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Early Rörstrand Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Faience, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early Rörstrand Art Nouveau vase in glazed faience. Beautiful glaze in shades of red. Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Faience

Pair of Rörstrand Art Nouveau faience vases. Relief motif of lizards.
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of Rörstrand Art Nouveau faience vases. Hand-decorated glaze in green tones. Relief motif of
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Faience

Alf Wallander for Rörstrand. Art Nouveau vase in faience with double handles.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Alf Wallander for Rörstrand. Art Nouveau vase in faience with double handles. Hand-decorated with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Table Lamp Rörstrand Sweden, 1900
By Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Astrid Ewerlöf. The lamp has a wonderful shaped body with the typical Art Nouveau flowers. New shade in
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Majolica Blackberries Four Piates Rörstrand Sweden 1910
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica set Rörstrand Sweden Majolica is a type of earthenware covered with an opaque
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Majolica Blackberries Seven Pieces Rörstrand Sweden 1910
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica set Rörstrand Sweden Majolica is a type of earthenware covered with an opaque
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase from Rörstrand, circa 1910
By Rörstrand
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large porcelain/creamware vase / urn made by Swedish porcelain gigant Rörstrand circa 1910. It has
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase from Rörstrand, circa 1910
Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase from Rörstrand, circa 1910
$334 Sale Price
25% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 5.12 in
Art Nouveau Flower Vase by Ruben Rising for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Chicago, US
factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period. Led by a
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Vase Rörstrand Alf Wallander
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nicely glazed Art Nouveau vase designed by Alf Wallander for Rörstrand Sweden. The glaze has a
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Majolica Chestnut Leaf Six pieces Rörstrand Sweden 1880
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
chestnut leaves and a scalloped rim, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. Majolica is a type of
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Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Rörstrand Pair of Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases, Sweden, 19th Century
By Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rörstrand Pair of Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases, Sweden, 19th Century. Beautiful and hard to find
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Antique 1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Majolica Jardiniere Flowerpot Cache-pot Rörstrand Sweden 1890
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Swedish majolica Rörstrand Antique Swedish Majolica Jardinière Cache Pot Flowerpot
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Art. Nouveau Majolica Cachepot Gardinieres Planter Rörstrand Sweden 1898
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
tablewares, jardinieres, and pedestals in Art Nouveau and Barbotine styles. Amazing palette of colours and
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Antique 1890s Jugendstil Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Antique 1915 Art Nouveau Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden
By Astrid Ewerlöf, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique art nouveau hand-decorated porcelain vase by artist Astrid Ewerlöf (1876-1927) for
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Small Art Nouveau Lidded Bowl by Astrid Ewerlöf. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910s
By Astrid Ewerlöf, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, hand painted, porcelain art nouveau / jugend trinket box. Designed by Astrid Ewerlöf
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Art Nouveau Monkfish Vase by Algot Eriksson & Waldemar Lindst for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Algot Eriksson
Located in Chicago, US
Swedish Rörstrand porcelain factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Fish Vase by Matheus Pettersson & Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Nils Emil Lundström
Located in Chicago, US
Swedish Rörstrand porcelain factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Sculptural Art Deco Ceramic Owl Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Rörstrand porcelain factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Majolica

Rörstrand, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and grey-glazed ceramic vase produced by Rörstrand, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 5.875” H x 7
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

19th Century Pair of Swedish Art Nouveau Majolica Vases
By Rörstrand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
inspiration is very typical around Europe for the Art Nouveau (French), Liberty Style (English) or Jugend
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Antique 1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Majolica

Antique majolica set Rörstrand Sweden 1 central peace and 6 plates
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Absolutely rare set of Swedish majolica from famous manufactory Rörstrand, 1880s 1 central piece h
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Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Antique majolica Rörstrand. 2 leaf shaped barrel
By rorstrand studio
Located in Uppsala , SE
2 rare antique items from Rörstrand. The Rörstrand company has produced ceramics for nearly 300
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique majolica Rörstrand. 2 leaf shaped barrel
Antique majolica Rörstrand. 2 leaf shaped barrel
$665 / set
H 1.19 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s.
By Rörstrand
Located in Bromma, SE
Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp with Foliage Decor by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Vase in Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Nouveau Rorstrand vase in porcelain decorated with flowers. Measures: 9 cm. high. In good
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Vase in Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
Art Nouveau Rorstrand Vase in Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 4.73 in
Alf Wallander for Rorstrand /Rörstrand, Large Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Faience
Located in København, Copenhagen
Alf Wallander for Rorstrand / Rörstrand. Large art nouveau vase in glazed faience with grapevine
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Faience

Pair of Art Nouveau Rörstrand Dishes with an Insect
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of Art Nouveau Rörstrand dishes with an insect. Measures: 19.5 cm. x 12 cm. In good
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Pair of Art Nouveau Rörstrand Dishes with an Insect
Pair of Art Nouveau Rörstrand Dishes with an Insect
$512 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Karl Lindstrom for Rörstrand Unique Art Nouveau Vase in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karl Lindstrom (1865-1936) for Rörstrand. Unique Art Nouveau vase in porcelain decorated with
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Karl Lindstrom for Rörstrand Unique Art Nouveau Vase in Porcelain
Karl Lindstrom for Rörstrand Unique Art Nouveau Vase in Porcelain
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 7.49 in
Art Nouveau Vase by Alf Wallander for Rorstrand, ca 1905, Sweden
By Alf Wallander
Located in Stockholm, SE
collectible piece of antique Swedish Art Nouveau pottery, in absolutely perfect vintage condition without
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Stoneware

Rörstrand, Sweden, a Set of Eleven Art Nouveau Porcelain Teacups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand, Sweden. A set of eleven Art Nouveau porcelain teacups with saucers. hand painted with
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Rörstrand Narrow-Neck Vase in Earthenware Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Nouveau Rörstrand narrow-neck vase in earthenware decorated with flowers. 28 cm. high. In
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

Art Nouveau Vase in porcelain by Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Nils Emil Lundström
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant Art Nouveau Vase in porcelain by Nils Emil Lundström (1865-1960) for Rörstrands
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

20th Century Art Nouveau Plate by Rorstrand Designed by Nils Emil Lundstrom
By Nils Emil Lundström
Located in COLMAR, FR
important artists during the art nouveau era. His work was exhibited at the world's fair in Paris 1900 as
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Danish Art Nouveau Green Leaves Ceramic Table Lamp, 1940s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth, Rörstrand, Marie Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic Art Nouveau white relief lined cream white glazed table lamp with large stylized turquoise
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass

Alf Wallander Swedish Art Nouveau Period Vase with a Crown of Orange Flowers
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Nouveau period vase with a crown of orange flowers on a deep blue ground. The vase has
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Antique majolica Rörstrand, leaf shaped barrel with insect
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rare antique item from Rörstrand. The Rörstrand company has produced ceramics for nearly 300 years
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique majolica plate with floral design from Rörstrand, 1880s
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rare antique item from Rörstrand. The Rörstrand company has produced ceramics for nearly 300 years
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Antique Lidded Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Emil Lundström (1865-1960) for Rörstrand. Antique lidded jar in glazed ceramics. Beautiful
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Jars

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Ceramic

Alf Wallander, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1910s
By Rörstrand, Alf Wallander
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic vase designed by Alf Wallander and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1910s.
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Rörstrand, Sweden, Earthenware Vase in Brown / Purple Luster Glaze. Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand, Sweden, earthenware vase in brown / purple luster glaze. Early 20th century. In
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Rörstrand, Sweden, Early Vase with Narrow Neck in Glazed Faience, circa 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand, Sweden. Early vase with narrow neck in glazed faience. Beautiful deep red glaze, circa
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Faience

Alf Wallander for Rörstrand, Vase with Four Handles in Hand Painted Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Alf Wallander for Rörstrand. Vase with four handles in hand painted glazed ceramics. Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Vicke Lindstrand Dusty Yellow Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Östergren, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vicke Lindstrand, Rörstrand, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Light sandy yellow modern art nouveau vase by ceramic artist Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware

Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase in the Shape of Flower Bud by Rorstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
/4" (26cm), width 5" (13cm). Printed "Rorstrand".  
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Tall Art Nouveau Vase by Karl Emil Lundstrom for Rorstrand
By Nils Emil Lundström
Located in New York, NY
Tall, beautifully decorated Art Nouveau vase by Nils Emil Lundstrom 1895-1960. Sophisticated and
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Swedish Porcelain Vase by Rörstrand circa 1910 and Karl Lindstrom
By Rörstrand, Karl Lindström
Located in Geneva, CH
Large porcelain vase decorated with a seaside landscape by Karl Lindstrom (1865-1936).
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rorstrand Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase, Karl Lindstrom, circa 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rorstrand Art Nouveau porcelain vase, Karl Lindstrom, around 1900. Parrot on a flower branch
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20th Century Swedish Porcelain

Large Rörstrand Art Nouveau Crackled or Craquelé Vase in Faience
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Rörstrand Art Nouveau crackled or craquele´ vase in faience. Beautiful turquoise glaze. In
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Rorstrand Art Nouveau Vase in Porcelain with Yellow Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rorstrand Art Nouveau vase in porcelain with yellow glaze, decorated with parrots. Heights 25 cm
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20th Century Swedish Porcelain

Large Rorstrand Art Nouveau Crackled/Craquelé Vase in Faience, circa 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Rorstrand Art Nouveau crackled/craquelé vase in faience, circa 1900. Beautiful green blue
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

Art Nouveau Majolica Plate Bird Butterflies Rörstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Malolica Rörstrand Sweden This is a ceramic plate made with the Majolica technique, a
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Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Swedish Art Nouveau Creamware Vase from Rörstrand, 1910s
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large creamware vase / urn manufactured by Swedish porcelain gigant Rörstrand in the early part of
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Creamware

Monumental Art Nouveau Monkfish Vase by Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Karl Lindström
Located in Chicago, US
factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period. Led by a
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Monumental Art Nouveau Monkfish Vase by Rörstrand
Monumental Art Nouveau Monkfish Vase by Rörstrand
$48,000
H 19.75 in W 11.75 in D 11 in
Pair of Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramic Vases Designed Alf Wallander for Rorstrand
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Art Nouveau ceramic vases designed by Alf Wallander for Rorstrand, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Rörstrand Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Nouveau porcelain vase by Rörstrand, featuring a grey glaze with irregular pink
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vases

Rörstrand / Rorstrand, a Pair of Art Nouveau Vases in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand / Rorstrand. A pair of art nouveau vases in porcelain decorated with violet and green
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Swedish Art Nouveau ceramic vase by Alf Wallander, Rorstrand.
By Alf Wallander
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Nouveau hand decorated ceramic vase with peacocks against an orange background
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Scandinavian Röstrand Alf Wallander Pottery Vase, circa 1905
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish glazed Swedish Art Nouveau four handled vase by Alf Wallander for Rörstrand. The bottle
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Faience Vases, Art Nouveau. Design by Alf Wallander for Rörstrand
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of faience vases, Art Nouveau. Design by Alf Wallander for Rörstrand, early 1900s. Decorated
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Rorstrand Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rorstrand art nouveau available at 1stDibs. A rorstrand art nouveau — often made from ceramic, porcelain and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a rorstrand art nouveau — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rorstrand art nouveau bearing Art Nouveau or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rorstrand art nouveau that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rörstrand, Alf Wallander and Josef Ekberg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rorstrand Art Nouveau?

Prices for a rorstrand art nouveau start at $240 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $1,200.

A Close Look at Art-nouveau Furniture

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
  • Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
  • Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

Questions About Rorstrand Art Nouveau
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
  • 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.