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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
Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Svedbom, 1930s, Sweden
Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Svedbom, 1930s, Sweden

Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Svedbom, 1930s, Sweden

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant pair of Art Nouveau Pewter Candlesticks with sculptural horse figures designed by Ernst Svedbom in Sweden in the late 1930s. * Pair of two (2) pewter candlestick holders wit...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Glass Vase with Carved Applied Roses, France, c.1910
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Glass Vase with Carved Applied Roses, France, c.1910

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Glass Vase with Carved Applied Roses, France, c.1910

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

Daum Nancy Wheel‑Carved Cameo Glass Vase with Applied Roses, France, c.1910 An exquisite Daum Nancy cameo glass vase, crafted in white glass overlaid in soft green and finished with ...

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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter vase with decorative motifs depicting a woman with a dove * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just And...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Frederick Rhead Foley Intarsio Geese Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Frederick Rhead Foley Intarsio Geese Pattern Art Pottery Vase

Frederick Rhead Foley Intarsio Geese Pattern Art Pottery Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and rare Wileman & Co Foley Intarsio Geese vase designed by renowned Arts & Crafts ceramicist Frederick Hurten Rhead (British, 1880-1942) and dating from around 1900. Th...

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Early 1900s British Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of four 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Silver plate Miniatures Figurine
Set of four 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Silver plate Miniatures Figurine

Set of four 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Silver plate Miniatures Figurine

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This classic set of four 20th-century Vienna silver-plated figurines showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing associated with the tradition of Austrian bronze ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Style Glass Vase, Dutch Landscape, 1900s
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Style Glass Vase, Dutch Landscape, 1900s

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Style Glass Vase, Dutch Landscape, 1900s

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

French Art Nouveau Daum Nancy style miniature glass cabinet vase, dating to the early 20th century, features a finely hand-painted monochromatic enamel landscape in the manner of the...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Jugendstil Copper relief " water carrier " around 1908
Jugendstil Copper relief " water carrier " around 1908

Jugendstil Copper relief " water carrier " around 1908

Located in Wien, Au

Jugendstil Copper relief " water carrier " around 1908 Polished and stove enameled

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Copper

Highly Collectible Émile Gallé Cameo Glass "Pansies" Vase, circa 1900
Highly Collectible Émile Gallé Cameo Glass "Pansies" Vase, circa 1900

Highly Collectible Émile Gallé Cameo Glass "Pansies" Vase, circa 1900

By Émile Gallé, Émile Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

An exceptional French Art Nouveau cameo glass vase by Émile Gallé 1stDibs, featuring an exquisitely acid-etched design of wild pansies (pensées) 1stDibs. The multi-layered glass mast...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

Diskometal Rabbit Sculpture designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Diskometal Rabbit Sculpture designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Diskometal Rabbit Sculpture designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Diskometal rabbit sculpture designed by Just Andersen in the early 1930s. * Rabbit sculpture in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1515 * Year: 1933 * Condition: Fair vin...

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1930s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

Japanese Linden Art Nouveau Style Swinging 8 Day Diana Statue Desk Clock 14"
Japanese Linden Art Nouveau Style Swinging 8 Day Diana Statue Desk Clock 14"

Japanese Linden Art Nouveau Style Swinging 8 Day Diana Statue Desk Clock 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Japanese Linden 8 day figural Diana swinging clock statue. It features an Art Deco / Nouveau Diana statue holding a swinging clock pendulum. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.875" ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Jardinière
19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Jardinière

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Jardinière

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut attributed to Jardinière.

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Art Nouveau Hungarian Zsolnay Tádé Sikorski Openwork Floral Mallow Vases
Antique Art Nouveau Hungarian Zsolnay Tádé Sikorski Openwork Floral Mallow Vases

Antique Art Nouveau Hungarian Zsolnay Tádé Sikorski Openwork Floral Mallow Vases

By Zsolnay, Tádé Sikorski

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two antique art nouveau Zsolnay reticulated pierced openwork floral faience vases from the Mályva (Mallow) series. Designed by Tádé Sikorski. Made in Pecs Hungary. Five C...

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Small 19th Century Majolica Pansy Vase Delphin Massier
Small 19th Century Majolica Pansy Vase Delphin Massier

Small 19th Century Majolica Pansy Vase Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century Majolica Pansy Vase Delphin Massier Table vase decoration , very rare form and size. Around 4 inches height , Width 2.5 inches. The Massier family are known for th...

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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Jardinière Onnaing
19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Jardinière Onnaing

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Jardinière Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Large 19th Century Majolica chesnut handled jardinière signed Onnaing. 18 inches L This jardinière is inspired by the Art Nouveau and the Naturalism movement of the end of 19th Cent...

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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905
WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905 A documented German Jugendstil brass jewelry box by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), dating to circ...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Dresser Box
Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Dresser Box

Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Dresser Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French gilt brass ormolu beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid and lovely ornate handle. This fine quality box has been newly relined ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

1900s Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Ceramic Huge Italian Vase
1900s Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Ceramic Huge Italian Vase

1900s Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Ceramic Huge Italian Vase

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This monumental 1900s Art Nouveau ceramic vase stands as a breathtaking example of early 20th-century Italian decorative art, perfectly embodying the organic, fluid elegance of the S...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Coquillage Shellwork Amphora, Turn of the 20th Century
French Coquillage Shellwork Amphora, Turn of the 20th Century

French Coquillage Shellwork Amphora, Turn of the 20th Century

Located in Valencia, VC

French Coquillage Shellwork Amphora Vase, Cabinet of Curiosities Object, Turn of the 20th Century French shellwork amphora dating to the turn of the 20th century, covered with hundr...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Pair of Early Diskometal Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pair of Early Diskometal Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pair of Early Diskometal Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Matched pair of early Disko metal vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pair of fan-shaped metal vases with vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D20 ...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Bud Vase Tiffany Studios, New York, Circa 1920
Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Bud Vase Tiffany Studios, New York, Circa 1920

Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Bud Vase Tiffany Studios, New York, Circa 1920

By Tiffany Furnaces

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exquisite early 20th-century Tiffany Studios Favrile glass bud vase, created by Tiffany Studios circa 1920 and showcasing the remarkable iridescent qualities and organic forms tha...

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1920s American Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Set 4 Antique Awaji Pottery Vases in Organic Art Nouveau Forms with Blue Glazes
Set 4 Antique Awaji Pottery Vases in Organic Art Nouveau Forms with Blue Glazes

Set 4 Antique Awaji Pottery Vases in Organic Art Nouveau Forms with Blue Glazes

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Set of four Awaji Pottery vases in organic, Art Nouveau forms with dusty blue glazes, circa 1910's and 1920's. Largest vase is 11" high, 6" diameter. Export marks impressed on bases....

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1920s Japanese Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Blue-Green Landscape Footed Vase, circa 1900
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Blue-Green Landscape Footed Vase, circa 1900

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Blue-Green Landscape Footed Vase, circa 1900

By Daum

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A beautiful French Art Nouveau glass footed vase by Daum Nancy, dating to circa 1900. The piece has a wonderfully rounded, almost bowl-like body raised on a short stem and circular foot, giving it an elegant and particularly well-balanced silhouette. The glass displays an extraordinary palette of shifting blue and green tones. Depending on the direction and intensity of the light, the surface can appear predominantly turquoise blue, aqua, soft green or even vivid emerald, while deeper cobalt-blue accents define the foot and the landscape decoration around the lower body. The interior is equally striking, revealing a mottled composition of luminous greens and blues that gives the glass remarkable visual depth. Around the base of the bowl is a stylized wooded landscape rendered in dark blue, characteristic of the atmospheric naturalistic decoration associated with Daum’s Art Nouveau production. The softly mottled surface evokes sky, water and vegetation without becoming overtly figurative, giving the piece an almost Impressionistic quality. The body bears the incised “Daum Nancy” signature with the Cross of Lorraine, an emblematic mark associated with the celebrated Nancy glassworks. Comparable Daum landscape...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Pewter Flower Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Pewter Flower Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark

Pewter Flower Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant Pewter Flower Vase designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the late 1940s. * Flower-shaped pewter vase * Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch * Manufacturer: Just Anders...

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1940s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Antique French Desk Accessory, Ormolu, Cut Glass and a Quill Pen
Antique French Desk Accessory, Ormolu, Cut Glass and a Quill Pen

Antique French Desk Accessory, Ormolu, Cut Glass and a Quill Pen

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This charming antique French souvenir desk accessory from the 20th century beautifully captures the romance of Paris in a compact and highly decorative form. Crafted as a letter hold...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière. This jardinière is inspired by the Art Nouveau and the Naturalism movement of the end of 19th Century.

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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Bronze Bowl with finely chased motif of a woman with a peacock designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Low bronze bowl with chased decoration depicting a woman w...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Jugendstil Brass Picture frame with glass around 1908
Jugendstil Brass Picture frame with glass around 1908

Jugendstil Brass Picture frame with glass around 1908

Located in Wien, Au

Jugendstil Brass Picture frame with glass around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass

Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Dish or Catch All, Antique Tabletop Decoration
Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Dish or Catch All, Antique Tabletop Decoration

Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Dish or Catch All, Antique Tabletop Decoration

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful Art Nouveau dish or vide poche, decorated with an iconic period motif, an idealized woman with flowing hair, wearing a floral crown and posed elegantly beside a stylized ...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

Lucio Fontana (1899-1968): Life-size reclining nude made of plaster; 1920s
Lucio Fontana (1899-1968): Life-size reclining nude made of plaster; 1920s

Lucio Fontana (1899-1968): Life-size reclining nude made of plaster; 1920s

By Lucio Fontana

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Life-size reclining female figure made of plaster. It dates from the early period of Lucio Fontana's work (1922 to approximately 1930), when he worked in the sculpture studio "Fonta...

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1920s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Pair of Bronze Verdigris Art Nouveau Sculptural Candle Holders
Pair of Bronze Verdigris Art Nouveau Sculptural Candle Holders

Pair of Bronze Verdigris Art Nouveau Sculptural Candle Holders

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of vintage candle holders features cast bronze construction with striking floral stems and bases supporting conical candle holders with flared out rims. The stems are sculpted a...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Legras French Art Nouveau Enameled Vase, Early 1900s
Legras French Art Nouveau Enameled Vase, Early 1900s

Legras French Art Nouveau Enameled Vase, Early 1900s

By François-Théodore Legras

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Vase by François-Théodore Legras, Early 1900s – Rare Enamelled Chestnut Leaf Décor A superb and exceptionally rare French Art Nouveau vase by François-Théodore Le...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Earthenware Bowl, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Art Nouveau Earthenware Bowl, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Art Nouveau Earthenware Bowl, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Berit Ternell, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Harald Östergren, Bo Fajans, Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Black art nouveau ceramic vase manufactured by Bo Fajans in the 1940-50s and attributed to designer Berit Ternell. Soft shaped bowl with a mother of pearl like black shine and sculpt...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

Lidded Box by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, 1920s
Lidded Box by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, 1920s

Lidded Box by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, 1920s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Lidded cigarette tin – handmade. Designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte – no markings (see photo for a comparable object with a signature) – also documented in the MAK ...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900
French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900

French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Marble

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Loetz Cobalt Papillon Iridescent Bronze Mounted Vase
Loetz Cobalt Papillon Iridescent Bronze Mounted Vase

Loetz Cobalt Papillon Iridescent Bronze Mounted Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Bronze Mounted Iridescent Loetz Vase. Circa 1900, Art Nouveau An elegant Art Nouveau vase by Johann Loetz (1848–1933), featuring luminous iridescent glass in rich blue with green and...

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Early 1900s Czech Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

Small 19th Century Majolica Wild Rose Vase Delphin Massier
Small 19th Century Majolica Wild Rose Vase Delphin Massier

Small 19th Century Majolica Wild Rose Vase Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century Majolica Wild Rose Vase Delphin Massier Table vase decoration , very rare form and size. 4 inches height , Width 2.5 inches. The Massier family are known for the q...

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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

Small Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s
Small Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s

Small Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s

A small, rare and beautiful Art Nouveau / Jugend / Arts and Crafts vase with amazing glaze. Handmade by potter Herman A. Kähler in his studio in Denmark, 1920s. Great original condi...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Blown-Out Candlestick Lamp
Antique Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Blown-Out Candlestick Lamp

Antique Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Blown-Out Candlestick Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exceptional Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile glass blown-out candlestick was created in the United States by Tiffany Studios of New York during the early 20th century, cir...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase

By Daum

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase
Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase

Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Blue, Green and Amethyst with Gilt decorated Pulled Feather decoration. The vase is of a lovely form, the perfect height for a decora...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

Antique Art Nouveau German Black Forest Jugendstil Walnut Regulator Wall Clock
Antique Art Nouveau German Black Forest Jugendstil Walnut Regulator Wall Clock

Antique Art Nouveau German Black Forest Jugendstil Walnut Regulator Wall Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German Black Forest Jugendstil regulator wall clock. Made of walnut featuring Art Nouveau styling with arched crown and reticulated gallery pediment, slatted columns, brass ...

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19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass

Art Nouveau Green Double Handled Ceramic Vase, Japan, 1900s
Art Nouveau Green Double Handled Ceramic Vase, Japan, 1900s

Art Nouveau Green Double Handled Ceramic Vase, Japan, 1900s

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Glasgow, GB

An Art Nouveau Awaji vase, crafted on Japan’s Awaji Island in the early 1900s, reflecting the region’s celebrated ceramic tradition, known for bold decorative forms and experimental ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Legras. Large Art Nouveau gilt and enameled glass vase, France, 1890s
Legras. Large Art Nouveau gilt and enameled glass vase, France, 1890s

Legras. Large Art Nouveau gilt and enameled glass vase, France, 1890s

By Val Saint Lambert, Verrerie Legras, François-Théodore Legras, Baccarat

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Large Art Nouveau enameled glass vase by Legras, France, 1890s. Made of hand-blown blue glass in the shape of a cylinder with a swirling finish on its outer face. Carefully hand-pain...

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Clement Massier Iridescent Foliage Art Nouveau Art Pottery Vase
Clement Massier Iridescent Foliage Art Nouveau Art Pottery Vase

Clement Massier Iridescent Foliage Art Nouveau Art Pottery Vase

By Clement Massier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Art Nouveau foliage design art pottery vase decorated in iridescent glazes by world renowned ceramic artist Clement Massier (French, 1845-1917) dating from the latter end ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s
Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s

Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s

Located in Verviers, BE

Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further quest...

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1930s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906
Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906

Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906

By Émile Gallé

Located in Delft, NL

Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 30 cm high long neck Cameo vase m...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Ormolu Vase Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Ormolu Vase Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Ormolu Vase Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Located in Lisbon, PT

This extraordinary Art Nouveau vase attibuted to Wilhelm Kralik Sohn is a stunning example of Bohemian craftsmanship from the late 19th century. Crafted from iridescent green glass...

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19th Century Czech Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Royal Copenhagen. Baluster-shaped porcelain vase with leaves and berries motifs
Royal Copenhagen. Baluster-shaped porcelain vase with leaves and berries motifs

Royal Copenhagen. Baluster-shaped porcelain vase with leaves and berries motifs

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen, vase. Slender baluster-shaped porcelain vase with a hand-painted underglaze decoration of stylised leaves and berries in muted blue-grey and brownish tones on a whi...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Style Art Glass Vase Signed Contemporary, circa 1980s
Art Nouveau Style Art Glass Vase Signed Contemporary, circa 1980s

Art Nouveau Style Art Glass Vase Signed Contemporary, circa 1980s

By Robert Eickholt

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful contemporary art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style, by artist Robert Eickholt, circa 1980s. Vase is signed "Eickholt" and dated "1988" on bottom as shown in last t...

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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Diskometal Vase in good condition designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Diskometal vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D133 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition: Good vin...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890
French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890

French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890 Height / 7 inches. Diameter / 10 inches.

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Finest quality Bacchante Italian White Marble Bust with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Finest quality Bacchante Italian White Marble Bust with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Finest quality Bacchante Italian White Marble Bust with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Finest quality 19th century Italian Grand Tour white marble bust sculpture of a beautiful Bacchante (follower of Bacchus) distinguished by its gilt bronze base and mounts. Apparently...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Victor Saglier and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Carafe
Victor Saglier and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Carafe

Victor Saglier and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Carafe

By Daum, Victor Saglier

Located in NANTES, FR

Decanter engraved with acid with floral decoration around 1900 attributed to Daum Nancy and Victor Saglier for the setting. Signature at the bottom of the carafe. Note a slight defor...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

Art Nouveau decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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