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Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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
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

Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature
Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature

Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880
Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880

Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica iris vase Massier unsigned of the end of 19th century. Art Nouveau period. Height / 9 inches.

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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Liberty & Co. Small Art Nouveau Type Sterling Silver Photo / Picture Frame
Liberty & Co. Small Art Nouveau Type Sterling Silver Photo / Picture Frame

Liberty & Co. Small Art Nouveau Type Sterling Silver Photo / Picture Frame

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed English picture frame in the Art Nouveau style. Made by Liberty & Co. of London in 1987. In sterling silver. With an oval opening perfect for portraits framed by sil...

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20th Century British Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique
20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique

20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 20th Century figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian bronzes. This charming figurine showcases the exceptional artistry for whi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau bronze casket designed by Niels Dam Ravn and produced by Nordisk Malm in the 1930s. * Curvilinear bronze casket with deer motifs and a fitted wooden interior box * Desig...

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1930s European Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Angel Head Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1900-1920
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Angel Head Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1900-1920

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Angel Head Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1900-1920

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful early 20th century hand carved wooden angel head with glass eyes. Amazing eyecather with beautiful expression. Spain circa 1900-1920 Weathered, small losses. H:20cm W:9cm ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Fern Motif, c. 1904
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Fern Motif, c. 1904

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Fern Motif, c. 1904

By Émile Gallé, Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

Émile Gallé, Vase Fougères/Ferns Décor, Nancy, c. 1904–1906 An exceptional and authentic Art Nouveau cameo glass vase by Établissement Émile Gallé, manufactured between 1904 and 19...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, "Clematis" Motif, Nancy, France, c. 1908
Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, "Clematis" Motif, Nancy, France, c. 1908

Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, "Clematis" Motif, Nancy, France, c. 1908

By Émile Gallé, Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

A fine multi-layered cameo glass cabinet vase, an authentic Art Nouveau piece. The naturalistic decor depicts the Clematis flower, achieved through meticulous acid-etching. The deta...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau brass casket designed by Niels Dam Ravn in the 1930s. * Curvilinear bronze casket with floral motifs and fitted wooden interior box * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufact...

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1930s European Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass

Brass Jugendstil picture frame with glass around 1908
Brass Jugendstil picture frame with glass around 1908

Brass Jugendstil picture frame with glass around 1908

Located in Wien, Au

Brass Jugendstil picture frame with glass around 1908 Brass Polished and stove enameled Glass in front of the picture Picture size: Hight: 16cm Wide: 10,5cm The picture is not incl...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass

Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900

Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900. Height / 9.5 inches. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incr...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic

Scalloped Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Scalloped Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Scalloped Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Scalloped Bronze Bowl designed by Niels Dam Ravn and produced by Nordisk Metalkunst in the 1940s. * Scalloped bronze Bowl with floral motifs * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufacture...

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1940s European Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass

Diskometal Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Diskometal Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark

Diskometal Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

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

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1940s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box
1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box

1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1920 Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box. Faux craquelure glazed "jar" decorated with phoenix birds, rising sun, & flowering bamboo. Great handles & borders. B...

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1920s English Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal, Tin

Scalloped Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Scalloped Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Scalloped Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Scalloped Bronze Bowl designed by Niels Dam Ravn in the 1930s. * Scalloped bronze Bowl with floral motifs * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufacturer: Nordisk Malm * Periode: 1930s *...

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1930s European Vintage 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

Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner
Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner

Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Moorcroft Green Glazed Flamminian Ware Cannister Vase 1913
Moorcroft Green Glazed Flamminian Ware Cannister Vase 1913

Moorcroft Green Glazed Flamminian Ware Cannister Vase 1913

By William Moorcroft

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare Moorcroft for Liberty & Co green glazed flamminian ware cannister shaped vase dated 1913. Flamminian Ware was produced between 1905 and 1915 and was produced for renowned...

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1910s British Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Antique Art Nouveau Picture Frames, Stained Oak, around 1910, Vienna
Set of 2 Antique Art Nouveau Picture Frames, Stained Oak, around 1910, Vienna

Set of 2 Antique Art Nouveau Picture Frames, Stained Oak, around 1910, Vienna

Located in Andernach, DE

Set of 2 antique stained oak picture frames in a wonderfully hand crafted shape. Vienna in the 1910s, these were the typical items to display on the wall to show portraits of your l...

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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Oak

Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France
Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France

Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with violet, blue and orange colors by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - has violet, blue and orange glass on the bottom. I...

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1970s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France
Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France

Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vase with amber leafs by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is formed by amber leafs connected to each other in beautiful warm col...

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1970s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

Daum Pate de Verre Sage Taoiste Sculpture, France
Daum Pate de Verre Sage Taoiste Sculpture, France

Daum Pate de Verre Sage Taoiste Sculpture, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France. The sculpture in the image is a “Taoist Sage” created by Daum Frères in the late 20th century, most likely between 19...

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1970s French Vintage 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

Circa 1907-1909 English Huntley & Palmer's "Iron Chest" Biscuit Tin Box
Circa 1907-1909 English Huntley & Palmer's "Iron Chest" Biscuit Tin Box

Circa 1907-1909 English Huntley & Palmer's "Iron Chest" Biscuit Tin Box

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1907-1909 Huntley & Palmers "Iron Chest" Biscuit Tin Box, English. Very collectible. 17th century Armada Chest form with hinged top with two "seals" - one of the Royal Coat of ...

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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal, Tin

Tiffany Favrile Pulled Feather Miniature Vase
Tiffany Favrile Pulled Feather Miniature Vase

Tiffany Favrile Pulled Feather Miniature Vase

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Fulton, CA

A fine Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile organic "Pulled Feather" miniature cabinet vase. Circa. 1894-1920. Signed and numbered "L.C.T." "Y 730". Beautiful deep blue-purple base with co...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif Nancy France 1894-1904
Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif Nancy France 1894-1904

Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif Nancy France 1894-1904

By Émile Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

Rare Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif — Nancy, France, Circa 1894–1904 Baluster-shaped vase, multilayer cased glass, green, colorless, and violet h...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Emerald Green Art Nouveau Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1920s
Emerald Green Art Nouveau Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1920s

Emerald Green Art Nouveau Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1920s

Antique emerald green art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby. Soft shaped shiny green and black organically glazed ceramic vase with two handles. Stamped and numbered under base. Beautif...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Ipsens Enke, Denmark. Two ceramic vases in warm orange and green tones, 1920/30s
Ipsens Enke, Denmark. Two ceramic vases in warm orange and green tones, 1920/30s

Ipsens Enke, Denmark. Two ceramic vases in warm orange and green tones, 1920/30s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ipsens Enke Two vases, 1920/30s. Two beautifully decorated ceramic vases by Ipsens Enke, each with relief decoration. One features blackberry branches with flowers and fruit, the oth...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Art Nouveau Iridescent Yellow Blue Favrile Glass Bowl signed L.C. Tiffany & Co
Art Nouveau Iridescent Yellow Blue Favrile Glass Bowl signed L.C. Tiffany & Co

Art Nouveau Iridescent Yellow Blue Favrile Glass Bowl signed L.C. Tiffany & Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Art Nouveau iridescent Favrile glass bowl, signed L.C. Tiffany & Co. #1925, circa 1900, is a captivating example of Louis Comfort Tiffany's mastery of glass artistr...

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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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 Victor Saglier, Daum

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

20th Century Art Nouveau Clear Glass Vase, Ruffled Edge, Austria circa 1910
20th Century Art Nouveau Clear Glass Vase, Ruffled Edge, Austria circa 1910

20th Century Art Nouveau Clear Glass Vase, Ruffled Edge, Austria circa 1910

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Charming Art Nouveau glass vase with ruffled edge coming from the famous period in Austria around 1910. The extraordinary mouthblown clear glass body impresses with a beautiful bulb...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Victor SAGLIER French Art Nouveau Silverplate Planter Centerpiece, 1890
Victor SAGLIER French Art Nouveau Silverplate Planter Centerpiece, 1890

Victor SAGLIER French Art Nouveau Silverplate Planter Centerpiece, 1890

By Victor Saglier

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Centerpiece Planter by Victor Saglier, 12 rue d’Enghien, Paris, France, ca. 1890 Silverplate metal with a finely applied black patina in the recessed areas, enhan...

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Impressive Extra Large Vintage Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase
Impressive Extra Large Vintage Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase

Impressive Extra Large Vintage Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in Stratford, CT

Extra large Galle Cameo vase overlaid with different layers of glass with amber and burgundy red colors, fused together by heat. The vase features high-cut acid-etched flowers. B...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

Adolf Loos Vienna Modernism Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1920s
Adolf Loos Vienna Modernism Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1920s

Adolf Loos Vienna Modernism Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1920s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful minimalist wall clock, dating back to around 1920, designed by Adolf Loos (1870–1933), manufactured by Junghans Germany. This clock stands out with its unmistakable octag...

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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Sheet Metal

Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF
Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF

Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Oxidized copper (green sections). Chased and hammered. Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance and we do not ship uninsured. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Shortly before the foundation of WMF, Daniel Straub had founded his first manufacturing company, Maschinenfabrik Geislingen, in connection with his participation in the construction of the Geislinger Steige, the steepest railway line in Europe at the time. As experienced metal spinners, the brothers Friedrich and Louis Schweizer were able to contribute their technical expertise to the project. Most early designs for the company looked to past historical styles although early recognition of the quality of its products included the award of a Gold Medal at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. The company showroom, established in Berlin in 1868, was its first retailing outlet and marked the beginnings of a rapid development in scale. By 1880, when the company merged with Ritter & Co. to form the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, the company employed about 200 and had a range of nearly 1,000 products, many of them electroplated. In the late 19th century the company was also involved in architectural decoration, ornaments for the home and replicas of works of art and archaeology, including the reproduction of Lorenzo Ghiberti's famous early Italian Renaissance doors...

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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...

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1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Metal

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Figure c.1930 Arts & Crafts Décor
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Figure c.1930 Arts & Crafts Décor

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Figure c.1930 Arts & Crafts Décor

Located in London, GB

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figure by H. Molins, c.1930 A striking French Art Deco silvered bronze figure by the sculptor H. Molins, dating to around the 1930s. The piece depict...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

1911 René Lalique Perfume Bottle L'Effleurt Glass with Grey Patina for Coty
1911 René Lalique Perfume Bottle L'Effleurt Glass with Grey Patina for Coty

1911 René Lalique Perfume Bottle L'Effleurt Glass with Grey Patina for Coty

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Perfume Bottle "L'Effleurt" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1911 for Coty. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. height: 11.5 cm Félix Marc...

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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Emile Gallé Important Vase "Ficoïdes Marins Rouges"
Emile Gallé Important Vase "Ficoïdes Marins Rouges"

Emile Gallé Important Vase "Ficoïdes Marins Rouges"

By Émile Gallé

Located in NANCY, FR

Spectaculaire vase ovoïde à panse méplate et col navette sur piédouche en verre triple. Magnifique décor gravé en très fines réserves à l’acide et repris à la roue, de feuillages et ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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pate de verre

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

Gilt Bronze Tiffany "Puddlestick" Candlestick New York 20th Century
Gilt Bronze Tiffany "Puddlestick" Candlestick New York 20th Century

Gilt Bronze Tiffany "Puddlestick" Candlestick New York 20th Century

By Tiffany Studios

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Tiffany Studios gilt bronze "Puddlestick" candlestick. Signed with stamped signature "Tiffany Studios New York 1213" to bottom.

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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Loetz Glass and Wrought Iron Vases 1920s
Pair of Loetz Glass and Wrought Iron Vases 1920s

Pair of Loetz Glass and Wrought Iron Vases 1920s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of Loetz iridescent glass and wrought iron mesh vases, hand-blown in the 1920s Ø cm 10 h cm 23 Loetz is a name that immediately conjures up images of art glass of extraordinar...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900
Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900

Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900

Located in Knivsta, SE

Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900 An exceptional serving or fruit dish in silvered brass, crafted in Stockholm, Sweden, around 1900. This piece is ...

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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

Art Nouveau Majolica Cachepot with Green and Blue Floral decorations, France
Art Nouveau Majolica Cachepot with Green and Blue Floral decorations, France

Art Nouveau Majolica Cachepot with Green and Blue Floral decorations, France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A superb Art Nouveau-style majolica cache-pot, crafted from glazed ceramic and adorned with relief decoration inspired by the natural world. Its body features large, stylized floral ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Majolica

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

German Scharzwald Art Nouveau Stoneware Centerpiece Hunt Scenes, circa 1900
German Scharzwald Art Nouveau Stoneware Centerpiece Hunt Scenes, circa 1900

German Scharzwald Art Nouveau Stoneware Centerpiece Hunt Scenes, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Stoneware pot center piece depicting different scenes of a hunt party. Made in Marzy & REmy manufacture in West Germany. You can see deer and does on one part and a hunting scene wit...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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