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1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Swedish Art Nouveau armchair from the 1940s, featuring a padded backrest and curved
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Josef Ekberg, Sgraffito Vase, Gustavsberg 1920, Sweden Art Nouveau
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Josef Ekberg sgraffito vase for Gustavsberg., Sweden Art Nouveau.
Signed Gustavsberg 1920 JE
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hoganas, Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase, Circa 1910
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Nouveau organically shaped ceramic vase with languid lines in blue glaze over a
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Josef Ekberg, Large Sgraffito Vase, Gustavsberg 1925, Sweden Art Nouveau
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large Josef Ekberg sgraffito vase for Gustavsberg. Sweden, Art Nouveau.
H: 40cm/15,7″. Signed
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Wall Mirror, Handcrafted, 1900s-1910s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Wall Mirror, Handcrafted, 1900s-1910s
Elegant Swedish Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
1940s , A Pair of Swedish Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a pair of Swedish Art Nouveau armchairs from the 1940s, featuring a padded backrest and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Art Nouveau Brass and Opaline Glass Table Light
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish art nouveau light from the 1920s. The table light has a base made by hand in solid brass
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glimma Glasbruk, Sweden, Art Nouveau "Blomkula" Art Glass Vase in Blue Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Glimma Glasbruk, Sweden.
Art Nouveau "Blomkula" art glass vase in blue glass.
1920/30s.
With the
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Swedish Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Two-Arm Candelabras, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Swedish Art Nouveau brass and copper three-light candelabras
Sweden
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 15.38 in W 10.5 in D 6.25 in
Alf Wallander Swedish Art Nouveau Period Vase with a Crown of Orange Flowers
By Rörstrand, Alf Wallander
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Nouveau period vase with a crown of orange flowers on a deep blue ground. The vase has
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Nouveau Copper Table Lamp
Located in Kramfors, SE
Art nouveau table lamp from Sweden. The lamp is from the early 20th century, from 1910 to 1915, and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp, Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäs, 1900s
By Höganäs Keramik, Karl Robert Svensson, Arne Bang
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Tall Swedish Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Ceramic Table Lamp by Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäs, 1900s
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.95 in Dm 5.91 in
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought iron handles. Sides with magazine racks.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century Pair of Swedish Art Nouveau Majolica Vases
By Rörstrand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
inspiration is very typical around Europe for the Art Nouveau (French), Liberty Style (English) or Jugend
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Antique 1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Majolica
Swedish Art Nouveau Gooseneck Walnut Floor Lamp With Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
This elegant Swedish floor lamp is a piece of design history, having been crafted in the Art
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut, Linen, Rope
Swedish Art Nouveau "Stringberg" Table Lamp in Copper, circa 1910
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th century Strindberg Model Table Lamp in Hammered Copper Base and Frosted Art Glass Shade.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Swedish Art Nouveau / Deco Magazine / Menu Card / News Paper Rack In Mahogany.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Unique and original tall news paper, magazine rack in Art Nouveau / Deco style from the 1910s made
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.04 in W 21.26 in D 12.21 in
1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamp In Elm By IWO Mariestad And Magazine rack
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and very rare Art Nouveau floor lamp made in the 1940s in Sweden by IWO in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 61.42 in W 15.75 in D 33.08 in
Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamp In Elm With Art Glass Table By IWO Mariestad 1940
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and very rare Art Nouveau floor lamp made in the 1940s in Sweden by IWO in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 61.42 in W 15.75 in D 33.08 in
Sculptural Wooden Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved and painted wooden Swedish Art Nouveau ("Jugend") table lamp. Original paintwork in golden
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Otto Strandman Art Nouveau 1914 Bacchus Silver Brooch, Stockholm Sweden
Located in Skanninge, SE
Bacchus the wine god by Otto Strandman (1871-1960), Stockholm 1914.
Wonderful Swedish Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver
1920s Swedish Edgar Böckman White Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
100-year old Swedish Art Nouveau vase handmade by artist Edgar Böckman in the 1920s. White, rose
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Edgar Böckman Slender Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
100-year old Swedish Art Nouveau vase handmade by artist Edgar Böckman in the 1920s. Warm grey
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Moderen / Art Deco / Nouveau Armchair Offered For Reupholstery
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Swedish Art Nouveau armchair from the 1940s, featuring a padded backrest and curved
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
Edgar Böckman 1920s Art Nouveau Burgundy, Blue, Grey Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
100-year old large handmade Swedish Art Nouveau lustre bowl vase by Edgar Böckman. High gloss
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Sgraffito Vase by Gunnar Wennerberg, for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gunnar Wennerberg, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Nouveau sgraffito vase in blues designed by Gunnar Wennerberg for Gustavsberg, 1905
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Josef Ekberg "Sgraffito" Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1922, Art Nouveau
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Göteborg, SE
decorative object with heritage, this vase offers quiet sophistication with artistic depth.
Swedish Art
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Paper Rack / Stand Made Of Beech In The Shape Of A Swan From The 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very rare Swedish Art Nouveau paper rack / stand from the 1940s made of beech links in a shape of a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Tortoise Art Glass Bowl by Ulrica Hydman Vallien, Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1980s
By Kosta Boda, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Vienna, AT
A mouth-blown Swedish Art Nouveau-style glass bowl from the 1980s in very good condition. Designed
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Art Nouveau Vase by Alf Wallander for Rorstrand, ca 1905, Sweden
By Alf Wallander
Located in Stockholm, SE
collectible piece of antique Swedish Art Nouveau pottery, in absolutely perfect vintage condition without
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Nickel Plated Silver Art Deco Table Lamp from the 1930s
Located in Søborg, DK
A Swedish Art Nouveau nickel silver table lamp from the 1920s.
A round pressed based and a stem
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Arthur Percy (attr.) 1930s Floral Porcelain Blue White Pitcher Vase, Gefle
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Art Nouveau porcelain pitcher vase from Gefle Porslinsfabrik. Cream and white base with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.49 in W 4.57 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Sofa by Artist Knut Fjaestad, Sweden, 1936
By Knut Fjaestad
Located in Stockholm, SE
unique take on Swedish Art Nouveau, born from his imagination and taking the specific qualities of the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Alabaster Pendant, Sweden, 1910
Located in New York, NY
A highly figured alabaster stone shade is suspended in a gorgeous hammered copper collar. Repoussaged young roses adorn the top of the collar, with custom chain and electrified canop...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Copper
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau. Made by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden during
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Decorative Unique Carved Glass Vase Sweden 1900s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Nouveau carved glass vase. Nice shapes and forms with beautiful carved motive. In exceptionally
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp Rörstrand Sweden, 1900
By Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Astrid Ewerlöf. The lamp has a wonderful shaped body with the typical Art Nouveau flowers. New shade in
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Art nouveau walking stick depicts the God Pan and the nymph Echo, Sweden 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouvea walking stick. The T-shaped 838/1000 silver knob is embossed and chiselled and depicts
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antiquities
Materials
Silver
H 35.75 in W 4.25 in D 1 in
Art Noveau NK Side Table
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
I fine Swedish Art Nouveau mahogany side table from the Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Stockholm ca
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1915 Art Nouveau Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden
By Astrid Ewerlöf, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique art nouveau hand-decorated porcelain vase by artist Astrid Ewerlöf (1876-1927) for
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Era Swedish Throne Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Late 19th century art chair with exquisitely carved floral design.
Upholstered in gorgeous Art
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs from Sweden, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Curves undulate on all surfaces on this pair of beautiful Art Nouveau period armchairs. Spare and
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hallberg Swedish Silver 1919 Art Nouveau Hand Hammered Compote Bowl
By CG Hallberg
Located in New York, NY
C. G. Hallberg, Swedish silver compote bowl from 1919, beautifully hand hammered and in Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Swedish copper urn with lid. Art Nouveau made ca 1890
Located in Stockholm, SE
This copper vase with a lid embodies the Art Nouveau style, characterized by its organic, flowing
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Urns
Materials
Copper
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. These serving pieces
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Swedish 1940s Organic Art Nouveau Light Green Leaf Bowl
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning handmade Swedish 1940s Art Nouveau decorative vide poche bowl. Green leaves organically
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th century Swedish birch art nouveau cabinet on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality art nouveau inspired cabinet on chest circa 1890.
Comprising of 2 parts. Top section
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Birch
Two Paintings in One, Art Nouveau Landscape And Winter Landscape. Oak Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
Art Nouveau landscape with a purple tone, featuring a mountain in the background, a lake, and trees in
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1910s Art Nouveau Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Nouveau Stringberg Table Lamp in Brass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Göteborg, SE
This table lamp features a brass base with a tapered, streamlined column that provides a sturdy foundation. Topping the lamp is a unique dome-shaped glass shade in a warm beige hue, ...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rörstrand, Sweden, a Set of Eleven Art Nouveau Porcelain Teacups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand, Sweden.
A set of eleven Art Nouveau porcelain teacups with saucers.
hand painted with
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rörstrand Pair of Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases, Sweden, 19th Century
By Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rörstrand Pair of Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases, Sweden, 19th Century.
Beautiful and hard to find
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Antique 1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Mahogany Vanity Desk And Mirror Made In Sweden
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful mahogany vanity is both practical and elegant. Mirror has faded with age; replacement is recommended.
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
Plaster Sculture by Ruth Milles (Sweden, 1873-1941). Art Nouveau, dated 1906
By Ruth Milles
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Plaster Sculture by Ruth Milles (Sweden, 1873-1941). A young girl with a bag. Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 5.12 in
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. These serving
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 9.63 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Höganäs Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Höganäs Art Nouveau ceramic vase.
23 cm. high. In good condition.
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics
John Norelius Dirigold Art Nouveau Candelabra for AB Alco, Sweden 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The artists of Nordic Art Nouveau took inspiration from organic and natural forms, resulting in
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
H 14.77 in W 12.8 in D 4.73 in
Arthur Percy 1940s Celadon Green Art Nouveau Handle Bowl, Sweden
By Arthur Percy, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Stamped under base.
Sweden, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Nouveau Flower Motif Earthenware Vase by Sala, Sweden 1920s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is an absolutely beautiful art nouveau hand-painted and hand-crafted earthenware vase from
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Ruby Red Glass Condiment Set Antique Europe, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass set of salt and pepper shakers with a silver-plated holder. A beautiful art nouveau
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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Swedish Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swedish art nouveau you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and metal, every Swedish art nouveau was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Swedish art nouveau you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish art nouveau, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Swedish art nouveau over the years, but those crafted by Josef Ekberg, Rörstrand and Alf Wallander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Swedish Art Nouveau?
Prices for a Swedish art nouveau can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $70 and can go as high as $26,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,795.
Questions About Swedish Art Nouveau
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.