Art Nouveau Large Silver Plate Serving Forks Vintage, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of beautiful Art Nouveau 'Angel' serving forks for salad, fish or meat.
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Large Silver Plate Serving Forks Vintage, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of beautiful Art Nouveau 'Angel' serving forks for salad, fish or meat.
Silver Plate
Evald Nielsen, Rare Art Nouveau Lobster Fork in Silver, Approx, 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen, rare Art Nouveau lobster fork in silver. Model number 10.
Silver
Giant german Art Nouveau fish fork
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
This havy and large piece was made in the early 20th century in the style of Art Nouveau with some floral decoration. The Designer Alex Katsch produced in Berlin Germany approx. 19...
Brass
Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver Baby Food Pusher & Fork by F.M. Whiting
By Frank Whiting
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Nouveau period sterling silver baby food pusher & fork by F.M.
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau 800 Silver Fish Servers Serving Set Fork & Knife Vintage, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau fish servers serving set of a fork & knife, vintage Sweden.
Silver Plate
Dutch Silver Art Nouveau Pastry Forks, by Van Kempen en Zn
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver Art Nouveau pastry forks, by van Kempen en Zn.
Silver
Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Cake Fork Flatware Set German, 6 Pieces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau flatware set of 6 cake forks. Made of silver plate metal, it will make a nice addition to any table.
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Small Breakfast Utensils Meat Fork, Butter Knife, Spoon German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming and elegant dining addition, this delightful set of Bakelite and metal serving pieces brings vintage warmth and style to any table. The collection includes two small meat...
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Fork 012, 1917
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art Nouveau Designer: Johan Rohde Dimensions: Measures 7 1/8″ (18.2cm) in length.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Fork 002, 1917
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art Nouveau Designer: Johan Rohde Dimensions: Measures 7 7/8″ (19.9cm) in length Weight: 60 grams (2,11 oz).
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Versailles Pattern Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique asparagus fork. By Gorham. In sterling silver. In the Versailles pattern (designed by Antone Heller). Monogramed to the reverse. Fully hallmarked. Simply a ...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Fork Small 116
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art Nouveau Hallmarks: With Georg Jensen hallmark, made in Denmark.
Sterling Silver
New Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Fish Fork 061
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Nouveau Hallmarks: Marked with Georg Jensen hallmark, “Sterling Denmark”.
Sterling Silver
Three Rare Georg Jensen Bell Silver Cold Meat Forks, 830S
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three rare Georg Jensen bell silver cold meat forks (830S). Dated 1904-1908. Length: 16 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith ca...
Silver
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Passaic by Unger Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork, circa 1900
By Unger Brothers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Passaic by Unger sterling silver asparagus fork gold washed circa 1900. Good large Serving Fork, partial gold wash. Length: 8.75 inches. Weight: 81 grams. Very minor wear to original...
Sterling Silver
Set of Eight Sterling Silver Blossom Salad Forks by Georg Jensen, Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Eight Sterling Silver Blossom Salad Forks by Georg Jensen, Denmark Designed in 1905 by Georg Jensen, the Blossom cutlery pattern is delicate and genteel - representative of J...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Serving Fork
By Georg Jensen
Located in Riverdale, NY
Georg Jensen sterling serving fork, #83 pattern with openwork stem and Art Nouveau floral cap. Measures: 7.5" x 1.5". "W" monogram, hidden on back. Post 1945 production. Excellent ...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Les Six Fleur Serving Fork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The design of blown-out flowers is classic Art Nouveau. Art Nouveau was at its most popular at the beginning of the 20th century.
Sterling Silver
Two Fruit Forks and Sugar Tongs in Case, Antique Germany, c. 1900 Silver 800
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of beautiful Art Nouveau fruit forks and a sugar tong. These serving pieces are in a rare and antique design, made by a manufacturer in Leipzig Germany.
Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Fork and Spoon Set, 1930's
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Blossom pattern hand hammered sterling silver salad or serving set. Hallmarked dating to 1933-1944. In excellent condition. Designed in 1905 by Georg Jensen, the delica...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver, Fish Knife and Fish Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the valley silver, fish knife and fish fork. Measures: Fish knife 21 cm. In perfect condition. Early stamp. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Early and rare Georg Jensen "Ornamental" serving fork. Approx. 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early and rare Georg Jensen "Ornamental" pattern serving fork chased with foliage and with a spiral shell finial. Sterling silver. No 50. Hallmark around 1920. In excellent conditio...
Sterling Silver
Baptism Set, Consisting Of A Cup, Fork, Spoon, And Napkin Ring.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baptism set, consisting of a cup, fork, spoon, and napkin ring. Baptism set in its original silver-plated metal box, early 20th century, consisting of a cup, fork, spoon, and napkin...
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Reed and Barton Cocktail Fork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this Francis, Reed and Barton cocktail fork. Having scrollwork and foliate designs. The back of the handle is marked REED & BARTON, STERLING.
Sterling Silver
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H 5.7 in Dm 0.1 in
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Cake Forks Six pieces, Clovers
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the set. Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. A rare set of truly except...
Sterling Silver
Cardeilhac Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Forks Set 12 Pc
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. A set of truly exceptional quality, including 12 forks with sterling silver 18-karat gold upper p...
Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 5.4 in Dm 0.1 in
Puiforcat Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Oyster Forks Set of 12 Pieces Iris
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the set. Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The set have a fantastic ir...
Sterling Silver
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H 5.7 in Dm 0.001 in
Collet French Sterling Silver and Mother-of-pearl Oyster Forks Set 12 Pc, Box
By Eugene Collet
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Boar's head for 800/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Rare French sterling silver oyster ...
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat, 12 Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Iris Forks
By Puiforcat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
12 Sterling silver forks from the Art Nouveau period Iris model on both sides Hallmarked Minerva 1st title for 950/1000 purity silver Silversmith: Puiforcat Length: 20.8...
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Handled Fish Knife and Fork
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Nouveau fish servers with .800 silver embossed handles portraying floral motifs and incised steel blades. Hallmarked for Germany. With associated presentation case.
Silver, Steel
Seven Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Oyster Forks by Wallace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Seven sterling silver oyster forks, Art Nouveau, by Wallace, "Violet" pattern of 1904.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, a Set of 6 Rare Art Nouveau Lobster Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. A set of 6 rare Art Nouveau lobster forks in sterling silver, 1915-1930.
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H 6.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Art Nouveau Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Set 10 Salad Forks Danish 1940s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic set of 10 Georg Jensen, sterling silver pyramid pattern salad forks, circa 1945. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 6.5" L x 1" ...
Sterling Silver
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H 7 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Art Nouveau Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Set of 6 Forks, 1940s, Danish
By Georg Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a great set of Georg Jensen, sterling silver pyramid pattern forks, circa 1945. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 7" L x 1" W and 6.25" L x...
Sterling Silver
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H 8 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Art Nouveau Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Pattern Set 7 Serving Forks 40s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, Georg Jensen, sterling silver, pyramid pattern set of seven, two prong serving forks, circa 1945. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions...
Sterling Silver
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H 10 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Art Nouveau Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cactus 2 Forks 2 Spoons 2 Knives
By Georg Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely, Georg Jensen, sterling silver, cactus pattern set of 6, 2 knives, 2 forks, 2 spoons, circa 1945. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions of...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.5 in W 0.75 in D 6.75 in
1920s Martin Hall English EP Silver Art Nouveau Grape Pattern Pastry Forks S/ 12
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This set dates from 1910-1920. The forks have ornate hollow handles with an Art Nouveau grape vine stylized pattern.
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
French Art Nouveau Cheese & Fruit Forks and Knives, set of 24
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twenty-four Art Nouveau period forks and knives made by Dominique Capmartin, circa 1900 – 1910.
Silver Plate, Brass
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H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 8.5 in
Saglier Frères Oversized French Art Nouveau Floral Table Forks & Spoons, S/24
By Saglier Freres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twenty-four Art Nouveau period table forks and spoons made by Saglier Frères, circa 1900.
Silver Plate
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H 7.88 in Dm 0.79 in
Early Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Dinner Fork in Silver, 16 Forks Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley dinner fork in silver 830. Dated 1915-1930. 16 forks are available. Measure: Length: 20.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled...
Silver
Georg Jensen serving fork with openwork foliage. Sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen serving fork with openwork foliage. Sterling silver. No 21. Hallmark around 1920. In excellent condition with normal signs of use. Dimensions: Length 16.7 cm.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Nr. 21, Cold Meat Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver nr. 21, cold meat fork. Measures: Length 14 cm. Stamped. Very good condition.
Sterling Silver Serving Fork and Spoon by Sanborns Mexico
By Sanborns
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of sterling silver servers by Sanborns of Mexico. These have an art nouveau Scandinavian style design. These have a lot of weight. They were used and have nicks on the edges and...
Sterling Silver
Six Evald Nielsen Number 6 Pastry Forks in Silver, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six Evald Nielsen number 6 pastry forks in silver, 1920s. Measures: 14.7 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Cold Meat Fork, 1919-1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver blossom cold meat fork, 1919-1930. Measures: 13 cm. In very good condition. Early stamp.
Set of 6x Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Forks Pyramid Set
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a great set of Georg Jensen, sterling silver pyramid pattern forks, circa 1945. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 7" L x 1" W and 6.25" L x...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Lunch Fork, Seven Forks Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley lunch fork in sterling silver. Seven forks are available Measure: Length: 18.8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg Jensen silve...
Sterling Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 3, Dinner Fork in Hammered Silver, 1920s, 12 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 3, dinner fork in hammered silver with cabochon coral bead. 1920's. 12 pcs in stock. Measures 18 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Silver
Early Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Lunch Fork, Four Forks Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley lunch fork in sterling silver. Dated 1915-1930. Four forks are available. Measure: Length: 17.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our s...
Sterling Silver
10 Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Pastry Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
10 Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley pastry forks in sterling silver. Measures: Length: 14.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Different stamps. Our skilled Georg Jensen silvers...
Sterling Silver
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H 2.55 in W 7.87 in D 6.92 in
Silver Lidded Bowl for Sardines Platter Two Forks Silversmith Sturm Vienna, 1905
By Alexander Sturm
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant bowl for keeping sardines Vienna / firm Sturm, made circa 1904 -1905 Set consisting of a rectangular glass bowl with a silver platter having a deepening and two holders f...
Sterling Silver
Antique Evald Nielsen Number 3 Dinner Fork in Silver 830, Dated 1916
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Evald Nielsen Number 3 dinner fork in silver 830. Dated 1916. Measure: Length: 20.7 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith ...
Silver
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Lunch Fork in Sterling Silver, Dated 1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley lunch fork in sterling silver. Dated 1930. Measure: Length: 17.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Sterling Silver
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H 7.49 in Dm 0.79 in
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley", Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Six Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley". Dinner fork in sterling silver. Six pieces in stock. Measures: 19 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 'Lily of the Valley' Meat Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" meat fork in sterling silver. Measures 21 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Dinner Fork, Two Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the valley silver dinner fork. Two pieces. Measures 20.5 cm. In perfect condition. Early stamp. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Evald Nielsen Number 6, Herring Fork in All Silver, 1929, 3 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 6, herring fork in all silver. 1929. 3 pieces in stock. Measures: 15.5 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Set of 8 Evald Nielsen Number 6 Lunch Forks in All Silver, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
A set of 8 Evald Nielsen number 6 lunch forks in all silver, 1920s. Measures: 17.5 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Set of 12 Evald Nielsen Number 6 Cake Forks in All Silver, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
A set of 12 Evald Nielsen number 6 cake forks in all silver, 1920s. Measures 15 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Serving Fork in Full Silver, 1933-1944
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" serving fork in full silver, 1933-1944. Measures: 21 cm. In very good condition. Early stamp. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Lunch Fork in Sterling Silver, 12 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" lunch fork in sterling silver. 12 pcs. in stock. Measures: 19 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Cake Fork in Sterling Silver, 9 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" cake fork in sterling silver. 9 pieces in stock. Measures: 14.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Georg Jensen Continental 12 Cake Forks, Hand-Hammered
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Continental 12 cake forks, hand-hammered. The cutlery is designed by Georg Jensen in 1906. Stamped. In perfect condition. Measures: 14.5 cm.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Spoons and Forks by Georg Jensen Silversmith
By Georg Jensen
Located in Dallas, TX
Spoons and forks sold as a set of six or separately. Left: Georg Jensen soup spoon in the blossom pattern no. 42. The soup spoon is 5 78" long. Marks: Georg Jensen, Sterling, Denmar...
Sterling Silver
Lily Sterling Carving Set
By Frank Whiting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver Art Nouveau carving fork and knife in the Lily pattern by Frank Whiting.
Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 12.13 in D 0.5 in
Wild Boar Handle Art Nouveau Style Servers Serving Set Meat Fork and Knife
By Valenti
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau style serving set of a fork and knife, with wild boar handles.
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
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H 11.42 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Antique Serving Set for Fish, Knife & Fork, France, 1930 Cutlery Art Nouveau
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Art Nouveau fork and knife made of French brass and metal are designed for hot fish dishes and snacks. circa 1920/1930s. The graceful handle is decorated with a vegetat...
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Evald Nielsen number 3, meat fork in hammered sterling silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 3, meat fork in hammered sterling silver with cabochon coral bead. 1920's. Measures 23 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition..
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Cake Fork Old Type 043
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Nouveau Hallmarks: With Vintage Georg Jensen hallmark from 1919-1930 and Three Towers hallmark from 1928-1931, 830s.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Meat Serving Fork, 4 Tines 141
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art Nouveau Hallmarks: With Georg Jensen hallmark, made in Denmark.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.5 in W 8.75 in D 2.25 in
Antique Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Flatware Salad Serving Fork Spoon Set
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Flatware Salad Serving Fork & Spoon Set with Monograms on the Back of the Handle. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 0.5" H x 8.75" W x...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.13 in W 5.38 in D 0.75 in
Set of 12 Antique American Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cocktail Forks, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 antique American Art Nouveau design sterling silver cocktail / oyster forks Hallmarked, "Alvin-Beiderhase Co.," Circa 1900-1910.
Sterling Silver
Deer Horned Fork American, circa 1915
Located in Incline Village, NV
This well made early 19th century deer horned fork, rests on it's own rotating Stand, and with long forked prongs, it was designed to hold any size piece of meet in place. The natura...
Stainless Steel
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H 13.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Sharpening Steel Knife, Meat Fork, Bread Knife Carving Set Deer Foot vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage carving set. Made of metal and deer feet, it will make a nice addition to any table. Sharpening Steel measures approx. 13 3/4" in length.
Metal
Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silver Dinner Fork #002
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen rope sterling silver dinner fork #002. Measures 19 cm / 7 31/64 in.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Small Serving Fork
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver blossom small serving fork. Measures 9.3 cm / 3 21/32 in. From 1930-1945.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Fork Spoon #083
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver acorn fork spoon #083. Measures: 15.5 cm / 6 1/8 inches. Design Johan Rohde.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Fish Serving Fork
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver ornamental fish serving fork #55. Measures 23cm / 9 1/8".
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acanthus Lemon Fork #146
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver acanthus lemon fork #146. Measures: 12 cm / 4 23/32 inches.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Beaded Cake Fork #043
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver beaded cake fork #043. Measures 14.2 cm / 5 19/32" in. Design Georg Jensen 1916.
Sterling Silver
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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
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.
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.