full of life and color. A hawaiia...

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Intini Jewels Violet Garnet Coral Horn Sterling Silver Beaded Boho Vibe Bracelet

L 7.49 in

Intini Jewels Violet Garnet Coral Horn 925 Sterling Silver Beaded Boho Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

A fresh design made with rectangle shaped violet garnet beads. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this uniquely designed necklace with natural stones full of life and color. A hawaiia...

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Intini Jewels Violet Garnet Coral Horn 925 Sterling Silver Beaded Boho Necklace

L 16.54 in

Georges Pierre Art Nouveau Horn and Glass Cicada Bracelet

By Georges Pierre

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau horn bracelet with glass by Georges Pierre. The bracelet is composed of two

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bangles

Georges Pierre Art Nouveau Horn and Glass Cicada Bracelet

L 8.5 in

Lucien Gaillard French Art Nouveau Horn and Opal Hair Comb

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau horn and metal hair comb with opals by Lucien Gaillard. The blond hair comb

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Opal

Lucien Gaillard French Art Nouveau Horn and Opal Hair Comb

W 5 in L 4 in

Georges Pierre French Art Nouveau Horn, Glass and Enamel Necklace

By Georges Pierre

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau horn necklace by Georges Pierre, with a beaded cord and a pendant fashioned

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Georges Pierre French Art Nouveau Horn, Glass and Enamel Necklace

Antique Art Nouveau Horner School Carved Mahogany Double Door Mirrored Bookcase

Located in Big Flats, NY

Nouveau Horner Inspired Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase with Mirrored Backsplash and Scroll Filigree

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Art Nouveau Horner School Carved Mahogany Double Door Mirrored Bookcase

H 73.75 in W 43 in D 14.25 in

Charles Horner Art Nouveau Enamel Necklace

By Charles Horner

Located in Toronto, ON

Charles Horner Enamel Pendant Necklace, Chester 1909. The celtic knot design pendant, enamelled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Charles Horner Art Nouveau Enamel Necklace

Arts & Crafts Nouveau Enamel Sterling Necklace Charles Horner, 1910

By Charles Horner

Located in Toronto, ON

Charles Horner Enamel Pendant Necklace, Chester 1910. The art nouveau arts and crafts design

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Arts & Crafts Nouveau Enamel Sterling Necklace Charles Horner, 1910

Art Nouveau Mirror with a Horns Frame

Located in Valladolid, ES

Extraordinary French Art-Nouveau mirror with a frame of horns, from the beginning of the 20th

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Mirror with a Horns Frame

H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 2.37 in

Elizabeth Bonté Art Nouveau Butterfly Horn Pendant

Located in London, GB

Elizabeth Bonté Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant. The hand carved horn is heightened with colour

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Elizabeth Bonté Art Nouveau Butterfly Horn Pendant

H 2.92 in W 3.12 in L 15.75 in

TIFFANY & CO. Art Nouveau Solid Gold Shoe Horn

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

Interesting and unusual solid 18K gold shoe horn by Tiffany & Co., circa early 1900s. It features a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Art Nouveau Solid Gold Shoe Horn

H 1 in W 6 in

Large Royal Dux Art Nouveau Vase with Young Man and Horn Decoration - 1Y166

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This large, polychrome porcelain vase with dual handles is crafted in the distinctive Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Royal Dux Art Nouveau Vase with Young Man and Horn Decoration - 1Y166

H 14.57 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in

Art Nouveau Lalique French Art Glass Rams Horn Center Bowl 20th C

By Lalique

Located in Big Flats, NY

A French Art Nouveau center bowl by Lalique offers art glass construction with base having stylized

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Lalique French Art Glass Rams Horn Center Bowl 20th C

H 8.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in

French Art Nouveau Natural Horn and Silver Plate Salad Servers, Cased Set of Two

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Art Nouveau styled salad serving set made of natural horn and silver plate, circa 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

French Art Nouveau Natural Horn and Silver Plate Salad Servers, Cased Set of Two

H 1.75 in W 4 in D 12.5 in

Antique Art Nouveau Original Glass And Bronze Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Amazing 1920’s French Art Nouveau chandelier. Beautiful three-horn chandelier, vintage from the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Original Glass And Bronze Chandelier, 1920s

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Artnouveau French Vanity Mirror Hippo Horns, Silver Ebonized Wood Tilting Mirror

By Central School of Arts & Crafts

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding vanity mirror, French Art Nouveau, circa 1900. Two hippo horns hold a tilting mirror

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

Artnouveau French Vanity Mirror Hippo Horns, Silver Ebonized Wood Tilting Mirror

H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Three Early Parts Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley in Silver 830 and Horn

Located in København, Copenhagen

Three early parts Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley in silver 830 and horn. Dated 1915-1930

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver

Three Early Parts Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley in Silver 830 and Horn

H 7.88 in Dm 1.58 in

1920 Brass French Horn Chandelier

Located in Surrey, BC

Vintage rare rewired and CSA approved historical cast bronze chandelier showing excellent patina. This fixture once hung at the famous Chicago Athletic Club. The 20-story prairie ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920 Brass French Horn Chandelier

H 36 in W 28 in D 28 in

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Gold Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch, Gold Tone Very good

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Gold Brooch

W 0.91 in L 1.97 in

Art Nouveau Enamel Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nouveau pendant by Charles Horner Ltd; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry collections This

Category

Vintage 1910s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Pendant

H 0.13 in W 1.08 in D 0.13 in Dm 1.08 in L 18 in

Giant Bowie Knife, Gun Shop Advertising, Hunter’s Lodge, 1920

By Ciervo

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

was closed in the 1920s, so this knife was made long before. It has original deer Horn. Would look

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Taxidermy

Materials

Steel

Giant Bowie Knife, Gun Shop Advertising, Hunter’s Lodge, 1920

H 43.31 in W 4.34 in D 3.35 in

Rare Vintage Art Nouveau Horn Swan Sculpture from 20s

Located in Catania, CT

Excellent vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this Art Nouveau swan sculpture

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Rare Vintage Art Nouveau Horn Swan Sculpture from 20s

H 31 in W 43 in D 13 in

Antique Art Nouveau Acanthus Silver Horn Desktop Seal France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Silver acanthus foliage seal with a horn handle. French makers mark in a lozenge, silver hallmarks

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Acanthus Silver Horn Desktop Seal France

W 0.99 in L 2.96 in

Antique Sterling Silver Thistle Brooch, Charles Horner

By Charles Horner

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique Art Nouveau style sterling silver and Amethyst paste stone thistle brooch

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Thistle Brooch, Charles Horner

W 1.5 in L 0.5 in

Art Nouveau 1900s Georges Pierre Signed Floral Horn Pin Brooch

By Georges Pierre

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare French Art Nouveau real horn pin brooch by Georges Pierre, 1900s. Elegant blond horn piece

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Art Nouveau 1900s Georges Pierre Signed Floral Horn Pin Brooch

H 0.75 in W 2.25 in L 2.88 in

R.J. Horner Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Cheval Dressing Mirror, circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Art Nouveau mahogany cheval dressing mirror features carved mahogany frame with cabriole

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Early 20th Century American Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

R.J. Horner Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Cheval Dressing Mirror, circa 1910

H 72 in W 34 in D 22 in

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Chamois Hat and Coat Rack

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful late 19th century Swiss Art Nouveau carved wood hat and coat rack with a chamois

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Horn, Wood

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Chamois Hat and Coat Rack

H 44 in W 28 in D 9 in

Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles, Sterling Silver, circa 1890s

By William Rogers

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality three-piece carving set; made of antler horned handles which end on both sides in a sterling silver floral decoration. The three pieces are comprised of a carving knife ...

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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles, Sterling Silver, circa 1890s

H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 14 in

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Horn Corkscrew

Located in New York, NY

American Art Nouveau sterling silver and horn corkscrew. Horn handle has sterling silver mounts

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Horn Corkscrew

H 4.75 in W 6 in D 0.88 in

Signed Art Nouveau Horn Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

The pendent measures approximately 4.3/4ths”l x 2.5”w, with the cord necklace measuring approximately 25.”l.
This beautiful necklace is by, I believe, George Pierre. He and E...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Drop Necklaces

Signed Art Nouveau Horn Necklace

Art Nouveau Horn and Silver Inkwell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A fantastic freeform design of flowing silverwork, anchored by two polished silver tipped horns. A

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Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Art Nouveau Horn and Silver Inkwell

H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 13 in

Art-Nouveau Horn & Pearl Hair Comb Monnaie du Pape Lucien Gaillard Peigne Corne

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Exceptional unique art-nouveau hair comb made in horn with a pearl - design of six Monnaie du Pape

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Art-Nouveau Horn & Pearl Hair Comb Monnaie du Pape Lucien Gaillard Peigne Corne

W 4.73 in D 0.4 in L 3.55 in

Edwardian Charles Horner Sterling Silver Enamel Art Nouveau Brooch

By Charles Horner

Located in St Helens, GB

A stunning Chester silver brooch by Charles Horner. Edwardian era, art nouveau in shape and design

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20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Charles Horner Sterling Silver Enamel Art Nouveau Brooch

Art Nouveau Carved Horn Comb

Located in Chicago, IL

From Gallery LaFayette in Paris, comes this nicely carved hair comb.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Art Nouveau Carved Horn Comb

H 4.3 in W 2.25 in

Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Pendant Necklace, Charles Horner, 1909

By Charles Horner

Located in Glasgow, GB

An Art Nouveau sterling silver and enamel pendant necklace by Charles Horner. The open-work pendant

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Pendant Necklace, Charles Horner, 1909

Art Nouveau Carved Horn Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

approximately 24"l. This is a wonderful necklace of carved horn heightened with colorand and accented

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Antique Late 19th Century French Drop Necklaces

Art Nouveau Carved Horn Necklace

W NaN in

Art Nouveau Single Horn Glass Vase with Dore Bronze Base

Located in Fairfax, VA

A beautiful Art Nouveau blown glass bud vase with Dore bronze base

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Single Horn Glass Vase with Dore Bronze Base

H 18 in Dm 6.25 in

Art Nouveau carved Horn Flower necklace by Georges Pierre GYP

By Georges Pierre

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Nouveau Rare Necklace of Carved Horn, hand coloured and stained, decorated as a flower. Very

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Antique Early 1900s More Necklaces

Art Nouveau carved Horn Flower necklace by Georges Pierre GYP

L 35.44 in

Art Nouveau Style Painted French Bed or Bench Frame

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th century unusual oval Art Nouveau style French bed frame with original paint. Would be

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Style Painted French Bed or Bench Frame

H 47 in W 72 in D 82.5 in

French Horn Sterling Silver Table Knife Set with Matching Serving Pieces Box

By Grange

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

box. Swan marks for 800/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Rare Art Nouveau decoration, one

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Steel, Sterling Silver

French Horn Sterling Silver Table Knife Set with Matching Serving Pieces Box

H 0.1 in Dm 0.1 in

Solid Silver Antique Art Nouveau English Charles Horner Earrings

By Charles Horner

Located in Dorset, GB

A pair of solid sterling silver antique earrings by Charles Horner in the Art Nouveau style. A rare

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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Silver Antique Art Nouveau English Charles Horner Earrings

W 1.19 in L 1.26 in

Art Nouveau Silver Handled Shoe Horn and Button Hook by Liberty & Co., 1917

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

. Made in the Art Nouveau period by the world famous "Liberty and Co" of Regent Street, London.

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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

Art Nouveau Silver Handled Shoe Horn and Button Hook by Liberty & Co., 1917

H 9.65 in W 0.99 in D 0.2 in

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn

By His Masters Voice

Located in Oakland, CA

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn. Very good working

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Vintage 1910s North American Art Nouveau Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn

H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

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1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria

$886

W 1.18 in L 0.78 in

HARRY WINSTON Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Necklace

By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

HARRY WINSTON Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Necklace

$225,000

L 15.5 in

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl

By Masriera

Located in New York, NY

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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl

$9,700

H 1 in W 2.5 in

Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant

Located in London, GB

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant

$10,063

H 3.15 in W 2.13 in

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown

$1,120 Sale Price

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L 55 in

RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse

$4,999

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

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Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara

$261,653

Black silk velvet Opera coat with beads and rhinestone embroidered Circa 1920

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk velvet coat with beads and rhinestone embroidered 1920. Pink silk velvet lining

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1920s French Opera Coats

Black silk velvet Opera coat with beads and rhinestone embroidered Circa 1920

$4,138

Size: 42/44

1950s White Cotton Eyelet Lace Bustier Top w/ Ruffle

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s White Cotton Eyelet Lace Bustier Top. Black ribbon trim ties in bow in front over ruffle. Fully lined and boned. Hook & eye back closure.

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1950s Bustiers

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$199 Sale Price

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Located in New York, NY

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1930s French Coats and Outerwear

Chinoiserie Art Deco Lame Coat, Margaine Lacroix 1925

$28,500

Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38

By Gianni Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

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Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38

$3,795

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By John Paul Cooper

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts More Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

John Paul Cooper "The Kingfisher" Arts & Crafts Necklace

$77,825

H 2.8 in W 1.23 in

Antique Bippart & Co Art Nouveau 14K Gold, Enamel & Baroque Pearl Brooch/Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Bippart & Co Art Nouveau 14K Gold, Enamel & Baroque Pearl Brooch/Pendant

$895

H 1.14 in W 1.27 in D 0.49 in

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Located in Riverdale, NY

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

American Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch

$4,750

W 1 in L 1.2 in

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Located in London, GB

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

$46,963

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Located in Chicago, IL

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GIA Certified 56 Carat Tennis Diamond Necklace

$1,600,000 Sale Price

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Art Nouveau Horn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau horn for your home. Each art nouveau horn for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bone and horn. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art nouveau horn, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An art nouveau horn is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one art nouveau horn that is appealing in its simplicity, but J. Horner, Georg Jensen and René Lalique produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Horn?

Prices for an art nouveau horn start at $88 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $1,843.

Questions About Art Nouveau Horn

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.
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 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.
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 the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?
1 Answer
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.
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.
What materials were used in Art Nouveau?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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.

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