Louis-Jean-Sylvestre Majorelle, more commonly known as Louis Majorelle, was a French artist, metalworker and Art Nouveau designer celebrated for his bedroom furniture, cabinets, chairs and decorative objects.
In 1877, Majorelle moved to Paris from the town of Nancy where he began his studies in painting under Jean-François Millet at the École de Beaux Arts. Following the death of his father, a furniture designer, he returned to Nancy and took over the family workshop. Parisian architect Henri Sauvage designed Majorelle’s house in Nancy, Villa Majorelle, which featured stained glass by Jacques Gruber.
In order to increase productivity and reduce costs — as well as shift the family business’s focus from reproductions of 18th-century furniture such as Louis XV chairs to instead working in the era’s Art Nouveau style — Majorelle integrated modern techniques and processes at his atelier (these changes were in part inspired by innovative glassmaker Emile Gallé).
The workshop became known for Majorelle’s distinctive designs and the pronounced craftsmanship of its offerings. There were tables made from mahogany and ormolu that featured handsome bronze mounts and marquetry, table lamps that shared common ground with the prized designs associated with Tiffany Studios, and decorative pieces that Majorelle produced in partnership with Daum, a revered manufacturer of French art glass.
The work was very much characterized by the botanical motifs and curvaceous silhouettes of Art Nouveau design, and the business was successful. Majorelle produced a range of items during the early 1900s and was a participant in the 1900 Paris Exposition as well as the Exposition de l'Ecole de Nancy in 1903.
In 1916, a devastating fire broke out in Majorelle’s factory on the rue du Vieil-Aître in Nancy. It destroyed all of the company’s awards, sketches, molds, equipment and archives of Majorelle’s work. In 1917, destruction again shook his business when his shop on the rue Saint-Georges was bombed by German aircraft. The designer marched on — he relocated to Paris where he shared a workspace and created vases and other vessels in the Art Deco style before he moved back to Nancy. Majorelle designed the Nancy Pavilion at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in 1925 with Alfred Lévy. He died in 1926.
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Daum Nancy Glass and Louis Majorelle iron Art Nouveau Bowl
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Nancy Louis Majorelle Glass mold blown and Cast iron Cache pot or planter Bowl Circa: 1910 Nancy, France Condition: Excellent Diameter: 13.5 Inches Height: 4.8 inches A lovely...
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Louis Majorelle, Art Nouveau Geometric Vase, France, Early 20th Century
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
An artist working in the Art Nouveau style, Majorelle made a splash at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris and was one of the founders of the E´cole de Nancy. This intricately p...
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Art Nouveau Bohemian Glass Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Art Nouveau bohemian iridescent orange vase, realized in the early 20th Century. Excellent condition.
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Daum Nancy enamel glass
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum Nancy enamel glass Art deco style (flowers) Origin France Circa 1920 Acid carving and enamelling technique Excellent condition Orange predominates Si...
Art Glass
$4,109
H 3.43 in Dm 7.68 in
Large Art Nouveau Flower Bowl With Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, France, ca 1910
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Large round bowl with a quatrefoil-shaped indented mouth rim, colorless glass with yellow and brown powder inclusions, etched and painted with colored enamel columbine decor, satin-f...
Glass
Daum Nancy Miniature Vase, Gilt Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, Circa 1895
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase by Alphonse Cytère, 1910
By Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Cytère 1
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful antique ceramic vase handcrafted by Alphonse Cytère known for developing this metallic finish. Typical Art Nouveau style. This model with...
Ceramic
French Faience Art Nouveau Vase, Baluster Form, Early 20th Century, France
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Glasgow, GB
This small French faience vase attributed to a maker in the Longwy region dates from the early 20th century and presents a richly decorated Art Nouveau composition. The vase displays...
Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
By Daum
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Column with Ceramic Vase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this splendid column vase, made in Italy, dating back to the early 20th century. The vase is crafted from polychrome glazed ceramic. The eye-catching decoration captures t...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase realized in the early 20th Century. Very good condition.
Pewter
Early 20th Century Amphora Enameled Pottery Vase
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This striking enameled pottery vase was made by Amphora and is decorated with stylized floral decoration set against a textured ground made up of variegated blue enamel paint on a me...
Pottery
$2,218
H 7.37 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France Circa 1910
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France circa 1910. Multilayered glass cameo vase with exquisite detailed decor of flowers and leaves etched in purple glass against a...
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Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Terrine from Rouen
By Rouen
Located in Verviers, BE
The designs on this French faience group is typical of pottery made in Rouen. Early 20th century French hand-painted Faience Terrine from Rouen. Marking on the bottom: "Rouen Fait...
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H 12.38 in Dm 9 in
Majorelle & Daum Nancy Signed Large Antique Art Deco Deep Amber Art Glass Vase
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large art glass vase was done by the renowned artists Louis Marjorelle and Daum Nancy of France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the signature Art Deco style. The vas...
Wrought Iron
Daum and Majorelle Blue and Orange Vase
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blue and Orange Glass Vase with Wrought Iron Frame Daum Nancy and Majorelle Circa 1925 This remarkable vase showcases the combined artistry of Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle, two of...
Art Glass
Glass And Wrought Iron Vase By Daum And Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite glass and wrought iron vase is the result of one of the most iconic Art Deco artistic collaborations between Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle. Each renowned for their un...
Wrought Iron
Majorelle & Daum French Art Deco Vase in Glass & Wrought Iron
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Astoria, NY
Majorelle French Art Deco vase with hand blown green and gold flecked art glass by Daum and wrought iron mount by Louis Majorelle. Made during the early 1920's in France, the piece s...
Wrought Iron
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H 3.55 in W 5.91 in D 0 in
French Art Nouveau Blown Glass and Wrought Iron Vase by Daum Frères & Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th century blue with brown speckled glass blown into a cast iron hammered cage in an Art Nouveau design with deep powerful color and good detail, unsigned D...
Iron
Daum Nancy Louis Majorelle Glass Soufflé and Iron Vase
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
An Art Nouveau - Art Deco blown glass and wrought iron vase by Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle decorated with gold foil in a variegated marbled red, orange, white and black glass mix ...
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H 10.25 in Dm 7.5 in
Art Deco Blown Art Glass & Wrought Iron Vase by, Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Art Deco blown glass and wrought iron vase by, Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle decorated with clear rippled glass (which gives the appearance of water) further decorated with multi-color fractured...
Wrought Iron
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Gourd Vase by Louis Majorelle; Keller & Guerin
By Keller & Guérin, Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau glazed ceramic gourd vase by Louis Majorelle and Keller & Guérin. Majorelle created pieces inspired by nature, ...
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H 10.25 in Dm 10.5 in
Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle Art Deco Hammered Iron and Glass Blown-Out Vase
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle Art Deco hammered iron and glass blown-out vase. First quarter 19th century, French. Composed of mottled orange, white, orange, burgundies and amber glass blown into a cast iron hammered cage with dimpled golf balls. Signed "L. Majorelle" and "Daum Nancy" in etched script, with a Croix de Lorraine between the Daum and Nancy...
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French Art Deco Daum Nancy & Louis Majorelle Wrought Iron and Glass Vase
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Englewood, NJ
A French Art Deco wrought iron and blown glass vase by Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle with aqua / green blown out controlled bubble decorated glass blown out with in decorated wrough...
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Glass, Iron Vase by Daum Nancy and L Majorelle
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and fine sample of wrought iron and glass by Daum Nancy, signed with the Cross of Lorraine. Lots of ware at glass base, some rust in iron.
Gorgeous Etched Art Deco Vase by Majorelle and Daum
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Bochum, NRW
Glass vase blown into a decorative wrought iron frame.
Wrought Iron