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Zsolnay Hungarian Art Nouveau Glazed Vase
Zsolnay Hungarian Art Nouveau Glazed Vase

Zsolnay Hungarian Art Nouveau Glazed Vase

By Zsolnay

Located in Vienna, AT

this artist... and is stamped on the bottom. "Made in Hungary". This bridges the time between Art

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Swivel chair by Lajos Kozma
Swivel chair by Lajos Kozma

Swivel chair by Lajos Kozma

$2,160Sale Price|20% Off

Swivel chair by Lajos Kozma

By Lajos Kozma, Jozsef Heisler

Located in Kleinburg, ON

Lajos Kozma was one of the most authentic representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau in the early

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel chair Model 339 by Lajos Kozma
Swivel chair Model 339 by Lajos Kozma

Swivel chair Model 339 by Lajos Kozma

By Lajos Kozma, Jozsef Heisler

Located in Kleinburg, ON

Lajos Kozma was one of the most authentic representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau in the early

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rozsa/Szucs

Rozsa/Szucs

By Arpad Bardocz

Located in New York, NY

Rozsa/Szucs. Ca 1915. Budapest. Color lithograph. Hungarian Art Nouveau posters are rare

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1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Zsolnay Pecs Green Eosin Iridescent Glazed Deer Mounted Desk Stand
Zsolnay Pecs Green Eosin Iridescent Glazed Deer Mounted Desk Stand

Zsolnay Pecs Green Eosin Iridescent Glazed Deer Mounted Desk Stand

By Zsolnay

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual Hungarian art nouveau art pottery desk stand mounted with deer and decorated in

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Moser Enamel and Gilt Glass Vase with Bees and Chrysanthemums
Antique Moser Enamel and Gilt Glass Vase with Bees and Chrysanthemums

Antique Moser Enamel and Gilt Glass Vase with Bees and Chrysanthemums

Located in West Hollywood, CA

aesthetic of the Austro-Hungarian Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) period, blending natural inspiration with superb

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Art Nouveau Hungarian Chair in Walnut
Art Nouveau Hungarian Chair in Walnut

Art Nouveau Hungarian Chair in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Arm Chair from Hungary, made out of walnut wood. Re-polished and re-upholstered in

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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A Stunning Pair of Hungarian Walnut and Leather Chairs by Lajos Kozma 1884 -1948
A Stunning Pair of Hungarian Walnut and Leather Chairs by Lajos Kozma 1884 -1948

A Stunning Pair of Hungarian Walnut and Leather Chairs by Lajos Kozma 1884 -1948

By Lajos Kozma

Located in Hastings, GB

Kozma was one of the most authentic representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau in the early-20th-century

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Nouveau Austro-Hungarian Enamelled Virgin Mary Pendant
Art Nouveau Austro-Hungarian Enamelled Virgin Mary Pendant

Art Nouveau Austro-Hungarian Enamelled Virgin Mary Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

This beautiful religious pendant is 1890 ca Rare find from the Art Nouveau period, having

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Hungarian Jeweled Brass Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Hungarian Jeweled Brass Table Lamp

Art Nouveau Hungarian Jeweled Brass Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau (Hungarian) brass table lamp with a multicolored glass jewel encrusted shade with 3

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gold Art Nouveau earrings with diamonds, Austria-Hungary, 1930s.
Gold Art Nouveau earrings with diamonds, Austria-Hungary, 1930s.

Gold Art Nouveau earrings with diamonds, Austria-Hungary, 1930s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Nouveau hanging gold earrings with diamonds. Their form refers to the naturalism popular at the

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Display Case, Austria-Hungary
Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Display Case, Austria-Hungary

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Display Case, Austria-Hungary

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

display case. Date of manufactory: circa 1900 - Austria-Hungarian Monarchy Material: Massive silver

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

ZSOLNAY 1915 Hungary Nouveau Dish Lobster 7 Snake Eosin Iridescent Green Glazed
ZSOLNAY 1915 Hungary Nouveau Dish Lobster 7 Snake Eosin Iridescent Green Glazed

ZSOLNAY 1915 Hungary Nouveau Dish Lobster 7 Snake Eosin Iridescent Green Glazed

By Zsolnay

Located in Miami, FL

created in Hungary during the art-nouveau period by the Zsolnay Pecs Ceramic Factory, back in the 1915

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Vintage 1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Loetz Art Nouveau Egg-Shaped Vase, Execution 33, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, 1907
Loetz Art Nouveau Egg-Shaped Vase, Execution 33, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, 1907

Loetz Art Nouveau Egg-Shaped Vase, Execution 33, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, 1907

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Model-blown egg-shaped body made of marbled glass with irregularly elongated tips, three pairs of melted branches 'Asteln' made of green glass with orange-opal beads starting from th...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Crete Diaspora Silver Iris, Austria-Hungary, Around 1902
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Crete Diaspora Silver Iris, Austria-Hungary, Around 1902

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Crete Diaspora Silver Iris, Austria-Hungary, Around 1902

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

In the model with irregular spherical decor blown body in baluster shape, round stand, bulbous widening upwards with four times indented wall, slight constriction, flared mouth rim p...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Phenomen Genre 3/430 Metallic Red, Austria-Hungary, 1904
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Phenomen Genre 3/430 Metallic Red, Austria-Hungary, 1904

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Phenomen Genre 3/430 Metallic Red, Austria-Hungary, 1904

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Mould blown baluster-shaped body with narrowing in the lower section, flared rim above a slight constriction, standing on a flush round base, ground and polished pontil. Form: Serie...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, 'Argus', Phenomenon Gre 2/351, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1902
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, 'Argus', Phenomenon Gre 2/351, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1902

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, 'Argus', Phenomenon Gre 2/351, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1902

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Mould blown body widening conically towards the top on a flush round base, the rim shaped into a trefoil by impressions, polished pontil. Form: Prod. No. - PN 2/603, year 1902 Deco...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Silver 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set On Tray, Austria-Hungary, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Silver 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set On Tray, Austria-Hungary, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Silver 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set On Tray, Austria-Hungary, circa 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant Art Nouveau silver centrepiece consisting of 5 pieces: coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa with 2 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1909
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa with 2 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1909

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa with 2 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1909

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Form blown baluster-shaped body on a round, flush stand, bulbously widening and contracting to a short, wide neck. Cobalt blue underlay with silver-yellow-green crumb inclusions, 2 s...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Large Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Ruby Phenomenon Gre 7624, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898
Large Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Ruby Phenomenon Gre 7624, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898

Large Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Ruby Phenomenon Gre 7624, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Large, mold-blown, baluster-shaped body on a separate stand, bulbous after the constriction and slowly narrowing again, wide mouth rim with metal mount, drawn silver thread decoratio...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa With 3 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1911
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa With 3 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1911

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa With 3 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1911

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Blown, flat, bulbous body on a large, round, flush stand, contracting to a short, wide neck, slightly widened, 6-fold wavy indented mouth rim. Cobalt blue underlay with silver-yellow...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Important flowervase Secession Julius Dressler Art Nouveau 1900 Austro-Hungarian
Important flowervase Secession Julius Dressler Art Nouveau 1900 Austro-Hungarian

Important flowervase Secession Julius Dressler Art Nouveau 1900 Austro-Hungarian

By Julius Dressler

Located in Wien, AT

, around 1900, pure Art Nouveau / Jugendstil. Even the basic form is extraordinary: a round base that

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Important flowerpot Secession Julius Dressler Art Nouveau 1900 Austro-Hungarian
Important flowerpot Secession Julius Dressler Art Nouveau 1900 Austro-Hungarian

Important flowerpot Secession Julius Dressler Art Nouveau 1900 Austro-Hungarian

By Julius Dressler

Located in Wien, AT

, around 1900, pure Art Nouveau / Jugendstil. Even the basic form is extraordinary: a round base that

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Austro/Hungary Floral Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession Wall Light, Re-Edtion
Austro/Hungary Floral Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession Wall Light, Re-Edtion

Austro/Hungary Floral Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession Wall Light, Re-Edtion

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent example of the floral Art Nouveau, Jugendstil. Handformed sandcasted brass and handblown

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2010s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Hungarian Amethyst and Pearl Earrings
Hungarian Amethyst and Pearl Earrings

Hungarian Amethyst and Pearl Earrings

Located in New York, NY

and blister pearls are set in gilt silver with leaf decorations. Screw back fittings. Hungarian origin

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Jeweled Floor Lamp
Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Jeweled Floor Lamp

Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Jeweled Floor Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau (possibly Hungarian) floor lamp with a dark green patina metal and a floral and vine

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20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.

Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely pendant of gilt silver set with amythest and emerald pastes and mother of pearl stones. Articulated drops and lovely quality. Late 19th Century.
Excellent condition

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Floral Cachepot by Henrik Darilek for Zsolnay
Art Nouveau Floral Cachepot by Henrik Darilek for Zsolnay

Art Nouveau Floral Cachepot by Henrik Darilek for Zsolnay

By Zsolnay, Henrik Darilek

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Earthenware

Important Art Nouveau Zsolnay Flask by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
Important Art Nouveau Zsolnay Flask by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay

Important Art Nouveau Zsolnay Flask by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay

By Zsolnay

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and

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Antique 1890s Hungarian Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Earthenware

Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay
Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay

Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay

By Zsolnay

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain fox sculpture by Zsolnay of Hungary, circa 1940s

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Impressionist Landscape by Early 20 Century Hungarian Artist Barkasz Lajos
Impressionist Landscape by Early 20 Century Hungarian Artist Barkasz Lajos

Impressionist Landscape by Early 20 Century Hungarian Artist Barkasz Lajos

By Barkasz Lajos

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Hungarian artist Barkasz Lajos (1880-1960). The canvas is set in a hand carved period wood frame. BARKÁSZ

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay

Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay

By Zsolnay, Lajos Mack

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 3 Art Nouveau green porcelain figurines by Zsolnay, Hungar 1930s
Set of 3 Art Nouveau green porcelain figurines by Zsolnay, Hungar 1930s

Set of 3 Art Nouveau green porcelain figurines by Zsolnay, Hungar 1930s

By Zsolnay

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a set if 3 small stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain sculpture

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century
Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century

Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

Silver art nouveau sugar bowl made in Austria-Hungary between 1872-1922. Dimension 15cm H x 13 1/2

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Silver Bowls

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Spore Vase attributed to Sándor Apáti-Abt for Zsolnay
Art Nouveau Spore Vase attributed to Sándor Apáti-Abt for Zsolnay

Art Nouveau Spore Vase attributed to Sándor Apáti-Abt for Zsolnay

By Zsolnay

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Double Dragon Centerpiece Dish by Mihaly Kapas Nagy for Zsolnay
Art Nouveau Double Dragon Centerpiece Dish by Mihaly Kapas Nagy for Zsolnay

Art Nouveau Double Dragon Centerpiece Dish by Mihaly Kapas Nagy for Zsolnay

By Zsolnay, Mihály Kapás Nagy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Zsolnay Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics Modelled with Sitting Woman
Zsolnay Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics Modelled with Sitting Woman

Zsolnay Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics Modelled with Sitting Woman

Located in København, Copenhagen

Zsolnay Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics modelled with a sitting woman. Beautiful eosin glaze

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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Iridescent Green Gold Lobster & Snake Hand Painted Dish
Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Iridescent Green Gold Lobster & Snake Hand Painted Dish

Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Iridescent Green Gold Lobster & Snake Hand Painted Dish

By Zsolnay

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Zsolnay hand-painted dish, crafted in 19th-century Hungary, showcases the

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Zsolnay Hungarian Islamic Influence Floral Painted Porcelain Vase
Zsolnay Hungarian Islamic Influence Floral Painted Porcelain Vase

Zsolnay Hungarian Islamic Influence Floral Painted Porcelain Vase

By Zsolnay

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish and elegant Hungarian porcelain vase hand painted with Islamic influence floral

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Antique 1890s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pitcher/Amphora, Austria-Hungary, 1910's.
Antique Pitcher/Amphora, Austria-Hungary, 1910's.

Antique Pitcher/Amphora, Austria-Hungary, 1910's.

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful ceramic pitcher or amphora with floral pattern on textured base Good original condition

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Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds, Austria-Hungary early 20th century
Antique ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds, Austria-Hungary early 20th century

Antique ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds, Austria-Hungary early 20th century

Located in Chorzów, PL

approximately 0.85ct in total. Origin: Austria-Hungary, first half of the 20th century - hallmark preserved

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

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Hungarian Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Hungarian art nouveau you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and metal, every Hungarian art nouveau was constructed with great care. Find 96 options for an antique or vintage Hungarian art nouveau now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Hungarian art nouveau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Hungarian art nouveau made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Hungarian art nouveau that is appealing in its simplicity, but Zsolnay, Loetz Glass and Friedrich Otto Schmidt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hungarian Art Nouveau?

Prices for a Hungarian art nouveau start at $100 and top out at $27,285 with the average selling for $1,950.

A Close Look at Art-nouveau Furniture

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

  • 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 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

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.

Questions About Hungarian Art Nouveau
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    No 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Alphonse 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, 2024
    To 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.