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Bronze Mounted Sevres Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase, Dated 1900
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted with gilt bronze mounts with frogs and florals.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Vases
Materials
Bronze
Covered Vase of the Manufacture De Sèvres, Art Deco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
manufacture de Sèvres, Art Nouveau period.
Dimensions: H: 19 cm, D: 12 cm
Ref: 3323
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Pair of Sevres ‘Third Republic’ Pate Nouvelle Pale Yellow Ground Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large pair of signed Sèvres Art Nouveau period ‘Third Republic’ Pate Nouvelle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Gold, Enamel
H 24.375 in Dm 10.25 in
Pair Large Art Nouveau Sevres Style Pseudo-Cloisonne Enameled Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
the Art Nouveau style, with thin baluster form with bust portraits of lovely females, signed Lingrand
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Oxblood Vase with Bronze Snail Mount by Manufacture Nationale Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Chicago, US
post he would occupy until 1916. Sandier embraced and fully introduced the Art Nouveau style and was
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
H 20.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase by Taxile Doat for Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Taxile Doat
Located in Chicago, US
post he would occupy until 1916. Sandier embraced and fully introduced the Art Nouveau style and was
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Art Nouveau Enameled and Gilt Blue Sèvres Porcelain Vase by Paul Milet, France
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Nouveau enameled and gilt blue Sèvres porcelain vase by Paul Milet, France
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Enamel
H 10.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Sevres Art Deco Jean Luce Porcelain Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
selected from Sèvres 's best productions.
The Art Nouveau and Art Deco period was especially creative in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Art Nouveau Enamel and Sevres Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau enamel and Sevres porcelain vases with cover having a scene of a winged
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Hexagonal Ceramic Vase by Sevrès
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Brown ceramic vase made by Sevrès. Signed Sevrès France and M.N.F.
France, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Travel desk made with Sevres style porcelain plates, with mercury gold plated bronze mount. The
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Paul Milet Sevres Ceramic Flower Wrought Iron Turquoise Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Cirac 1910, unique Art Nouveau bowl compote decorated like a summer basket with a wrought black
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 11.5 in W 11.75 in D 8 in
Enameled porcelain jug. Inspired by Sèvres and Art Nouveau models.
Located in Madrid, ES
Enameled porcelain jug. Inspired by Sèvres and Art Nouveau models.
The jug, with a high profile
Category
20th Century European Other Vases
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Nouveau Porcelain Egg Box w. Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounting
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite French Art Nouveau porcelain egg box, dating to around 1900, showcases the opulent
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Dessert Service for 12
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., France, gilt and painted porcelain dessert service. The set is decorated with pink rose clusters on various color grounds and gold accented scallop moulded borders.
Dime...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Old Sevres Type Gilt Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Flower Baskets & Ribbons
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Sevres type porcelain vase.
With rich gilding and handpainted flower
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite Napoleon Service - Sèvres Porcelain Reissue (1890)
By Saint Amand
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Elevate your dining experience with this remarkable Sèvres porcelain service, a prestigious 1890
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Taxile Doat Manufacture De Sevres dated 1899 Flora
By Taxile Doat
Located in Marseille, FR
Art Nouveau ceramic paperweight "Flora" by Taxile Doat, Sèvres factory dated 1899. Some cracks on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Baccarat And Sèvres Glass vases, Crystal, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat and Sèvres vases are
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century Porcelain entitled "Classical Maiden" by Sèvres Porcelain
Located in London, GB
: 9215
ABOUT
Sèvres porcelain, originating from the Sèvres manufactory near Paris in the 18th century
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Cobalt Blue Sevres Style Jeweled Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Cobalt Blue Sevres Style Jeweled Vases
Circa 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
H 10 in W 6 in D 5 in
An Unique French Sevres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Unique French Sevres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Vase
Circa 1890
Origin: France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1, Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style.
Rare antique porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rare French Art Deco Gabriel Fourmaintraux Desvres Pot Turquoise Ceramic Vase
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sevres in Art Nouveau Japoniste techniques in ‘grès flamme' (stoneware with variegated flame-like glazes
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sevres Porcelain Art Nouveau Large Vase-Cup
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Jonquerettes, FR
Nationale de Sevres.
Manufacturing mark : 'S. 97' (in black) in an underglazed cartouche.
Mark: '1
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Sèvres
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, an Art Nouveau Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
An Art Nouveau vase
Polychrome porcelain highlighted with gold
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Stoneware Jug with Crystalline Glaze by Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Unique stoneware Art Nouveau jug with crystalline glaze in brown and blue by Sevres, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, an Art Nouveau Vase, 1901
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
An Art Nouveau vase, 1901
Porcelain vase decorated with flowers
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres / Genevieve Rault Rare French Art Nouveau grand vase 1907
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century porcelain. The graphic Art Nouveau design of the pastel foliage and white blossoms of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, an Art Nouveau Vase, Dated 1904
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Henri Brecy
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Alexandre Sandier
Henri Brecy
An Art Nouveau vase with a decor
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Manufacture Nationale De Sèvres, Vase En Porcelaine Cristallisations Art Nouveau
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in ACHICOURT, FR
Manufacture Nationale De Sèvres, vase En Porcelaine A Décor De Cristallisations
Epoque Art
Category
Antique Early 1900s Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.38 in W 7.87 in D 7.87 in
Leon Kann, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, an Art Nouveau Gourd Shaped Ewer
By Léon Kann, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Leon Kann
Executed by manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
An Art Nouveau gourd shaped ewer; glazed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Jean Milet. Bronze-Mounted Art Nouveau-Period Sevres Art Pottery Vase
By Paul Millet
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
Signed Paul Jean Milet (French 1870 - 1950). Glazed Sevres ceramic art nouveau/art deco period vase
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sevres Porcelain Vase with a 'Grand Feu' Decor
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Jonquerettes, FR
Sevres.
Manufacturing mark: 'S. 99' (in black) carved in an underglazed cartouche.
Marks: 'C / 98 / 3
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Sèvres
Sevres Porcelain Vase with a Decor of White Spillings
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Jonquerettes, FR
for the Manufacture Nationale de Sevres.
Manufacturing mark: 'S. 1900' (in black) on an underglazed
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Sèvres
Art Deco, Fine Faience Vase by Sevres Gilt Bronze Cf Paul Millet, circa 1920
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Biarritz, FR
Vase mounted in potpourri in fine Sevres faïence, blue and gold, beautiful openwork gilt bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Urns
Materials
Bronze
Large 'Flammes' Vases in Sevres Porcelain
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Jonquerettes, FR
'flamme' decor mastered by the Manufacture de Sevres in the 1880's-1890's gives to these traditional shape
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
Manufacture de Sèvres Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Vase, 1889
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
The Manufacture de Sèvres first produced their sang de boeuf glazes in the early 1880s, this is a
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Alexandre Clerget, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Biscuit, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Alexandre Clerget
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Alexandre Clerget
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
"Après le bal", biscuit, dated 1906
Signed on
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Paintings
Gilded Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, Sanit - Ouen
Late 19th century, the vases hand painted with scenes of maidens and cupids, the reverse with landscapes, beautifully gilded throughout on lustre-ground.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Coupe Chinon with a Enamelled Floral Decor
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Manufacture Nationale de Sévres
Coupe Chinon
Porcelain with a enamelled floral decor on a green
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Vase by Andre Plantard for Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Andre Plantard
Located in New York, NY
Earthenware "faience" vase with glossy glaze in shades of blue and white, 1931.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Charles Pihan, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, an Art Nouveau Vase, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Charles Pihan
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Charles Pihan manufacture Nationale de Sèvres an Art Nouveau stoneware baluster vase decorated
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Léo Laporte Blairsy, an Art Nouveau Biscuit, "Bretonne à la Coiffe", Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Leo Laporte-Blairsy
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Léo Laporte Blairsy.
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres.
An art nouveau biscuit "Bretonne à
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in
Sevres Porcelain Vase with a California Poppy Decor
Located in Jonquerettes, FR
flowers.
'Bagatelle' shape designed by Julien-Alexis Ferry for the Manufacture Nationale de Sevres
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Sèvres
Early 20th Century Art Deco Blue Glazed Porcelain Sevre French Vase
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful French Sevres vase, early 20th century blue in oriental style by Paul Minet.
Paul Milet
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Style Urn by C. La Barre 41", circa 1900 Monumental
Located in Redding, CA
A very large example of one of the most highly sought Artists Charles La Barre. In the Art Nouveau
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Sevres Style Urn Lamped Hand-Painted Gilt Bronze Mounts France, circa 1890
Located in Redding, CA
Wow! is this urn now converted to a lamp over the top beautiful, hand-painted scene of a beauty and cupid, love is in the air. The expert artistry highlighted by gorgeous raised past...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Urns
Materials
Bronze
H 28.5 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
Sèvres Plate with Silver Inlay Signed V. Bernard
Located in Vilnius, LT
Sèvres late Art Nouveau woman signed V. BERNARD. Antique Sèvres French porcelain portrait plate. It
Category
Antique 1830s French Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver
Rare French Art Deco Gabriel Fourmaintraux Desvres Pot Turquoise Ceramic Vase
By Desvres
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
Sevres in Art Nouveau Japoniste techniques in ‘grès flamme' (stoneware with variegated flame-like glazes
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sevres Art nouveau ceramic vase by Paul Jean Milet (1870-1950) early 1900s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sevres Art nouveau ceramic vase by Paul Jean Milet (1870-1950) early 1900s.
Beautiful crystal
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics
Sèvres Porcelain Cup, Art Nouveau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Sèvres Porcelain cup, Art Nouveau"
Porcelain cup from the Manufacture de Sèvres, circa 1903
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Decanter in Sèvres Ceramic and Sterling Silver
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pretty decanter in Sèvres ceramic and Sterling Silver with floral decoration
Silver hallmark
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sevres Pocelain Art Nouveau Vase by P Millet
By Paul Millet
Located in Miami, FL
Classical subtil well known "Bleu de Sèvres" porcelain vase
Signed piece by Paul Millet. Art
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Metal
Agathon Léonard and Sevres French Art Nouveau Bisque Ceramic Sculpture
By Agathon Léonard
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau bisque ceramic figural sculpture by Agathon Léonard and manufactured by Sevres
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Coffee Service in Porcelain De Sèvre
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee service in porcelain De Sèvre
Very beautiful service tocoffee in porcelain of sevres
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Paul Jean Milet, Bronze-Mounted Art Nouveau-Period Sevres Art Pottery Vas
Located in Kingston, NY
Signed Paul Jean Milet (French 1870 - 1950). Glazed Sevres ceramic art nouveau/art deco period vase
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 9 in D 5 in
Antique Hand-Painted French Lamp Attributed to Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning hand-painted, antique French lamp attributed to Sevres, France, circa late 19th century
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Naïade Jewell Vase, circa 1890
By Taxile Doat, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Art Nouveau Naïade Jewell Vase, circa 1890
A French Porcelain Pâte-sur-Pâte Jewell Vase
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Perfume Burners from the Manufacture de Sèvres, Early 20th Century.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Perfume Burners from the Manufacture de Sèvres, Early 20th Century.
A pair of early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
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Find many varieties of an authentic sevres art nouveau available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every sevres art nouveau was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sevres art nouveau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sevres art nouveau, designed in the Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sevres art nouveau over the years, but those crafted by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Agathon Léonard and Paul Millet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.