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Carved Shell Cameo with Studded Diamond in Flower Shape Made in 18k Rose Gold
Carved Shell Cameo with Studded Diamond in Flower Shape Made in 18k Rose Gold

Carved Shell Cameo with Studded Diamond in Flower Shape Made in 18k Rose Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

18KT:13.716g, Diamond:8.57ct, Shel:42.75ct,

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

William Comyns is hallmarked Sterling, Silver, London by William Comyns dated to the late Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

, Silver, London by William Comyns dated to the Art Nouveau period 1905. William Comyns were a London

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns

By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Asprey International Limited, Charles & George Asprey

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial

Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial

Located in Lomita, CA

example of the end of the art nouveau and start of the art deco period with its curved elliptical design

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Alka Kunst Bavaria Oval Ivory White Golden Decorative Porcelain Bowl, 1960s
Alka Kunst Bavaria Oval Ivory White Golden Decorative Porcelain Bowl, 1960s

Alka Kunst Bavaria Oval Ivory White Golden Decorative Porcelain Bowl, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Cream white porcelain bowl with bronze golden art nouveau lines and shell shaped decorations. Oval

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Oyster Wallpaper

Oyster Wallpaper

$171 / item

Oyster Wallpaper

By Anna Hayman

Located in Ringmer, GB

Our Art Nouveau inspired shell design wallpaper. On a metallic coated smooth high-quality base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Frie Onnaing French Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Asparagus & Shell Plate
Frie Onnaing French Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Asparagus & Shell Plate

Frie Onnaing French Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Asparagus & Shell Plate

By Onnaing

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Barbotine majolica Asparagus plate in the Art Nouveau style, Frie Onnaing, circa 1890-1910

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Art Nouveau Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant

Art Nouveau Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

, just a lovely piece. Very striking and certainly a conversation starter. This is an Art Nouveau 14k

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz
Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Located in PARIS, FR

Biarritz Art Nouveau brooch in yellow gold, 18 karat. The brooch takes the form of a shell (a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Enamel

French Art Nouveau Lamp
French Art Nouveau Lamp

French Art Nouveau Lamp

Unavailable|$2,500

French Art Nouveau Lamp

Located in Newport Beach, CA

An unusual brass floriform lamp base with three original shell shades. A great accent lamp with

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Shell Cameo Diamonds Pendant
Unique Shell Cameo Diamonds Pendant

Unique Shell Cameo Diamonds Pendant

By G.MINNER

Located in Colmar, FR

This romantic yellow gold pendant features a shell cameo depicting a lady's profile hand-carved and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Shell Brown Flower Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Silver Handmade Necklace
Natural Shell Brown Flower Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Silver Handmade Necklace

Natural Shell Brown Flower Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Silver Handmade Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant and attractive iconic natural shells necklace with a stunning flower medallion. Modern

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Located in Camelford, GB

DETAILS Material: 375/1000 9ct Solid Gold Style: Art Nouveau style Cameo set stud earrings Gems: Hand

Category

20th Century British Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Sterling Silver Made in Italy Boho Necklace
Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Sterling Silver Made in Italy Boho Necklace

Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Sterling Silver Made in Italy Boho Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

INTINI Jewels signature "Summer Breeze" collection, where precious gemstones meet contemporary and elegant designs, for a fresh and everlasting elegance. A modern design for your da...

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Van Briggle Dark Mauve Pottery Conch Sea Shell ~ Colorado Springs
Vintage Van Briggle Dark Mauve Pottery Conch Sea Shell ~ Colorado Springs

Vintage Van Briggle Dark Mauve Pottery Conch Sea Shell ~ Colorado Springs

By Van Briggle

Located in Naples, FL

This vintage Van Briggle sculpture features a beautiful conch sea shell design in a dark mauve

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery

Intini Jewels Natural Sea Shells 925 Sterling Silver Beaded Boho Summer Necklace
Intini Jewels Natural Sea Shells 925 Sterling Silver Beaded Boho Summer Necklace

Intini Jewels Natural Sea Shells 925 Sterling Silver Beaded Boho Summer Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

shells. • 925 Sterling Silver • Shells • Total Weight 500 g • Total Length 50 cm At Intini Jewels we

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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity VGC
Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Located in Camelford, GB

EARRINGS DETAILS Material: 375/1000 9ct Solid Gold Style: Art Nouveau style Cameo set stud and drop

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Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Pink Rose Silver Made in Italy Boho Necklace
Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Pink Rose Silver Made in Italy Boho Necklace

Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Pink Rose Silver Made in Italy Boho Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

INTINI Jewels signature "Summer Breeze" collection, where precious gemstones meet contemporary and elegant designs, for a fresh and everlasting elegance. A modern design for your da...

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Intini Jewels Lavender Jade 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace
Intini Jewels Lavender Jade 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace

Intini Jewels Lavender Jade 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Sea Shell creates a luxurious and stylish summertime accessory. • 18 karat yellow gold (750 stamp

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century Oyster Shell Lamp by Busra Ozdemir - Modern, Ceramic
21st Century Oyster Shell Lamp by Busra Ozdemir - Modern, Ceramic

21st Century Oyster Shell Lamp by Busra Ozdemir - Modern, Ceramic

By Yugu Atelier

Located in ISTANBUL, TR

The Oyster Shell Lamp is an iconic design that brings the mesmerizing elegance of the sea into your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace
Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

shell creates a luxurious and stylish summertime accessory. • 18 karat yellow gold (750 stamp) • Mother

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Gold  Plated Made in Italy Boho Chic Necklace
Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Gold  Plated Made in Italy Boho Chic Necklace

Intini Jewels Shell Pendant Summer Gold Plated Made in Italy Boho Chic Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

INTINI Jewels signature "Summer Breeze" collection, where precious gemstones meet contemporary and elegant designs, for a fresh and everlasting elegance. A modern design for your da...

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

18K Yellow Gold Natural Coral Shell Carving Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels
18K Yellow Gold Natural Coral Shell Carving Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels

18K Yellow Gold Natural Coral Shell Carving Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

stones. Hand-cut Natural Coral in the shape of  Sea Shells create a luxurious and stylish summertime

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Shell Shape Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels
18K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Shell Shape Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels

18K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Shell Shape Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

stones. Hand-cut Natural Jadeite Jade in the shape of  Sea Shells create a luxurious and stylish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Natural Coral Shell Carving Summer Dangle Earrings INTINI Jewels
18K Yellow Gold Natural Coral Shell Carving Summer Dangle Earrings INTINI Jewels

18K Yellow Gold Natural Coral Shell Carving Summer Dangle Earrings INTINI Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

stones. Hand-cut Natural Coral in the shape of  Sea Shells create a luxurious and stylish summertime

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Shell Shape Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels
18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Shell Shape Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels

18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Shell Shape Summer Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

stones. Hand-cut Mother of Pearls in the shape of  Sea Shells create a luxurious and stylish summertime

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Singapore, SG

inlaid with silver in the style of the Art Nouveau period. In fine condition the interior of the box

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Art Nouveau Loetz Golden Iridescent Shell Vase, circa 1899
Rare Art Nouveau Loetz Golden Iridescent Shell Vase, circa 1899

Rare Art Nouveau Loetz Golden Iridescent Shell Vase, circa 1899

By Johann Lötz Witwe

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and rare Art Nouveau shell shaped cornucopia art glass vase decorated, we believe in the

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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Pair Green Loetz Glass Shell Cornucopia Vases, circa 1890
Antique Art Nouveau Pair Green Loetz Glass Shell Cornucopia Vases, circa 1890

Antique Art Nouveau Pair Green Loetz Glass Shell Cornucopia Vases, circa 1890

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and rare pair Art Nouveau shell or urchin shaped cornucopia art glass vases decorated

Category

Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Carved Shell Plate
Art Nouveau Carved Shell Plate

Art Nouveau Carved Shell Plate

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Nouveau carved shell plate, great artisan quality, made in France, circa 1900. Beautiful

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Shell

Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm
Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm

Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a deeply ridged clam shell Opens on a hinge to reveal a 3.0 mm round natural

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Shell Lamp
Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Shell Lamp

Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Shell Lamp

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

are fundamentals of the French Art Nouveau movement. These vines ultimately embrace a wonderful

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold I Shell Love You Forever Clamshell Charm
Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold I Shell Love You Forever Clamshell Charm

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold I Shell Love You Forever Clamshell Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

reveal a small freshwater natural pearl and the words 'For Ever' Inner shell is matte with patina and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold I Shell Love You Forever Clamshell Charm
Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold I Shell Love You Forever Clamshell Charm

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold I Shell Love You Forever Clamshell Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

reveal a small freshwater natural pearl and the words 'For Ever' Inner shell is matte with patina and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large Art Nouveau hand carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins

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Antique Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large Art Nouveau hand-carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins

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Antique Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

Antique Art Nouveau 10K Gold Filigree Marquise Shell Cameo Ring Size 5
Antique Art Nouveau 10K Gold Filigree Marquise Shell Cameo Ring Size 5

Antique Art Nouveau 10K Gold Filigree Marquise Shell Cameo Ring Size 5

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late Victorian / Art Nouveau 10k yellow gold ring featuring a marquise shaped filigree

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Shell Cameo Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch
Art Nouveau Antique Shell Cameo Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch

Art Nouveau Antique Shell Cameo Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Vienna, circa 1910 This elegant Art Nouveau era brooch/pin features a multi-layer shell cameo

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Shell Table Lamp, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Shell Table Lamp, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Shell Table Lamp, circa 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

nautilus shell lamps, and oddly as rare as they come up for sale, the metal work is almost always

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

italian framework with shells and plaster cameo
italian framework with shells and plaster cameo

italian framework with shells and plaster cameo

Located in Aci Castello, IT

composition with plaster cameos and natural shells, probably was made in Rome last century

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Plaster, Wood

composition of shells and plaster cameo in a framework
composition of shells and plaster cameo in a framework

composition of shells and plaster cameo in a framework

By Antonio Odelli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

composition with plaster cameos and natural shells, probably was made in Rome last century

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Plaster, Wood

Art Nouveau Jade, Shell, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin
Art Nouveau Jade, Shell, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin

Art Nouveau Jade, Shell, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin

Located in Towson, MD

cultured pearls, shell, and one rose-cut diamond, approximately 0.10-carat total weight with I/J color and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

Art Nouveau Bronze, Nude and Shell, French, Artist Maxim, circa 1915
Art Nouveau Bronze, Nude and Shell, French, Artist Maxim, circa 1915

Art Nouveau Bronze, Nude and Shell, French, Artist Maxim, circa 1915

By George Maxim

Located in Petaluma, CA

in period Art Nouveau. We have had a few sculptures by Maxim, and they are always excellent. If you

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th century italian framework with a composition of shells and plaster cameo
20th century italian framework with a composition of shells and plaster cameo

20th century italian framework with a composition of shells and plaster cameo

By Antonio Odelli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

composition with plaster cameos and natural shells, probably was made in Rome last century

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Scrap Wood

Art Nouveau Bronze of a Nude with Two Shells by Lucien Alliot
Art Nouveau Bronze of a Nude with Two Shells by Lucien Alliot

Art Nouveau Bronze of a Nude with Two Shells by Lucien Alliot

Located in Antwerp, BE

shells to her ears. This work is mentioned in “The dictionary of sculptors in bronze” by James

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade
Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade

Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This Art Nouveau stylized lamp has a patinated metal base with beautifully constructed shell lamp

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Lead

French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Pipe Rest, Open Shell w/Flowers & Bugs ca. 1900
French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Pipe Rest, Open Shell w/Flowers & Bugs ca. 1900

French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Pipe Rest, Open Shell w/Flowers & Bugs ca. 1900

By Susse Freres

Located in Petaluma, CA

This unusual little quality bronze has all the elements of the art nouveau period. An open shell

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Style Mixed Metal Figural Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Style Mixed Metal Figural Table Lamp

Art Nouveau Style Mixed Metal Figural Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Nouveau style figural table lamp, in the manner of Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot (French, 1877

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls
Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls

Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Superb pendant cameo mounted as a pendant surrounded by fine pearls total weight: 10.10 g oval shape: 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm period 19th century

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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pearl, Gold

An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An Early American Art Nouveau sculptural bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios. The Crab

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

A a rare and early American Art Nouveau patinated bronze "Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios. The

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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Art Nouveau Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau shell for your home. An art nouveau shell — often made from metal, shell and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the art nouveau shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An art nouveau shell, designed in the Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau shell over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Loetz Glass and Royal Copenhagen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Shell?

Prices for an art nouveau shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $184 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,290.

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 Shell
  • 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.