Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
ART NOUVEAU STYLE
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.
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Style: Art Nouveau
Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning antique Bohemian crystal box is attributed to Ludwig Moser, the renowned glassmaker from Karlsbad, celebrated for his exquisite designs and unmatched craftsmanship. The...
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1880s Czech Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Cristal Candy Box, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Crystal Candy Box realized in Germany in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s German Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
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Crystal
Pill Box White Enamel Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round rounded pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted floral miniature on the lid. Viennese Art Nouveau style. Dia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Small silvered jugendstil box with cut glass germany around 1910s
Located in Wien, AT
Small silvered jugendstil box with cut glass germany around 1910s
Very hight quality manufacture
Very beautiful and fine glass cut work
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box
Located in Norwood, NJ
WMF Art Nouveau Germany painted glass and gilt dresser box, 1900s. An exceptional example of the WMF Art Nouveau workmanship, combining the gilt figural stylized handles, holding an ...
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1890s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
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Metal
Pill Box oval with floral miniature Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pill Box oval with floral miniature Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fire-enamel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
Decorative box by Tiffany Studios New York in bronze and and Slag Glass
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Tiffany Studios New York Decorative Box in Bronze and Slag Glass
This decorative box from Tiffany Studios New York features a square shape with a patinated bronze structure framing s...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Le Tallec Enamel Decorated & Gilt Porcelain Box Circa 1982 For Saks
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning vintage Le Tallec porcelain box, created circa 1982 exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue, showcases Le Tallec's exceptional craftsmanship and refined design. The box is ri...
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Burlwood Tissue Box Cover, Vienna, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Burlwood Tissue Box Cover, Vienna, circa 1930
Elegant handcrafted design – rich burlwood veneer – Austrian origin
An exquisite Art Deco tissue box holder, crafted in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
Portuguese Silver Filigree and Enamel Box with Gold Wash
Located in Stamford, CT
A silver trinket box with exquisite filigree work throughout, including the bottom and the feet. With white and red enamel decoration on the top and deep blue on the side. The delica...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Carved Citrine Pill Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Roger Sandoz, who was renowned for producing exceptional pieces with a variety of gems in the Art Nouveau style. In this example, he brilliantly combined pieces of highly translucent, golden citrine with gold to create the exquisite box. The texture of the carving is exceptional, with a natural and dynamic motif that evokes the very best tenets of the Art Nouveau style. The gold rim is further decorated with tiny beads, while a pearl-mounted gold leaf finial completes the exceptional piece.
Maison Gustave Sandoz...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass
$24,500
Art Nouveau German Porcelain Galluba & Hofmann Small Multicolor Box
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Iconic and distinctive small square box...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors
Located in Morristown, NJ
Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box, decorated in the round with children playing tug-of-war. The lid is beautifully decorated...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Art Nouveau Good Quality Enamel Decorated Brass Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality Art Nouveau enamel decorated rectangular box dating from around 1900. Possibly Austrian, the box is made in brass with a hinged overlapping cover the top applied with ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Danish Box Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century Danish box, dating to circa 1880, showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Made from warm walnut wood, the box features a finely inlaid floral...
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19th Century Danish Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
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Walnut
Early 20th Century Russian Silver 84 Clutch Purse with Horses Moscow
Located in San Mateo, CA
Russian silver clutch or evening purse. This has repousse horse heads with outstanding detail in the left corner. The clutch is .875 fine silver. There is a glass cabochon for the cl...
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1910s Russian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Majolica Barbotine Box Jar Pheasant on Basket by Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A hand-painted majolica lidded jar / box or tureen in the shape of a pheasant hen sitting on a basket, made by Sarreguemines around 1900. This beau...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
$605 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Sunflowers Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel, Copper, Enamel
Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Steel
Gorham Athenic Cigar Box with Cecil Aldin Enameled Plaque and Silver Decoration
By Gorham
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This fabulous circa 1902 cedar lined cigar box was made by Gorham as part of the company's Athenic range, introduced at the turn of the 20th century. The 3 pound 10 ounce rectangular mixed metal box has a copper body and bears decorative sterling silver ornamentation. The box rests on four silver pad form feet. The piece has a hinged lid which features a colorful inset enameled plaque at the center. The charming scene depicts an image after well regarded British artist and illustrator Cecil Aldin's 1830 work "The Oxford Coach". The underside is fully hallmarked and bears a Gorham date symbol which corresponds to 1902.
This unusual collectible box...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
René Lalique (1860-1945) « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » Mint Green 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Mint Opalescent Glass « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » 1921
Mint green tinted molded-pressed opalescent glass box decorated with Lily of the Valley
Extremel...
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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
$6,816 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian New Old Stock 1980s Decorative / Jewelry Silver Art Nouveau Box
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Exquisite 1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Box by Ottaviani: A Timeless Treasure of Elegance and Craftsmanship!
Are you in search of a truly unique and stunning piece th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Rare Box Ceramic Ciriaco Piras Sardinia 1920 Cold Painted Colored Fancello
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Museum box Ceramic Ciriaco Piras Sardinia 1920 Cold painted colored made in Italy, with Sardinian dancers.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$2,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual jewelry trinket in light bronze set floral perforations. Its interior is linned with blue velvet. It was made in the late 10s or early 20...
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1920s Scandinavian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Canine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Nouveau Repousse Stork Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron
Trunk Designed Perfume Bottle Travel Carrier, American, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
A pair of diminutive perfume bottles are contained in this "trunk designed" carrying case for travel. Something unique in the way of style and utility for the antique perfume bottle ...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Daguet’s beautifully patinated box is a rich textural and colorful tour de force. The top of Daguet’s box is striking for its bird’s-eye-view of a crab clutching a viper eel. Using r...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Steel
French Majolica Box with Cyclamens, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica box with Cyclamens, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box
Located in Northampton, GB
With Square Panels of exotic Coconut/Palm wood
Form our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this small sized Continental Continental Palm Coconut Wood Box. The Coconut...
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Early 1900s European Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Palmwood
Pill Box Yellow floral miniature in Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pill Box Yellow floral miniature in Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni.Round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style
Located in Bilzen, BE
An oil-painted wooden box in the Art Nouveau style, early 20th century.
Old patina.
The key is missing.
11.5 x 23.5 cm, height 5.5 cm.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Art Nouveau Byzantine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, WMF
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box
Style: Art Nouveau
year: 1890
Country: Germany
Materials: silver plated
Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art No...
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1890s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Galle Cameo Glass Box and Cover, c1922
By Gallé
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Galle Cameo Glass Box and Cover, c1922
Additional Information:
Heading : A Galle Cameo glass box and cover
Date : 1920-1924
Origin : Nancy, France
Bowl Features : Puce leaves and b...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Silver Golfing Presentation Box Mounted with Medal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality Art Nouveau silver presentation box mounted with a golfing medallion by Henry Pope and with date marks for Birmingham 1897. The box is of rectangular form with a ...
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1890s British Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau glazed pottery covered box, attributed to Henri Bergé. The mark Rambervillers is found on a documented planter. The modeller is clearly identical, as is the la...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
$300 Sale Price
33% Off
Beautiful Lithographed Candy Cookie Tin Box Advertising Vintage Sweden, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large antique Swedish Cookie advertising tin. Beautiful decoration piece, nice addition to your kitchen or just to display in every room. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
Art Noveade German Silver Jewelry Box 800
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Noveade 800 German Silver Jewelry Box
A Box with an intricate pattern engraved on its surface. The pattern consists of swirls and floral ...
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Plique-À-Jour Enamel And Glass Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted entirely with an exceptionally detailed enamel technique known as pliqué-à-jour, this French box is a luxurious objet d'art. Exhibiting a subtle translucence like that of sta...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Set of 3 Rectangular Trays & Box, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Piemonte trays and box aga, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A sublime serving tray, Piemonte was design to uplift layback mom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
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Mirror, Wood
Pair of Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign: WMF
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box
Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover
signatures:
WMF G with ostrich = The fi...
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1890s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Modern Serving Tray Leather Onyx Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Murayama Serving Tray, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A sublime serving tray, Murayama was design to uplift layback moments. A servin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
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Onyx, Brass
1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne
Located in Marseille, FR
Box rosewood and brass inlay cover Art Nouveau by Erhard and Soehne, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Marius-Ernest Sabino Three Swimming Mermaids Decorative Box
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Marius-Ernest Sabino, the sculptor who became a master glassmaker of Art Deco
The year is 1878, Marius-Ernest Sabino was born in Sicily, in the town of Acierale (Italy). In 1882, his...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
Wood Glass Display Case
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rectangular wood display box featuring a tulip shaped stained glass in the front lid. Below the lid there is a small storage drawer. The open space behind the lid serve to display an sculpture, a vase or a religious saint...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
René Lalique a Tête de Femme powder box for Coty, ca. 1912
By René Lalique
Located in Aachen, DE
A Tête de Femme powder box for the perfume maker Coty, designed by René Lalique and made in his glassworks, likely those located in Combs-la-ville, which was before he opened a large...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box
Beautiful decorative silver box, with a central design of a rose and a frame of bows on both sides. Sealed
Measures:
Height: 7.5 centi...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze D'ore Jewel Box with Enamel Flowers Ca. 1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau bronze d'ore jewel box with enamel flowers, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Art Nouveau jewelry box in sculpted wood, France ca. 1915
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / wood / Art Deco / Art Nouveau
An elegant jewelry box in sculpted wood. Crafted around 1900 in France.
A beautiful box to keep your small treasures saf...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Jugendstil Arts & Crafts patinated brass box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Jugendstil or Arts & Crafts style repousse brass box with original dark patina and ball feet.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Artisan-Crafted Decorative Box Embellished With a Silver Dragon
Located in Miami, FL
Designed exclusively by Urban Art Home, this is a distinct and elegant decorative wood box made with lacquer and embellished with a sculpted sterling silver dragon.
The square box ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Evans Vintage 2 Sided Compact Purse in Goldtone
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage Evans 2 sided compact purse.
Bottom compartment is for bills while the top section has the comb, powder and lipstick as well as a coin holder and mirror.
In good used condi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Pillbox hand painted greyhound dog head on white background Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with a fired enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Romano Buccioni of a greyhound dog head on a white background. Engl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pillbox round fire enamel hand painted landscape miniature Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamel and landscape miniature hand painted by the painter Renato Dainelli in Art Nouveau style. Dimensions diameter c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Table Box portrait of Empress Eugenia de Montijo miniature Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
More than a kilo of sterling silver was needed to create this stunning rectangular tabletop box.
Worked with the very complicated guilloche technique, it was then enamelled at high heat with translucent enamel to make the superb workmanship shine through.
The fine rectangular miniature cm. 7.5 x 10.7 on vegetable ivory.
The small masterpiece handmade by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani reproduces the famous portrait of Empress Eugenia de Montijo, by the painter Franz Xaver Winterhalter.
The unenamelled sterling silver parts were then gilded with a 24-carat galvanic bath.
In Art Nouveau style, with a “lost” zip, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions cm. 15 x 18 x 3.5. Weight gr. 1095. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1980 and manufactured in Florence at the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with a very thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for supporting numerous enamelling firings at around 800°
Doña María Eugenia Ignacia Agustina de Palafox y Kirkpatrick, 19th Countess of Teba, 16th Marquise of Ardales known as Eugénie de Montijo was Empress of the French from her marriage to Napoleon III on 30 January 1853 until the fall of the Emperor on 4 September 1870. From July 28 to September 4...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Alfred Daguet, Franco Salimbeni, Tiffany Studios, and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $1,207.
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