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English Silverplated Figural Nymph & Cut Glass Perfume Bottle, Circa 1905
English Silverplated Figural Nymph & Cut Glass Perfume Bottle, Circa 1905

English Silverplated Figural Nymph & Cut Glass Perfume Bottle, Circa 1905

By Walker & Hall

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

aesthetic. This sensuous Art Nouveau nymph motif, with its emphasis on natural curves and feminine beauty

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Silver Plate

Bronze Garden Fountain Art Nouveau Fairy Nymph
Bronze Garden Fountain Art Nouveau Fairy Nymph

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

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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Celestial Nymph Female Cameo Brass Brooch
Art Nouveau Celestial Nymph Female Cameo Brass Brooch

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

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Nymph Vase Lamp Art Nouveau
Nymph Vase Lamp Art Nouveau

Nymph Vase Lamp Art Nouveau

$2,742Sale Price|20% Off

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

Art Nouveau Pair of Mounted Lamps with Nymphs
Art Nouveau Pair of Mounted Lamps with Nymphs

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Inspired  Lluis Masriera Nymph Pendant
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Inspired  Lluis Masriera Nymph Pendant

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Inspired Lluis Masriera Nymph Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage pendant is crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases an elegant Art Nouveau

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20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Bronze Nymph Sculpture Lamp by Julien Causse 1900s
Art Nouveau Bronze Nymph Sculpture Lamp by Julien Causse 1900s

Art Nouveau Bronze Nymph Sculpture Lamp by Julien Causse 1900s

By Julien Causse

Located in Benalmadena, ES

(1869–1914). Rendered in the Art Nouveau style, the piece features a female bust emerging from a highly

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Jean Garnier Bronze of a Sea Nymph or Siren
Jean Garnier Bronze of a Sea Nymph or Siren

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

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nymph collecting the flowers - Lithograph, 1897
Nymph collecting the flowers - Lithograph, 1897

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

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Chilleri 18k Gold Art Nouveau Flying Nymph Enamel and Gemstone Pendant
Chilleri 18k Gold Art Nouveau Flying Nymph Enamel and Gemstone Pendant

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

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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
EXQUISITE ViNTAGE HAND CARVED ART NOUVEAU PINE WARDROBE NUDE NYMPHS INSIDE

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

Art Nouveau Porcelain Centerpiece with Nymphs by Royal Dux Bohemia, 1900s
Art Nouveau Porcelain Centerpiece with Nymphs by Royal Dux Bohemia, 1900s

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

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph Cast Bronze Bookends, Pair
Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph Cast Bronze Bookends, Pair

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

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Antique Early 1900s Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Lily Pad & Water Nymph Candlesticks, Signed CH Barr, 1902
Art Nouveau Bronze Lily Pad & Water Nymph Candlesticks, Signed CH Barr, 1902

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

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Figural Nymph on Gourd Porcelain Vase by Ernst Wahliss
Antique Art Nouveau Figural Nymph on Gourd Porcelain Vase by Ernst Wahliss

Antique Art Nouveau Figural Nymph on Gourd Porcelain Vase by Ernst Wahliss

By Ernst Wahliss

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique Art Nouveau figural Nymph on gourd porcelain vase by Ernst Wahliss, circa early 1900s. This

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902
Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902

Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902

By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain

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

Bronze Female Nymph Art Nouveau Letter Wax Seal Stamp, France, 1900
Bronze Female Nymph Art Nouveau Letter Wax Seal Stamp, France, 1900

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nymph Pendant with Plique-à-Jour Enamel Wings and Amethyst
Nymph Pendant with Plique-à-Jour Enamel Wings and Amethyst

Nymph Pendant with Plique-à-Jour Enamel Wings and Amethyst

Located in BADALONA, ES

This sculptural pendant captures the ethereal beauty of a forest nymph in motion. The central

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2010s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Bronze Sculpture "Nymph in the Reeds" by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Bronze Sculpture "Nymph in the Reeds" by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

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

Large Nymph Clock in Regula & Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, 1890s
Large Nymph Clock in Regula & Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, 1890s

Large Nymph Clock in Regula & Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, 1890s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

subject with a green and brown patina in the Art Nouveau style embodying the timeless elegance of a woman

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Masriera 18 KT YG Winged Nymph Brooch with Dia 1.94CT, Enamel and Pearls
Masriera 18 KT YG Winged Nymph Brooch with Dia 1.94CT, Enamel and Pearls

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

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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl
Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl

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

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Crystal

Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl
Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl

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

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Crystal

Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl
Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl

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

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Crystal

French Napoleon III Bronze Pipe Girl on Shaped Rouge Marble Base
French Napoleon III Bronze Pipe Girl on Shaped Rouge Marble Base

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

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl
Lalique "Verone"  Crystal Bowl

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

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Crystal

American Art Nouveau Paperclip with Long-Tressed Nymph
American Art Nouveau Paperclip with Long-Tressed Nymph

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

20th Century Cast Bronze Statue of a Nymph Signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy
20th Century Cast Bronze Statue of a Nymph Signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy

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

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Nymph Dragonfly Ceramic Iridescent Art Platter circa 1890 Signed
Art Nouveau Nymph Dragonfly Ceramic Iridescent Art Platter circa 1890 Signed

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Gold Art Nouveau Ring by Arvisenet
Antique Gold Art Nouveau Ring by Arvisenet

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana and Her Nymphs, after Art Nouveau Oil Painting by Robert Burns
Diana and Her Nymphs, after Art Nouveau Oil Painting by Robert Burns

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
Art Nouveau Pink Floral "Wood Nymph" Brooch

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Continental Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Nude Female Forest Nymph, circa 1900
Continental Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Nude Female Forest Nymph, circa 1900

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

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Winter Nymph Ring
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Winter Nymph Ring

Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Winter Nymph Ring

By Masriera

Located in Redlands, CA

- Serial # G-5950-G Collection: Forever Type: Art Nouveau Rings

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Nymph Vase by Ernst Wahliss c1899-1910
Art Nouveau Nymph Vase by Ernst Wahliss c1899-1910

Art Nouveau Nymph Vase by Ernst Wahliss c1899-1910

By Ernst Wahliss

Located in Bellport, NY

.. An excellent example of Austrian Art Nouveau.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

European Art Nouveau Amber Nymph Statuette
European Art Nouveau Amber Nymph Statuette

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Tray "Nymph and Cupid" by Vernier - 1Y207
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Tray "Nymph and Cupid" by Vernier - 1Y207

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
Art Nouveau Water Nymph Bronze Vase

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
Art Nouveau Wahliss Manner Ewer Nymph Table Lamps

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

Art Nouveau Hand Beaten Brass Wall Mirror, Girandole Bacchus & Nymphs
Art Nouveau Hand Beaten Brass Wall Mirror, Girandole Bacchus & Nymphs

Art Nouveau Hand Beaten Brass Wall Mirror, Girandole Bacchus & Nymphs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Nouveau Hand Beaten Brass Wall Mirror, Girandole Bacchus & Nymphs This is a very unusual piece

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Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Girandoles

Materials

Brass

Large Art Nouveau Porcelain Female Nymph Sculpture by Granitex
Large Art Nouveau Porcelain Female Nymph Sculpture by Granitex

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

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Symbolist Nymph Flower Bronze Vase, circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Symbolist Nymph Flower Bronze Vase, circa 1900

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

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Card Tray or Vide-Poche with Nymph
Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Card Tray or Vide-Poche with Nymph

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

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Art Nouveau Nymph For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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 Nymph
  • 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 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

    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 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

    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 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 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 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 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.