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Pair of W.M.F. Plaques Signed Albert Mayer, Art Nouveau Period, Germany
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. plaques signed Albert Mayer (1867-1944). Art Nouveau period, Germany, circa 1900.   
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Metal

Early 19th Century WMF Albert Mayer Art Nouveau Jugendstil Big Silver Metal Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Nouveau Big Vase Albert Mayer WMF Germany, 1900-1910 Silver metal with a brass removable vase
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Antique Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 1900 Century WMF Albert Mayer Art Nouveau Silver Metal Vase _ set of 2
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
WMF vases Germany, 1900-1910 Silver metal Jugenstil Vases Excellent condition. WMF mark under the base
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Antique Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Viennese Silver 4-Piece Coffee Set, Vincenz Mayer's Sons, circa 1900
By Vincenz Mayer's Sohne
Located in Vienna, AT
Mayer's Sons: Founded in 1810, was a jewelry company in Vienna, a former k.u.k. purveyor to the court and
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Nude in Martini /// Art Nouveau Contemporary Screenprint Alcohol Woman Lady Art
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Nude in Martini" *Signed and numbered by May in pencil
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Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Screen

Albert Mayer WMF Art Nouveau Early 1900 Silver Metal ware Female Figure
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Original early 1900 Excellent condition "WMF" mark impressed.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Harper's May, 1895.
By Edward Penfield
Located in New York, NY
[Poster for Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, May 1895]. Woman in a blue dress with Harper’s
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Harper's May (Plate 115)
By Edward Penfield
Located in Greenwich, CT
Harper's May (Plate 115) is an 1898 lithograph of Edward Penfield's poster, printed at Imprimerie
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Art Nouveau WMF Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service Designed by Albert Mayer
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Austin, TX
Albert Mayer for WMF and retailed by Casa Costa, Argentina. The Art Nouveau set consists of a coffee pot
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

May Flower - original lithograph (1897-1898)
By Paul Herrmann (Henri Héran)
Located in Paris, IDF
Henri HERAN (1864 - 1946) May Flower Original lithograph Printed signature, as issued 1897/98
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

After Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec-May Belfort'
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
made a number of fine paintings of May Belfort, standing the footlights and singing with her cat, or
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20th Century Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel pin by Meyle & Mayer. Fabulous antique piece created in the city of
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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Late-19th Century French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Turning Whippet" by L Mayer
By Louis Mayer
Located in London, GB
an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail. Signed L Mayer and
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze

Meyle & Mayer 1895 German Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch with Diana in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Mayer. They were two of the greatest Jugendstil / Art Nouveau masters in Germany, who produced rich and
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Silver Plate Centerpiece Card Tray, Germany, c. 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Albert Mayer
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau Jugendstil silver plate centerpiece card tray or tazza of a nymph holding a
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

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Silver Plate

L'Ouvre. La Brebis; La Tandem. [proof before lettering] May 29 1896.
Located in New York, NY
Hermann-Paul, René Georges (1864-1940) L'Ouvre. La Brebis; La Tandem. [proof before lettering] May
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Nell Horn. Program pour Le Theatre Libre. Saison 1980-91. May 25 1891
By Alexandre Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
unusual and may be unique. Ref: Artistes et Theatre d'Avant-Garde Programmes illustres Paris 1890-1900
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

2 Wall Plates WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914
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Antique Early 1900s German Greco Roman Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass

Fairies among the Lily Pads - Female Illustrator Fantasy
Located in Miami, FL
A turn-of-the-century fantasy illustration by female illustrator May Audubon Post features a
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Centerpiece, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Centerpiece, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Centerpiece WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, WMF, German Page: 91 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Centerpiece WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Metallwarenfabrik was founded in 1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Children Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Punch Bowl, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Luncheon and Dinner Cruet, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luncheon and dinner cruet WMF Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty year: 1859 Country
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Punch Bowl Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910, Sign: WMF 334
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Vases, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Metal

Fortune's Mouth Visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Dog Visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
was founded in 1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Visiting card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1911, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Visiting card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Wedding Ring Holder, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Centerpieces WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Centerpiece WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Numbered 457
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
was founded in 1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Cup, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece with candelabra WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Centerpiece WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Numbered 457
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland and Austria. The origins of
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Dog Punch Bowl, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910, Argentor, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Argentor of Vienna
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Metallwarenfabrik was founded in 1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mirror Sign, WMF, Year, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening factories in Germany, Poland
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mirror Sign, WMF, Year, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing mirror Silver plated Sign: Page: 297 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Mirror Sign: Wmf, Year: 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
decimetre. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

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Metal

Mirror Sign: WMF, Year: 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau style. In 1914, opening
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Double Fruit or Sweet Dish, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Double fruit or Sweet dish, Centerplace, WMF, German Page: 51 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Big Visiting card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
was founded in 1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1911, Sign, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Metallwarenfabrik was founded in 1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

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Metal

Centerpiece, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900 (Page 364 WMF book)
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
was founded in 1853 with 16 workers. Under the direction of Albert Mayer was influenced by Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Art Nouveau Set of Two Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
requests you may have. Art Nouveau is not just furniture. It is Art.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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Mayer Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mayer art nouveau you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every mayer art nouveau was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mayer art nouveau, we have 974 options in-stock, while there are 83 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mayer art nouveau you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mayer art nouveau, designed in the Art Nouveau, industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mayer art nouveau over the years, but those crafted by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Cassina and Emile Gallé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mayer Art Nouveau?

The average selling price for a mayer art nouveau at 1stDibs is $2,184, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $2,835,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mayer Art Nouveau
  • 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 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 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 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 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

    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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.