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Pair of Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Leaf Dishes
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Connecticut. Designed in the Art Nouveau style, this beautiful pair are perfect for any coffee table.
Art
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Leaf Motif Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A BEAUTIFUL LEAF MOTIF DESIGN
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Dachsel Alexandra Porcelain Works Art Nouveau Leaf Design Handled Vase
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Austrian Art Nouveau handled vase with large layered leaf patterning by Paul Dachsel
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Leaf Plique-a-jour Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE LEAF MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN 14 KARAT
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder
Located in New York, NY
-20th century, Sweden. Piece is hammered brass with an Art Nouveau leaf-design. Marked on underside
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
English Art Nouveau Peridot & Pearl Pendant in Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
an intricate Art Nouveau leaf work filigree design. The pendant is adorned with delicate white pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Decorative Fire Kerb, English, Copper, Surround, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
presents fine tonality with amber hues
Broad Art Nouveau leaf form decorates the centre and kerb corners
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
H 2.96 in W 56.5 in D 16.34 in
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
A silver watch key with Art Nouveau leaf
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau 5.0 Ct Natural Opal .50 Ct Old Cut Diamond Leaf earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow solid 18 KT topped by silver
Art Nouveau leaf design top adorning two custom cut natural Opal of
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 7 Carat Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet Leaf Motif Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality 7 Carat Amethyst Art Nouveau Leaf Motif Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Children Group Girl With Child A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, c 1905
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
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Based on a white round base with an Art Nouveau leaf relief with a grey background on the side.
Very
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.93 in W 3.35 in D 2.76 in
Art Nouveau Majolica and Loetz Art Glass Shade Oil Lamp Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
the iron chains that make this lamp height adjustable, come with marvelous Art Nouveau leaf and flower
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1930 Silver Leaf Art Nouveau French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These are silver mirrored French sconces from the 1930s. They're art nouveau style and feature a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau Portrait By Leon Tirode (1873-1956)
Located in Gavere, BE
"Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau Portrait By Leon Tirode (1873-1956)"
Old oil on canvas, Art Nouveau
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 2.76 in
1940s Organic Art Nouveau Green Leaf Bowl
By Ditmar Urbach, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade 1940s Art Nouveau decorative vide-poche bowl. Green leaves organically pouring over three
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain
Art Nouveau Iron Bronze Leaf Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive art nouveau period patio and garden dining table made in the style and manner of Oscar
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Art Nouveau Jarre SARRGUEMINES Green with Gold Leaf Floral Paintings
By Sarreguemines
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau jarre SARRGUEMINES green with gold leaf floral paintings.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Art Nouveau Four Leaf Clover Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique four-leaf clover locket pendant dating back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Oil Painting On Canvas Belle Epoque Art Nouveau
Located in Gavere, BE
"Large Oil Painting On Canvas Belle époque Art Nouveau With Frame"
Georges Redon (1869-1943) is a
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1890s French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 67.33 in W 40.56 in D 2.76 in
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Flower Engagement Ring with Diamond Ring Guard Lily #4
Located in Hertsliya, IL
sapphire - the traditional September birthstone - decorated with art nouveau leaf ornaments and two pear
Category
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Large Oil Painting On Canvas Belle Epoque Art Nouveau
Located in Gavere, BE
engraver.
Art Nouveau portrait oil on canvas mounted on panel "The elegant with the parasol"
The painting
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1890s French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 67.33 in W 40.56 in D 2.76 in
Art Nouveau Chestnut Leaf and Green Glass Sconce, 1900s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
The essence of Art Nouveau is embodied in this exquisite gilt sconce, inspired by nature with
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Leaf-Form Bonbon Dish By Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau pattern, sterling silver, leaf-form bonbon dish, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish 1940s Organic Art Nouveau Light Green Leaf Bowl
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning handmade Swedish 1940s Art Nouveau decorative vide poche bowl. Green leaves organically
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Art Nouveau Flower Silver Seal Initials A B
Located in Munich, Bavaria
a typical Art Nouveau entwined flower and leaf motive. The seal dates back to 1895-1900 and is
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter with Scrolling Leaf Decoration
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Nouveau sterling silver overlay clear glass pinch decanter with three dimpled sides and allover
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Enamel Ginko Leaf Amethyst & Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Cresarrow
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry presents:
An exquisite Art Nouveau bib necklace by Henry Blank & Sons. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Carved Ivy Leaf & Grape 14 Kt Wide Band Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful and quite unique antique band ring is Art Nouveau period 1905 circa
Artful hand
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Motif, Yogo Sapphire, & Diamond Festoon Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
An exquisite Art Nouveau bib necklace from 1900, crafted in the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Stunning France Art Nouveau Bronzed Jewelry Box with Detailed Leafs and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, superb workmanship, bronzed metal Art Nouveau box, decorated " snowdrops and branches and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
H 5.1 in W 8.9 in D 6.2 in
Art Nouveau Kohn & Sons Precious Topaz, Pearl Leaf Motif Pendant Necklace
By Kohn
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful art nouveau necklace by Maiden Lane maker Henry Kohn & Sons. Kohn were known for
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX century Portrait Lady With Oval Frame
Located in Gavere, BE
"Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX Portrait Lady With Oval Frame"
Oil on canvas Portrait of a lady
Category
1880s Jugendstil Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 3.15 in
Antique Art Nouveau and Art Glass Ceiling Light with Grape Leaf Design
Located in Houston, TX
This Art Nouveau ceiling or flush-mount light has a lovely patina and has a design that is Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 84.65 in W 72.84 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Art Nouveau English Acanthus Leaf Silver Plate Candlesticks, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous tall pair of antique Art Nouveau English silverplated candlesticks, circa 1900. These
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Anitque Art Nouveau 14k Green & Rose Gold Diamond Textured Flower Leaf Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Antique Art Nouveau. Shows some light wear consistent with age. Original finish & patina preserved
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Trefle Pendant Lucky Charm Four Leaf Clover 18 ct Yellow Gold Art Nouveau
Located in Mārupe, LV
Four - Leaf Clover Trefle Pendant belonging to the Art Nouveau period 1895/1914. This pendant
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
H 0.91 in Dm 0.71 in L 0.91 in
Antique Reed & Barton 1400 Art Nouveau Deco Lily Pad Leaf Charges Tray
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Reed & Barton 1400 Art Nouveau Deco Lily Pad Leaf 20" Charger Tray. Item features a larger
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Red And Gold Leaf Painted Art Nouveau Toleware Planter Or Champagne Cooler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Red and gold leaf painted Art Nouveau toleware jardinière or champagne cooler.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Pair Silver Plated Leaf Mounted Webb Cased Glass Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair Art Nouveau pair Thomas Webb attributed cased blue glass vases set within a silver
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Mark V Marshall Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Abstract Leaf Design Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vase with abstract leaf designs by renowned and sought after
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Matte Enamel Seed Pearl & Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique brooch/pin was crafted during the art nouveau era in solid 14k yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Rookwood 1901 Irene Bishop Oak Leaf Vase Urn 5.5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Irene Bishop vase or urn featuring Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts styling with an
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Pottery
1900s French Bronze Art Nouveau Clary Sage Leaf with Gilt Flower Candlestick
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty and heavy bronze French Art Nouveau clary sage (Salvia Sclarea) leaf and plant stem
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 9.45 in
Art Nouveau Fly Insect Bug Leaf Plique-a-jour Enamel Brooch Pin Silver 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE INSECT FLY BUG MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
French Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Grapevine Maple Leaf Wall Mounted Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Grapevine Maple Leaf Wall Mounted Console Table. Item features half
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 14 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Brooch with a Fly Settled on a Leaf circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Delightful Art Nouveau silver brooch, featuring a fly settled on a leaf. The brooch has the most
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Ginko Leaf Vase Attrib to Paul Dachsel For Czechoslovakian Amphora
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Chicago, US
inspired by the voluptuous, organic Art Nouveau style, as well as incorporating Japanese shapes, such as
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
H 17 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
A pair of Art Nouveau beech stained side tables with clover leaf style tops
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Nouveau beech stained side tables with clover leaf style tops supported with whiplash
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Large Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase Flower and Leaf Decor France circa 1904
By Émile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
the 19th century, Émile Gallé further developed this glass art, created Art Nouveau designs and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 17.33 in Dm 6.11 in
French Art Nouveau Green Flower Maple Leaf Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau Green Flower Maple Leaf Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Piece Set. Listing includes
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
H 35.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
Vintage French Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Leaf Vine Garden Planter Pot Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Needs weld (see pic 8). Missing (1) decorative ring (see pic). Overall very nice.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Iridescent Leaf & Berry Art Nouveau Vase w/Silver Collar by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
unto themselves, he used the ceramic medium as an aesthetic platform to make art.
Among the many
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Silver
Legras, Square Etched Glass Maple Leaf and Samara Vase, French Art Nouveau 1900s
By François-Théodore Legras
Located in PARIS, FR
French 1900s Art Nouveau Manufacture Legras. Signed in the vase.
Very good condition.
Dimensions in cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
H 8.59 in W 2.64 in D 2.64 in
Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel leaf brooch designed by Crane & Theurer Co..
Colorful little brooch, created
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A large diamond, pearl and ruby Art Nouveau brooch in platinum and yellow gold, ca. 1910s.
It has
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Leaf Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase by Lucien-Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Chicago, US
as an aesthetic platform to make art.
Among the many international awards earned during his
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Sterling Silver Leaf Design Cufflinks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Nice sterling silver cufflinks.
Feature leaf/plant designs.
Nice silver toning.
Dimensions: 20 x 10
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of 1900 Art Nouveau Picture Frames Oak Fir Green Gilt Palm Leaf Beading
Located in Munich, DE
This exceptional pair of Art Nouveau Picture Frames were hand crafted towards the very end of the
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
H 11.38 in W 17.33 in D 1.58 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 1stDibs 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.