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Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Quarter sawn Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet / Apothecary by Premier
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in
Oak Art Nouveau Corner Armchair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau corner armchair.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oak Art Nouveau Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
oak and the wheels are in good working order.
This wonderful Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Side Table, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Solid oak frame with hand-carved flowers on top and legs.
This wonderful Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts side
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Umbrella Stand, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts umbrella stand.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Magazine Rack, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Solid oak.
This wonderful Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts magazine rack is in
very good condition with a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare set of three Art Nouveau nesting tables.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Table or Plant Stand, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1900s.
Solid oak with original hand-carved elements.
This wonderful Art Nouveau pedestal table or plant
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Pedestals
Materials
Oak
Oak Art Nouveau File Cabinet with Roll Top Door, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau file cabinet.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Oak Art Nouveau Nesting Tables with Glass Tops
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare set of three Art Nouveau nesting tables.
Solid oak and elegant shaped frames with
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
1900s American Tiger Oak Art Nouveau Tea Cabinet, Signed, 1900s
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional early 1900s oak tea cabinet. Elegantly carved legs and simple clean lines. Original
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Serving table / side table / gueridon in oak, Art Nouveau, France, Circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful oak serving table / side table / gueridon.
Art Nouveau.
France, Circa 1910-1920
In good
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Serving Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in
Antique Dutch Carved Oak Art Nouveau Desk / Shop Counter, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning desk was made of very high quality oak and veneered panels on the back and side in
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Desks
Materials
Oak
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Desk by J.J. Terburg & Zoon Arnhem, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau pedestal desk.
Design by J.J. Terburg & Soon Arnhem.
Striking
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Pedestal by Jac. van den Bosch, 1900s
By Jac van den Bosch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with decorative inlay.
This wonderful Art Nouveau Arts
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Pedestals
Materials
Oak
Huge Entryway Chest Bench & Coat Rack in Carved Oak, Art Nouveau, Italy, 1900s
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
with floral sculptures.
Dimensions: 126cmx160cmx55cm.
Art Nouveau / Stile Liberty, Italy, around 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
H 97.64 in W 64.57 in D 21.66 in
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Cupboard by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis
By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts cupboard or cabinet.
Design by Jac. van den Bosch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Birch, Macassar, Oak
H 61.42 in W 30.32 in D 22.05 in
Art Nouveau Oak Hall Or Bistrot Mirror
Located in London, GB
An attractive French Oak Art Nouveau Hall or Bistrot Mirror. The bevelled oval mirror surrounded by
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th-C. French Art Nouveau Carved Oak Floral China Cabinet / Sideboard / Hutch
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century French carved oak Art Nouveau china cabinet. It has wonderful sinewy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
H 90 in W 61.25 in D 23.5 in
Art Nouveau night stand in oak, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1910 / night stand / oak / Art Nouveau / Art Deco
Timeless night stand or bedsite table
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Oak
Impressive Art Nouveau Farmacist Cabinet in oak, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1910 / Farmacist Cabinet / oak / Art Nouveau / Art Deco
An impressive high French
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Art Nouveau Novelty Oak Cigar Trunk Humidor
Located in Northampton, GB
, however, sometimes the wood can be streaked with a light brown giving it the name Tiger Oak.
Art Nouveau
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Metal Etched Printer Plate in Oak Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Art Nouveau Metal Etched printer plate in oak frame. This plate was used to print on paper. Oak
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper & Oak Shop Sign "Townrow" Hatter Hosier
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful English Art Nouveau period polished copper & oak mounted shop sign, "Townrow". Circa
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Signs
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Oak Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small side table made of oak from the Art Nouveau period. On the sides with brass handles. In very
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak Dresser Art Nouveau Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
curious art nouveau oak dresser from the early 20th century from Brussels
Small model composed of
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Oak
Two Paintings in One, Art Nouveau Landscape And Winter Landscape. Oak Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
: Art Nouveau Landscape
Back: Winter Landscape, Tobyn, Knaggen?
reversible oak frame by Christer
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Nouveau Oak Small Side Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small side cabinet made of oak from the Art Nouveau period, very nice simple shape, practical in
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Oak Bench, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau oak bench, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Oak Big Extendable Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful big table made of oak from the Art Nouveau period. The table can be extended to a length
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Oak Harness, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau oak harness, Belgium.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Pedestals
Materials
Oak
French Art Nouveau Oak Buffet, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau buffet.
Striking French design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Art Nouveau Oak Fireplace Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English Art Nouveau period oak fireplace surround with stylised carved floral frieze
Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak, Wood
Set of Two Art Nouveau Oak Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Two chairs from the Art Nouveau period, ca. 1900. the chairs are made of solid oak wood and newly
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Oak Wall Shelf From Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This unique hanging shelf is from the Art Nouveau period from Germany around 1895. The shelf is
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Armchair in Oak circa 1900
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication, Hans Vollmer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau armchair in oak circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Oak
European Art Nouveau Carved Oak Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An early 20th century carved oak chair. Art Nouveau motif, possibly Austrian or Italian. Provenance
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Chair
Located in Paris, FR
intricately carved wooden accents throughout. The rounded club-style chair adds an Art Nouveau-inspired touch
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ecole de Nancy, Art Nouveau Oak Chaise Longue
By Ecole de Nancy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ecole de Nancy, Art Nouveau oak chaise longue.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Period Oak Dresser, Belgium, circa 1900
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau period oak dresser, Belgium, circa 1900
In the style of Gustave Serrurier Bovy.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Dressers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Corner Shelves French Oak Étagère
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Nouveau étagère,
Corner shelve from a pharmacy (meuble de métier)
Dimensions between
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Shelves
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Oak Tall Pedestal Completely Restored
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau oak tall pedestal completely restored.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pedestals
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau oak bar, Western Europe, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Nouveau oak bar, Western Europe, circa 1920.
Furniture in very good condition, after
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Oak
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Buffet Cabinet in Solid Oak, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Buffet cabinet restored Jugendstil Art Nouveau around 1920 solid oak
Features:
Single-door top
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Daybed in Solid Oak / Lounger Sofa, 1905
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Daybed restored Art Nouveau around 1905 solid oak daybed lounger sofa
Features:
Designed like a
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Daybeds
Materials
Oak
Thonet Style Art Nouveau Oak Bistro Table, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thonet style Art Nouveau oak bistro table, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Period, Three Chairs in Oak, Belgium, circa 1900
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau period, three chairs in oak, Belgium, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Skönvirke Chairs in Carved Oak, Denmark, 1930s
By Martin Nyrop, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Odense, DK
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Skönvirke is the Danish parallel to Art Nouveau and Art Nouveau in continuation of the Arts and Crafts
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Decorative Art Nouveau Oak Armchair From the 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Decorative Art Nouveau Oak Armchair From the 20th Century
An Art Nouveau-style armchair with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Art Nouveau Historicism XXL Buffet Cabinet / Sideboard in Oak, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
XXL buffet cabinet restored Art Nouveau / historicism oak sideboard
Features:
7-part model with
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Oak
H 101.19 in W 107.29 in D 30.91 in
Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Oak Two-Piece Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts two-piece bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Léon Jallot '1874-1967' Art Nouveau Oak Table, circa 1910
By Léon Jallot
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Léon Jallot '1874-1967' set of 6 chairs in oak, circa 1910
Patina of the tray to be redone.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Twin Beds in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
in a floral theme.
Art Nouveau, France, around 1910.
In very good condition, wood treated
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Art Nouveau Ball Legs Oak Tripod Stool, 1910s, Austria
By Charlotte Perriand, Adolf Loos
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautifully simple three-legged oak stool handmade in 1910s, Vienna, Austria. The stool have nice
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Footstools
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Fireplace Mirror in Oak, France, circa 1910
By Mathieu Gallerey
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful overmantel / fireplace mirror in solid oak with beveled mirror.
Art Nouveau / Arts
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Oak Belgium Art Nouveau Wall Coat Rack with Tiles, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau wall coat rack.
Striking Belgium design from the 1900s.
Solid oak
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Art Nouveau Gueridon, in Oak and Brass, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau Guéridon, in oak and brass, circa 1900.
art and craft.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Gueridon
Materials
Brass
Léon Jallot '1874-1967' Art Nouveau Oak Sideboard, circa 1910
By Léon Jallot
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Léon Jallot '1874-1967' interisting oak sideboard , circa 1910
very pretty handles in bronze and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Bronze
1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Late-Art Nouveau, Norway / Denmark
Located in Skien, NO
designed in the late Art Nouveau style.
Made from natural oak, it features 3 drawers, 2 cabinets, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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Oak Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak art nouveau you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every oak art nouveau was constructed with great care. There are 416 variations of the antique or vintage oak art nouveau you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oak art nouveau — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oak art nouveau, those designed in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made oak art nouveau has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by H.Pander & Zonen, Louis Majorelle and Charles Rennie Mackintosh are consistently popular.
How Much is a Oak Art Nouveau?
An oak art nouveau can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $288 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.
Questions About Oak Art Nouveau
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art 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.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art 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.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024No 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.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Alphonse 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, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.