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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

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
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 14.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Weight: 35 grams Ed...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890

By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful bronze pig figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze or brass figurine is believed to date from the early 20th ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Northport, MI

An exceptional seven-piece desk set by Tiffany Studios New York, crafted circa early 20th century in the iconic Pine Needle Pattern. This finely detailed ensemble features warm bronz...

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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Desk Set by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Desk Set by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Desk Set by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Desk Set with Casket, Plate, and Matchbox Holder featuring motifs of the Trundholm Sun Chariot, designed by Niels Dam Ravn and produced by Nordisk Malm in the 1930s. * S...

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1930s European Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s
Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s

Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible antique piece ...

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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Vienna Bronze Style Art Nouveau Lady Signet Antique, Austria, 1900s
Vienna Bronze Style Art Nouveau Lady Signet Antique, Austria, 1900s

Vienna Bronze Style Art Nouveau Lady Signet Antique, Austria, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This charming early 20th-century Austrian signet is a finely detailed miniature object, engraved with a decorative crown and initials that give the piece a distinctly personal and he...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Mid-Century Typewriter Olympia-Plana, Germany, 1940
Mid-Century Typewriter Olympia-Plana, Germany, 1940

Mid-Century Typewriter Olympia-Plana, Germany, 1940

Located in Praha, CZ

Typewriter by Olympia-Plana, manufactured in the 1940's, in Germany Made of metal and plastic. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition. Fully functional, package contains a suitcase.

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1940s German Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

Diskometal Lion Pen Holder by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Diskometal Lion Pen Holder by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Diskometal Lion Pen Holder by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Lion-shaped Disko metal pen holder designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Lion-shaped pen holder in Disko metal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1931 * Year: 1938 * Condition:...

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1930s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from around 1906. The stand comprises of a centr...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Pewter

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the inkstand is made of clear crystal, intricately cut glass with a pattern that reflec...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Metal

Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s
Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s

Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful metal tray or catchall to hold quills. Made of cast Iron, has some nice patina, but this is old-age. A beautiful piece for your desk or any room. It was made for the 100th ...

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1890s German Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Iron

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s
Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA. Fully functional. Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition...

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1920s American Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

American art nouveau National cash register, 1910s
American art nouveau National cash register, 1910s

American art nouveau National cash register, 1910s

Located in MIlano, IT

American art nouveau National cash register, 1910s National mechanical cash register, adapted for use with the Italian lira. The machine features a nickel-plated metal body decorated...

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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press
L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Sweden, SE

Very rare collectible desktop telephone L. M. Ericsson model BC 2000 (Old Catalogue No. 400) for battery ringing. Exclusive and unusual design in the form of an old times book press. Framework of polished walnut. Micro-telephone RE 2002 (Old Cat. No. 520) with cord RS 7021 (Old Cat. No. 2252) and switch in the handle resting on a cradle switch, flexible cable, RS 9000 (Old Cat. No. 2084) and terminal block within Ericssons serial number that dates device on 1900 Stockholm, Sweden. Size app.: 22.5 cm (roughly 8.9 in) high, 27 cm (roughly 10.6 in) wide, 11 cm (roughly 4.3 in) deep. Very good condition, age and usage wear plus tiny losses. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 2 kg it is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment. Lars Magnus Ericsson began his association with telephones in his youth as an instrument maker. He worked for a firm which made telegraph equipment for the Swedish government agency Telegrafverket. In 1876, aged 30, he started a telegraph repair shop with help from his friend Carl Johan Andersson. The shop was in central Stockholm (No. 15 on Drottninggatan, the principal shopping street) and repaired foreign-made telephones. In 1878 Ericsson began making and selling his own telephone equipment. His phones were not technically innovative, as most of the inventions had already been made in the US. In 1878, he made an agreement to supply telephones and switchboards to Sweden's first telecom operating company, Stockholms Allmänna Telefonaktiebolag. Also in 1878, local telephone importer Numa Peterson hired Ericsson to adjust some telephones from the Bell Telephone Company. This inspired him to buy a number of Siemens telephones...

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1890s Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 28cm Showcasing the beauty of the Art Nouveau style...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907
Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907

Located in Wien, Au

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907 Original condition

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener
Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

By Unger Brothers

Located in Riverdale, NY

Rare and Unusual Unger Brothers Jester Sterling Letter Opener from the 1900's. Wonderful detailing and unusual subject matter. 1900 USA. 9.5" x 1.85" x 1.25".

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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity
Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity

Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity, fantastic patina.

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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Steel

Art Nouveau Letter Opener in Brass - Dessin w. Leaves
Art Nouveau Letter Opener in Brass - Dessin w. Leaves

Art Nouveau Letter Opener in Brass - Dessin w. Leaves

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A naturalistic French leaf pattern from the 1910s this ornate letter opener was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s. It is made from solid heavy stock bras...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Little is known about the origins of this amazing lamp, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, f...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Brass

Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century
Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century

Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century A stunning, large, and heavy pewter Art Nouveau serving dish, crafted from pure pewter, featuring a reclini...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete
Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnet France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 31.5cm Of notably large size, this letter opener is a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful bronze wild boar figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze figurine is believed to date from the early 20th cen...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Studio Porcelain Vase Signed
Art Nouveau Studio Porcelain Vase Signed

Art Nouveau Studio Porcelain Vase Signed

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, signed studio porcelain white, pink, and green vase in the Art Nouveau and Organic Modern style, circa 20th century. A beautiful white textured exterior porcelain with d...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Erhard & Söhne  Jugendstil  Inkwell   1910  Austria
Erhard & Söhne  Jugendstil  Inkwell   1910  Austria

Erhard & Söhne Jugendstil Inkwell 1910 Austria

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Den Haag, NL

An early 20th century, Jugendstil period inkwell by Erhard und Sohne. Austria ca. 1910 .Burl wood with Brass inlay  .Beautiful crafted piece .

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Initial Stamp F.J, Art Nouveau, circa 1910
Antique Initial Stamp F.J, Art Nouveau, circa 1910

Antique Initial Stamp F.J, Art Nouveau, circa 1910

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax with the initials F.J

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early-20th century, Sweden. Piece is hammered brass with an Art Nouveau leaf-design. Marked...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900
Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Art Nouveau style brass inkwell, France, circa 1900, with an elegant and symmetrical design typical of late 19th-century aesthetics. This piece features an architectural composition, with two side compartments shaped like basins and a central vertical element that serves as a handle or support. The brasswork reveals subtle variations in patina, ranging from bright gold to more matte shades. The decorative details, particularly the undulating motifs and curved lines, evoke the organic influence characteristic of Art Nouveau. Both a functional antique object and a refined decorative piece, this inkwell will add a touch of elegance to a desk or library. Style : Art Nouveau Belle Époque Antique Decorative Organic Main Features : Brass Inkwell France, circa 1900 Symmetrical Design Two Side Compartments Central Vertical Element (Hole or Stand) Wavy Decorative Motifs Beautiful Antique Patina Antique and Decorative Desk Item Keywords : antique brass inkwell...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder

19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder

By Susse Freres

Located in Haarlem, NL

Rare 19th century French heavy cast iron clip with spring in the shape of a birds head. Most likely a heron, the hinge in its 'jaw joint' makes its beak act as a clip. You pinch the back and its feathered neck to open the beak. So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Iron

Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building
Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building

Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s - 1910s double inkwell, with a souvenir building of The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

Large Antique Black Forest Bear Pen Holder and Inkwell (Schwarzwald)
Large Antique Black Forest Bear Pen Holder and Inkwell (Schwarzwald)

Large Antique Black Forest Bear Pen Holder and Inkwell (Schwarzwald)

Located in Poperinge, BE

Large antique Black Forest (Schwarzwald) pen holder featuring two inkwells and a central bear figure; handcrafted from wood around the turn of the century (c. 1900) in Southern Germa...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Wood

Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950
Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950

Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely vintage Art Nouveau style brass letter holder rack with two compartments. This superb letter holder is a nice large size and heavy, weighing over 5 lbs. It has a beautiful o...

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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date func...

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19th Century English Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Vienna Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Bust Signet Antique, Austria, 1900s
Vienna Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Bust Signet Antique, Austria, 1900s

Vienna Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Bust Signet Antique, Austria, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This charming early 20th-century Austrian signet is a finely detailed miniature object, engraved with initials that give the piece a distinctly personal and heraldic character. Its c...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice additio...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Silver

Art Nouveau Figural Woman Silhouette Table Night Lamp
Art Nouveau Figural Woman Silhouette Table Night Lamp

Art Nouveau Figural Woman Silhouette Table Night Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Art Nouveau figural woman table lamp. This beautiful petite lamp is a classic piece of Art Nouveau design. The nude woman graces with elegant the fron...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Inkwell
French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Inkwell

French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau (Secessionist-style) bronze dore double inkwell with floral design and green fabric under glass base.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Daum France Rose Passion Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight, 1990s
Daum France Rose Passion Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight, 1990s

Daum France Rose Passion Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight, 1990s

By Daum

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Daum France "Rose Passion" Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight Sculpture, Signed A beautiful Daum France "Rose Passion" pâte de verre cristal sculpture, exquisitely modeled as a ...

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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Big Silvered Bronze Vienna Dog Sculpture, Paperweight, 1900s
Big Silvered Bronze Vienna Dog Sculpture, Paperweight, 1900s

Big Silvered Bronze Vienna Dog Sculpture, Paperweight, 1900s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Big silvered bronze Vienna dog sculpture, 1900s. Very good detailed silvered bronze dog sculpture. Perfect as desk paperweight. We have specialized in the ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

Located in Wien, AT

Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900. This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s
FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

FLUORO CALCIFORTE letter opener. FLUORO CALCIFORTE dental pharmaceuticals. Antique Fluoro Calciforte advertising letter opener. Mermaid shape, boat prow. Brass/bronze in very good co...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 20cm Designed and made at the turn of the 20th centur...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Ormolu

1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes
1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes

1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An art nouveau bronze and wood scale with floral inlays and bronzes hand-crafted in Italy in the early 120th century.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell
Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell

Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Art Nouveau Young Boy Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell Marked Dep.

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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal, Chrome

Gilded Bronze Art Nouveau Inkwell Pen Holder 20th Century
Gilded Bronze Art Nouveau Inkwell Pen Holder 20th Century

Gilded Bronze Art Nouveau Inkwell Pen Holder 20th Century

Located in Poperinge, BE

Rare inkwell with pen holder made of patinated and gilded bronze, a handmade art object entirely in the typical Art Nouveau style, signed ‘Willy’ in the work, early 20th century. Ch...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

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