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Auguste Moreau Art Nouveau Spelter Figure - Allegorical Maiden
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Lisbon, PT
This is an Art Nouveau spelter figure by renowned sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), crafted in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Art Nouveau Spelter Woman Sculpture Yellow Glass Lamp, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stunning Belle Époque Art Nouveau French lamp from the early 1900s, featuring a finely crafted
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Spelter
French Napoleon III Spelter Athena Statuette circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Nouveau spelter Athena statue.
Very nice treatment of the subject in a detailed and
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Nouveau Glass and Spelter Sculptural lamp
Located in Portland, England
Standing over 50 cm tall and beautifully cast from coloured and patinated spelter this French Art
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
Art Nouveau Glass and Spelter Floral Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Portland, England
This Art Nouveau French glass and spelter figural lamp is dated early 1900's. Standing 55cm tall
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
Pair of French Art Nouveau Patinated Spelter Sculptures
By George Maxim, Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Art Nouveau patinated spelter sculptures
French, early 20th century
Measures
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming antique Art Nouveau ink scraper featuring a detailed dachshund figurine crafted in cold
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Early 20th century French Spelter and Marble Art nouveau Statue, 1925s
By Ruffony
Located in LEGNY, FR
her little one.
Dating from the 1920s, the art nouveau period.
Very good condition. Signed on the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Nouveau 20th Century Spelter Woman Sculpture & Yellow Glass Lamp
Located in Lisbon, PT
A large Belle Epoque 19th century french spelter sculpture statue lam of a woman holding a
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Signed Art Nouveau Patinated Spelter Lighted Sculpture of Loie Fuller or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
copyrighted by Napoleon Alliot of France and dates to approximately 1905 and done in the period Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
H 28 in W 9.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Cut Glass And Silvered Spelter Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning Antique 19th century French Art Nouveau tall oil lamp having a thumb print cut glass
Category
Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Spelter
Antique Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau Spelter Lamps “Nuit De Printemps”
By August Moreau
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau Figural Spelter Lamp "Nuit De Printemps" Or "Spring Night
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Desk lamp in gilded spelter circa 1910. Tulip tilt adjustment possible.
Tulip in opalescent glass
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, Signed: Prof. R. Volpi 2359 Made in Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco
His studio was located in Schaerbeek (Belgium), where he worked as a sculptor for a
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Antique Art Nouveau Silvered Table Mirror, 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real nice Art Nouveau table mirror that is silver plated. Has a dolphin and a cherub face in the
Category
Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Materials
Spelter
French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
A beautiful and elegant swan-shaped desk lamp, featuring flowers and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Spelter
Art Nouveau Original Vases, Silvered, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A matching large pair of the pixy vases by J. Carnier signed at the bottom. Missing the inside liners. Appears to have been re-plated in silver some time ago. No dents ar damages, At...
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Spelter
Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture
This impressive clock set features a woman
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Spelter
Antique Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L & F Moreau
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Art Nouveau period table lamp in painted cast spelter. This design is by L & F
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
L. Bessin and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Lamp
By Daum, Paul-Lucien Bessin
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau lamp circa 1900. Patinated regula representing a nymph, signed L. Bessin for Paul
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Julien Causse, 1889
By Julien Causse
Located in Lisbon, PT
A table lamp from 1889 in spelter with two illuminated tulips and a model
of the sculpture 'Lever
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
ART NOUVEAU PETROL LAMP converted - French
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Large Traditional French Art Nouveau petrol lamp converted to electricity with original lamp shade
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Antique French Art Nouveau Topaz Cut Glass Oil Lamp
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional and rare, 19th century French Art Nouveau Oil lamp having a stunning topaz cut glass
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
Antique Art Nouveau Figural Young Female Table Lamp with an Art Glass Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1910 in the Art Nouveau period and style. The figural base of the lamp is a young woman wearing a
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' 'Ch Ruchot' by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Jean Charles Ruchot working in the Art Nouveau period.
The white ceramic dial has Arabic numerals
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Vaseline Glass Bowl On base with Femine Decor
Located in Verviers, BE
Table centrepiece made of hand-worked iron in art nouveau style
The piece is in Good condition and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Spelter
Mid Century Stained Glass Table Lamp, in Galle Art Nouveau Style
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mid Century Stained Glass Table Lamp, in Galle Art Nouveau Style, the shade worked with landscapes
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Nouveau Clock Set by Francesco Flora 1890 Antique Three Piece French Mantel
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Art Nouveau clock set from the 1890s by Italian artist Francesco Flora made in Paris
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Spelter
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
Antique Art Deco ''Heron'' Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930 France Art Nouveau
By Maurice Frecourt, Maurice Frecourt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very beautiful and rare pair of spelter bookends featuring herons made by the artist Maurice
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Art Nouveau Vase (Antique )Silver Plate Mermaid, Signed and Dated 1897
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Art Nouveau mermaid vase with a lot of details applied to the vase. Mermaid sitting on a large
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Spelter
Lamp "La Bonne Soupe" by Victor Rousseau, Art Nouveau, circa 1900
By Victor Rousseau
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
electrified green lantern.
By Belgian sculptor Victor Rousseau (1865-1954).
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque style
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Oip Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter, Brass
Original Female Nude on a Shell with Putti, Art Nouveau 1890, s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
,s . From a private collector of Art Nouveau Sculptures . Very well taken care of, rare to find this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
STUNNING PAIR OF LARGE ViNTAGE ART NOUVEAU BRONZED THREE BRANCH TABLE LAMPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage circa 1920's French Art Nouveau maiden lamps with the original shades and bronzed finish
They
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Nouveau sculpture desk Inkwell Stand, Figure of the Law and Justice 1900´s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WMF, superb Art Nouveau desk inkwell. Wonderful work. Maker mark for WMF. Model 288. The Lady is
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
H 8.67 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Antique Art Nouveau Vase with a Stylized Female and Pond Inspired Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The vase is composed of plated spelter and depicts
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Spelter
H 8.25 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
1910 Antique Spelter Bronze Effect Prowling Lion Table Lamp Inc Original Shade
Located in London, GB
1910s Bronze effect spelter table lamp of lion prowling past a a tree. The original shade is
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Spelter
H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Fairy Vases with Original Glass Liners, English, c. 1900
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of Art Nouveau vases featuring a pair of fairies. One of the fairies calls out to
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Spelter
H 9.65 in W 11.03 in D 3.27 in
Stunning France Art Nouveau Bronzed Jewelry Box with Detailed Leafs and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, superb workmanship, bronzed metal Art Nouveau box, decorated " snowdrops and branches and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
H 5.1 in W 8.9 in D 6.2 in
Art Nouveau French Figural Table Lamp in the Manner of L & F Moreau
By Louis & François Moreau
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon signed Art Nouveau-period French figural spelter table lamp with art glass shade and
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter, Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau "La Musique" Gold Metal Figural Table Lamp
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau "La Musique" Spelter Metal Gold Figural Table Lamp on
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Cigar Striker Bergman Style Cold Painted Art Deco Arabian Carpet Trader
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Unusal Cigar Striker In The Franz Xaver Bergman Style Art Deco Cold Painted Vienna Bronze
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Spelter
H 7.68 in W 5.79 in D 3.15 in
Signed Kyserzinn 616 Table Clock
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet dramatic Art Nouveau Clock
so that the object appears delicate whilst remaining
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Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware
Materials
Spelter
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Joan of Arc by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Signed
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
skill in blending classical themes with the emerging Art Nouveau style. Gaudez, a pupil of François
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Spelter
H 24.22 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
A Vintage Figural Lamp Depicting A Country Girl With Birds Frosted Flower Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage figural table lamp depicting a young country girl feeding her birds by a fence. Rising above her are intertwining vines with leaves ending in a lovely Czechoslovakian frost...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
H 19.75 in W 5.25 in D 10 in
1950s Collection Francaise Moreau French Metal Cold Painted Lamp W/Apple Pickers
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, splendid Auguste Moreau signed table lamp. Cold painted. Depicts two young ladies picking apples, with a basket of apples at the base. Has the Collection Francaise Foundry c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Other, Spelter
H 45 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of 1930s Art Noveau Lady Lamps
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Hollywood, FL
Very Rare, Superb Pair Antique Art Nouveau Heavy Spelter Cast Metal Lamps w Dancing Ladies and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Nouveau Figural, "Parfum Par Flora"
Located in Fairfax, VA
Art Nouveau figural of young woman posing with flower titled "Parfum Par Flora." In the Art Nouveau
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
"Automne" French Bronzed Spelter Figure, circa 1900
By Julien Causse
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
A French early 20th century bronzed spelter figure, "Automne" by Julien Causse.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Art Nouveau Figural Mantel Clock
By F. Moreau
Located in Bronx, NY
This early 20th century vintage timepiece has a French bell movement & is decorated with a mythical seated deity admiring herself in a mirror held by cupid. The figures & clock are m...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter, Enamel
Art Nouveau Sculpture Three Light Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Amazing sculptural Art Nouveau table lamp with handmade blown glass lamp shades.
Professionally
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Spelter
Art Nouveau Lamp after Moreau, from the J B Hirsh Collection Francaise
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This beautiful Art Nouveau lamp represents Euterpe, Muse of Music. Original produced by brothers L
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Antique Clock by New Haven Clock Works
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This beautiful Art Nouveau clock is outfitted with a battery insert clock.
The original works
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Spelter
Hermès Statue Lamp with Greek Key Glass Shade
Located in Cookeville, TN
Hermès carries his lighted torch in this spelter metal lamp from the late 19th century. The statue
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
1910 Swedish Art Nouveau/Jugend Bronzepatinated Spelter and Glass Table Lamp
By Herman Bergman
Located in Drottningholm, SE
An extremely rare and beautiful square bronzepatinated spelter and glass table lamp. The lamp is in
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
French Art Nouveau Spelter and Marble Sculpture
Located in Victoria, BC
The composition of this French Art Nouveau spelter sculpture impresses with its beauty. The lovely
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of French Art Nouveau Spelter Candlesticks Now Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique pair of French art nouveau spelter candlesticks of facing herons now mounted as lamps
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Antique Ladies, Newel Post Lamps, Art Nouveau, Spelter L& R Sides very Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau lady figurines cast in white metal with dark patina finish. Holding spheres that must
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Doors and Gates
Materials
Spelter
20th Century French Emile Bruchon Spelter Set of a Sculpture and Two Jars
By Emile Bruchon
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French Emile Bruchon Art Nouveau Spelter set of sculpture and two jars.
The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French Art Nouveau Antelope Sculpture, Spelter on Marble Base
Located in Victoria, BC
This stunning French Art Nouveau sculpture captures the grace and beauty of an antelope with
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
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Art Nouveau Spelter For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art nouveau spelter available at 1stDibs. An art nouveau spelter — often made from metal, spelter and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau spelter — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each art nouveau spelter bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau spelter over the years, but those crafted by Auguste Moreau, Aristide de Ranieri and Julien Causse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Spelter?
Prices for an art nouveau spelter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $36,384, while the average can fetch as much as $1,566.
Questions About Art Nouveau Spelter
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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