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Art Nouveau Pewter Centerpiece
Art Nouveau Pewter Centerpiece

Art Nouveau Pewter Centerpiece

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau pewter double bowl centerpiece with figure on handle and floral trim with German

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Pewter

German Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell
German Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell

German Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

German Art Nouveau pewter inkstand with scroll designs supporting a square cut glass inkwell with a

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

art nouveau pewter pocket, circa 1900
art nouveau pewter pocket, circa 1900

art nouveau pewter pocket, circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

art nouveau pewter pocket, circa 1900

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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Pewter

art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900
art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900

art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Italy, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Italy, Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase realized in the early 20th Century. Very good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Italy, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Italy, Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase. Dimensions : H 24 x L 12 x D 11 cm. Upper part : 7 x 7 cm.  Very good

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Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Pewter

French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900
French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900

French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900

Located in Delft, NL

French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900 A French Art Nouveau vase, made of pewter in beautiful Art

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

French Art Nouveau Pewter Tray, Stylized Tulip Design, Antique, 1890
French Art Nouveau Pewter Tray, Stylized Tulip Design, Antique, 1890

French Art Nouveau Pewter Tray, Stylized Tulip Design, Antique, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Nouveau Pewter tray This is a delightful piece, the tray made in pewter it is

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Pewter

Orivit, an Art Nouveau Pewter and Green Glass Decanter, Design Number 1211
Orivit, an Art Nouveau Pewter and Green Glass Decanter, Design Number 1211

Orivit, an Art Nouveau Pewter and Green Glass Decanter, Design Number 1211

By Orivit

Located in London, GB

Orivit. An Art Nouveau pewter and green glass decanter. Design Number 1211. Unmarked but an

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Pewter

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century
Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases realized in the early 20th Century. Largest piece: height 36 x

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century
Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases realized in the early 20th Century. Largest piece: height 29.5 x

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase with Plant Motifs, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase with Plant Motifs, Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase with Plant Motifs, Early 20th Century

Located in Barntrup, DE

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Early 20th Century, France. This beautiful Art Nouveau period conical vase

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

Set of 5 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century
Set of 5 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Set of 5 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 5 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases realized in the early 20th Century. Dimensions: H 8.5 x L 9 x

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Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau pewter inkwell Continental Pewter c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 cm x

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic form

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Pewter vase in organic

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell

Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau rectangular pewter double inkwell with floral design and shaped gallery corners

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell

Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau rectangular pewter double inkwell with floral design and shaped gallery corners

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20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Pond Ashtray
Art Nouveau Pewter Pond Ashtray

Art Nouveau Pewter Pond Ashtray

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau-style (German) pewter ashtray in the form of a pond with a frog sitting on the edge

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Ashtrays

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Pewter Box designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Round hammered pewter box

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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Frog Bowl / Catch-All by Achille Gamba of Italy
Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Frog Bowl / Catch-All by Achille Gamba of Italy

Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Frog Bowl / Catch-All by Achille Gamba of Italy

By Achille Gamba

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage art nouveau pewter frog bowl / catch-all by Achille Gamba of Italy, circa 1920s. This

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Pewter

Urania. An Art Nouveau pewter fruit bowl with a loop handle floral decoration
Urania. An Art Nouveau pewter fruit bowl with a loop handle floral decoration

Urania. An Art Nouveau pewter fruit bowl with a loop handle floral decoration

By Friedrich Adler

Located in London, GB

Urania Pewter Ware Maastricht, Holland. An Art Nouveau pewter fruit or bread bowl with a loop

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

French Art Nouveau Pewter Tray
French Art Nouveau Pewter Tray

French Art Nouveau Pewter Tray

Located in Tampa, FL

A stunning pewter tray from France with an image of a nude woman in the center in the art nouveau

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Antique 1890s French Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter & Cabochon Tree Ring Stand Holder By G L Connell London
Art Nouveau Pewter & Cabochon Tree Ring Stand Holder By G L Connell London

Art Nouveau Pewter & Cabochon Tree Ring Stand Holder By G L Connell London

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Norwich, GB

A lovely Art Nouveau pewter & cabochon tree ring stand. William Hutton for G L Connell, London

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pewter

19th Century Art Nouveau Pewter Vase
19th Century Art Nouveau Pewter Vase

19th Century Art Nouveau Pewter Vase

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Monumental pewter vase; German; ca 1885-1910; molded pewter, having a gourd-shaped body, long neck

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Vases

Materials

Pewter

1930s Art Nouveau Pewter Picture Frame Mexico
1930s Art Nouveau Pewter Picture Frame Mexico

1930s Art Nouveau Pewter Picture Frame Mexico

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art Nouveau Styled Picture Frame Signed made in Mexico 9.5 H x 7 W Pewter with patinated colors

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Pewter Pitcher with Devils Head
Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Pewter Pitcher with Devils Head

Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Pewter Pitcher with Devils Head

By Kayserzinn 1

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

German Kayserzinn pewter wine/water pitcher or jug with Art Nouveau style low relief iris

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Urns

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Oval Pewter Bowl on Foot designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Oval pewter bowl on foot

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Albert Chezal Art Nouveau Pewter Box with Lilac Decor, France circa 1910
Albert Chezal Art Nouveau Pewter Box with Lilac Decor, France circa 1910

Albert Chezal Art Nouveau Pewter Box with Lilac Decor, France circa 1910

By Etaind'art

Located in Atlanta, GA

Albert Chezal designed this stunning Art Nouveau, distinctly illustrated, dinanderie-pewter-covered

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Pot by Paul Haustein, Germany, 1905
Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Pot by Paul Haustein, Germany, 1905

Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Pot by Paul Haustein, Germany, 1905

By Paul Haustein

Located in Roma, IT

Art Nouveau pot is an original decorative object realized in 1905. Original pewter. Produced

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

place. * Pair (2) of Pewter Candlestick Holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau pewter Sculpture lady with casket by Mattei France 1900
Art Nouveau pewter Sculpture lady with casket by Mattei France 1900

Art Nouveau pewter Sculpture lady with casket by Mattei France 1900

By Louis Octave Mattei (

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exquisite Art Nouveau sculpture of a lady holding a casket, created by French artist Louis Octave

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

French Art Nouveau Pewter Candlestick with a Lady Sculpture, ca. 1920
French Art Nouveau Pewter Candlestick with a Lady Sculpture, ca. 1920

French Art Nouveau Pewter Candlestick with a Lady Sculpture, ca. 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Nouveau style pewter candlestick with a sculpture of a lady, from circa 1920. An elegant

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Peter Behrens 'German, 1868-1940' Osiris Art Nouveau Pewter Mustard Pot
Peter Behrens 'German, 1868-1940' Osiris Art Nouveau Pewter Mustard Pot

Peter Behrens 'German, 1868-1940' Osiris Art Nouveau Pewter Mustard Pot

By Peter Behrens

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Rare Art Nouveau German pewter and green glass mustard pot and spoon designed by Peter Behrens

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Silvered Card Tray B&G Imperial Zinn Bitter Gobbers
Art Nouveau Pewter Silvered Card Tray B&G Imperial Zinn Bitter Gobbers

Art Nouveau Pewter Silvered Card Tray B&G Imperial Zinn Bitter Gobbers

Located in Lisbon, PT

Relief Chestnut Fruit Pewter Silvered Card Tray B&G Imperial Zinn Bitter Gobbers, Art Nouveau

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century
Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 2 Pewter vases realized in the early 20th Century. Smaller pewter vase dimensions : H 10.7

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Pewter

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century
Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 2 pewter vases realized in the early 20th Century. Dimensions : H 18.5 x L 11 x D 13 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Vases Model 185 by WMF, Etched Glass, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Pewter Vases Model 185 by WMF, Etched Glass, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Pewter Vases Model 185 by WMF, Etched Glass, Circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Metallwarenfabrik (1853 to the present). Signed WMF ostrich stamp, B, I/0, 0X. Graham Dry (1906), "Art Nouveau

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases

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Pewter

Art Nouveau Pewter Tray  style of C. Kurz & Company, Tiel, The Netherlands
Art Nouveau Pewter Tray  style of C. Kurz & Company, Tiel, The Netherlands

Art Nouveau Pewter Tray style of C. Kurz & Company, Tiel, The Netherlands

By C. Kurz Company

Located in Verviers, BE

especially Pewter and Copper. In the late 1800s through the early 1900s or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil periods, a

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pewter

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pewter Table Lamp by Hertz and Mogens Ballin
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pewter Table Lamp by Hertz and Mogens Ballin

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pewter Table Lamp by Hertz and Mogens Ballin

By Mogens Ballin

Located in Lejre, DK

This table lamp is a beautiful example of the Art Nouveau style from the 1920s, crafted in pewter

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tin

Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, ON

Art Nouveau pewter Mirror, attr Argentor, Austria C.1900. The mirror of floral design, original

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century
Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century

Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Container realized in the early 20th Century. Good condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal

Late Victorian Austrian Bronze Art Nouveau Pitcher
Late Victorian Austrian Bronze Art Nouveau Pitcher

Late Victorian Austrian Bronze Art Nouveau Pitcher

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Circa 1900 Jugendstil style/Art Nouveau, pewter pitcher featuring a scrolling design on on each

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Antique Early 1900s American Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4009" Pewter Tankard
Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4009" Pewter Tankard

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4009" Pewter Tankard

By Kayserzinn 1

Located in Centennial, CO

. This antique art nouveau Jugendstil pewter tankard is stamped "Kayserzinn 4009" and was created by

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Mirror Argentor, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Nouveau pewter mirror, attributed to Argentor, Austria, circa 1900. The mirror of floral design

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Early 20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4312" Pewter Vase with Lilies
Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4312" Pewter Vase with Lilies

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4312" Pewter Vase with Lilies

By Kayserzinn 1

Located in Centennial, CO

company and the leading producer high-end art nouveau pewter from the late 1800s through 1920. Condition

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Swedbom, 1930s, Sweden
Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Swedbom, 1930s, Sweden

Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Swedbom, 1930s, Sweden

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant Art Nouveau Pewter Candleholders designed by Ernest Swedbom in the 1930s. * Set (2) of

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Green Jugendstil Decanter in Glass and Pewter from Holmegaard, 1920s
Green Jugendstil Decanter in Glass and Pewter from Holmegaard, 1920s

Green Jugendstil Decanter in Glass and Pewter from Holmegaard, 1920s

By Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Holmegaard in Denmark during the early 192os. The art nouveau pewter belt was created by a danish silversmith

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Vintage 1920s Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

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Art Nouveau Pewter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art nouveau pewter you’re looking for. Each art nouveau pewter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, pewter and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art nouveau pewter — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each art nouveau pewter bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau pewter over the years, but those crafted by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Orivit and Archibald Knox are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Pewter?

An art nouveau pewter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $63,704.

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 Pewter
  • 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.