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Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design
Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design

Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design

By Thonet

Located in Roma, Lazio

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

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional pair of Art Nouveau chairs by Thonet, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Executed

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna (labelled underneath), showing the graceful lines typical of the Art Nouveau period

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.

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

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

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

Elegant round Art Nouveau table, Thonet Vienna
Elegant round Art Nouveau table, Thonet Vienna

Elegant round Art Nouveau table, Thonet Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Elegant round Art Nouveau table from the renowned Thonet company, painted black. The table can be

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet
Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet in excellent original condition. Oil peacock painting on

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet

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
Slatted Arm Chair Art Nouveau designed by Thonet

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
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

By Thonet

Located in Roma, Lazio

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
libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20

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
Thonet Style Art Nouveau Oak Bistro Table, circa 1900

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
Art Nouveau French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style

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

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair, Attributed to Thonet, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair, Attributed to Thonet, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair, Attributed to Thonet, circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Art Nouveau bentwood armchair, circa 1900, attributed to Thonet. The chair displays the elegant

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

Thonet Bentwood Magazine Rack, Beechwood, Art Nouveau, c. 1880
Thonet Bentwood Magazine Rack, Beechwood, Art Nouveau, c. 1880

Thonet Bentwood Magazine Rack, Beechwood, Art Nouveau, c. 1880

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Bentwood Magazine Rack by Thonet Gebrüder (Vienna), Austria, ca. 1880 — Beechwood. This

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930
Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930

Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed and manufactured by Thonet, circa 1930. Manufactured in Germany. In original

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Stool in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
Art Nouveau Stool in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930

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
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910

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
Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Budapest, Budapest

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
Thonet Style Art Nouveau walnut Table, circa 1900

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

Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)
Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)

Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side Table - Beech Austria, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - Circa 1900-1910

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet
Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet

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

Thonet Chaise Longue Sofa No. 2, Bent Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria
Thonet Chaise Longue Sofa No. 2, Bent Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria

Thonet Chaise Longue Sofa No. 2, Bent Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria

By Thonet

Located in Valladolid, ES

. 2, sofa bed no. 2 Signature: Thonet Brothers Style: Art Nouveau Materials: Bent beech wood Year

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs
Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs

Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs

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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

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905
20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Stunning set of four early Art Nouveau beechwood nesting tables from the period around 1905, made

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century

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

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915
20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

processed in nutwood trimmed bentwood - the trademark of Thonet - makes this Art Nouveau flower/ plant stand

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900

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

Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s

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 Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s
Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s

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

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904

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
Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Side Tables - Vienna, 1904

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

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood

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

Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887
Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887

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
Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887

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

Bentwood, Beech

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Bentwood Dining Chairs, Art Nouveau
Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Bentwood Dining Chairs, Art Nouveau

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Bentwood Dining Chairs, Art Nouveau

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

example of early 20th-century Austrian design, perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession

Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet - by Michael Thonet - Side table - Beech
Thonet - by Michael Thonet - Side table - Beech

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
Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia

Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

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

Art Nouveau Bentwood Large Coat Rack /Umbrella Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887
Art Nouveau Bentwood Large Coat Rack /Umbrella Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887

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
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Thonet, Gustav Siegel

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

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair - Beech

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet Armchair, Model No. 511 — Black Lacquered Wood and Red Upholstery This elegant armchair

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

SERVICES AND LEAD TIMES. This exquisite Thonet No. 42 Shelf is a masterful example of the Jugendstil (Art

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves

Materials

Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Bookcase - No. 11651 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Bookcase - No. 11651 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Bookcase - 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 Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Thonet Bench 1860s
Thonet Bench 1860s

Thonet Bench 1860s

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thoner Bench Austria 1959

Category

Antique 1850s Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

This elegant Thonet Coat Rack Nr. 1, crafted in the early 1900s, exemplifies the iconic bentwood

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner
Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner

Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Pedestals

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side table - No. 11651 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side table - No. 11651 - Beech

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 - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

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

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

The Thonet Magazine Rack No. 1, documented in the 1904 Thonet Catalogue (p. 87), is an elegant and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910
20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910

20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Absolute exceptional, early 20th century dining suite/ salon suite by Thonet from the Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Beech

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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

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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art 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

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    No 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Alphonse 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, 2024
    To 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.