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
- Emerged during the late 19th century
- Popularity of this modernizing style declined in the early 20th century
- Originated in France and Britain but variants materialized elsewhere
- Informed by Rococo, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art (and Japonisme), Arts and Crafts; influenced modernism, Bauhaus
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
- Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
- Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
- Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals
- Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood
ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.
The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau.
The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.
In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers.
The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.
Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass.
Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).
Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.
There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.
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Style: Art Nouveau
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
By Daum
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sculpture Giant Amphora Vase Majolica Hand Painted Four Seasons Art Nouveau
Located in Recanati, IT
Majestic amphora in glazed majolica, handmade and hand painted in central Italy. On the amphora are represented, in great detail, the four seasons personified by graceful women surro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Art Nouveau Nude Fairy on Marble Base, Franz Rosse, German (1858-1900)
By Franz Rosse
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely bronze is the epitome of art nouveau movement. The stylized nature themes, flowers, movement, and a young girl who has butterfly wings and is holding a bird in her hand....
Category
1890s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Monumental Amphora Art Nouveau Vase w/Saurian by Eduard Stellmacher & Co.
Located in Chicago, US
Model #2
Eduard Stellmacher and Co, Porzellanfabrik und Kunstkeramische Industriewerke
Driven to establish a new company that produced luxury porcelain and ceramic items based on his own aesthetic aspirations, Stellmacher left Amphora when the workshop was at its most prosperous, in 1904. Together with entrepreneur Karl Frank, who provided the financial backing, he founded Ed. Stellmacher & Co. in Turn-Teplitz in 1905.
From the outset, Stellmacher worked hard to achieve a major position among other high-end ceramic art producers. He believed the success of the company would depend on his products of “appropriate methods and unerring quality, perfect from both the technical and artistic sides”. Stellmacher based his first collection on artistically progressive products, pieces he believed would be in high demand. The greater part of the designs were either large vases complemented with sculptures of fantastic dragons or natural animals. With this series, Stellmacher continued the themes he had created for Amphora from 1899-1902, however, his naturalistic renderings of animals was even more elaborately precise. He developed a special ceramic material called refined earthenware, which minimized the shrinkage that was common during firing and allowed for greater preservation of details in the original models.
Unfortunately, by 1905, contrary to Stellmacher’s plans, there was little to no demand for objects of this type. Very few pieces exist today as very few were originally produced. Even after redirecting the company to produce commercial goods Stellmacher still could not ward off the company’s demise. By 1910 the Stellmacher & Co. fell into bankruptcy and was liquidated.
Art Nouveau Dragon...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Charles Korschann Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Nude
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles Korschann Czechoslovakian
Art Nouveau Gilt-Bronze Figural Bud Vase. Cast from a model by Charles (Karl) Korschann, circa 1899, of urn form, with a handle in the form of a...
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1890s Czech Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1900's Two Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
1900's Two Hand-Crafted Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke
The hand-crafted Danish art nouveau Lybian styled vases by P. Ipsens Enke were designed in 1875 and ...
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1870s Danish Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flower Vase, Birmingham 1902 Henry Matthews
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Art Nouveau hammered Sterling Silver flower vase, Birmingham 1902 Henry Matthews. The vase on plain moulded pedestal base, rising to plain ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Green Enamel Cast Iron Trinket Ring Tray by Pemco
By Pemco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Nouveau ring/candy dish by Pemco, showcases the elegance of the Edwardian era with its cast iron construction and light green/teal color palette. Featuring a depiction of a ...
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19th Century Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large Majolica Wild Rose Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Wild Rose Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900.
H / 10.5 inches , L / 11.3 inches , D / 6 inches.
The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and p...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Daum Nancy Cameo Scenic Art Nouveau Vase
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
A warm scenic tall vase by Daum Freres from Nancy France circa 1900. The scene is a landscape with lake and green trees and bushes in the fore and back ground. The interesting featur...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vallauris Glazed Art Nouveau Planter Jardinière, 1930s
By Vallauris AM
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant handmade hand glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930s
Wonderful Art Nouveau period/ monumental ceramic planter jardinière, h...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Magnificent Viennese Art Nouveau Silver Caviar Stand, By Würbel & Czokally, 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent original Viennese Art Nouveau centerpiece around 1900:
A wide, round, trumpet-shaped silver pedestal, curved at the bottom, tapering upwards, on four lion's paw feet with f...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Venetian Murano Pink Blue Rim Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown pink, blue and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of the Salviati and Fratelli Toso companies. Th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Coupe en verre Murrino par Ulderico Moretti – Murano, vers 1880
By Moretti
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Coupe en verre Murrino – Ulderico Moretti pour Moretti Ulderico & C. (Murano, 1880)
Cette magnifique coupe en verre mosaïque est une création de Ulderico Moretti, maître verrier rec...
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1880s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique 1904 XIX Rookwood Arts Nouveau Blue Matte Glaze Bud Vase 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1904 Rookwood XIX arts and crafts / art nouveau period bud vase featuring a matte blue glaze with floral / peacock feather design.
Dimensions:
3" x 6.25" (Diameter x Height)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
l.c.t Tiffany Studios Jack in the Pulpit Favrile Floriform Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall and rare Tiffany Studios jack in the pulpit vase has an inverted saucer foot with opalescent wafer transition stem to ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
One-of-a-Kind Floral Royal Copenhagen Bowl, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique Danish Art Nouveau Royal Copenhagen bowl, circa 1940s. Stunning hand-painted naturalistic depictions of flowers, leaves and stems in dark brown, warm yellow and green colors o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain
Art Nouveau Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Pair Silver Twin Handled Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and quality Art Nouveau pair of twin handled silver candlesticks by renowned London silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths and dating from 1909. These elegantly and si...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Guglielmo PUGI Young Gipsy with Tambourine Sculpture, 1880s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Genuine tall alabaster sculpture by Guglielmo PUGI (1858-1941), Florence, Italy, 1880s. Young girl with tambourine, perhaps a gypsy. On its base. Direct carving. With base - Height...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Art Nouveau Kayserzinn 4611 Pewter Bowl by Hugo Leven with Stylized Wheat Motif
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Nouveau pewter bowl by Kayserzinn, designed by Hugo Leven, showcases the fluid, organic aesthetics of the Jugendstil movement. Crafted circa early 20th century, th...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning antique Bohemian crystal box is attributed to Ludwig Moser, the renowned glassmaker from Karlsbad, celebrated for his exquisite designs and unmatched craftsmanship. The...
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1880s Czech Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality Art Nouveau Egyptian revival Continental brass and copper desk stand raised on four puma feet and dating from the early 20th Century. Probably French the heavi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Exceptional Art Nouveau 3D Silver Overlay Vase, Alvin Mfg
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptionally rare silver overlay vase by Alvin Mfg Co. of Providence Rhode Island from the late 19th century.
This vase is a tour de force of Art Nouveau silver work on glass. The intricate sterling floral base design is overlaid onto the emerald green glass and is finely etched and detailed. Then, above these swirling Art Nouveau florals which wrap around the vase, are vines sprouting three dimensional blown out poppies throughout. Even the vines are treated in three dimensions as they wrap around the central cartouche (conjoined Victorian monogram...
Category
1890s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves Cache Pots Luneville Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves signed Luneville Cache Pots Circa 1890,
H / 7 inches , D / 9 inches by 7 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Important Vase Art Nouveau by Moritz Hacker and Johann Loetz Witwe, 1900s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important vase for museum display from the full Art Nouveau period. A large handled vase made of Bohemian glass with metal mount decoration in relief and chiselled in Art Nouveau sty...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Vase with Herons and Flowers, J.W. Mijnlieff, Holland Utrecht 1900s
By Faience- en Tegelfabriek Holland
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional Art Nouveau ceramic vase by Jan Willem Mijnlieff, founder and master ceramist of Fayence- en Tegelfabriek Holland, the iconic Utrecht factory active between 1893 and 1920...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Chicago, US
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
Category
1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
L.C. Tiffany Favrile Center Bowl On Bronze Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sunning Intaglio Engraved With Leaf And Vine Faville Iridescent Center Bowl
On A BronZe Pedestal Signed Base
Base Is Signed Louis C. Tiffany Surfaces
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Riessner & Kessel Amphora Turn Teplitz Two-Handled Vase with Iridized Glaze
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This striking amphora Art Nouveau vase was made in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia by Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, established in 1892. The vase has an ovoid form with a thick molded floral and foliate band located at the neck. The body of the vase rests upon a raised pedestal foot decorated with a series of intertwined stylized roots. The neck and foot have been glazed in a matte green color with burnished gold highlights. The body of the vase is flanked by a pair of arched gilded handles made in the form of naturalistic woody branches.
The body of the vase has been finished in a mottled matte glaze executed in a dull gold color enabling the cream color beneath to show through. The center of the vase transitions to a violet hue which is covered by a high glaze iridescent band having pink and purple undertones. The iridescent band features an armorial crest executed in black accented with gilded details. The crest itself consists of a checkerboard shield surmounted by a trio of stylized flowers with a spade motif, all of which are flanked by lions rampant. The design includes a series of large dots arrayed in a symmetrical manner. The opposite side of the vase echoes the motif found on the front and has a checkerboard shield, nine spade-shaped flowers and several dots.
The vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. As an antique item, the piece shows minor signs of age and use consisting of wear to the gilded decoration. The vase stands 11.75" tall and is 2.25" across the mouth. The foot is just over 5" in diameter and bears impressed marks including a circular ''Imperial Amphora Turn...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A nice and early floral art nouveau Vase by Legras Saint Denis, ca. 1895
By Legras & Cie
Located in Aachen, DE
Saint Denis / Legras Vase Pois de senteur, A French cameo glass, optical blown into a mold then formed freely on the pipe, cased with a green overlay, acid etched to a decor of pea p...
Category
1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Optical Glass
1920's Hand-Crafted Danish Art Nouveau Pekingese Dog Ash Tray / Bowl
Located in Knebel, DK
1920's Hand-Crafted Danish Art Nouveau Pekingese Dog Ash Tray / Bowl by P. Ipsens Enke.
The art nuveau ash tray / bowl feature a well made lively pekingese dog and was designed by...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
South Holland, Gouda. Antique and unique Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramic.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
South Holland, Gouda.
Antique and unique Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramic with hand painted flowers.
Polychrome glaze.
Circa 1900.
In perfect condition, with natural crazing.
Mar...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Verreries D'Art Lorrain for Daum Glass Vase Fully Signed France
By Daum
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful glass vase in the hues of a sunset over the sea is signed Lorrain in script.
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Early 1900s ART NOUVEAU Urn Vase with Gold Gilt Handle
By Hermann Ohme
Located in Skien, NO
A truly one-of-a-kind stunning antique porcelain urn vase/jar, featuring a beautiful 24k gold gilt handle.
Marked with the SILESIA porcelain ma...
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
23” Raoul Larche 'L'Idée, Allégorie sur un Rocher' Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Raoul Larche (1860-1912) Monumental Inwell vide pouch.
'L'Idée, Allégorie sur un Rocher' A Gilt-Bronze Inkwell, circa 1900
Figural Centerpiece, Inkwell and vide pouch.
Gilt-bronze
H...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Loetz Art Nouveau Jugendstil Art Glass Bowl
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vase, Johann Lötz Witwe, Klostermühle, c. 1900
Decoration: Crete chiné (1896/97); green underlaid glass; pre-blown into a multi-piece ribbed mold; ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene" Favrile Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This arresting Damascene Favrile Glass Vase bears a swirling pattern of blue and purple iridescence and ochre glass. The vase's pattern is based upon Damascus steel, whereby near eas...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy Glass and Louis Majorelle iron Art Nouveau Bowl
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Nancy
Louis Majorelle
Glass mold blown and Cast iron Cache pot or planter Bowl
Circa: 1910
Nancy, France
Condition: Excellent
Diameter: 13.5 Inches
Height: 4.8 inches
A lovely...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Grape Candlesticks 263A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of vintage Georg Jensen Grape candlesticks, design #263A by Georg Jensen from 1930. This vintage pair boasts exquisite craftsmanship, evident in the intricate hand chasing tec...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sculptural Art Nouveau Jardinière With Butterflies And Tendrils, WMF, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborately designed vessel in an oval base shape standing on four cantilevered feet, openwork wall with symmetrically laid ribbons, bows and tendrils with berries, playing around tw...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Jugendstil picture frame vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil picture frame vienna around 1908
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original glass
The picture is not for sell it is only for the photoshoting
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Vase with Tulip Decor attributed to Moorcroft Art Nouveau Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning Art Nouveau ceramic vase, attributed to Moorcroft, features an exquisite hand-painted tulip decor. The deep, glossy glaze accentuates the vibrant yellows and purples of...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 1900 by Christopher Dresser SCI Laveno Secessionist Ceramic Cachepot Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Purple ceramic cachepot
Perfect condiction.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Loetz Papillon Glass And Van Houten Pewter Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz Mixed Cobalt, Green and Red Papillon Glass Vase. A rare mixed color Iridescent papillon Art Nouveau art glass vase mounted with a scrolled pewter mount in wonderful condition ready to join as the crown of your collection.
Rubin (Ruby) Papillon Decor
Czech Republic
Circa 1900
Pewter mount with impressed stamp marks "1670" and crow and lion in shield marks for the Van Houten Manufacturing Co.
Height: 10.5 Inches X 5 Inch diameter
Condition: Excellent in original condition commensurate of age and use.
The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century.
The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration.
About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter.
In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau Bamboo and Bird Design Glass and Bronze Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a special vase made by Baccarat. Fine engraved elephant tooth shaped heavy glass in fitted in a heavy brass mounting.The slightly bent glass...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Paul Dachsel for Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel Amphora Porcelain Vase
By Paul Dachsel, Amphora
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This early 20th century Art Nouveau porcelain vase was designed by Paul Dachsel for Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel Amphora of Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia. The piece has an organic squash-like form and features Dachsel's distinctive ribbed mouth design at the top. The body of the vase is flanked by two delicate arched arms with reticulated detail.
This ivory porcelain vase has a blush colored body with gilt accents at the foot and handles. The front and back piece have been hand-painted with a floral motif in a Japanese style and feature the images of gilt accented purple orchids with long green leaves. The ribbed mouth is finished in a matte green that echoes the color of the foliage and also has gilt highlights. An example of this shape with similar decoration can be seen on page 66 of Richard L. Scott's 'Ceramics From The House Of Amphora 1890-1915.
The vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. As an antique item, the piece shows appropriate signs of age consisting of wear to the gilded decoration. The vase stands just over 6" tall and is 2" as measured from the furthest points of the mouth. The foot is just over 2" in diameter and bears the RStK burnt in mark reading "RStK TURN Teplitz...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century WMF Albert Mayer Art Nouveau Jugendstil Big Silver Metal Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Nouveau Big Vase
Albert Mayer
WMF
Germany, 1900-1910
Silver metal with a brass removable vase inside
Excellent condition.
WMF mark impressed
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Art Nouveau Rookwood 1901 Irene Bishop Oak Leaf Vase Urn 5.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Irene Bishop vase or urn featuring Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts styling with an Autumn Oak leaf motif of browns and orange glaze. Cirac 1901. Shape 40. Signed IB f...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
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Pottery
Art Nouveau House Numbers Bronze Made after Hector Guimard Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau bronze numbers cast in bronze from the design of Hector Grimard from France. They are priced ( Each ) We have many of them . Let us know which one's you are interested ...
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Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
L C Tiffany Blue Miniature Favrile Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A very rare organic ribbed Louis Comfort Tiffany blue Favrile miniature vase in the Jugendstil style. Beautifully signed 'L. C. Tiffany Inc Favrile' Then (indistinctly) '7168 U' and ...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Characterful Pair of Antique German Porcelain Poodle Mantel Shelf Dogs, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s characterful pair of antique German porcelain poodle 'wally' dogs holding baskets filled with gilt piggies. In a hand painted finish. Nice to place these items on...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Pewter Brass Picture Frame, circa 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare antique Art Nouveau pewter and brass picture frame by Danish painter and artist Mogens Ballin (1871-1914) produced in the very beginning of the last century. Intricate arts an...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Tin
Antique Metal Encased Caged Glass Vase by Kralik
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized art nouveau caged glass vase by Kralik glasswork.
Frosted clear glass, blown and encased in a metal cage.
In very good vintage condition without damage.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Jack-in-the-pulpit Vase Louis C. Tiffany New York Tiffany Studios 1906 Yellow
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Jack-in-the-pulpit vase designed by Louis C. Tiffany, manufactured by Tiffany Studios New York, 1906, signed
The "Jack-in-the-pulpit" vases represent a special design category within the production of the Louis Comfort Tiffany company. These glasses were modeled after the Arisaema Triphyllum plant and are among the most iconic designs of this famous manufacturer. Our example shines in pure gold. It was made in 1906 and received as a wedding gift at the time.
The vase is marked "L.C.T." and "2210A" (underneath).
Material and technique: mouth-blown glass, reduced and iridescent
Louis Comfort Tiffany (New York 1848 – 1933 New York) was a famous American designer, artist and painter of American Art Nouveau. He was best known for his works in glass colored with metal salts and made a name for himself in the decorative arts at the time. In the course of his career, he created a unique style that combined outstanding craftsmanship with a love for natural shapes and bright colors. Nature had always been his inspiration and in his designs he tried, in his very own way, to capture its beauty forever. Tiffany designed lamps...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Pottery Vase by Charles Greber. Beauvais, France, circa 1920.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art nouveau vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Charles Gréber in his studio in Beauvais, France in early 20th Century.
Great condition. Signed by the artist.
Reputed ce...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4312" Pewter Vase with Lilies
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant example of Kayserzinn pewter, an exceptional piece for the collector. This antique art nouveau Jugendstil pewter vase is stamped "10 Kayserzinn 4312 RJ" and was created by...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
François-Théodore Legras. Tall Art Nouveau vase in frosted art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
François-Théodore Legras (1839-1916).
Tall Art Nouveau vase in frosted art glass.
Winter forest landscape motif.
Ca. 1930.
Signed.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 30.0 cm x D ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Early 20th C. Glass Grape Bunch Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vibrant pendant light from the 1920s; ruddy-red to amber, Venetian glass grape bunches with detailed green and pink leaves. The grapes are hanging from a green, patinated brass "vi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, After Émile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite cameo vase after Émile Gallé displays a rich amber hue displaying high relief design of leaves and flowers. The intricate details and subtle color variations exemplify...
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1970s French Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay by historic Loetz, ca 1900. Ovoid with pinched shoulder. Overlay pattern comprising vertical ovals inset with entwined loops risin...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Studios Favrile Blue Iridescent Reticulated Floriform Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios By Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Nouveau Blue Favrile Floriform Glass Vase. A classic and must for the most discerning Tiffany glass collector. This vase has the rarer sh...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau "Vase with Swirling Water Dragon" by Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Vase in and Sculpted Pewter from the Early Twentieth Century
Located in Milano, MI
Liberty vase in transparent glass and pewter carved with ladies, made in the early 20th century
Ø cm 16 h cm 28
Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture, and appl...
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1910s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and important Kayserzinn pewter inkwell, designed by Hugo Leven.
Who, in this day and age, would ask a top quality sculptor to design and execute a stunning sculpture with ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Figural Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Art Nouveau silvered pewter candelabras with female figures surrounded by 8 arms (Attributed to WMF) (PRICED AS Pair)
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Pewter
A Stunning French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Centerpiece by Fives-Lille
By Fives-Lille
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Stunning French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Centerpiece by Fives-Lille
France, circa 1900s, Gustave de Bruyn & Fils, Fives-Lille
A stu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Italian Signed E Rossi Art Nouveau Life Size Bronze Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 75in W: 37in D: 20in
This Italian signed Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926) Art Nouveau life size bronze sculpture of a woman is an exceptional sc...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Tall Tiffany Studios Bronze Candlesticks, Early 1900's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful pair of tall Tiffany Studios patinated bronze candlesticks. The candlesticks are both signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1213. These are an early pair and have the original ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Vieux Rouen Faience Vase with Vegetal Patterns Art Nouveau, c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French faience vase from Rouen manufactures.
Features hand painted floral decor in a blue, orange, white and yellow and green palette
Good antique condition, apparent cracks on the i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Vase with etched Decoration Josef Hoffmann Loetz ca. 1911 Jugendstil Black White
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
vase, Josef Hoffmann, Johann Loetz Witwe, Weiss Opal außen Schwarz decoration, glass, mould-blown, etched, ca. 1911
Hoffmann's vase designs from the 1910s are characterized above al...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Bohemia, Lalique, and Tiziano Galli. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $9,106 while the average work can sell for $494.
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