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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

Stunning Ceramic Art Deco Vase - Herman Kähler - 1920s Denmark
Stunning Ceramic Art Deco Vase - Herman Kähler - 1920s Denmark

Stunning Ceramic Art Deco Vase - Herman Kähler - 1920s Denmark

By Herman Kähler

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning white ceramic vase designed by Herman Kähler. The vase is 21 cm tall and about 18.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked HAK below. Herman Kähler (1846...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

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

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

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 Gallé, Émile 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

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

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

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate-de-verre “Gazelles and Flowers” Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate-de-verre “Gazelles and Flowers” Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate-de-verre “Gazelles and Flowers” Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Gazelle et Fleurs vase depicts red gazelles prancing through a field of orange blossoms. Gazelles were a popular motif in Egyptian and Persian art, symbolizing grace, ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

Daum Nancy Rare Miniature Orientalist Landscape Vase with Palm Trees Circa 1900
Daum Nancy Rare Miniature Orientalist Landscape Vase with Palm Trees Circa 1900

Daum Nancy Rare Miniature Orientalist Landscape Vase with Palm Trees Circa 1900

By Daum

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Daum Nancy & Croix de Lorraine Rare Miniature Orientalist Landscape Vase with Palm Trees Circa 1900–1910 A rare miniature acid-etched and enameled cameo glass vase with a soft o...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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 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

Daum France Soliflore Roses Crystal Vase with Pate de Verre Floral Base Signed
Daum France Soliflore Roses Crystal Vase with Pate de Verre Floral Base Signed

Daum France Soliflore Roses Crystal Vase with Pate de Verre Floral Base Signed

By Daum

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Daum France "Soliflore Roses" Crystal Vase with Pâte de Verre Floral Base, Signed, Circa 1990s A stunning Daum France "Soliflore Roses" crystal vase, handcrafted in France and signe...

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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Crystal

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

Art Nouveau pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s
Art Nouveau pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s

Art Nouveau pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s

Art Nouveau style pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s. Both are made of pressed or molded clear glass, with three dolphins on each base and other cut...

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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass

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

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

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

French Art Nouveau Bronze Cendrillon Bust by Emmanuel Villanis, 1900
French Art Nouveau Bronze Cendrillon Bust by Emmanuel Villanis, 1900

French Art Nouveau Bronze Cendrillon Bust by Emmanuel Villanis, 1900

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A finely modelled French Art Nouveau bronze bust of "Cendrillon" by Emmanuel Villanis, France, circa 1900. This compact patinated bronze depicts the romantic heroine Cinderella as a ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

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

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

20th Century Vienna Bronze Erotic Nude Sculpture on Bear Rug
20th Century Vienna Bronze Erotic Nude Sculpture on Bear Rug

20th Century Vienna Bronze Erotic Nude Sculpture on Bear Rug

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Vienna bronze erotic nude sculpture in polychrome bronze, designed as a reclining female figure resting on a bear rug. This 20th century sculpture reflects the refined decorative sty...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Galileo Chini L’Arte della Ceramica Di Fontebuoni Lustre Scarab Beetle Vase
Galileo Chini L’Arte della Ceramica Di Fontebuoni Lustre Scarab Beetle Vase

Galileo Chini L’Arte della Ceramica Di Fontebuoni Lustre Scarab Beetle Vase

By Galileo Chini

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and rare Italian miniature lustre vase decorated with scarab beetles designed by renowned ceramic artist Galileo Chini (Italian, 1873-1956) and made by L’Arte della Cerami...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown cobalt and sky blue, orange, and white Italian art glass decorative double handle cabinet vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso compa...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

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

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

Early Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Early Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Early Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Boat-shaped diskometal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D145 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition: Good vintage con...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

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

Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box
Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box

Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box featuring brass and inlaid iridescent mother of pearl shells throughout. This box is super charming and functional for displaying or containing ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

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

Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Warm marbled yellow modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two small spouts and fluted wavey coral red handles. Stamped and number...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

Henri Gauquie The Sower Bronze Sculpture, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Henri Gauquie The Sower Bronze Sculpture, Art Nouveau, c. 1910

Henri Gauquie The Sower Bronze Sculpture, Art Nouveau, c. 1910

By Henri Desire Gauquie

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare French bronze sculpture by Henri Désiré GAUQUIE (1858-1927), France, ca.1910. The sower. Height : 18.25"(46.4cm), Width : 7.9"(20cm), Depth : 8.1"(20.5cm). A sharp line, an indi...

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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s
Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s

By Cenedese Scavo

Located in Milano, MI

Blue vase in Scavo di Cenedese glass made in the 1950s. Measures: Ø 13 cm, H 19 cm Scavo glass is a type of ornamental glass with a rough surface with a matte finish in imitati...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

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

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

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau
Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A beautiful quality Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket, made in Germany in c. 1900, firmly attributed to renowned maker Erhard & Sohne. The highly elaborate ormolu metal case...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Brown Bronze Pig Sculpture on Marble Base
Brown Bronze Pig Sculpture on Marble Base

Brown Bronze Pig Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Early 20th century bronze pig sculpture in brown patinated bronze, mounted on a green marble base. This animal sculpture represents a standing dom...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Marble, 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

Daum Nancy Miniature Vase, Gilt Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, Circa 1895
Daum Nancy Miniature Vase, Gilt Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, Circa 1895

Daum Nancy Miniature Vase, Gilt Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, Circa 1895

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...

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19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

Rare Soliflore French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase, Berries Decor by Emile Galle
Rare Soliflore French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase, Berries Decor by Emile Galle

Rare Soliflore French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase, Berries Decor by Emile Galle

By Émile Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

Delicate soliflore vase with berries and leaves decor. Multi-layered glass, with a decor intricately cleared with acid through vivid crimson red against a deep yellow glass ground. T...

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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Norwegian Art Nouveau Lidded Box with Amber Cabochons, Norway, ca. 1900.
Norwegian Art Nouveau Lidded Box with Amber Cabochons, Norway, ca. 1900.

Norwegian Art Nouveau Lidded Box with Amber Cabochons, Norway, ca. 1900.

Located in Valby, 84

Norwegian Art Nouveau Pewter and Silver Lidded Box Set with Amber Cabochons, Norway, ca. 1900 Of rectangular form raised on four compressed bun feet, the hinged lid centred with a l...

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Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Silver, Pewter

Art Nouveau decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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