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French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Longines 14Kt Art Nouveau Watch Russian Style from 1914 with Original Dial
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau / Tonneau / Russian Construction
Category
Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Antique Art Nouveau Necklace Turquoise 14k Yellow Gold 16.5" Watch Chain
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Art Nouveau watch chain necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.5 in W 0.75 in L 16.5 in
Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold pocket watch, high relief case, decorated with diamonds. Case is 23mm
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Escasany
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly spectacular antique Art Nouveau era, 18kt gold and Rose cut diamond pocket watch or fob
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds.
Case and strap are studded with diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a magnificent hand made watch by a premier old
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
By Movado
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Art Nouveau (1910) era! Swiss in origin, this
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hirsch Watch Company Silver with Diamonds Early Wrist Watch, circa 1900's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hirsch Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1900 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch has Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands
and dedicated seconds
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Lorett-Corletto Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lorett Corletto Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 white gold round case with
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pocket Watch with Minute Repeater, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
more than just a watch – it is an expression of style, tradition, and high-quality craftsmanship.
The
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Enamel Decorated Pendant Pocket Watches
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 17.8 grams.
The enamels on the clock were restored again.
Please contact for any questions.
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Leather Cuff Watch in 18kt. Gold with Rose Cut Diamond Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Leather Cuff Watch
STYLE / REFERENCE: Custom Made
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
c. 1910 Patek Philippe Vintage Unisex Chronometro Gondolo Fancy Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hermes Faubourg Joaillerie watch white gold and diamonds
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Diamond-set white gold watch, quartz movement, diamond-set white gold dial, bracelet in
Category
2010s French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
times these watches were fitted with gold crowns and this one is the original one.
This watch is
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Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
times these watches were fitted with gold crowns and this one is the original one.
This watch is
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Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including cobalt blue hands.
Yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated second
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with white dial including black hands and a dedicated
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Solid Gold Ladies Stewart Dawson &Co Antique Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elegant Stewart Dawson & Co 14 carat Solid Gold Open Face Ladies Pocket Watch .
Late 19th - early
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Early 20th Century Australian Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with champagne colored dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique 1900's Waltham 14k Gold Combination Open Face Pocket/Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial, featuring black hands and a dedicated
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
originally came with 100 years ago. As was typical of a hand made high grade watches of the era, this watch
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Charles Tissot Gun Metal Silver and Gold Coin Edged Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Tissot
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
1910's Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Art Nouveau pendant watch on chain was made for Tiffany & Co for retail in the United States
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Pocket Watch with three lids.
Made of 14 ct slight red gold
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vacheron Constantin, a Fine and Large Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Model: "Chronometre Royal"
Movement...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Watch, circa 1930s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
comes with a distinctive art nouveau buckle matching the watch. You will not find this watch anywhere
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier. A Rare Gold Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
elegance of Cartier in the Art Nouveau period. This pocket watch comes with it's original box. It would
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Pequignet French gold-plated Black quartz wristwatch, vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Elegant and timeless French watch from the prestigious fine watchmaking house Pequignet
Pequignet
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
Art Nouveau Buckle
Crown Watch Co. was a grade of pocket watch movements manufactured by New York
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Art Nouveau 18k Yellow Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Watch Holder/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
comes from the Art Nouveau period. The dual bales on the back of this watch holder allow for this
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 10k Yellow Gold Spinning Carnelian Watch Fab Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our extraordinary 10K yellow gold Spinning Carnelian Watch Fab Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's
Located in London, GB
, making it an exceptional collector's item.
At its heart, the ring showcases a manual wind watch
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry
Category
Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Mysterious watch in yellow gold, featuring a snake, the body formed by a double rush chiselled
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind "Watch" Carved Black Diamond Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 7.11 carat black diamond which has a watch carved on it has been accented with 0.47 carat of
Category
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Watch, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Altair Ladies Swiss Gold Diamond Hinged Covered; size: 7
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring.
This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Art Nouveau 4- Panel Relief Soldier Design Sterling Silver Watch Fob
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage Art Nouveau watch fob features four Sterling Silver panels which each have a relief of
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Demi Hunter Lapel Watch
Located in McLean, VA
This 18 kt. yellow gold Art Nouveau Demi Hunter lapel watch hangs from an original Art Nouveau
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Girard- Perragux 18K Gold Pendant Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful antique art nouveau ladies hunter case pendant watch c.1900. The watch is in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Omega Ladies Gold Diamond Mechanical movement Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An Omega 18k yellow gold ladies pocket watch set with old mine cut diamond. Mechanical movement.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
H 0.44 in W 1.15 in L 1.7 in
Swiss, Gold Opal Art Nouveau Openface Pendant
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Swiss, very attractive 18k yellow gold & opal art nouveau openface keyless lever pendant
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Swiss Pocket Watches
Election Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in McLean, VA
18 Kt. yellow gold Election pocket watch enameled on one side with horse and woman. Enameling is
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1890 Gold Pocket Watch, Engraved Rowe Brothers, Chicago, with the Original Box
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique gold pocket watch engraved Rowe Brothers , Chicago 1890
"Susan Cook, June 25, 1890
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1906 Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Natural Ruby and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1906 Tiffany signed pocket watch in working order with marks.
Measures W: 2.7cm H
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
H 1.3 in W 1.07 in D 0.34 in
A. Lange & Söhne Rose Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Dead Beat Seconds
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A. Lange & Söhne
Taschenuhr
Very rare seconde morte complication
Case
18k rose gold
Movement
Gilt 3/4 plate, seconde morte (dead beat seconds), manual wind
Dial
Perfect...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Charm Fob c1870 750 Purity Twist Detailed
Located in Camelford, GB
Nouveau style twist decoration pocket watch key
Age: Antique Mid Victorian (c1870s)
Condition: Very Good
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.39 in D 0.25 in L 1.19 in
Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Quartz Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage Baume & Mercier 18K gold & diamond dress watch. 64 diamonds 0.54 cts ladies
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Franck Muller 6850 QPE 46X34 Perpetual Calendar Rare Blue Dial Complete
By Franck Muller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
described as "Complete," it likely means that this watch comes with all of its original documentation
Category
1990s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rado 2.00 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stem Wind Wristwatch
By RADO
Located in Bradford, Ontario
nouveau style platinum watch.
Sometimes, wow! is your first reaction to seeing an amazing piece of art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Art Nouveau Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the art nouveau watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 202 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art nouveau watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an art nouveau watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Tiffany & Co. and Artisan NYC are consistently popular. An art nouveau watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 62, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our art nouveau watch for sale are for women, but there are 94 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Watch?
The price for an art nouveau watch starts at $349 and tops out at $45,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,000.
Questions About Art Nouveau Watch
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
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