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Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900
Bentwood - Art Nouveau - 1900s
Anteroom
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
and employ it in space, in architecture. Thus it was born the alliance between Art Nouveau and curved
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Art Nouveau Nesting Tables Model 10, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four bentwood Art Nouveau nesting tables by Thonet, labeled.
Carefully restored with new
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet.
Consisting of four chairs and
Category
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
20th Century Fine Set of Thonet Art Nouveau by Marcel Kammerer. Vienna, C. 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
modern interior because Art Nouveau is simply timeless.
Viennese Thonet is distinguished by their
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau Thonet chair.
Category
Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Slatted Arm Chair Art Nouveau designed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of two slatted art nouveau arm chairs in used original condition.
Designed by Thonet
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s.
The chair in bent wood, is all in wood
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood
libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20
By Thonet
Located in taranto, IT
splendida e rara etagere originale degli anni 20 di Thonet, realizzata in legno nella migliore
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Thonet Style Art Nouveau Oak Bistro Table, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thonet style Art Nouveau oak bistro table, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Savannah, GA
This very graceful French bentwood rocking cradle with canopy is from the Art Nouveau period (1890
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
1910s Original Side Table Art Nouveau by Thonet, Fishel
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A little hard to find jewel of Belle Époque period of Thonet
Measures cm: H 70 x W 58 x D 37.
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Stool in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau stool in the style of Thonet, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Thonet cradle from the 1900s.
The cradle is damaged at the bottom; the lower wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Style Art Nouveau walnut Table, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thonet style Art Nouveau oak bistro table, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Vienna Secession Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau wing chair no.6542 by Thonet in excellent condition, backhausen fabric.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cradle for Baby Art Nouveau Bentwood Attributed to Thonet, circa 1900, Label
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cradle for baby Art Nouveau bentwood attributed to Thonet, circa 1900
Trace of label.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bentwood
H 39.38 in W 49.61 in D 22.45 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet chairs with caned seat (new canning).
Professionally restored with new canning
up to three
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Appendiabiti da parete in legno curvato Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna, fine '800.
Bellissimo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood, Bentwood
H 15.36 in W 23.82 in D 7.29 in
Art Nouveau Office Armchair Thonet, circa 1900
By Thonet, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely renovated in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Original 1910s Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet Vienna, Excellent
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack by Thonet Vienna, in walnut
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 17.72 in W 29.53 in D 9.85 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Flower Tub / Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood plant stand or flower tub made by the company of Thonet Vienna. A unique shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
H 34.25 in W 26.38 in D 7.87 in
Art Nouveau 1920s, Italy Coat and Hat Rack Thonet Manner Bent Beech Lacquered
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau, Italian original 1920s coat and hat rack Thonet style in bent beech lacquered
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed.
As found condition.
All
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Braid
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Period Thonet Style Bentwood Armchair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Thonet, this French Art Nouveau period bentwood armchair features a pressed wood seat
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of Thonet sofa type 6285 and two armchairs Thonet 6585.
Rare type designed by Otto Wagner
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
Floor coat stand entirely made
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
made of steel springs and African grass. Upholstery fabric with woven art nouveau decor, based on
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Side Tables - Vienna, 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Girona, Girona
with fleur-de-lys motif.
Production: Thonet, Vienna, model 9104 from 1904.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Art Nouveau Style Vintage Brown Beech Woven Cane Stool August Thonet 1870 - 1880
By August Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Style vintage modernist stool model No. 51 from beech bentwood and woven cane by August
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Beech
H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Art Nouveau Beech Bentwood Wall Coatrack By Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This jugenstil, art nouveau maple bentwood wall coatrack was designed by the Austrian furniture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FM07
Art Nouveau chair, original from the early '900 , with curved wood frame, new
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40 in W 21.6 in D 44 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack to Thonet, Vienna,
Viennese wall hanger Thonet was included
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack attributed to Thonet, Vienna,
Viennese wall hanger Thonet
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Nouveau fabric. An exceptional Art Nouveau seating set by Thonet, showing best how timeless bentwood
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 28.35 in W 49.61 in D 21.65 in
Thonet - by Michael Thonet - Side table - Beech
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side Table - Beech
Austria, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - Circa 1900-1910
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Girona, Girona
.
Model 639.
Attributed to Josef Hoffmann.
Thonet Fabrique' en Tchecoslovaquie (label on some chairs
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Large Coat Rack /Umbrella Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau bentwood coat rack attributed to Thonet, Vienna,
Viennese coat/Umbrella hanger Thonet
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Austria, circa, 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
era around 1890. These beautiful Art Nouveau chairs from the earlier period are the famous Thonet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.04 in W 15.55 in D 16.14 in
Art Nouveau Flower Tub/ Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
unique shaped plant stand from the Austrian company from the Art Nouveau period around 1915. Timeless
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side table - No. 11651 - Beech
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
furniture manufacturer Gebrüder Thonet in Vienna. The rack is crafted from high-quality beech wood, which
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
look of this remarkable Thonet suite. A fantastic, eye catching Art Nouveau coffee table set in perfect
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 49.21 in W 17.32 in D 16.93 in
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Thonet by Michael Thonet - Nesting Tables No. 10 - Beech
Austria, Jugendstil - 1900-1910
Designed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Late 19th Century, Austria, circa 1895
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
around 1895 in Vienna. This rare Austrian Art Nouveau armchair impresses with absoutely beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 29.92 in W 23.62 in D 22.83 in
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side table - No. 29 - Beech
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
This exquisite Thonet No. 29 side table is a masterfully restored piece that seamlessly marries
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech, Brass
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
exquisite Thonet No. 42 Shelf is a masterful example of the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) style, crafted in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Materials
Brass
Illustrated Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Thonet armchair with a printed illustration.
The seat and backrest are weaved in rattan. The rest
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Bentwood Ebonised Bench Circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Nouveau ebonised bentwood bench. No 96. Circa 1900.
There is no maker's mark, but almost
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffmann, this famous pair of Art Nouveau Thonet chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 15.35 in D 16.54 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT ca. 1910
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, early 20th century salon suite by Thonet from the Art Nouveau period in Austria
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 32.9 in W 19.2 in D 21.8 in
Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Model 17 side chairs.
Design by Michael Thonet for
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 46.26 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Music, Newspaper or Magazine Rack, Model 33, Black
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
High-quality handwork, shapely bentwood, stained black
Manufactured by THONET BROTHERS, Vienna
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 21.66 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Set of Four Nesting Side Tables, Mahogany Stained
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
glass inlay on top.
Manufactured by Thonet brothers, Vienna, around 1900
Model number 9110
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Beech
H 27.37 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Saloon Reading Table No 1 Mahogany Stained circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
.
Manufactured by Thonet Brothers, Vienna, around 1900
Table Model Number 1
Measures:
Height: 77.0 cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Tables
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in Dm 18.12 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Side Table, Design Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Art Nouveau Thonet Side Table from the renowed company of Thonet around 1910. Designed
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
Thonet Bentwood Plant Stand/ Pedestal Mod. 9531 Art Nouveau, Austria circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Awesome Art Nouveau bentwood pedestal from the renowned company of Thonet Vienna around 1906. This
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pedestals
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 46.46 in Dm 15.7 in
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Thonet Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic thonet art nouveau available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and beech, every thonet art nouveau was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a thonet art nouveau — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet art nouveau is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Thonet, Michael Thonet and Jacob and Josef Kohn each produced at least one beautiful thonet art nouveau that is worth considering.
How Much is a Thonet Art Nouveau?
Prices for a thonet art nouveau start at $233 and top out at $29,900 with the average selling for $1,900.
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 Thonet Art Nouveau
- 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.
- 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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