$1,554
H 18.51 in W 13.19 in D 7.88 in
Finnish Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet in Quartersawn Oak & Brass, Early 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
A small Finnish Art Nouveau side / wall cabinet in gorgeous quartersawn oak wood and brass details
Brass
$2,119
H 26.38 in W 16.15 in D 3.94 in
Finnish Art Nouveau Brass Candle Wall Sconce, Early 20th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
interpretation of Art Nouveau — known in Finland as “jugend” — which often combined handcrafted metalwork with
Brass
Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful light and elegant desk from finland by suomen tuoli-, kalusto- ja sorvaustehdas. from the
Brass
Finnish Designer, Vase, Earthenware, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed vase designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s.
Ceramic
$3,414
H 33.47 in Dm 13.78 in
Lars Sonck (attr.), Finnish early 20th century smoking table with accessories
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
exemplar of Finnish jugend design. Sourced from the historic Wihuri House in Helsinki, this piece is as
Wrought Iron
$19,429 / set
H 40.16 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Finnish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Dining Chairs in Birchwood & White Linen
Located in Odense, DK
reupholstered in white linen. Typical of Scandinavian, and in particular Finnish, Jugend / Art Nouveau works
Birch
$3,956
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Exeptionally Beautiful Art Noveau Ceiling Lamp, Copper & Colored Glass 1890-1920
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland and especially Helsinki has a lot of Art Noveau/Jugend style buildings. And as such Art
Metal, Brass, Copper
$2,072 / item
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in
Ulf Tikkanen Great Crested Grebe Bronze Bird Sculpture, 1960s
By Ulf Tikkanen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful bronze sculpture by Finnish artist Ulf Tikkanen who was famous for his depiction of
Bronze
1900 oak frame chair , art nouveau style
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Vantaa, FI
Good example of art nouveau style chair, solid oak frame. Frame is good and solid original
Oak
Unavailable
H 30 in W 72 in D 22 in
Art Nouveau Cranbrook Blue Settee Bench Sofa by Eliel Saarinen c. 1983
By Eliel Saarinen, Adelta
Located in Westfield, NJ
Painted solid birch bench designed by Finnish-American architect Eliel Saarinen for the study of
Birch
Unavailable
H 74.02 in W 26.78 in D 11.42 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Durmast Oak Coat Rack or Hall Stand LAST PRICE
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
?????? (Modern); in Swedish and Finnish Jugend. Art Nouveau is a total art style: It embraces a wide range of
Wood
Finnish Art Nouveau Pendant, Early 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Art Nouveau Pendant, early 20th century. Frosted glass, brass frame. Good vintage condition
Brass
Sold
H 36.23 in W 16.74 in D 18.51 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office / Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Eliel Saarinen, Finnish State Railways
Located in High Point, NC
An office chair / side chair designed by Eliel Saarinen for Suomen Valtion Rautatiet (Finnish State
Oak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 16.74 in D 18.51 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office / Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Eliel Saarinen, Finnish State Railways
Located in High Point, NC
An office chair / side chair designed by Eliel Saarinen for Suomen Valtion Rautatiet (Finnish State
Oak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 16.74 in L 36.23 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office or Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Eliel Saarinen, Finnish State Railways
Located in High Point, NC
An office chair or side chair designed by Eliel Saarinen for Suomen Valtion Rautatiet (Finnish
Oak
Eliel Saarinen, Desk, Oak, Brass, Leather, Finland, 1919
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and black leather desk designed by Eliel Saarinen for the The Finnish State Railways
Brass
Pair of Jugend Armchairs by Bernhard Häkli, Finland 1910s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Nouveau is known in different languages by different names, such as “Jugendstil” (Youth Style
Copper
Sold
H 51.58 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Finnish Forged Iron Torchères, attr. Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 20th
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Finnish forged iron torchères, attributed to Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 20th century
Iron
Sold
H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Pair Green Velvet Lounge Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Oy N. Boman AB Finland. These chais are stil in their original condition and both are in good
Velvet, Beech
Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
centuries for the Art Nouveau buildings he designed for Finland and as an exhibition architect. His urban
Wood, Paint
Forged Iron Torchère, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 20th Century
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Forged iron torchère, manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 20th Century. Forged iron frame with copper detail. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with ...
Copper, Iron
Nice Pair of Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Located in Munich, DE
Attributed to Max Georg Frelander. All original conditon.
Wood
Pierre Bonnard 1894 La Revue Blanche Art Nouveau Poster
By Pierre Bonnard
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre Bonnard 1894 La Revue Blanche Art Nouveau poster. Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867-1947) La
Paper
Sold
H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Green Velvet Lounge / Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
. Boman AB Finland. This chair is stil in her original condition and is in good condition. Sits and
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Green Velvet Lounge / Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
. Boman AB Finland. This chair is stil in her original condition and is in good condition. Sits and
Velvet, Beech
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic custom-made French Art Nouveau table lamp which was made out of silver vase of 25 years
Sold
H 42.5 in W 17 in D 20 in
In the Manner of Eliel Saarinen, Pair of Finnish Carved Oak Jugend Side Chairs
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each peaked backrest, raised on square stiles, hand carved to display stylized fern fronds, the shaped seat above a fluted apron, raised on square front legs with octagonal feet, tap...
Oak
Sold
H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 6.7 in
Small Unique Table Lamp from Found Objects by Designer Teemu Salonen, in Stock
By Teemu Salonen
Located in Auttoinen, FI
Le Petit This small table lamp is from series of unique lamps that designer maker Teemu Salonen has made using found objects as a material and inspiration. In this sculptural lamp h...
Brass, Steel
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H 29.75 in W 32 in D 24.25 in
Manner of Eliel Saarinen, Finnish Carved Oak Two-Tier Jugend Sideboard or Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The molded rectangular top, above a fluted frieze centering a single drawer with brass pull, the four square legs headed by fern motif capitals, joined by a lower shelf flanked by ca...
Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$9,878 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$18,268
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$5,649Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany Living Room Set, 1910, Set of 3
Located in Opole, PL
Art Nouveau Mahogany Living Room Set, 1910, Set of 3 This parlor set, crafted in Italy, beautifully embodies the graceful aesthetic of Art Nouveau. At the center is a petite settee ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,165
H 30 in W 35 in D 23.5 in
Gustav Siegel, for Jacob & Josef Kohn, a Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Table
By J.&J. Khon 1, Gustav Siegel
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel made by Jacob & Josef Kohn. A Vienna Secessionist bentwood side or centre table. Original paper label to the underside. Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn...
Bentwood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$2,590
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
J. & J. Kohn art nouveau side table in bentwood, Austria ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Austria / 1910 / side table / Jacob & Joseph Kohn / bentwood / art nouveau / jugenstill / rustic / mid century An art nouveau “Palm” side table by Jacob and Joseph Kohn in bentwood...
Wood, Bentwood
Gallé Émile French Art Nouveau Nightstand
By Émile Gallé
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly ask that you read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This exquisite n...
Maple, Walnut
$1,884Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Art Nouveau Oak Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant pair of Art Nouveau chairs crafted in solid oak around 1900. The chairs display the graceful lines and flowing organic forms typical of the Art Nouveau period, with finely cu...
Oak, Fabric
$22,962
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$1,318Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fathers...
Straw, Bentwood
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and top with spindle sides. (signed: LOUIS MAJORELLE).
Walnut
Émile Gallé "Grenouilles" Fruitwood Cabinet
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Nouveau "Grenouilles" carved fruitwood cabinet by Émile Gallé features detailed and masterful marquetry depicting dragonflies and mushrooms in a lush, leafy landscape...
Beech, Fruitwood
$10,300 / item
H 36.5 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These exceptional set of ten Viennese Art Nouveau solid oak chairs from circa 1910 represent a high level of craftsmanship and elegant design. Viennese Art Nouveau is a trend...
Leather, Oak
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.