Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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
Glazed Ceramic jardiniere by Delphine Massier, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Glazed Ceramic jardiniere by Delphine Massier, France, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
This is one of the most lovely Majolica Art Nouveau cachepot jardinière signed by Delphin Massier, inspired by the nature with roses and three different butterflies.
The Massier fami...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Early Turned Wooden Umbrella Stand / Walking Stick Rack Germany, circa 1900
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall and large wooden 'Jugendstil' umbrella stand / holder made in Germany, circa 1890 -1910. Made of beech wood and beautifully carved / turned on a lathe to look a little like bamboo wood or almost beehive like, which finishes the piece perfectly. Organic and sustainable materials - this antique umbrella stand would also make a wonderful holder for a collection of antique walking sticks...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Wood, Beech
Rare French Majolica Cache Pot with Purple Flowers Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica cachepot with purple flowers signed Onnaing, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic, Faience
WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF centrepiece with Art Nouveau floral decoration and the original clear glass liner and silver plate. The Dish on acanthus foliate supports, curvilin...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Silver Plate
19th Century Majolica Daisy Vase Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica Daisy vase Delphin Massier.
The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an inc...
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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic, Majolica
Art Nouveau Oval Fruit Stand With Original Cut Glass Bowl, WMF Germany, Ca. 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Lavishly designed silver-plated frame, standing on four feet that form a square in the shape of artfully entwined stylised branches and tendrils, supporting the large oval openwork w...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Metal, Silver Plate
Glazed Art Nouveau Centerpiece Planter Jardinière, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant handmade hand glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930s
Wonderful Art Nouveau period/ monumental ceramic planter jardinière, handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant blue ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Majolica
Antique Art Deco Leerdam or Val Saint Lambert Belgian Red Cristall Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Val Saint-Lambert is a prestigious Belgian glassworks company founded in 1826 in Seraing, near Liège. Known for its high-quality crystal products, the company gained fame for produci...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Art Glass
Exquisite jardiniere planter, copper-plated metal, rose Art Nouveau 1900, France
Located in Wien, AT
Incredibly detailed jardiniere, made of copper-plated metal with the original brass insert, rich rose blossom decor, made around 1900, Art Nouveau, in Italy (or France).
This fasci...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Metal, Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Floral Cachepot by Henrik Darilek for Zsolnay
By Henrik Darilek, Zsolnay
Located in Chicago, US
Established in 1853 by Miklós Zsolnay, Zsolnay began as a small business producing basic stoneware and earthenware. Ten years later Miklós’ son, Vilmos, joined the company and led it...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Earthenware
Small Cute Art Nouveau Fisher Boy Jardiniere Planter Vase Bisque Porcelain
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A small porcelain jardinière shaped like a boat, featuring a little boy as the captain holding up a caught fish. The sides are decorated with fishing nets and a large captured sturgeon.
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Porcelain
Antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil vase Loetz Bohemian Red Glass 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Step into the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this exquisite natural shape
Despite its age, this vase remains in remarkable condition
With its interesting size and captivating...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Art Glass
Majolica Swan Jardinière Planter Style of Imperiale Nimy, Belgium 1900s
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900.
A real treasure for the ceramics' collector.
Small chip to top rim not visible during use see photo.
Please don't hesitate to get i...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Majolica
Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Planter / Hammed vase , Lakeside Craft Shops
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Planter / Hammed vase ,attributed to Lakeside Craft Shops,, Amazing design, Age appropriate wear,
The Lakeside Craft Shops of Sheboygan, Wisconsin was founded by Fred Dennett in 1912 when he was 61 years of age. Dennett had already made his fortune as founder of the Wisconsin Chair Company...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
19th Century Majolica Orchid Cache Pot Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare unique 19th century Majolica orchid cache pot signed Delphin Massier, the three sides have different colors.
The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique e...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pink parrot tulip Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau Pair Handmade and Hand Painted Opaline Vase, France 1920s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art nouveau Pair handmade and Hand painted opaline vase, France 1920s
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant coloured with a spray of chrysa...
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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Opaline Glass
Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, Stamp: Belgium
By Thulin
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant handmade hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930.
Stamp: Belgium
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colored details.
Made in Belgium
Art Nouveau period 193...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau Set of Handmade Royal Bonn Jardinière, 1930, Germany
By Royal Bonn
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant handmade Pair hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930.
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colored details.
Made in Belgium
Art Nouveau period 1930 fine qua...
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1930s German Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, Jardinière With Glass Insert, Vienna Circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple, elegant silver centerpiece in elongated form with vertical walls on four flared feet, the straight long sides slightly protruding and the semi-circular sides overhanging, cir...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Silver
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Butterflies Planters by Delphin Massier, France, c. 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Glazed Ceramic butterflies planters by Delphin Massier. France, circa 1890. Signed Delphin Massier Vallauris.
Art Nouveau period.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Hector Guimard Large Glazed Ceramic Planter
Located in New York, NY
An ocean of sinuous, sweeping lines frozen in motion, this large-scale ceramic Art Nouveau planter by Hector Guimard (executed by Gilardoni et Brault, Choisy-le-Roi), demonstrates in an arresting array of earthen greenish and purplish hues, and is sensational from every angle. The planter is constructed of a central component with two flanking portions in slightly reduced proportions, unified by the complex constellation of swirling lines and undulating surfaces that adorn the entire composition.
Artist: Designed by Hector Guimard, executed by Gilardoni et Brault, Choisy-le-Roi
Country: France
Circa: 1900s
Dimensions: 9.25" height, 26.25" width, 11.5" depth
Materials: Ceramic
Provenance: Lloyd and Barbara Macklowe, New York; Sotheby's New York, Important Art Nouveau from the Collection of Lloyd and Barbara Macklowe, December 2, 1995, lot 562; Marsha Miro, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Christie's New York, Masterpieces of Art Deco: The Marsha Miro Collection...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Small French Art Nouveau Barbotine Jardiniere, 1900s
Located in Köln, NW
Small french Art Nouveau Barbotine Jardinière in the style of Hector Guimard. Very finely worked. Delicate form. very rare. Numbered and marked on...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Majolica
Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Handmade and Hand Painted Pair of Vases, France, 1920s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Opaline glass Handmade and Hand Painted pair of vases, France, 1920s
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colored Iris flowers details.
Made in France
Art Nouveau p...
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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Opaline Glass
A. Dubois À Bouffioulx, Vase Cylindrique En Grés Émaillé À Decor Tournant Gravé
Located in Verviers, BE
Belgium Art Deco vase in enameled stoneware showing Norman knights made by Antoine Dubois in Bergen during the 1930. Perfect condition
It's sig...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Pot cover in barbotine
Located in Nivelles, BE
Well-decorated slip pot with cherries and birds, a good size with a diameter of 32, the glaze is very colorful.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau Frosted Glass Cachepot w/ Foliate Sterling Overlay by Emile Lanlois
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Nouveau Cachepot was realized by the esteemed silversmith Emile Langlois in France circa 1900. It offers a subtly conical form with stylized foliate forms, suggestiv...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Sterling Silver
Majolica Iris Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oval jardiniere attributed to Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incre...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Art Nouveau Jugendstilvase Germany Bohemian Green Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Step into the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this exquisite natural shape
Despite its age, this vase remains in remarkable condition
With its interesting size and captivating...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Art Glass
Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, Stamp: Nimy Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant Handmade Majolica Hand-glazed
Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1920.
Stamp Imperiale Royale, NIMY
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant details.
Made in Belgium
Art Nouvea...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Majolica
Art Nouveau Bronze Jardiniere Planter
Located in New York, NY
Antique French bronze jardiniere with blue glazed ceramic insert with the prominent face of a lovely female on each side. In very good condition. Apparently unsigned.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Bronze
Alexandre / Belgium Vase green glazed terracotta decorated with Fish in relief
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed: Alexandre / Belgium Vase green glazed terracotta decorated with Fish in relief
Alexandre Gempfenstein (Alexandre de Wemmel) (Ukrainian Be...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau copper & brass planter
Located in London, GB
A copper planter with Art Nouveau decoration and brass handles, circa 1900.
With tinned interior.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Brass, Copper
Silvered Bronze Table Jardiniere from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the movement of plants and flowers, Art Nouveau is a decorative style associated with art and architecture during the late 19th early 20th centuries. Sometime after 1900, the undulating lines associated with Art Nouveau began to disappear and were replaced by geometrical shapes. That places the crafting of this silvered bronze table...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Bronze
Orivit art nouveau wine decanters
By Orivit
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Orivit art nouveau wine decanters
art nouveau style manufacturer Orivit
original gilding with some wear
crystals in excellent condition
material crystal and pewter
origin Germany cri...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Pewter
Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, with a Beetle
By Thulin
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant handmade hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930.
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colored details.
Made in Belgium
Art Nouveau period 1930 fine quality....
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau Pottery Cachepot by Sarreguemines, 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A lotus flower motif large Art Nouveau cachepot, produced in porcelain from the renowned French factory Sarreguemines, floral decoration.
“1952” and “1 1464” marks on the bottom
...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Pottery
Art Nouveau Set of Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, 1930, Belgium
By Thulin
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant handmade hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930.
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colored details.
Made in Belgium
Art Nouveau period 1930 fine quality....
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Antique English Majolica Planter or Jardiniere with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique planter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The planter is composed of Maj...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Majolica
Large Art Nouveau Copper Pedestal Jardinaire
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Nouveau Copper Pedestal Jardinaire of massive proportions with tylistic floral embossed decoration - 18" diam x 18.5"h
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Early 1900s European Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Copper
Dated 1932 Unique Hand-painted Arts & Crafts Urn Vase, Gold Gilt, Artist Signed
By Jaeger & Co.
Located in Skien, NO
**Antique Porcelain Urn Vase – Hand-Painted Floral & Gold Gilt Design, Early 1900s**
This stunning porcelain urn vase from the early 1900s is a true gem, blending the Arts & Craft...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Porcelain
Jerome Massier, Very Large Ceramic Vase Art Nouveau, Vallauris, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jerome Massier, very large ceramic vase Art Nouveau, Vallauris, circa 1900.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890.
Height / 4 inches.
Lenght / 5.2 by 2.5 inches.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Majolica, Ceramic
Gilt Bronze Planter Vase By Jules Jouant
By Jules Jouant
Located in Norwood, NJ
Signed Jules Jouant (1882-1921) France gilt bronze planter. Art Nouveau vase as planter with original removable copper liner. Foundry stamped Louch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Bronze
Art Nouveau Garniture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau Garniture
Materials: crystal and bronze with a golden patina and yellow crystals with white veins
Circa 1910 Origin: Czech Republic
It is composed of two glasses and a ce...
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1910s Czech Vintage Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Bronze, Enamel
Art Nouveau Centrepiece
Located in New York, NY
This ravishing Art Nouveau silver plated centrepiece is decorated with butterflies, flowers, and budding tendrils, and retains the original applied patina and cobalt-blue-glass liner...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Silver Plate
French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Sculptural Iris Vase, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT IRIS
The iris is a special and mysterious flower. Not only because of its striking appearance, but also from an artistic and historical point of view. It is also like a work of art, as though created by Mother Nature. The unique leaves of this plant not only create wonderful shadow casts, but also look as if they were painted by hand. It's no wonder that iris acts as the muse for countless artists, and can be seen in many famous works of art.
The iris was first spotted in the time of Pharaoh Thutmose, in 1504 BC. He had the iris inscribed into the wall reliefs of a temple as a sign of his power, as well as decorating his sceptre with motifs of the flower. Since then, the iris has been a symbol of victory in Egypt. But the symbolism of the iris goes further than that. In Japan, the flower represents courage and is the symbol of the boys' festival. In Islamic cultures, the iris is a symbol of prosperity. In Europe, the flower was a popular weapon symbol in the Middle Ages and stood for chivalry. And in Christianity, the iris was seen as a symbol of the trinity because of its three-part flowers. With more than 300 varieties, the iris is now the most popular flower among growers and gardeners following the rose.
Countless artists use the iris in their works and the flower is present in all eras. You can see the flower on furniture, vases, jewelry, fabrics, sculptures, coats of arms and much more. Did you know that the iris is also called the sword lily? It's not a coincidence that it used to symbolize physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by a weapon. We also see the flower in religious art, where it's often associated with Mary and Jesus. The iris is also associated with the Greek goddess Iris, where the flower symbolizes reconciliation and divine messages. This is also reflected in many paintings.
Finally, the iris is also visible in Dutch and Flemish still-life paintings. This can be in a religious form, incorporated into an object or as a decorative flower.
In the Art Nouveau art movement, the iris (along with other plants, such as the birch) was often used as an expression of feminine beauty. With its almost otherworldly appearance, the iris is perfectly suited to the Art Nouveau aesthetic and is featured in many well-known works of art. The poet of that era, Hermann Hesse...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Bronze
Art Nouveau Barbotine Cachepot Vase, (Early 20th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A cachepot in olive green ceramic decorated with flowers in the Barbotine style faiançe with Interior in bluish green ceramic.
'B FRANCE 50_2 ' marks on the base of Hippolyte Bouleng...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau French Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Urn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Nouveau French porcelain ormolu-mounted urn.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Porcelain
French Majolica Jardiniere Pansies Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Jardiniere Pansies signed Delphin Massier, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Pair of Enamel Ceramic Planters, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of enamel ceramic planters. Art Nouveau period. France, circa 1900.
Attributed to Clement Massier.
Planters dimensions: 51 cm diameter, 52 cm height.
Bases dimensions: 42 c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Jardiniére, Art Nouveau Period, Austria, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Glazed ceramic jardiniére. Art Nouveau period. Austria, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic
Art Nouveau Large Porcelain Majolica Jardinière With Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau Porcelain Majolica Jardinière with Pedestal - 2 Piece Set
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite Art Nouveau Porcelain Majolica Jardinière with Pedestal, a stunning...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Majolica
Centerpiece Art Nouveau Origin Germany attributed to WMF
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Planter origin Germany
attributed to WMF,
circa 1900
electro plated perfect condition
original glasses
silver pewter
monumental size.
Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an i...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Brass Metal Embossed Footed Cachepot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass metal embossed footed planter
Large metal brass footed planter, cachepot or jardinière.
Vintage brass urn with ornate cast metal flor...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Brass
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière, Bruckmann & Sons for Theodor Schallmayer Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant, festive silver vessel with a wide oval body, naturalistically domed, the lower section curved and overlapping, with four protruding bars forming feet resting on the base and...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Silver
Exquisite Art Nouveau French Faience Vase with Cherubs Early 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and enchanting early 20th-century French faience vase showcasing the exquisite beauty of the Art Nouveau era. This remarkable piece features intricate botanical motifs, includ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Faience
Art Nouveau planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs.
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