Rörstrand Art Nouveau Vase in Faience, Early 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Art Nouveau vase in faience. Hallmarked. 20 cm. tall.
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11 Rörstrand Art Nouveau Plates, Hand-Painted, Different Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
11 Rörstrand Art Nouveau plates. Hand-painted, different flowers, circa 1900. 18 cm. in diameter.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
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.
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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.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Faience
Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp Rörstrand Sweden, 1900
By Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This rare table lamp was made in the begging in 1900. Made at Rörstrand factory and designed by Astrid Ewerlöf. The lamp has a wonderful, shaped body with the typical Art Nouveau flo...
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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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 a grey/petrol blue glaze that fades from dark to light. The inside has a turquoise ...
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Porcelain
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 white glaze, and then painted with decorative stains and oxides before firing.
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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 white glaze, and then painted with decorative stains and oxides before firing.
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
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Ceramic
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.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau Flower Vase by Ruben Rising for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"At the turn of the 20th century, the artists of the Swedish Rörstrand porcelain factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Porcelain
Art Nouveau Majolica Chestnut Leaf Six pieces Rörstrand Sweden 1880
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
They feature a distinctive design with relief-molded chestnut leaves and a scalloped rim, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. Majolica is a type of earthenware decorated with c...
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Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
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Ceramic
Art. Nouveau Majolica Cachepot Gardinieres Planter Rörstrand Sweden 1898
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
This piece is an example of Rörstrand's majolica output, which includes a variety of functional tablewares, jardinieres, and pedestals in Art Nouveau and Barbotine styles.
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Antique 1890s Jugendstil Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Alf Wallander for Rörstrand Vessel
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Nouveau vase designed by noted Scandinavian ceramicist, Alf Wallander for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1904.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics
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Ceramic
Small Art Nouveau Lidded Bowl by Astrid Ewerlöf. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910s
By Astrid Ewerlöf, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, hand painted, porcelain art nouveau / jugend trinket box. Designed by Astrid Ewerlöf (1876-1927) for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Art Nouveau Vase by Astrid Ewerlöf, Rörstrand Porcelain, 1915
By Astrid Ewerlöf, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique art nouveau hand-decorated porcelain vase by artist Astrid Ewerlöf (1876-1927) for Rörstrand.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Porcelain
Art Nouveau Monkfish Vase by Algot Eriksson & Waldemar Lindst for Rörstrand
By Algot Eriksson, Rörstrand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"At the turn of the 20th century, the artists of the Swedish Rörstrand porcelain factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Porcelain
Green Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase by Alf Wallander. Rörstrand, Sweden early 1900s
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand, Teco Art Pottery, Algot Eriksson, Karl Lindström
Located in Malmö, SE
An amazing art nouveau / jugend stoneware vase. Made by Alf Wallander for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1895-1910.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Fish Vase by Matheus Pettersson & Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Nils Emil Lundström
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"At the turn of the 20th century, the artists of the Swedish Rörstrand porcelain factory created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Porcelain
Large 1910s Alf Wallander Art Nouveau Jardinère for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Sarreguemines, Galileo Chini, Rörstrand, Alf Wallander, Jerome Massier
Located in Copenhagen, DK
X-Large Swedish antique Art Nouveau period jardinère by Alf Wallander (1862-1914) for Rörstrand.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Art Nouveau Vase by Alf Wallander, Rörstrand, Pottery, Sweden, 1910s
By Alf Wallander, Galileo Chini, Sarreguemines, Rörstrand, Jerome Massier
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish antique Art Nouveau period vase by Alf Wallander (1862-1914) for Rörstrand.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Porcelain, Ceramic, Pottery
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 motif.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Faience
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 11 cm d 21,5 cm 6 plates h 3 cm d 19,5 cm Fantastic floral display with beautiful...
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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 years and is one of Sweden’s oldest industries. The Swedish Porcelain Works was founde...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics
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Ceramic
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. Wonderful, Quirky and Unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Stoneware
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 parrots.
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Tall Art Nouveau Rorstrand Vase by Nils 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.
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20th Century Swedish Modern Vases
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Porcelain
Large Art Nouveau Unique Rörstrand Nils Emil Lundström Porcelain Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Art Nouveau unique Ro¨rstrand Nils Emil Lundstro¨m (1865-1960) porcelain vase. Decorated with fishermen. 38 cm height. Beautiful vase of high quality. Signed Ro¨rstrand and N...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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.
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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.
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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 Porslinsfabrik in Sweden.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Porcelain
Large Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase by Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch, Germany, 1904
By Minton, Mettlach, Rörstrand, Teco Art Pottery, Villeroy & Boch
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and amazing Art Nouveau / Jugend (in the Secession style) ivory-colored stoneware vase. Made by Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch, Germany in 1904. Excellent original condition. No...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Nils Emil Lundström for Rørstrand, Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
At the turn of the 20th century, Art Nouveau emerged as a reaction against historic revival styles and the mass-production brought about by the Industrial Revolution. It favoured org...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Stoneware, Fabric
Gunnar Nylund, RöRstrand Art Deco "Plano" Vase in Ceramics with Art Nouveau Lid
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand Art Deco "Plano" vase in ceramics with Art Nouveau lid in pewter.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Swedish Ebeling Art Nouveau Ceramic Candleholders, 1920s
By Gefle, Bo Fajans, Allan Ebeling, Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of antique Swedish Art Nouveau ceramic candle sticks by Allan Ebeling for Bo Fajans in the early 1920s. Light gray crackle glaze with green, yellow and light blue colored hand-pa...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Candlesticks
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Ceramic, Pottery, Faience
Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Ceramic with Turquoise Leaves, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Marie Hjorth, Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic Art Nouveau white relief lined cream white glazed table lamp with large stylized turquoise green leaves. Wired for EU and US use with Scandinavian plug. Fitting with switch. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Brass
Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Vicke Lindstrand, Rörstrand, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark gray modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped ceramic vase with a mother of pearl like shine, green accents, geometric belt around the belly and two ora...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Harald Östergren, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Warm marbled yellow modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two small spouts and fluted wavey coral red handles. Stamped and number...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Vide-Poche Bowl by Allan Ebeling, Hand-Painted, 1920s
By Allan Ebeling, René Lalique, Rörstrand, Meissen Porcelain, Bo Fajans
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare antique collector's Art Nouveau figurative piece by Swedish artist Allan Ebeling. Vide-poche bowl / ashtray / figurine / wall hanging manufactured at the Bo Fajans studio in the...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Black Art Nouveau Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s Design
By Harald Östergren, Vicke Lindstrand, Rörstrand, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby manufactured in the 1940s. Soft shaped ceramic vase with a mother of pearl like black shine, sea foam green flared top edge and small ear-like ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Earthenware
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 orange glaze and flower in gold on the lid, early 20th century. Measures: 17 x 14 cm....
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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 perfect condition. First factory quality. Marked. Measuring: D 13.0 x H 13.0 cm.
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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 1900. Stamped. In very good condition. Measures: 28 x 14.5 cm.
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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 century. Measures: 18.5 x 13 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby Marbled Yellow Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Harald Östergren, Rörstrand, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unusual marbled yellow Scandinavian modern art nouveau vase by ceramic artist Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two brown textured...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
Vicke Lindstrand Marbled Yellow Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Östergren, Vicke Lindstrand, Rörstrand, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marbled sandy yellow modern art nouveau vase by ceramic artist Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase and two wavey emerald green handles. St...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
Vicke Lindstrand Dusty Yellow Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Östergren, Vicke Lindstrand, Rörstrand, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Light sandy yellow modern art nouveau vase by ceramic artist Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase and two wavey coral red handles. Stamped ...
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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
Unavailable|$2,200
Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase in the Shape of Flower Bud by Rorstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain vase with hand molded and carved body and opening, glaze in pink, white and grey, 1910s-1920s. Note: some flakes to carved edges, under the glaze (done in the making). Me...
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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
Unavailable|$1,200
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.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Porcelain Vase by Rörstrand circa 1910 and Karl Lindstrom
Unavailable|$2,400
Swedish Porcelain Vase by Rörstrand circa 1910 and Karl Lindstrom
By Karl Lindström, Rörstrand
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
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Ceramic
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 type of tin-glazed earthenware The plate features a relief-molded and hand-painted ...
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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 the 20th century. It has a green/blue glaze that fades from a dark to light. Inside...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
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Creamware
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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
- Emerged during the late 19th century
- Popularity of this modernizing style declined in the early 20th century
- Originated in France and Britain but variants materialized elsewhere
- Informed by Rococo, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art (and Japonisme), Arts and Crafts; influenced modernism, Bauhaus
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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