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
Finnish Art Nouveau Brass Candle Wall Sconce, Early 20th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
The sconce reflects the broader Scandinavian interpretation of Art Nouveau — known in Finland as “jugend” — which often combined handcrafted metalwork with stylised botanical motifs.
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 area of jyväskylä & muurame. this small and rare desk will be an wonderful additio...
Brass
Finnish Designer, Vase, Earthenware, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed vase designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s.
Ceramic
Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook "The Blue Settee" Art Nouveau Settle Sofa or Bench
By Eliel Saarinen, Adelta
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Art Nouveau style settle sofa or bench Designed by Eliel Saarinen in 1929 Produced by Adelta Oy Finland, 1980s Painted solid birch wood frame, with sawtoot...
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
Eliel Saarinen Sideboard for Helsinki Railway Station, Finland, Early 1900s
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Helsinki, FI
The contrast between the restrained structure and decorative Art Nouveau influences gives the piece a uniquely monumental yet highly functional presence.
Oak
$2,523Sale Price|25% Off
Lars Sonck (attr.), Finnish early 20th century smoking table with accessories
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover timeless elegance with this early 20th-century smoking table attributed to Lars Sonck, an exemplar of Finnish jugend design. Sourced from the historic Wihuri House in Helsin...
Wrought Iron
Eliel Saarinen "Hannes" Armchairs for Adelta Oy, Finland, 20th Century
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Andes, NY
A pair of Hannes armchairs designed by Eliel Saarinen in 1908 and reproduced by Adelta Oy, Finland in the 80s. Executed in solid mahogany wood with crocodile embossed fabric padded s...
Mahogany
Finnish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Dining Chairs in Birchwood & White Linen
Located in Odense, DK
Typical of Scandinavian, and in particular Finnish, Jugend / Art Nouveau works, the chairs boldly play on geometric forms and local, natural motifs.
Birch
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 Noveau style furniture and lighting fixtures are also abundant. Rarely however do we ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
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 birds. The sculpture is of a family of a Great Crested Grebe and it's chicks. Beautifu...
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 condition, upholstery has been redone recently.
Oak
Unavailable
H 30 in W 72 in D 22 in
Art Nouveau Cranbrook Blue Settee Bench Sofa by Eliel Saarinen c. 1983
By Adelta, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Westfield, NJ
Painted solid birch bench designed by Finnish-American architect Eliel Saarinen for the study of his wife Loja at Cranbrook in 1929 and reissued by Adelta Oy circa 1987 in Finland. P...
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 fine and decorative arts, including architecture, painting, graphic art, int...
Wood
Finnish Art Nouveau Pendant, Early 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Art Nouveau Pendant, early 20th century. Frosted glass, brass frame.
Brass
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H 36.23 in W 16.74 in D 18.51 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office / Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Finnish State Railways, Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
An office chair / side chair designed by Eliel Saarinen for Suomen Valtion Rautatiet (Finnish State Railways). This present example from the Hallintorakennus administrative building ...
Oak
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H 36.23 in W 16.74 in D 18.51 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office / Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Finnish State Railways, Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
An office chair / side chair designed by Eliel Saarinen for Suomen Valtion Rautatiet (Finnish State Railways). This present example from the Hallintorakennus administrative building ...
Oak
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H 36.23 in W 16.74 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office or Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Finnish State Railways, Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
An office chair or side chair designed by Eliel Saarinen for Suomen Valtion Rautatiet (Finnish State Railways). This present example from the Hallintorakennus administrative building...
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, Finland, c. 1919. Provenance: Helsinki Central Station.
Brass
Pair of Jugend Armchairs by Bernhard Häkli, Finland 1910s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish architecture and design has contributed significantly to several styles internationally, such as Jugendstil (or Art Nouveau).
Copper
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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. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful...
Iron
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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
Pair absolutely beautiful and high quality easy / lounge chairs attributed to Carl-Johan Boman for Oy N. Boman AB Finland. These chais are stil in their original condition and both a...
Velvet, Beech
Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Eliel Saarinen achieved international fame at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries for the Art Nouveau buildings he designed for Finland and as an exhibition architect.
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 Revue Blanche, 1894 Lithograph in colors on wove paper Printed by Edward Ancourt, Paris...
Paper
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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
Absolutely beautiful and high quality easy / lounge chair attributed to Carl-Johan Boman for Oy N. Boman AB Finland. This chair is stil in her original condition and is in good condi...
Velvet, Beech
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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
Absolutely beautiful and high quality easy / lounge chair attributed to Carl-Johan Boman for Oy N. Boman AB Finland. This chair is stil in her original condition and is in good condi...
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 anniversary gift June 1878 to June 1903.
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
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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
Antique Blue Painted Cupboard Dated 1850
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Blue Painted Cupboard dated 1850 Period: dated 1850 Origin: Tyrolean area, Germany Wood type: Fir Height: 175 cm 68.89 in Width: 125 cm (138 cm with frame) 49.21 in (54.33...
Fir
$696Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using a much earlier pine chest this piece ...
Pine, Paint
$116,040
H 38.59 in W 37.21 in D 19.49 in
Eugenio Quarti Liberty Desk Suite w/ Chair & Paperbasket, Italy, Early 20th c.
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
A rare complete writing desk suite by Eugenio Quarti, a leading figure of Milan’s Liberty style in the early 20th century. The slant-front secrétaire, matching side chair and wasteba...
Brass
$16,477 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,856Sale 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
$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...
Porcelain
$14,505
H 51.97 in W 35.12 in D 16.34 in
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
$2,173
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
$4,455Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Swedish Art Nouveau Kidney-Shaped Oak Writing Desk, Circa 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought iron handles. Sides with magazine racks.
Iron
$22,627
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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
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
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.
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.