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Art Nouveau Wooden Tray With Inlays, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined Art Nouveau wooden tray from the 20th century, featuring a rectangular shape and elegant
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
French Art Nouveau Majorelle Rosewood Cabinet with Inlay
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau rosewood diminutive narrow cabinet with an upper & bottom shelf with side
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Art Nouveau Style Sideboard with Brass Inlay
Located in Hanover, MA
distinctive Jugendstil/fin-de-siecle/art nouveau style brass inlay within the left and right doors and an
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Vintage 1960s American Jugendstil Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Etagere, Side Table, Fruitwood with Nice Inlays, France, Around 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Fine antique etagere
France (?)
Fruitwood
Art Nouveau around 1910
Dimensions: H x W x D: 69
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
H 27.17 in W 16.54 in D 12.21 in
1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An art nouveau bronze and wood scale with floral inlays and bronzes hand-crafted in Italy in the
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Spider Crab by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Copper
Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Bird and Berries by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Side Table with Inlayed Glassplates, Austria, circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual Art Nouveau side table from the early 20th century in Austria. From circa 1910 the prime of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech, Fabric
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Side Stand with Mother ff Pearl Inlay C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Nouveau Mahogany Side Stand with Open Rope Twist Legs and Mother of Pearl Inlay C1920
Measures - 29.5"h x
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau End Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
part three drawers.
Italian Art Nouveau, 1880-1910 ca.
95 x 50 h 150 cm
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Flower Container Mahogany Stained Brass Inlays Vienna, circa 1915
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
mahogany stained / shellac hand polished
Elegant Viennese Art Nouveau flower container with brass inlays
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Beech
H 35.82 in W 28.74 in D 10.63 in
Edwardian Art Nouveau Sideboard Dresser Walnut Inlay 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Edwardian walnut marquetry inlaid Art Nouveau sideboard with a carved wood cornice
Comes
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Wall Cabinet with Marquetry Inlays and Drawer Art Nouveau Vienna Austria, 1900s
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wall cabinet with 4 drawers and marquetry inlay Door. Perfect as a furniture in your
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 44 in W 32.5 in D 10 in
Antique Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Rocking Chair Rocker With Wreath Marquetry Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Rocking Chair Rocker With Wreath Marquetry Inlay. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 36 in W 26 in D 27 in
Vienna Secession Set of Side Tables Glass Plates Brass Inlays Art Nouveau, 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese Art Nouveau set of four nesting tables of around 1900.
Four elegantly shaped side tables
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 14.57 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany magazine rack with fruitwood & mother of pearl inlay C1900
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful Art Nouveau Magazine Rack
This very attractive furniture, Art Nouveau magazine rack in
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 9.85 in
Art Nouveau Octagonal Palisander Table with Mother of Pearl Inlays, AT ca. 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute outstanding, one of kind Art Nouveau Palisander table from the very early 20th century in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.74 in Dm 35.24 in
Art Nouveau Oakwood Cabinet/ Buffet With Tiffany Style Glass Inlays, AT ca 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely charming oakwood Art Nouveau cabinet or buffet originating from period in Austria around
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 77.17 in W 36.22 in D 18.9 in
Galle Attributed Art Nouveau Marquetry Side Table
By Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé
Located in Fulton, CA
A period Art Nouveau two-tier side table, gueridon, with stylized floral and butterfly marquetry
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Walnut Coat Rack with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau coat rack.
Striking Dutch design from the
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Unique Pair of Art Nouveau Cabinets Consoles
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Two superb Art Nouveau mahogany and inlaid cabinets with mirrors.
Art Nouveau mahogany and
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Art Nouveau Wood Inlaid Wardrobe, France, circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Magnificent mahogany wardrobe with double doors inlaid with flowers. From the Art Nouveau period
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Sunflower Tray by Gallé, 20th Century
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rectangular inlaid sunflowers tray with raised Art Nouveau edges.
A carved masterpiece by Emille
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Mahogany Center Table From the Early 20th Century with Floral Inlays
Located in Opole, PL
Art Nouveau Mahogany Center Table From the Early 20th Century with Floral Inlays
We present you
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Early 20th Century European Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 27.17 in
Frank Faulkner (1946 - 2018), Weineraner, 1980, 72" x 72"
By Frank Faulkner
Located in Dallas, TX
inspiration from Art Nouveau inlays. Faulkner is quick to admit his sources. To him, the applied arts are
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
dressed the elegant structure of Art Nouveau furniture with exotic wood inlays.
The palette he composed
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Large Frank Faulkner (1946 - 2018) Mixed Media on LInen in Frame
By Frank Faulkner
Located in Dallas, TX
inspiration from Art Nouveau inlays. Faulkner is quick to admit his sources. To him, the applied arts are
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20th Century North American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Linen, Natural Fiber, Paint
Emile Galle French Art Nouveau Floral Marquetry Rotating Top Occasional Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau occasional table with a circular top with shaped edge and floral marquetry inlay
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Superb Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Art Nouveau Mahogany Corner Cabinet
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
with wonderful stylized inlays of the Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau period. Original period condition and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Corner Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
By Maison Krieger
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
mirrors.
Art Nouveau, France, 1901 (date on the back of the central mirror).
Attributed to Maison
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...
Materials
Copper
Camille Gauthier French Art Nouveau Floral Marquetry Display Cabinet / Vitrine
By Camille Gauthier
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau two-tier display cabinet / vitrine with a glass upper cabinet topped with an
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 80 in W 36 in D 18 in
Antique Art Nouveau Inlaid Wooden Cabinet by Majorelle, France, Signed
By Louis Majorelle, Ecole de Nancy
Located in Detroit, MI
This exquisite antique French Art Nouveau inlaid wood and glass cabinet was designed by Louis
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Nouveau Venice Console, Vanity by Testolini & Salviati
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Vanity Art Nouveau, Eclecticism Venetian dressing table, console, in excellent conditions
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vanities
Materials
Crystal
Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with exceptional inlaid scenery
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
An exhibition-quality Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with an exceptional scene depicting moored
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 46.46 in W 35.83 in D 22.05 in
Art Nouveau Period French Gallé Marquetry Style Round Side Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique Fin de Siècle French Art Nouveau Period marquetry inlaid side table / stand
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Set of French Japonisme Art Nouveau Nesting Tables 1890 table side table
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Rare! This set of French Art Nouveau nesting tables in Japonisme minimalist style 1890
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Marseille, FR
Box rosewood and brass inlay cover Art Nouveau by Erhard and Soehne, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet in Marquetry with Iris and Butterfly Motifs, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Add a touch of rare elegance to your home with this exquisite Art Nouveau wall cabinet, crafted
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Mahogany Cabinet/ Buffet by August Ungethüm, AT ca 1900
By August Ungethüm Kunstmöbel-Fabrik, August Ungethüm
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
, elaborate created copper inlays. A real masterpiece of Art Nouveau furniture coming in great restored
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Copper
H 79.1 in W 40.1 in D 19.3 in
Art Nouveau 20th Century Palisander Armchair, Mother Of Pearl, Austria ca 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
incredible, matching Art Nouveau Octagonal Palisander Table with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Austria ca.1905
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.73 in W 33.07 in D 31.5 in
Bespoke Burl Wooden Art Nouveau Display Glass Cabinet H. Pössenbacher Est. 1784
By Moritz Ballin
Located in Landshut, BY
A bespoke display cabinet, crafted by one of Munich's most distinguished cabinet makers, Heinrich Pössenbacher, during the early 20th century (specifically between 1908 and 1918).The...
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl
H 71.66 in W 67.33 in D 23.23 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany Gaming Table with Hammered Brass Base, Austria, circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Art Nouveau mahogany gaming table out of Vienna/ Austria from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Game Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Fine Set of Thonet Art Nouveau by Marcel Kammerer. Vienna, C. 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
modern interior because Art Nouveau is simply timeless.
Viennese Thonet is distinguished by their
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Art Nouveau Copper Cicada Vase with Opal by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
of Art Nouveau and Symbolist style. With this conscious choice, as if he was mimicking the prolonged
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Art Nouveau Enameled Bronze Egyptian Lotus Bowl by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
Attributed to Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler for J. Winhart & Co.
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Bronze
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
1890s English Art Nouveau Mahogany Inlaid Corner Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1890s English Art Nouveau mahogany inlaid corner vitrine display cabinet. Recently restored and
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Antique Late 19th Century Vitrines
Materials
Textile, Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
H 43.75 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A Progressive New Art armchair with fruitwood inlays
By George Montague Ellwood, J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A rare progressive new art armchair. The rounded top follows down the
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Attributed Louis Majorelle and Daum Nancy
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Attributed Louis Majorelle
Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
Year: 1900
Materials
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in
Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Quarter sawn Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet / Apothecary by Premier
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Scarab Wings Birds Frame Enamel Copper Wood Mother of Pearl
Located in Munich, DE
This truely wonderful and rare Art Nouveau frame, with the powerful image of a winged scarab, was
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Enamel, Copper
H 1.19 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Jewelry Box With Floral Inlay Works & Original Mirror, AT ca. 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
designed ebonized wooden box impresses with its extraordinary inlay works showing a gorgeous looking
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
H 5.118 in W 12.992 in D 8.268 in
Art Nouveau V. Ducrot Restored Inlaid and Carved Wood Table 1900 Italy
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Palermo, IT
Prestigious rectangular wooden table, restored, in Art Nouveau with carved floral decorations, with
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 53.94 in D 32.68 in
Alfred Daguet, Paris, Art Nouveau Embossed Brass & Inlaid Glass Cabochons Box
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Lisse, NL
Siegfried Bing's famous showroom, Maison de l'Art Nouveau, that displayed his works as well as those by
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 4.7 in W 10.7 in D 8.3 in
Vienna Secession high cabinet in the Vienna Art Nouveau style, Austria ca. 1905
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Austria / 1905 / cabinet / oak wood, pearl / Art Nouveau / Art Deco
A beautiful hight sideboard in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Oak
H 52.76 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
Carlo Bugatti Mirrored Hall/Hat Stand with Mother of Pearl, Silver, & Bone Inlay
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Nouveau narrow hall / hatrack stand having a walnut & ebonized wood frame with pewter
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 39 in W 16 in D 16 in
Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel
Located in Soquel, CA
Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel
Elaborate four
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Abalone, Acrylic, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
H 62 in W 37.25 in D 0.75 in
Louis Majorelle Rare Writing Desk with Botanical Inlays ca. 1900 (Signed)
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Nouveau artisan writing desk with incredible botanical motif inlays on top and gently
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 27.5 in
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.