Gourd Shaped Earthenware Table Lamp by Møller & Bøgely
By Møller & Bogely
Located in New York, NY
Very rare earthenware table lamp with floral design by Møller & Bøgely Rewired Incised "MB 10/b" on inside Denmark, 1917-1920.
Earthenware
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Glazed Art Nouveau Pottery Vase
By Møller & Bogely
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small early 1920s pottery vase decorated in blue and green glazes. Made at Møller & Bøgely in Denmark between 1918-25. Measurements: H: 14.5 cm, Diameter: 7.5 cm (top).
Pottery
Small ceramic vase, attributed to Møller & Bøgely. Approx. 1918–1922.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Attributed to Møller & Bøgely, small stoneware vase. Made around 1918–1922.
Stoneware
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Dark Green Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in dark green glazed ceramics, circa 1920.
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern White Ceramic Bowl w. Leaves by Herne Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This design is inspired by early masters like Axel Salto and Møller & Bøgely in particular. The bowl is signed by the maker to the base.
Ceramic
$6,392Sale Price|20% Off
Berndt Friberg Big Blue Table Lamp, Sweden Unique 1970 all original
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
In the same year he traveled to Denmark and made a short visit to Møller & Bøgely. In 1919 he returned to Sweden and took a job at Raus Stenkärlsfabrik in Helsingborg and stayed ther...
Ceramic, Clay
Danish Art Nouveau Large Planter by L. Hjorth Ceramic Abstract Ornament, 1910s
By Møller & Bogely, Lauritz Adolph Hjorth, P. Ipsens Enke, William Morris (English), Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large ceramic planter from the Danish ceramic studio Lauritz Hjorth. Manufactured ca 1910s to 1920s. The planter is made from stoneware and features a hand painted abstract onrmenta...
Ceramic
Swedish Ceramic Vase in Blue Hare’s Fur Glaze by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
He moved around and worked at Møller & Bøgely in Denmark and later at Raus Stenkärlsfabrik in Helsingborg.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Large Ceramic Vase of Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau large ceramic vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Pottery Vase of Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Pottery Vase of Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Pottery Vase of Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1917-1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely. Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Pottery Vase of Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics, circa 1920.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics, circa 1920.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Pottery Bowl of Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau pottery bowl of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
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H 6.7 in Dm 5.91 in
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Beautiful Ceramic Vase in Dark Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Beautiful ceramic vase in dark blue glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
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H 5.52 in Dm 3.55 in
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Pottery Vase of Glazed Ceramics, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in dark green glazed ceramics, circa 1920.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1917-1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1917-1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Pottery Vase of Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Pottery Vase of Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1917-1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art nouveau vase in glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
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H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Large Ceramic Vase of Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau large ceramic vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
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H 9.06 in Dm 6.7 in
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Large Ceramic Vase of Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau large ceramic vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
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H 10.63 in Dm 8.27 in
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Large Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Large Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Large Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Large Art Nouveau table lamp in glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely. Unique Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramic. 1917-1920.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dimensions: 14.5 cm x D 9.0 cm. Møller & Bøgely was a Danish ceramics factory founded in 1917.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely. Unique Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramic. 1917-1920.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dimensions: H 14.0 cm x D 9.5 cm. Møller & Bøgely was a Danish ceramics factory founded in 1917.
Ceramic
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H 9.45 in Dm 8.27 in
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark art nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark art nouveau pottery vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920.
Møller & Bøgely. Unique Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramic. 1917-1920.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x D 10.0 cm. Møller & Bøgely was a Danish ceramics factory founded in 1917.
Ceramic
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H 8.27 in Dm 6.3 in
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau ceramic vase in the style of Bindesbøll
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Danish Art Nouveau ceramic vase in the style of Bindesbøll.
Ceramic
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H 7.49 in Dm 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase by Jeppe Clemmensen, Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, C.1919
By Møller & Bogely
Located in Valby, 84
Designed by Jeppe Clemmensen and produced by Møller & Bøgely, founded in Snekkersten in 1917 by architect Mads Peter Bøgely and painter Eilif Møller.
Ceramic
Roskilde Lervarefabrik, Denmark, Large Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Danish private collection of Møller & Bøgely ceramics in stock.
Ceramic
Roskilde Lervarefabrik, Denmark, Large Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Danish private collection of Møller & Bøgely ceramics in stock.
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg Ceramic Vase Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Valby, 84
In the same year he traveled to Denmark and made a short visit to Møller & Bøgely. In 1919 he returned to Sweden and took a job at Raus Stenkärlsfabrik in Helsingborg and stayed ther...
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Lidded Jar by Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau, Denmark, 1910s
By Møller & Bogely
Located in Odense, DK
In the style of Thorvald Bindesbøll. Møller & Bøgely was founded in 1917 by the painter Eilif Møller and the architect Mads Peter Bøgely and was from the beginning a very ambitious ...
Earthenware
Unique Ceramic Table Lamp by Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau, Denmark, 1910s
By Møller & Bogely
Located in Odense, DK
In the style of Thorvald Bindesbøll. Møller & Bøgely was founded in 1917 by the painter Eilif Møller and the architect Mads Peter Bøgely and was from the beginning a very ambitious ...
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Ceramics by Danish Møller & Bøgely, 1910s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of three glazed ceramic vessels fabricated at Møller & Bøgely in Spotterup Denmark, which factory only was in function between 1917-1919.
Ceramic
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1917-1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
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H 10.24 in Dm 8.67 in
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau Large Ceramic Vase of Glazed Ceramics, circa 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau large ceramic vase of glazed ceramics, circa 1920s.
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H 7.49 in Dm 6.7 in
Møller & Bøgely. Beautiful ceramic vase in dark blue glazed ceramics. Ca. 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Møller & Bøgely. Beautiful ceramic vase in dark blue glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
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H 4.34 in Dm 4.34 in
Moller & Bøgely Denmark, Beautiful Art Nouveau Vase of Dark Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Moller & Bøgely Denmark, beautiful art nouveau vase of dark blue glazed ceramics, circa 1920.
Vase by Danish Ceramists Møller & Bøgely
By Møller & Bogely
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Møller & Bøgely (1917-1920) Møller & Bøgely was a ceramic manufacturer which was established in 1917 and only three years later burned down, which for the period wasn’t an unusual...
Ceramic
Danish Art Nouveau Inspired Organic Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative Danish ceramic table lamp from the 1970s, featuring a hand-crafted floral motif with sunflowers and leaves in green and brown glazed tones. The rounded bulbous form is com...
Ceramic
Small Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s
By Kähler Keramik, Upsala Ekeby, Herman Kähler, Kähler
Located in Malmö, SE
A small, rare and beautiful Art Nouveau / Jugend / Arts and Crafts vase with amazing glaze. Handmade by potter Herman A. Kähler in his studio in Denmark, 1920s. Great original condi...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Kähler, HAK, Glazed Stoneware Vase, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, HAK, glazed stoneware vase, 1930s. Glaze in dark blue shades. Hallmarked. Measures: 31 cm. x 18 cm. In good condition.
$6,164
H 18.9 in Dm 14.97 in
Arne Bang Table Lamp No.49 in Stoneware Handmade Own Studio, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and sculptural table lamp designed and handcrafted by Danish ceramic artist Arne Bang in his own studio during the 1930s. Executed in stoneware, this example is the sought-after...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Green Double Handled Ceramic Vase, Japan, 1900s
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Art Nouveau Awaji vase, crafted on Japan’s Awaji Island in the early 1900s, reflecting the region’s celebrated ceramic tradition, known for bold decorative forms and experimental ...
Ceramic
20th Century Belgian Ceramic Vase, Lobed Form, Art Nouveau Style
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century Belgian Ceramic Vase. This beautifully glazed vessel features a rounded, lobed form with a sculptural relief pattern encircling the body. The rich gradient glaze transit...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium
By Thulin, Denbac, Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking large ceramic vase features the organic, rounded shape with 3 curved, free-flowing decorative handles. It is decorated in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the u...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
$2,200
H 31.5 in Dm 13.39 in
Large Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Noomi Backhausen, Denmark 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic table lamp designed by Noomi Backhausen and made by Søholm. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Ceramic
Art Nouveau vase by Svend Hammershøi for Kähler
By Svend Hammershøi, Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Kastrup, DK
Art Nouveau vase by Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Executed in glazed earthenware with a beautiful, deep green glaze. Classic baluster shape, richly modeled with organic relief decorat...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Jerk Werkmäster, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.25” H x 6.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (...
Ceramic
Table Lamp in Terracotta, Art Nouveau, L. Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, 1930s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A finely hand-decorated terracotta table lamp from the esteemed L. Hjorth ceramic studio on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Dating from the early 20th century, this piece exemplifie...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Erik Mornils, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed and incised earthenware table lamp designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö. Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.75" H x 5.65" Diameter Dimensions o...
Earthenware
$1,426
H 13.98 in Dm 6.3 in
Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp Hand Decorated by L. Hjorth, Denmark, 1930s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp Hand Decorated by L. Hjorth, Denmark, 1930s Danish Art Nouveau ceramic table lamp from the 1930s, handmade by L. Hjorth's ceramic workshop on the Dani...
Ceramic
Charles Catteau Art Deco Stoneware Vase D700, Boch Frères, 1920s
By Charles Catteau, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch La Louviere
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
An exceptional Art Deco stoneware vase designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, featuring the richly colored floral decoration D700, introduced in...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Waechtersbach Vessel
By Waechtersbach Ceramics
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This is an esoteric little treasure from an influential ceramics company founded in 1832. The Waechtersbach Company introduced a prominent Art Nouveau style of ceramics in the early ...
Ceramic
Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in New York, NY
Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat's signature ruby-cranberry-crimson glaze is at the forefront of this exciting composition, an arresting design featuring strong color contrast, irregular bord...
Ceramic
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Amy Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
Bowl Amy all in porcelain, hand-glazed and sculpted. Porcelain with a mineral Finishing.
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-20th Century Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
These crème and white Hollywood regency ceramic lamps are remarkable for their beautiful shape and design whit a band of leaves encircle the ceramic lamp. The base is made of wood. ...
Brass
Sold|$4,800
H 42 in W 38.25 in D 1 in
La Barge Chinoiserie Mirror with Eglomise Glass & Gold Leaf Frame
By La Barge
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie Mirror by LaBarge features eglomise hand painted glass panels and hand applied gold leaf. Mirror panel is beveled and is contained in a thin brass frame.
Brass
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$2,170 / item
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary wall mirror, Forged in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary wall mirror, Forged in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Mirror in brass. Handmade in India. From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art o...
Brass
$2,250
H 23 in Dm 23 in
Wonderful Large Pineapple Form Painted White Tole Italian Mid Century Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Pineapple Form Painted White Tole Italian Mid Century 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
Tôle
$5,395
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
$2,171Sale Price|25% Off
H 34.5 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Celadon Painted Commode Chest Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian French Louis XVI style cerused and celadon painted commode or chest. Love the finish and size! The finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good cond...
Brass
$108,444
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
Hand-Sculpted Stone Vase with Textured Green Glaze, Colombia
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
Crafted in solid stone and finished with a textured, hand-applied glaze, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each ...
Cement
Pair of Antique French Ceramic and Gilt Metal Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French ceramic and gilt metal table lamps. They were made in France, they date from around the 1950’s. They are of superb quality and are an impressive si...
Metal
Mid Century Chinese Cabinet with Small Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1950s small Chinese cabinet has four small drawers at the top, chow style feet and an open storage compartment with two hinged drawers. Adorned with decorative brass hardw...
Brass
$15,447
H 32 in W 66 in D 22 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Leather, Birch and Maple Station Wagon Dresser
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Leather, Birch and Maple Station Wagon Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 22 deep x 32 inches high Restored - Mint Condition. Rea...
Leather, Birch, Maple
$1,735
H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 25.2 in
Art Nouveau Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Bentwood, Austria, 1916
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Art Nouveau - Table or desk Measures : 110x64cm H:78cm This table is a creation of the Jacob & Josef Kohn company, dating from around 1916 - The belt is decorated with stylized fan ...
Bentwood
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.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.