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Bronze Garden Fountain Art Nouveau Fairy Nymph
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Delighful bronze garden fountain the Art Nouveau manner
Figural form showing four garden fairys or
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Fountains
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Celestial Nymph Female Cameo Brass Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Nouveau Brass pin and pendant showcase a female cameo of a celestial nymph. The intricate
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Nymph Vase Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Unique porcelain and bronze Art Nouveau lamp from the early 20th century. The porcelain design
of
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
'Nymphs at Dusk', Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Tonalist Oil, Three Graces, AIC
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, the Chicago Watercolor Club, the Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute. Active
Category
1910s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil, Cardboard
William Emerson'Nymphs at Dusk', Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Tonalist Oil, Three Graces, AIC, 1910
H 22.25 in W 28 in D 0.13 in
Antique Art Nouveau 15k Yellow Gold Nymph Medallion Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pendant is crafted in the Art Nouveau style. The design features a detailed relief
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Art Nouveau Pair of Mounted Lamps with Nymphs
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century pair of Art Nouveau vases crafted in metal, gilded and intricately modeled as a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
H 35.75 in W 4.25 in D 1 in
Lifesize Cibardie French Art Nouveau Style Bronze Female Nude Nymph Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Life Size French Art Nouveau Style Bronze Female Nude Nymph Statue, Cibardie. Item features an
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Statues
Materials
Bronze
Eduardo Rossi Sea Nymph Galatea Signed Art Nouveau Bronze Figurative Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A figurative Art Nouveau "Sea Nymph Galatea" bronze table sculpture by Italian artist Eduardo Rossi
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 25 in W 13 in D 7 in
Nymph collecting the flowers - Lithograph, 1897
By Fernand Toussaint
Located in Paris, IDF
Fernand Toussaint
Nymph collecting the flowers, 1897
Original lithograph
Printed signature in the
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Chilleri 18k Gold Art Nouveau Flying Nymph Enamel and Gemstone Pendant
Located in New York, NY
of the Art Nouveau period. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features a beautifully detailed flying
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
EXQUISITE ViNTAGE HAND CARVED ART NOUVEAU PINE WARDROBE NUDE NYMPHS INSIDE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of London Art Nouveau style, hand carved Pine wardrobe depicting Nude Nymphs inside
Please note the
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
H 80.71 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
Louis Chalon (1866-1940), Egyptian Nymph, Art Nouveau Symbolist Bronze Sculpture
By Louis Chalon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Chalon (1866-1940)
A Gilt and patinated Symbolist Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of an Egyptian
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 23.23 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bath of the Nymphs - Original lithograph - 1897
By Paul Albert Laurens
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul Albert LAURENS
Bath of Nymphs, 1897
Original lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
On
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Nouveau Porcelain Centerpiece with Nymphs by Royal Dux Bohemia, 1900s
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Nouveau porcelain centerpiece from the early 20th century, featuring two nymph-like maidens
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Jean Garnier Bronze of a Sea Nymph or Siren
By Jean Garnier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean Garnier (1853-1910) Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture circa 1890s
A Fine bronze sculpture by
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph Cast Bronze Bookends, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph bronze bookend pair featuring young nymphs each
Category
Antique Early 1900s Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Lily Pad & Water Nymph Candlesticks, Signed CH Barr, 1902
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau Bronze Lily Pad & Water Nymph Candlesticks, Signed CH Barr, 1902
This exquisite pair
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Nymph with Child Feeding Swallows, Herman Richir, Brussels 1866 – 1942
By Herman Richir
Located in Knokke, BE
Nymph with Child Feeding Swallows
Richir Herman
Brussels 1866 – 1942
Belgian Painter
Signature
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 57.09 in W 94.49 in D 3.94 in
Art Nouveau Shell Vase With Nymph, Max Hiller for Rosenthal, Kronach, 1898-1900
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau Vase:
Green-blue-grey marbled body in the shape of an upright sea snail with
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.44 in Dm 4.73 in
Men's Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Detailed Nymph Lady Diamond Accent Cuff Links
Located in Montclair, NJ
These fine art nouveau period cuff links are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and feature
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bacchus and the Nymphs - Original Lithograph by Ferdinand Bac - 1922
Located in Roma, IT
Bacchus and the Nymphs is an original modern artwork realized by Ferdinand Bac (1859 - 1952) in
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in
Nymphs in the Cave - Original Lithograph by Ferdinand Bac - 1922
Located in Roma, IT
Nymphs in the Cave is an original modern artwork realized by Ferdinand Bac (1859 - 1952) in 1922
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in
Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite large and rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Triton adorned with water lily wreath
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.88 in W 15.36 in D 10.24 in
Secessionist panel "Nymph at the fountain" Georg Klimt ca. 1900
By Georg Klimt
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
In the art world, the name “Klimt” is inextricably linked with the period around 1900, Viennese
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Bowl with Nymph and Girl, by P. Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1910
By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Flat oval bowl with an irregular, wavy lined and
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.32 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Bronze Female Nymph Art Nouveau Letter Wax Seal Stamp, France, 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze female nymph Art Nouveau letter wax seal stamp unused and never monogrammed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture "Nymph in the Reeds" by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Very finely chiselled cast bronze sculpture depicting a beautiful nude nymph standing emerging from
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Masriera 18 KT YG Winged Nymph Brooch with Dia 1.94CT, Enamel and Pearls
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of
Category
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Terracotta Sculpture of Nymph & The God Pan (Satyr) by Dominique Van Den Bossche
By Dominique Van Den Bossche
Located in London, GB
Nymph & God Pan Terracotta Sculpture, Nymph & Satyr Terracotta Sculpture, Nymph & Faun Sculpture
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
H 36.62 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
French Napoleon III Bronze Pipe Girl on Shaped Rouge Marble Base
Located in London, GB
An attractive Art Nouveau bronze of a young nymph blowing two trumpets. Set on an attractive
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lalique "Verone" Crystal Bowl
By Lalique
Located in Mérida, YU
based, either mold blown or pressed. Favored motifs during the Art Nouveau period were dancing nymphs
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Jars
Materials
Crystal
American Art Nouveau Paperclip with Long-Tressed Nymph
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver paper clip. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1900. Long
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unger Brothers Art Nouveau Match Safe with Ethereal Nymph Lighting Up
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Shaped rectangle
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Cast Bronze Statue of a Nymph Signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy
By Ferdinando de Luca
Located in Miami, FL
girl in the 20th century. Its stylized Art Nouveau aesthetic has a vibrancy which perfectly
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 24.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Art Nouveau Nymph Dragonfly Ceramic Iridescent Art Platter circa 1890 Signed
By Ernst Wahliss, Turn-Teplitz, Dochreily
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very rare important piece of Art Nouveau Fine Art!
Graceful important authentic Vienna
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Gold Art Nouveau Ring by Arvisenet
Located in Chicago, IL
ART NOUVEAU NYMPH AND SATYR RING BY ARVISENET
France, Paris?, c. 1900
Gold
Weight 17 gr., US
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana and Her Nymphs, after Art Nouveau Oil Painting by Robert Burns
By Robert Burns
Located in Fairhope, AL
This large Art Nouveau masterpiece is a faithful yet nuanced reproduction of "Diana and Her Nymphs
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Art Nouveau Pink Floral "Wood Nymph" Brooch
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
Our multi pink Austrian crystal floral Art Nouveau "Wood Nymph" brooch mixes vintage and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Continental Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Nude Female Forest Nymph, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A plaster sculpture of a nymph (a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 11.42 in
Faun and nymph, art nouveau Wiener bronze Titze wax seal stamp with monogram E.T
Located in Budapest, HU
Faun and Nymph, flawless condition, rare art nouveau Wiener bronze Titze stamp seal sculpture with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 4.73 in Dm 1.58 in
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Winter Nymph Ring
By Masriera
Located in Redlands, CA
- Serial # G-5950-G
Collection: Forever
Type: Art Nouveau Rings
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Nymph Vase by Ernst Wahliss c1899-1910
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Bellport, NY
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An excellent example of Austrian Art Nouveau.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
"Water Nymph" Art Nouveau Bronze manner of Alphonse Mucha
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original Art Nouveau period bronze sculpture in the manner of Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) titled
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
European Art Nouveau Amber Nymph Statuette
Located in New Orleans, LA
The enchanting water nymph in this exquisite Art Nouveau-era statuette is carved of solid amber
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Tray "Nymph and Cupid" by Vernier - 1Y207
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Art Nouveau decorative tray, crafted in bronze, features a captivating bas-relief of
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Water Nymph Bronze Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
water nymphs, frolicking among the waves on its surface and lounging on its rim. Art Nouveau, an avant
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Antique 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Wahliss Manner Ewer Nymph Table Lamps
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Art Nouveau ewers with nymphs in an Ernest Wahliss manner mounted as table lamps. The pair
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Art Nouveau Porcelain Female Nymph Sculpture by Granitex
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite large Art Nouveau female Nymph sculpture lamp made of porcelain. The nymph is wrapped
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Art Nouveau Symbolist Nymph Flower Bronze Vase, circa 1900
By Jeanne Jozon, Louchet Ciseleur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Depicting A typically Art Nouveau design of a nymph flower
Signed R.Peyre and Foundry Stamp Louchelet
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau German Lithograph Print Morning Dew Maiden Water Nymphs
Located in Dayton, OH
neoclassical female figures or water nymphs in a forest garden full of flowers. Measures: 25".
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Prints
Materials
Paper
H 19.5 in W 1 in D 24.5 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Card Tray or Vide-Poche with Nymph
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Nouveau cast bronze card tray or decorative vide-poche with a metal sleeping nymph surrounded
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Nouveau Silvered Sweet and Fruit Dish with Nymph by WMF, 1906
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description:
An Art Nouveau sweet and fruit dish with an art nouveau maiden.
Artist/ Maker: WMF
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau Style Masriera 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Pearl Nymph Pendant Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a breathtaking Art Nouveau style lavalier pendant-brooch designed by Masriera. It depicts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Yellow Gold Floral Nymph Pendant 20" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Weight: 19.23 Grams
Chain Type: 20 Inches - Cable Link - Spring Ring Clasp
Pendant Width: 31.9mm (1.2")
Pendant Height: 57.9mm (2.2")
Pendant Thicknes...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 2.2 in W 1.2 in L 20 in
Large Art Nouveau Bronze Alloy Female Nymph Scupture Lamp by Julien Caussé
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare large 40" Art Nouveau bronze alloy female nymph sculpture lamp featuring a Tiffany style
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Art Nouveau Bronze Alloy Female Nymph Sculpture Lamp by Julien Caussé
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare large 40" Art Nouveau bronze alloy female nymph sculpture lamp featuring a Tiffany style
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold 2.5mm Pearl Lady Nymph Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
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Width: 22.4mm (0.88") (at the dangle)
Overall Height: 36.7mm (1.4")
Condition: Antique. Art Nouveau
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Jardinière Nymphs Fishing In The Sea by A. Oppel, Rosenthal Kronach
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
period, Oppel specialized in combining his Art Nouveau figures
with vases, centerpieces and bowls
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.26 in W 13.38 in D 9.05 in
The Wood Nymph - Early 20th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Beautiful Brunette
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Nymph’ is signed by the artist and presented in a fine quality giltwood salon frame.
As with all of
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art nouveau nymph you’re looking for. Each art nouveau nymph for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. If you’re shopping for an art nouveau nymph, we have 35 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau nymph — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art nouveau nymph is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau nymph over the years, but those crafted by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Ferdinando de Luca and Rosenthal are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Nymph?
Prices for an art nouveau nymph can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $38 and can go as high as $34,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,238.
Questions About Art Nouveau Nymph
- 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 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.
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