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French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase, Denbac Produced in Vierzon
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase, Denbac Produced in Vierzon

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase, Denbac Produced in Vierzon

Located in København, Copenhagen

French Art Nouveau ceramic vase, Denbac (1909-1952) produced in Vierzon, circa 1920s. Signed

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Vases

De Feure French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase
De Feure French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase

De Feure French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase

By Georges De Feure

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau ceramic vase produced for Bing by George de Feure, Gérard, Dufraisseix and

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Covered Jar by Rupert Carabin
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Covered Jar by Rupert Carabin

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Covered Jar by Rupert Carabin

By François-Rupert Carabin

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau ceramic covered jar by Rupert Carabin, depicting a female nude wrapped around

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jars

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud Green Brown
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud Green Brown

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud Green Brown

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

French Art Nouveau ceramic vase, of ovoid form with narrow neck, covered with flowing dark green

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase by Jean Baptiste Maure Blue Pink Rose
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase by Jean Baptiste Maure Blue Pink Rose

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase by Jean Baptiste Maure Blue Pink Rose

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

French Art Nouveau ceramic vase of shouldered ovoid form baring a row of raised nodules - French

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Bigot French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter
Bigot French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter

Bigot French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter

By Alexandre Bigot

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau earthenware window box/planter by Alexander Bigot for the architect Cintrat

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

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Earthenware

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Tulip Vase
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Tulip Vase

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Tulip Vase

Located in Winter Park, FL

An Art Nouveau trumpet shaped ceramic vase with beautiful hand-painted pink and yellow parrot

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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Inkwell by Carabin
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Inkwell by Carabin

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Inkwell by Carabin

By François-Rupert Carabin

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau "Femme à la Coloquinte," glazed ceramic inkwell by François-Rupert Carabin

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Saint-Clement French Art Nouveau Ceramic Cheese Dish
Saint-Clement French Art Nouveau Ceramic Cheese Dish

Saint-Clement French Art Nouveau Ceramic Cheese Dish

By Saint-Clément

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Cheese dish by Saint-Clement, France, late 19th-Early 20th Century, featuring a charming poppy

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Pot by Leon Pointu Brown Yellow
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Pot by Leon Pointu Brown Yellow

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Pot by Leon Pointu Brown Yellow

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

French Art Nouveau pot. An attractively drip glazed pot, of bulging squat bottle form, with a

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Pot Vase Blue by Joseph Talbot of Cher
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Pot Vase Blue by Joseph Talbot of Cher

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Pot Vase Blue by Joseph Talbot of Cher

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

An example of French Art Nouveau pottery Stamped Joseph Talbot of Cher In the form of a tulip

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Large Art Nouveau Pitcher by Denbac France
Large Art Nouveau Pitcher by Denbac France

Large Art Nouveau Pitcher by Denbac France

By Denbac

Located in NICE, FR

became hallmarks of French Art Nouveau ceramic artistry. Firmed under the base. Very good condition

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pitchers

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Ceramic

French Majolica Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceramic Plate, circa 1900
French Majolica Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceramic Plate, circa 1900

French Majolica Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceramic Plate, circa 1900

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful French Majolica wall plate from the Jugendstil / Art Nouveau period (ca 1900). Elegant

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Ceramic

art nouveau ceramic pedestal  circa 1900
art nouveau ceramic pedestal  circa 1900

art nouveau ceramic pedestal circa 1900

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

art nouveau ceramic pedestal circa 1900

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pedestals and Columns

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Ceramic

Floral Ceramic Garniture “Pervenche” by K&G in Luneville
Floral Ceramic Garniture “Pervenche” by K&G in Luneville

Floral Ceramic Garniture “Pervenche” by K&G in Luneville

By Keller & Guérin

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

, France, and features the charming “Pervenche” (Periwinkle) pattern. Known for their refined Art Nouveau

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20th Century French Garniture

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Ceramic, Faience, Paint

Massier large Art Nouveau Enameled Ceramic Jardinière Vallauris, End 19th
Massier large Art Nouveau Enameled Ceramic Jardinière Vallauris, End 19th

Massier large Art Nouveau Enameled Ceramic Jardinière Vallauris, End 19th

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Massier Art Nouveau enameled ceramic jardinière Vallauris, end 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Round Ceramic Decorative Charger by Clément Massier
French Art Nouveau Round Ceramic Decorative Charger by Clément Massier

French Art Nouveau Round Ceramic Decorative Charger by Clément Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau round ceramic decorative plate by Clément Massier, depicting a Byzantine Head

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Tobacco Pot Pencil Pot in Slip Frie Onnaing, France 19th Art Nouveau
Tobacco Pot Pencil Pot in Slip Frie Onnaing, France 19th Art Nouveau

Tobacco Pot Pencil Pot in Slip Frie Onnaing, France 19th Art Nouveau

By Frie Onnaing

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

. Style: Majolica Pottery Materials and techniques: Barbotine Place of origin: France Period: 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antiquities

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Longchamp Bronze Mounted Ceramic Planter
French Art Nouveau Longchamp Bronze Mounted Ceramic Planter

French Art Nouveau Longchamp Bronze Mounted Ceramic Planter

By Longchamp

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large French Art Nouveau bronze mounted glazed ceramic planter or cachepot from Longchamp

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock

Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock

By Maple & Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Nouveau mantel clock in a ceramic case with a white ground decorated with flowers in shades of

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

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Ceramic

Pair of Barbotine Ceramic Dishes, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890
Pair of Barbotine Ceramic Dishes, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

Pair of Barbotine Ceramic Dishes, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

By Barbotine

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of Barbotine ceramic dishes, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890
Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

By Sarreguemines

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic Asparagus, Art Nouveau period. France, early 20th century.
Glazed ceramic Asparagus, Art Nouveau period. France, early 20th century.

Glazed ceramic Asparagus, Art Nouveau period. France, early 20th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Glazed ceramic Asparagus, Art Nouveau period. France, early 20th century. Two pieces, dish and

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Sarreguemines Ceramic Vase, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890
Sarreguemines Ceramic Vase, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

Sarreguemines Ceramic Vase, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

By Sarreguemines

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Sarreguemines ceramic vase, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Clement Massier, Art Nouveau Flower Spike, Vallauris, circa 1900
Clement Massier, Art Nouveau Flower Spike, Vallauris, circa 1900

Clement Massier, Art Nouveau Flower Spike, Vallauris, circa 1900

By Clement Massier, Vallauris

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Clement Massier, art nouveau flower spike, Vallauris circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Paris Art Nouveau Zamac & Ceramic Lake Landscape circa 1900
French Paris Art Nouveau Zamac & Ceramic Lake Landscape circa 1900

French Paris Art Nouveau Zamac & Ceramic Lake Landscape circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French ceramic trivet mounted on a zamac frame made in the art nouveau period in Paris. The ceramic

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Glazed Ceramic Jardiniére, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century
Glazed Ceramic Jardiniére, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century

Glazed Ceramic Jardiniére, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Glazed Ceramic Jardiniére. Art Nouveau period, France, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Enamel Ceramic Planter, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century
Enamel Ceramic Planter, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century

Enamel Ceramic Planter, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century

By Delphin Massier

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel ceramic planter. Art Nouveau period, France, early 20th century. Attributed to Delphin

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

By Louis Dage

Located in Lisbon, PT

French Art Nouveau desk set, circa 1900, composed of a ceramic and gilt bronze inkwell ensemble in fluid

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Bronze

Glazed Ceramic Garniture, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century
Glazed Ceramic Garniture, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century

Glazed Ceramic Garniture, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Glazed Ceramic garniture, Art Nouveau Period, France, Early 20th Century. Set of three pieces

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Garniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Enamel Ceramic Planters, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1900
Pair of Enamel Ceramic Planters, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1900

Pair of Enamel Ceramic Planters, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1900

By Clement Massier

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of enamel ceramic planters. Art Nouveau period. France, circa 1900. Attributed to Clement

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Art Nouveau ceramic vase, circa 1900
Large Art Nouveau ceramic vase, circa 1900

Large Art Nouveau ceramic vase, circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Large Art Nouveau ceramic vase, circa 1900

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase
19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase

19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase

Located in Berlin, DE

neck. Ground marked and signed: RINKIS Art Nouveau, circa 1890 (V-94).

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

A NEOCLASSICAL ART NOUVEAU Ceramic PLATE by EMILE BALON BLOIS SCHOOL France 1900
A NEOCLASSICAL ART NOUVEAU Ceramic PLATE by EMILE BALON BLOIS SCHOOL France 1900

A NEOCLASSICAL ART NOUVEAU Ceramic PLATE by EMILE BALON BLOIS SCHOOL France 1900

By Emile Balon 1

Located in PARIS, FR

An exceptional, rare and large decorative dish, Art-Deco, Art Nouveau, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, in

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Paint

Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900
Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900

Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Nouveau pedestal in ceramic, Vallauris, attributed to Jerome Massier, circa 1900.  

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900
Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900

Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Nouveau pedestal in ceramic, Vallauris, attributed to Jerome Massier, circa 1900.   

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900
Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900

Vallauris, Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Nouveau pedestal in ceramic, Vallauris, attributed to Jerome Massier, circa 1900.    

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Longwy Turquoise Enameled Ceramic Platter
Art Nouveau Longwy Turquoise Enameled Ceramic Platter

Art Nouveau Longwy Turquoise Enameled Ceramic Platter

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

timeless elegance and innovation of French ceramic artistry, this plate is perfect as a centerpiece, wall

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

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Enamel

"Femme Au Pieuvre" French Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Inkwell by Rupert Carabin
"Femme Au Pieuvre" French Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Inkwell by Rupert Carabin

"Femme Au Pieuvre" French Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Inkwell by Rupert Carabin

By François-Rupert Carabin

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau "Femme-Pieuvre," brown glazed ceramic inkwell by Rupert Carabin, wherein a

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Ceramic Vases - Art Nouveau
Set of 2 Ceramic Vases - Art Nouveau

Set of 2 Ceramic Vases - Art Nouveau

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful set of 2 Art Nouveau vases, made of earthenware / stoneware. Beautiful relief

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Period Ceramic Plate with Leaves in Relief
Art Nouveau Period Ceramic Plate with Leaves in Relief

Art Nouveau Period Ceramic Plate with Leaves in Relief

By Luneville Freres

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/565 - Elegant Art Nouveau period plate in shades of beige and green, with delicate white

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp

French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp A beautiful and elegant swan-shaped desk lamp, featuring flowers and

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass, Copper, Spelter

Decorative Art Nouveau Small Yellow Stoneware Ceramic Vase, 1900
Decorative Art Nouveau Small Yellow Stoneware Ceramic Vase, 1900

Decorative Art Nouveau Small Yellow Stoneware Ceramic Vase, 1900

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Original stoneware ceramic vase, circa 1900 Decorative yellow ceramic glaze color Art

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Huge Ceramic Advertising Vase Pastille Poncelet
Art Nouveau Huge Ceramic Advertising Vase Pastille Poncelet

Art Nouveau Huge Ceramic Advertising Vase Pastille Poncelet

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Nouveau huge ceramic advertising vase Pastille Poncelet.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Table Lamp
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

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French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very unique lamp. The base is ceramic and has a g Murano glass shade.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Murano Glass

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French Art Nouveau Ceramic For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French art nouveau ceramic available at 1stDibs. Each French art nouveau ceramic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and majolica. Find 992 options for an antique or vintage French art nouveau ceramic now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French art nouveau ceramic, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French art nouveau ceramic bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made French art nouveau ceramic has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Delphin Massier, Orchies and Saint Clément are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Art Nouveau Ceramic?

Prices for a French art nouveau ceramic can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $88 and can go as high as $380,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,518.

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.