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Stunning French Art Nouveau Marquetry Carved Mahogany Bench
Stunning French Art Nouveau Marquetry Carved Mahogany Bench

Stunning French Art Nouveau Marquetry Carved Mahogany Bench

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning Art Nouveau Marquetry Carved Bench in the style of Louis Majorelle.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Marquetry Side Table by Émile Gallé, Walnut, France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Marquetry Side Table by Émile Gallé, Walnut, France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Marquetry Side Table by Émile Gallé, Walnut, France, 1900s

By Émile Gallé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau marquetry side table. Design by Émile Gallé Original solid walnut base with four tapered legs.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

Art Nouveau Marquetry Corner Table
Art Nouveau Marquetry Corner Table

Art Nouveau Marquetry Corner Table

Located in Denton, TX

Art Nouveau table in carved walnut with floral and musical motive marquetry.

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Art Nouveau Marquetry Corner Table
Art Nouveau Marquetry Corner Table

Art Nouveau Marquetry Corner Table

Located in Denton, TX

Art Nouveau table in carved walnut with floral and musical motive marquetry.

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry And Carved Desk Table
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry And Carved Desk Table

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry And Carved Desk Table

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 30.5 Inches High x 35 Inches wide x 25.5 inches deep (77 x 89 x 65 cm) Literature Louis Majorelle, MASTER OF ART NOUVEAU DESIGN: Alastair Duncan. P. 201, pl 119 and P. 2...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900
Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900

Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Vienna, AT

A French Art Nouveau desk table by Louis Majorelle, France, circa 1900-Signed, “L Majorelle.”

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Original French Art Nouveau Marquetry Table ''Japonisme'' by Emile Galle 1900
Original French Art Nouveau Marquetry Table ''Japonisme'' by Emile Galle 1900

Original French Art Nouveau Marquetry Table ''Japonisme'' by Emile Galle 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Very rare original Emile Galle ''plate 66 Japonisme'' side table in Art Nouveau style. This beautiful side table was created by Emile Galle in 1900, during the art nouveau period.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Louis Majorelle Signed Art Nouveau Marquetry Display Cabinet, France, circa 1900
Louis Majorelle Signed Art Nouveau Marquetry Display Cabinet, France, circa 1900

Louis Majorelle Signed Art Nouveau Marquetry Display Cabinet, France, circa 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

An exceptional Art Nouveau display cabinet by Louis Majorelle, masterfully crafted in France around 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Important Émile Gallé École de Nancy Art Nouveau Marquetry Hall Mirror
Important Émile Gallé École de Nancy Art Nouveau Marquetry Hall Mirror

Important Émile Gallé École de Nancy Art Nouveau Marquetry Hall Mirror

Located in Nottingham, GB

The piece is constructed from an impressive combination of oak, rosewood, walnut and fruitwoods including apple and pear, creating the varied natural tones characteristic of sophisti...

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Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak, Pearwood, Rosewood, Walnut

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and macassar ebony salon table by Louis Majorelle.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Ebony, Macassar, Walnut

Art Nouveau Mahogany Marquetry Compactum Wardrobe
Art Nouveau Mahogany Marquetry Compactum Wardrobe

Art Nouveau Mahogany Marquetry Compactum Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

The wardrobe is beautifully decorated with Art Nouveau marquetry depicting stylised flowers, leaves and insects, worked in contrasting timbers.

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Vintage 1910s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Ecole de Nancy Marquetry Side Table, Chrysanthemums, c 1900
French Art Nouveau Ecole de Nancy Marquetry Side Table, Chrysanthemums, c 1900

French Art Nouveau Ecole de Nancy Marquetry Side Table, Chrysanthemums, c 1900

By Ecole de Nancy

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant and charming French Art Nouveau marquetry wood side table with a design of chrysanthemums, Ecole de Nancy (School of Nancy), Nancy, France, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood, Oak, Burl

Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900
Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900

Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Dallas, TX

A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and exotic wood game table signed by Louis Majorelle.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Box with Marquetry, Germany, dated 1906
Art Nouveau Box with Marquetry, Germany, dated 1906

Art Nouveau Box with Marquetry, Germany, dated 1906

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau box or jewelry box with beautiful marquetry.

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Side Table by Émile Gallé, Marquetry Wood, France, 1900
Art Nouveau Side Table by Émile Gallé, Marquetry Wood, France, 1900

Art Nouveau Side Table by Émile Gallé, Marquetry Wood, France, 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Elegant Art Nouveau tripod side table signed Gallé, featuring a distinctive shield-shaped top.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Marquetry un wood, Made in France
Marquetry un wood, Made in France

Marquetry un wood, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Amaizing Marquetry Country: France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Nouveau Burl Marble Marquetry Nightstand with Bronze Ormolu
Antique French Art Nouveau Burl Marble Marquetry Nightstand with Bronze Ormolu

Antique French Art Nouveau Burl Marble Marquetry Nightstand with Bronze Ormolu

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning antique French Neoclassical or Art Nouveau (elements of both) bowfront marquetry burl wood nightstand with distinctive marble top, ornamented by cast bronze ormolu.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Set of Four Marquetry Nesting Tables, France, c. 1900
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Set of Four Marquetry Nesting Tables, France, c. 1900

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Set of Four Marquetry Nesting Tables, France, c. 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

A rare and beautifully preserved set of four Art Nouveau nesting tables, attributed to the workshop of Émile Gallé, Nancy, France, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Wood

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Occasional Table with Floral Marquetry
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Occasional Table with Floral Marquetry

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Occasional Table with Floral Marquetry

By Émile Gallé

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau occasional table with a circular top with shaped edge and floral marquetry inlay that rotates on a central axis, resting on four tapered sabre legs joined by a squ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Easel in Ash and Marquetry, Louis Majorelle Style
Art Nouveau Easel in Ash and Marquetry, Louis Majorelle Style

Art Nouveau Easel in Ash and Marquetry, Louis Majorelle Style

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Art Nouveau Ash and Marquetry Easel. The shaped cresting with marquetry panel of coloured woods depicting a Lilly flower, above a splayed latticework stand with an adjustable ra...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Easels

Materials

Ash

Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Marquetry Tray Table by Majorelle
Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Marquetry Tray Table by Majorelle

Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Marquetry Tray Table by Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Louis Majorelle - art Nouveau - bronze mounted - marquetry tray table A French Art Nouveau Tray side table produced in France in c1900 by master cabinetmakers Louis Majorelle, using...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tray Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Camille Gauthier, Floral Marquetry
French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Camille Gauthier, Floral Marquetry

French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Camille Gauthier, Floral Marquetry

By Camille Gauthier

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau two-tier display cabinet / vitrine with a glass upper cabinet topped with an elaborately carved floral crest over an open compartment, resting on a lower demilune ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Period Side Table in Brass and Mother of Pearl Marquetry
Art Nouveau Period Side Table in Brass and Mother of Pearl Marquetry

Art Nouveau Period Side Table in Brass and Mother of Pearl Marquetry

Located in BARSAC, FR

Side table forming a in rosewood veneer and marquetry of brass and mother-of-pearl. Superb top decorated with a floral composition around which a bird, a butterfly and a dragonfly tw...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Wooden Tray with Floral Marquetry, French, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Wooden Tray with Floral Marquetry, French, 20th Century

Art Nouveau Wooden Tray with Floral Marquetry, French, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Ideal for those who appreciate Art Nouveau design, floral marquetry, and vintage French craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Set 12 Hand Blown Art Nouveau Austrian Tall Crystal Goblets w/ Cherry Marquetry
Set 12 Hand Blown Art Nouveau Austrian Tall Crystal Goblets w/ Cherry Marquetry

Set 12 Hand Blown Art Nouveau Austrian Tall Crystal Goblets w/ Cherry Marquetry

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A dramatic and rare set of 12 hand blown TALL crystal goblets with red marquetry "balloons" or "cherries" with engraved decoration. The elegant stems are panel cut, giving a wonderfu...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Art Nouveau Box , fold-out glove box with marquetry inscription, France
Art Nouveau Box , fold-out glove box with marquetry inscription, France

Art Nouveau Box , fold-out glove box with marquetry inscription, France

Located in Valladolid, ES

The key for the lock is not included. About Art Nouveau Art Nouveau was an artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century, seeking to integrate art into everyday life and br...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Side Table, Marquetry Wood, France, Circa 1910
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Side Table, Marquetry Wood, France, Circa 1910

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Side Table, Marquetry Wood, France, Circa 1910

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Nouveau table, made in marquetry, by Émile Gallé (1846-1904).

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Superb Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Art Nouveau Mahogany Corner Cabinet
Superb Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Art Nouveau Mahogany Corner Cabinet

Superb Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Art Nouveau Mahogany Corner Cabinet

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exceptional antique English marquetry inlaid late 19th century Art Nouveau mahogany corner cabinet with wonderful stylized inlays of the Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau period.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Stunning Maple & Co Paris Art Nouveau Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Mantle Clock
Stunning Maple & Co Paris Art Nouveau Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Mantle Clock

Stunning Maple & Co Paris Art Nouveau Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Mantle Clock

By Maple & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, circa 1890 Maple & Co Art Nouveau mahogany inlaid mantle clock A very good looking and decor...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Wall Cabinet with Marquetry Inlays and Drawer Art Nouveau Vienna Austria, 1900s
Wall Cabinet with Marquetry Inlays and Drawer Art Nouveau Vienna Austria, 1900s

Wall Cabinet with Marquetry Inlays and Drawer Art Nouveau Vienna Austria, 1900s

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful wall cabinet with 4 drawers and marquetry inlay Door. Perfect as a furniture in your dressing room for your lingerie or in your living room. It could also be great at the w...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Czech Bohemian Grand Marquetry Ball Flower Vase by Kralik Glassworks
Art Nouveau Czech Bohemian Grand Marquetry Ball Flower Vase by Kralik Glassworks

Art Nouveau Czech Bohemian Grand Marquetry Ball Flower Vase by Kralik Glassworks

By Kralik Glassworks

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Nouveau czech bohemian grand marquetry ball flower vase by Kralik Glassworks By: Kralik Glassworks Material: glass, blown glass, art glass Technique: cast, frosted, marque...

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Vintage 1920s Czech Bohemian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Display Cabinet
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Display Cabinet

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Display Cabinet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This magnificent Art Nouveau light-up display cabinet showcases exquisite Gallé-style marquetry with floral inlays, likely crafted from sycamore and boxwood in soft golden yellow and...

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Antique 1890s Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Émile Gallé "Sagittaire" Guéridon
Art Nouveau Émile Gallé "Sagittaire" Guéridon

Art Nouveau Émile Gallé "Sagittaire" Guéridon

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite two-tiered Japonist table by Émile Gallé features marquetry that juxtaposes a planar rendering of an arrowhead flower with a fully articulated botanical view of the pl...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Set of Four Art Nouveau Side Chairs with Marquetry, Sweden
Set of Four Art Nouveau Side Chairs with Marquetry, Sweden

Set of Four Art Nouveau Side Chairs with Marquetry, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Timeless, these chairs are crafted of solid birch and palisander with sabre legs and a curved, rectangular backrest which is decorated with a stylized crest of inlaid burled birch an...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Art Nouveau Emile Gallé "Cherry Blossom" Table
Art Nouveau Emile Gallé "Cherry Blossom" Table

Art Nouveau Emile Gallé "Cherry Blossom" Table

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

This carved mahogany and marquetry table by Émile Gallé features a cherry blossom–shaped top, inlaid with blossoming boughs and a violin. The floral imagery draws on the Yoshino cher...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French Art Nouveau Table by Louis Majorelle
French Art Nouveau Table by Louis Majorelle

French Art Nouveau Table by Louis Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau mahogany salon table with fruitwood marquetry by Louis Majorelle.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Botanical Marquetry by Émile Gallé
Rare Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Botanical Marquetry by Émile Gallé

Rare Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Botanical Marquetry by Émile Gallé

By Émile Gallé

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare set of nesting tables by Émile Gallé, a leading figure of the French Art Nouveau movement. Each table features detailed botanical marquetry, with inlaid signatures at the top.

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Antique Early 1900s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Games Table
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Games Table

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Games Table

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau games table by Louis Majorelle, featuring an inlaid marquetry top and carved legs and skirt.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Inlaid Cabinet "Chèvrefeuille et Digitales'
Art Nouveau Inlaid Cabinet "Chèvrefeuille et Digitales'

Art Nouveau Inlaid Cabinet "Chèvrefeuille et Digitales'

Located in NANCY, FR

Important cabinet en noyer massif mouluré et sculpté en haut relief de fleurs de chèvrefeuille. La partie centrale présente un caisson ouvrant par une porte pleine et un tiroir à la...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Period 1890
Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Period 1890

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Period 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The whole of the cabinet featuring ebony and boxwood line inlays and typical art nouveau floral marquetry detail. Presented in good condition.

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Majorelle Cabinet with Wisteria Marquetry
Louis Majorelle Cabinet with Wisteria Marquetry

Louis Majorelle Cabinet with Wisteria Marquetry

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Art Nouveau small cabinet by Louis Majorelle, circa 1900-03, with exotic hardwood marquetry in a wisteria motif. 25" wide x 58" tall x 12" deep.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

French Art Nouveau Game Table by Emile Galle
French Art Nouveau Game Table by Emile Galle

French Art Nouveau Game Table by Emile Galle

By Émile Gallé

Located in Bridgewater, CT

French Art Nouveau game table by Emile Galle.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau tray with De Scagliola decoration, Signed
Art Nouveau tray with De Scagliola decoration, Signed

Art Nouveau tray with De Scagliola decoration, Signed

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

"Art Nouveau tray with scagliola decoration, signed Rare Art Nouveau tray decorated with flowers in scagliola. Very nice work. Fine handles in the Art Nouveau spirit. Bears the unide...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Tray Tables

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau table by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and flowering vines in fruitwood marquetry.

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Early 20th Century French Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.
Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.

Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Side table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. Two level side table, marquetry work with floral motifs by Louis Majorelle, circa 1900, Art Nouveau, chased and...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé
French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé

French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau two-tiered square pedestal with carved and marquetry decoration by Emile Gallé.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Art Nouveau Iconic "Aux Ombelles" Vitrine, circa 1900
Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Art Nouveau Iconic "Aux Ombelles" Vitrine, circa 1900

Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Art Nouveau Iconic "Aux Ombelles" Vitrine, circa 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Entirely sculpted and inlaid with fine marquetry in floral and aquatic patterns (ombelles, landscapes and butterflies), this piece embodies the summit of French Art Nouveau.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Mahogany Art Nouveau Drinks Cabinet Cocktail Server
Mahogany Art Nouveau Drinks Cabinet Cocktail Server

Mahogany Art Nouveau Drinks Cabinet Cocktail Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous and elegant art nouveau style drinks cabinet - Intricate marquetry inlay work with floral motifs in classic nouveau style - Two glass cabinets flank central serving cupb...

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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé
French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé

French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau selette by Émile Gallé. Gallé made very few selettes of this quality and design during his career, and even fewer of those with curved lower pieces that reunite ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Wood

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

By Claudius Marioton, Maison Millet

Located in London, GB

The mirror's graceful, flowing foliate designs are classic hallmarks of the Art Nouveau style, which was highly fashionable at the turn of the century.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Edwardian Mahogany Art Nouveau Inlaid Occasional Table
Edwardian Mahogany Art Nouveau Inlaid Occasional Table

Edwardian Mahogany Art Nouveau Inlaid Occasional Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Art Nouveau Inlaid Occasional Table, with Marquetry and Pewter Inlay - 21"w x 20"d x 28"h

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Armchairs, Birch & Mahogany, Sweden, 1935
Art Nouveau Armchairs, Birch & Mahogany, Sweden, 1935

Art Nouveau Armchairs, Birch & Mahogany, Sweden, 1935

Located in New York, NY

A sleek pair of solid birch and palisander chairs with a stylized inlaid crest of burled birch and mahogany, which adorns the backrest. Gracefully sweeping arms transform into slim s...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Emile Galle Marquetry Two Tiered Walnut and Fruitwood Table
Emile Galle Marquetry Two Tiered Walnut and Fruitwood Table

Emile Galle Marquetry Two Tiered Walnut and Fruitwood Table

By Émile Gallé

Located in Dallas, TX

Emile Galle (1846-1904) Two-Tiered Table Circa 1900 Émile Gallé French Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Two-Tiered Pedestal table. This Art Nouveau classic two tiered French walnut p...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century

By Louis Majorelle

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

It is also decorated with 2 bronze handles Good general condition, some small scattered veneer lifts (notably on the upper tray, where the trace of the nail heads fixing the tray to...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century

By Louis Majorelle

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

It is also decorated with 2 bronze handles Good general condition, small chips and losses to the veneer (in particular on the upper tray, where the trace of the nail heads fixing th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904) Guéridon Art Nouveau à plateau trilobé en marqueterie
ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904) Guéridon Art Nouveau à plateau trilobé en marqueterie

ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904) Guéridon Art Nouveau à plateau trilobé en marqueterie

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ixelles, BE

The trilobed top, characteristic of Art Nouveau, showcases finely inlaid daisies in a rich and detailed marquetry.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Amazing set of Art Nouveau Nesting Tables by Emile Galle ''Thistle'' 1905 Walnut
Amazing set of Art Nouveau Nesting Tables by Emile Galle ''Thistle'' 1905 Walnut

Amazing set of Art Nouveau Nesting Tables by Emile Galle ''Thistle'' 1905 Walnut

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

A set of four French Art Nouveau nesting tables by Emile Gallé decorated with fruitwood marquetry in a motif of carlile thistle and butterflies.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

By Eugenio Quarti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French art nouveau side table “Thistle” by Emile Galle 1900 gueridon
Antique French art nouveau side table “Thistle” by Emile Galle 1900 gueridon

Antique French art nouveau side table “Thistle” by Emile Galle 1900 gueridon

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This elegant Art Nouveau guéridon was designed by Émile Gallé, circa 1900, and is a fine example of his signature marquetry work.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Gueridon

Materials

Walnut

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Emile Gallè Art Nouveau Marquetry Side table
Emile Gallè Art Nouveau Marquetry Side table

Emile Gallè Art Nouveau Marquetry Side table

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in

Emile Gallè Art Nouveau Marquetry Side table

By Émile Gallé

Located in Porto, PT

Macassar ebony and sycamore Emile Gallè Art Nouveau floral marquetry oval side table.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Macassar, Sycamore

Art Nouveau Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet, circa 1880
Art Nouveau Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet, circa 1880

Art Nouveau Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Dallington, East Sussex

A fine quality and very attractive music cabinet in rosewood with original shelving and glass panel. Very sturdy with no damage or repairs, the door opens smoothly and closes prop...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Rosewood

Art Nouveau Marquetry Cabinet Iconic Galle/Majorelle Style, Tycoon's Provenance
Art Nouveau Marquetry Cabinet Iconic Galle/Majorelle Style, Tycoon's Provenance

Art Nouveau Marquetry Cabinet Iconic Galle/Majorelle Style, Tycoon's Provenance

By Claude Galle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful iconic Galle/Majorelle style Art Nouveau mahogany cabinet with gracefully tapered columns terminating in stylized marquetry flora capitals under a stepped overhang pedime...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Art Nouveau Bedroom Suite, Marquetry Inlaid, circa 1910
Art Nouveau Bedroom Suite, Marquetry Inlaid, circa 1910

Art Nouveau Bedroom Suite, Marquetry Inlaid, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

This charming and beautiful suite made in the Art Nouveau style circa 1910 will be perfect for a single person or child.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

Materials

Other

Majorelle French Art Nouveau Side Table or Desk- Floral Marquetry Inlay
Majorelle French Art Nouveau Side Table or Desk- Floral Marquetry Inlay

Majorelle French Art Nouveau Side Table or Desk- Floral Marquetry Inlay

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful Art Nouveau side table or ladies desk in the majorelle style with lovely exotic wood floral marquetry and mother-of-pearl inlay top, inlay trim around apron.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1920s Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Marquetry Made of Walnut
1920s Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Marquetry Made of Walnut

1920s Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Marquetry Made of Walnut

Unavailable

H 74.41 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in

1920s Art Nouveau Wardrobe with Marquetry Made of Walnut

By Otto Wagner

Located in Senden, NRW

This is a dreamlike Art Nouveau item with marquetry / Otto Wagner motives.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Emile Gallé - Tea Table With Three Trays In Marquetry. Art Nouveau Period, 1900s
Emile Gallé - Tea Table With Three Trays In Marquetry. Art Nouveau Period, 1900s

Emile Gallé - Tea Table With Three Trays In Marquetry. Art Nouveau Period, 1900s

By Émile Gallé

Located in NONANCOURT, FR

Work in perfect condition from the Art Nouveau period, made around 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Louis Majorelle Marquetry Art Nouveau Tables
Louis Majorelle Marquetry Art Nouveau Tables

Louis Majorelle Marquetry Art Nouveau Tables

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 25.25 in

Louis Majorelle Marquetry Art Nouveau Tables

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning set of Majorelle nesting tables. Signed.

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Early 20th Century French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Art Nouveau Majorelle Cabinet
Art Nouveau Majorelle Cabinet

Art Nouveau Majorelle Cabinet

Unavailable

H 56.7 in W 28.35 in D 13.78 in

Art Nouveau Majorelle Cabinet

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Cabinet signed "L.Majorelle Nancy" in walnut and veneer, molded and carved with clematis decoration. It opens on the front with a drawer and two doors, the lower one being inlaid wit...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Vitrine, 1900
Art Nouveau Vitrine, 1900

Art Nouveau Vitrine, 1900

Unavailable

H 78.75 in W 44.1 in D 16.15 in

Art Nouveau Vitrine, 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Marseille, FR

 Art Nouveau Vitrine, 1900, in the style of Louis Majorelle (no trace of signatures), with foliage and water lilies decorations. Total Height : 200cm Width : 112cm Depth: 41cm. El...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Gallé Art Nouveau Lady's Desk
Gallé Art Nouveau Lady's Desk

Gallé Art Nouveau Lady's Desk

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 46.07 in D 30.32 in

Gallé Art Nouveau Lady's Desk

By Émile Gallé

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Extremely rare desk in mahogany and precious wood veneer, the fretted and inlaid top decorated with flowers and butterflies, resting on four molded and sculpted feet. Magnificent inl...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 35 in D 25.5 in

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Charlevoix, MI

A fine Louis Majorelle desk or table with a single drawer, constructed of fruitwood. The straight outward slanting legs with stylized flower and stem decoration being carved in relie...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Gallè Early Art Nouveau Inlaid Fine Woods Table
Gallè Early Art Nouveau Inlaid Fine Woods Table

Gallè Early Art Nouveau Inlaid Fine Woods Table

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 31.11 in D 22.45 in

Gallè Early Art Nouveau Inlaid Fine Woods Table

By Émile Gallé

Located in Fiumicino, Rome

A double shaped shelf, tapered and flared legs table, with fine inlaid decoration of Japanese chrysanthemum flowers. Very nice sign set on a leaf: E. Gallè, cross of Lorraine, Nancy.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Emil Gallé French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, circa 1900
Emil Gallé French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, circa 1900

Emil Gallé French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables, circa 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Millbrook, NY

Fine set of French Art Nouveau inlaid nesting tables by Emil Gallé.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Art Nouveau Tray with Lorraine Cross by Emile Gallé, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Tray with Lorraine Cross by Emile Gallé, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Tray with Lorraine Cross by Emile Gallé, circa 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Charlevoix, MI

A magnificent marquetry tray by Emile Gallé of Nancy, France and dating from circa 1900. A group of wild flowers and the Cross of Lorraine are stunningly recreated in inlaid wood.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

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Wood

Emile Gallé, an Art Nouveau Mahogany Vitrine

Emile Gallé, an Art Nouveau Mahogany Vitrine

Unavailable

H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Emile Gallé, an Art Nouveau Mahogany Vitrine

By Émile Gallé

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Emile Gallé an Art Nouveau mahogany vitrine. Marquetry decoration of apple blossoms Has its key.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Straw Marquetry Screen
Straw Marquetry Screen

Straw Marquetry Screen

Unavailable

H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 2.37 in

Straw Marquetry Screen

By Rinck

Located in Paris, FR

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

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Early 2000s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Straw

Charles Spindler Marquetry Game Table Circa 1900
Charles Spindler Marquetry Game Table Circa 1900

Charles Spindler Marquetry Game Table Circa 1900

Unavailable

H 30.52 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Charles Spindler Marquetry Game Table Circa 1900

By Charles Spindler

Located in Paris, FR

Charles Spindler Marquetry Game Table Circa 1900. Signed " Ch. Spindler"

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Bronze Marble and Oak marquetry Side board Cabinet, circa 1920s
Bronze Marble and Oak marquetry Side board Cabinet, circa 1920s

Bronze Marble and Oak marquetry Side board Cabinet, circa 1920s

Unavailable

H 64.57 in W 91.74 in D 25.2 in

Bronze Marble and Oak marquetry Side board Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Roubaix, FR

Great quality Louis XVI style sideboard in oak marquetry, curved sides doors with original beveled glass and marble top and bronze ornements. Height without top part 104 cm (49.94 in...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Sideboards

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910
Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910

Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910

Located in L'Etang, FR

Pair of French twin beds, cast iron fake wood, brass and marquetry, circa 1910. Superb pair of twin beds. Made in France, circa 1910. The structure is in cast iron, painted trom...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Wall Secretary by Carlo Bugatti
Late 19th Century Wall Secretary by Carlo Bugatti

Late 19th Century Wall Secretary by Carlo Bugatti

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 9.45 in

Late 19th Century Wall Secretary by Carlo Bugatti

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Paris, FR

Wall Secretary by designer Carlo Bugatti Wood and marquetry Late 19th century This wall secretary is the work of Carlo Bugatti, an Italian artist of the Art Nouveau movement wh...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century
Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century

Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 47.64 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in

Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century

By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Portefolio stand for a portefolio to collect prints made in Dutch Art Nouveau style, by C.A. Lion Cachet (1864-1945) inlaid with an image of a lyre bird and brass, woodcarving of lio...

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Easels

Materials

Brass

Carlo Bugatti Chair, circa 1902
Carlo Bugatti Chair, circa 1902

Carlo Bugatti Chair, circa 1902

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Carlo Bugatti Chair, circa 1902

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Chair, ebonized wood, marquetery of pewter, hammered copper, vellum, bone, tassels(not original) designed by the famous Italian architect or designer Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940).

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

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Copper, Pewter

Arts & Crafts Movement Shapland & Petter Hall Wardrobe
Arts & Crafts Movement Shapland & Petter Hall Wardrobe

Arts & Crafts Movement Shapland & Petter Hall Wardrobe

Unavailable

H 84 in W 50 in D 19.5 in

Arts & Crafts Movement Shapland & Petter Hall Wardrobe

By Shapland & Petter

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

A 'Hallrobe' or Hall Wardrobe from the Arts & Crafts Movement furniture firm of Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, North Devon In oak with Art Nouveau pierced detailing and marquetr...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Marquetry Cabinet
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Marquetry Cabinet

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Marquetry Cabinet

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau marquetry cabinet by Louis Majorelle with depictions of iris flowers on the front panel.

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Early 20th Century French Vitrines

French Art Nouveau Marquetry Gueridon Table, signed by Gallé
French Art Nouveau Marquetry Gueridon Table, signed by Gallé

French Art Nouveau Marquetry Gueridon Table, signed by Gallé

By Émile Gallé

Located in Paris, FR

French Art Nouveau marquetry gueridon table, inlaid signed in a Japanese way by Gallé, France, circa 1900.   

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau Marquetry Vase
Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau Marquetry Vase

Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau Marquetry Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau “Marquetry” cameo glass vase by Emile Gallé, featuring magnolia blossoms in carved marquetry glass against a reddish and cream ground, with ruffled top and foot.

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Early 20th Century French Vases

Emile Gallé Superb and Rare French Art Nouveau Marquetry Vase
Emile Gallé Superb and Rare French Art Nouveau Marquetry Vase

Emile Gallé Superb and Rare French Art Nouveau Marquetry Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

A superb and rare French Art Nouveau marquetry vase by Emile Gallé featuring internally decorated, engraved and inlaid glass.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Nouveau Marquetry For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau marquetry for your home. Each art nouveau marquetry for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art nouveau marquetry, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each art nouveau marquetry bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art nouveau marquetry that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emile Gallé, Louis Majorelle and Auguste Majorelle produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Marquetry?

An art nouveau marquetry can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,800, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.

A Close Look at Art Nouveau Furniture

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • 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 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen 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 Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

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 variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

Questions About Art Nouveau Marquetry

  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.