American Art Nouveau "Gudebrod" Nautilus Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Gudebrod
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely fine and very rare American Art Nouveau patinated bronze Tiffany Studios “Nautilus
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely cold painted Vienna bronze inkwell tray of natural sea shell with young bird in egg shell
Bronze
Edward Colonna French Art Nouveau Abalone Pearl, Enamel and Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold abalone shell and green enamel pendant by Edouard Colonna. The
18k Gold
Art Nouveau Veilleuse Formed as Fisher Girl
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt and patinated bronze figure of girl catching a fish, under a seashell forming shade upheld by seagrasses, raised by marble base on serpentine gilt feet; forming a veilleuse.
Marble, Bronze
Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Austrian Art Nouveau gilt bronze and nautilus shell desk lamp with a naturalistic floriform base
Sold|$413
Art Nouveau Mermaid Lady Pendant
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Nouveau Lady Mermaid in shell stone, C.1920. The female gilt profile set with small faceted
Pair of French Brass Repousse Trench Art Artillery Shell Vases Marked Verdun
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Made from spent artillery shells during the first World War, this pair of brass trench art vases
Brass
Antique Italian Carved Shell And Silver Cameo
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late Victorian period Italian 900 coin silver hand carved shell cameo brooch or pendant; the right
Silver
Sold|$3,500
Shell Cameo Earring with Diamonds in silver
Located in New York, NY
3D looking this hand carved Italian shell cameo Earring with beautiful white and yellow diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
14k White Gold Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovely 14k White Gold Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch. This brooch features an oval shaped
White Gold
Rare WW1 1916 French Trench Art Solid Brass Shell Casing Vases with Lion Heads
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fabulous and rare WW1 heavy duty French Trench art vases not simply hand carved but made with
Brass
Valentino Couture Vintage Babylon Shell Spotted Seashell Clip-On Earrings, 1990s
By Valentino Couture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage oversized clip-on earrings in the form of Babylon seashell in white and beige tones Valentino Couture. Accented with rhinestones. Gold tone metal. Signed. Made in Italy. ...
Majolica Shell Dish Keller & Guerin Saint Clement Circa 1900
By Saint-Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Shell Dish Keller & Guerin Saint Clement Circa 1900. Decorated with a flower.
Ceramic, Majolica
Very Early Original Brass Shell Table Lamp
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This brass desk lamp with flexible column is terminating in shell-shaped shade. It is an old piece
Brass
1950s Roman Shell Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
hinged elements, this eye-catching bangle of enchanting antique flair is adorned with three shell cameo
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Orange Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Orange Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Massive Torch Jelly Orange Shell Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Vintage Robert Goossen Massive Large Chunky Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Fan Shell Crystals Triangle Elegant Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Fan Shell Crystals Triangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Massive Orange Shell Torch Jelly Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Vintage Robert Goossen Massive Chunky Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Clip
Gold Plate
Solid bronze plate in shape of shell, french early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bronze tray in shape of shell decorated with laurel leaves, french early 1900s. Beautiful patina
Bronze
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Triangle Diamond Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A very beautiful pair of rhinestone clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Size: 1.5*1.5 cm. Wei...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Massive Extra Large Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Chunky
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Jelly Belly Orange Shell Brooch Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Large Jelly Belly Orange Shell Conch
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Petal Crystal Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this necklace. Crafted from polished gold plated brass, the piece is adorned with dazzling Swarovski crystal embell...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Petal Crystal Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this necklace. Crafted from polished gold plated brass, the piece is adorned with dazzling Swarovski crystal embell...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Shell Cameo Earrings with Green and White Diamonds in Silver and Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unique floral fantasy are right words for this gorgeous Shell Cameo earrings with green and white
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystal Shell Huggie Hoop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this earrings. Crafted from polished gold plated brass, the piece is adorned with dazzling Swarovski crystal embell...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition, very new. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.6*3.2 cm. Weight: 19 g/each. Crown...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Size: 4.0*1.5 cm. Weight: 9.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear....
Gold Plate
Silver-Plated Shell Butter Dish Caviar Holder Made in England
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage silver-plated butter dish in the shape of a scallop shell, with a glass insert, Queen Anne
Silver Plate, Metal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Large White Coral Fan Wing Floral Shell Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some light colour loss at front, Colour loss at clips. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by Dior, signed Grosse 1968 at the back. Size: 4.0*2.5 cm. ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Monumental Organic Faux Shell Surrealist Table Lamp..Rougier France
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid Century Surrealist Table lamp,,1960s vintage, Faux Seashell,, polyresin.and brass.. Elegant design,, will make a statement in any environment.Made by Rougier
Brass
2.67 Carat Intense Green Emerald Encrusted Yellow Shell 18K White Gold Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An intense green Colombian Emerald weighing 2.67 carat is encrusted in a yellow shell as a crown in
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Turn of the Century Marble Sculpture Sea Maiden Conch Shell Lights Up
Located in Toledo, OH
shell lights up from the back side. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 13" depth x 17" W x 28" H.
Marble
Signed Chapman Brass Shell Table Desk Lamp in Style of Antonio Gaudi
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Antonio Gaudi style lamp by Chapman features faux brass shell shade and bronze base with
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$3,400
Red Tortoise Side Table by Maison Franck
By Maison Franck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Baroque style Tea Table with red turtoise shell executed by Maison Franck in Antwerp, Belgium , ca
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau and Art Deco Wednesday 7 September 1988, lot 601, Private Collection purchased from above
Bronze
Sold|$27,500
Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
, he intended it for purely decorative purposes. The shell would modulate the light much as his Favrile
Bronze
Antique Carved Gilt Columned Oak Pedestal or Plant Stand
Located in Redding, CT
Art Nouveau. Its intricately carved Shell design and acanthus leaves with floral descending design
Oak
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Gilt Footed Shell Form Dish
By Lazarus Posen Witwe
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau, sterling silver gilt, footed shell form dish, Germany, circa 1910, Lazarus Posen witwe
Sterling Silver
Vase Shell Loetz Widow Klostermuehle Art Nouveau 1900 Candia Silberiris Diaspora
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase Loetz Art Nouveau / shaped as shell. Made by Loetz (LÖTZ), Klostermuehle (Bohemia), circa
Glass
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Clam Shell and Pearl Table Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
In the Art Nouveau style a beautiful penalized glass shade nested in a well formed composition clam
Composition
1914 World War I Soldier Trench Art Artillery Shell Casing Vases Floral Decor
Located in Miami, FL
World War I Trench Art Pair of gorgeous decorated Vases made from bronze Artillery Shell casings
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau 3 Glass Perfume or Scent Bottle Set with Inset Shells
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
France and date to approximately 1900 and done in a period Art Nouveau style. The holder for the scent
Bronze
Art Nouveau Central Pendant Lamp Whit Three Clam Shells and Framework of Brass
Located in Verviers, BE
Three clam shells suspended between fronds of seaweed. The shade is cast in pink opaque glass
Brass
French Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze of a Mermaid Holding a Shell by Louchet Foundry
Located in Sarasota, FL
French Art Nouveau gilt bronze of a mermaid holding a shell. Possibly used as a card tr fonay. Fine
Gold, Bronze
Art Nouveau Oval Iridescent Purple Shell & Sterling Silver Cameo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Art Nouveau oval ring features a mesmerizing iridescent purple shell base and cameo
Art Nouveau French Barbotine Majolica Shells on Paisley Pattern Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce French majolica oyster plate in an Art Nouveau style, maker unknown, circa 1890-1900
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Style Ceiling Light with Bronze and Etched Glass Shell Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite Art Nouveau Ceiling Light with Bronze and Etched Glass Shades Bring timeless elegance to
Brass, Bronze
Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb
By Kochert
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite carved tortoise shell hair comb is decorated with undulated, chiselled gold wire
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Picture Frame, Seashells, Art Nouveau, France, 5 x 8 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique picture frame with seashells. France, Art Nouveau. Picture size: 5 x 8 cm.
Shell
Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Nautical Seashell & Bronze Lamp, c 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural ARt Nouveau table or desk lamp by Tiffany Studios offers Nautilus shell shade
Bronze
Early 1900 Wunderkammer Antique Italian Shell Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Antique Jewelry Box Italy, 1890-1910 Shell and Brass Very Good Contiction
Bronze
Loetz Iridescent Amber Glass Conch Shell Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Bohemian iridescent amber glass vase shaped as a conch shell attributed to Johann Loetz
Blown Glass
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.
From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, enamel jewelry encompasses a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century was all about celebrating beauty of women and nature.