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Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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

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

By Émile Gallé, Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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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 Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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 Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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 Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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 Vases and Vessels

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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 signed "Daum France" on the underside. Beautifully combining clear crystal with Daum's celebrated pâte de verre technique, this elegant soliflore features a graceful trumpet-form body rising from an exquisite sculptural base of blooming pink roses and delicate green foliage rendered in luminous translucent crystal. Inspired by the romantic naturalism of the French Art Nouveau movement, the Soliflore Roses collection pays homage to one of nature's most enduring symbols of beauty. The contrast between the brilliant clear crystal and the richly textured floral base showcases the exceptional artistry and technical mastery for which Daum has been internationally renowned for over a century. Handcrafted using Daum's signature pâte de verre process, each vase is individually finished, making every example subtly unique. Whether displayed with a single stem or admired as a sculptural object, this elegant vase brings timeless French luxury to any interior. Retaining its original Daum presentation box, this collectible piece is ideal for collectors of fine French crystal, Art Nouveau-inspired design, and luxury decorative arts. Maker: Daum France Pattern: Soliflore Roses Origin: France Date: Circa 1990s Material: Clear crystal with pâte de verre floral base Style: Art Nouveau Revival / Contemporary French Design Dimensions: Height: 9 in. (22.86 cm) Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm) Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Retains the original Daum presentation box. For more than a century, Daum has celebrated the timeless beauty of the rose through its exceptional crystal creations. The Soliflore Roses collection exemplifies the maison's unrivaled expertise in pâte de verre, transforming crystal into delicate blossoms of remarkable realism. A refined fusion of sculpture and functional design, this vase is a luminous expression of French artistry and an elegant addition to any collection of luxury crystal or decorative arts. Keywords: Daum France, Daum Nancy, Daum crystal vase...

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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Rarity! Pair of vases, flamingo & heron, ceramic Massier Valoris, 1915 France
Rarity! Pair of vases, flamingo & heron, ceramic Massier Valoris, 1915 France

Rarity! Pair of vases, flamingo & heron, ceramic Massier Valoris, 1915 France

By Valoris, Jean Baptiste Massier

Located in Wien, AT

An outstanding pair of vases by Jean Massier, France's most renowned Art Nouveau ceramic artist. Modeled after nature, the vases take the form of reeds—featuring a distinctive uppe...

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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

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

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

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

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

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1940s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Pewter

Tiffany Studios New York "Pansy" Favrile Glass Vase
Tiffany Studios New York "Pansy" Favrile Glass Vase

Tiffany Studios New York "Pansy" Favrile Glass Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Known as a "Pansy" vase, this Favrile glass creation by Tiffany Studios New York begins with a bulbous base in deep hues of striated, swirling iridescent yellow and gold. Shooting upward from the base is an elongated, narrow neck of similar coloration, darkening in coloration as it ascends. From the narrow neck explodes an outward facing glass bloom in brilliant shades of ochre, umber and marigold, made to shimmer by the undulations in the bloom's outer edges, all tinged with iridescence. Item #: T-22418 Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States Circa: 1900 Dimensions: 17" height, 8.75" width, 4.5" depth. Materials: Favrile Glass Signed: L.C.T. Y1789 Literature: A similar vase is pictured in Timeless Beauty: The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2016, p. 179; and in: The Tiffany Collection of the Chrysler Museum at Norfolk, by Paul E. Doros, Richmond, VA: W. M. Brown & son, Inc., 1978, p. 40, cat. no. 47 Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: The term “Jack-in-the-Pulpit,” commonly used by collectors today, is in fact a misnomer; this model is more accurately identified as a “Pansy” vase. The form of this Favrile “Pansy” vase was first developed by gaffer John Hollingsworth (American, born England, 1851–1923) in 1906. Like all of Tiffany’s skilled glassmakers, Hollingsworth was encouraged to experiment at the furnace, fostering continual innovation in form and finish. Its gold Favrile surface begins as luminous yellow uranium glass, then achieves its signature iridescence through a delicate spray of silver nitrate. From the outset, these vases were highly prized by early collectors of Tiffany’s blown glass...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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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 Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Unique Art Nouveau Vase by Meta Lieberkind, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1911
Unique Art Nouveau Vase by Meta Lieberkind, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1911

Unique Art Nouveau Vase by Meta Lieberkind, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1911

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Valby, 84

Unique Art Nouveau vase of ovoid form in porcelain, hand painted with a large blue iris in full bloom above elongated green leaves, the upper body with a continuous landscape of wate...

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1910s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Attributed to Louis Maurel Art Nouveau Three Graces Pewter Vase, France, 1900
Attributed to Louis Maurel Art Nouveau Three Graces Pewter Vase, France, 1900

Attributed to Louis Maurel Art Nouveau Three Graces Pewter Vase, France, 1900

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional French Art Nouveau pewter vase attributed to Louis Maurel, featuring the celebrated "Three Graces" motif emerging from a sculptural arrangement of stylized leaves. The el...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Pewter

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 Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

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

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

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 Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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

Victor Saglier and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Carafe

By Victor Saglier, Daum

Located in NANTES, FR

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Metal

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 Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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

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

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

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

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 Vases and Vessels

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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 Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Amethyst, Blue and Green
Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Amethyst, Blue and Green

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Amethyst, Blue and Green

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Art Nouveau iridescent glass vase, of elegant twisted form, with iridescence in amethyst, blue and green and pulled feather design. Unsigned, but probably by Josef Rindskopf’s Söhne....

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Late 19th Century European Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art 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 Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Rare set of two monumental dragon vases, Art Nouveau, style Massier, 1900 France
Rare set of two monumental dragon vases, Art Nouveau, style Massier, 1900 France

Rare set of two monumental dragon vases, Art Nouveau, style Massier, 1900 France

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Wien, AT

Exceptional high-quality set of two vases with a dragon motif, presumably by Massier, made in France around 1900. These vases are a real eye-catcher. The base is round, a typical c...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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 Vases and Vessels

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

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C
Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Early 20th-century French Art Nouveau glass compote vase, designed in a sculptural palm tree form with finely etched detailing and a rich rusty orange hue. This piece reflects the ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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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 Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Rare Art Nouveau "Vase w/Oriental Dragon" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
Rare Art Nouveau "Vase w/Oriental Dragon" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora

Rare Art Nouveau "Vase w/Oriental Dragon" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora

By Eduard Stellmacher

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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 Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Monumental  Majolica Vase Art Nouveau Royal Dux Circa 1900
Monumental  Majolica Vase Art Nouveau Royal Dux Circa 1900

Monumental Majolica Vase Art Nouveau Royal Dux Circa 1900

By Royal Dux

Located in Austin, TX

Large Faience Vase Art Nouveau Royal Dux Circa 1900. Chesnut bogues and leaves. Pink flowers. Height / 21.7 inches.     

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Early 1900s Czech Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Faience

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 Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Art Nouveau Vase By Karl Ens Volkstedt, Jugendstil, Circa 1896
Art Nouveau Vase By Karl Ens Volkstedt, Jugendstil, Circa 1896

Art Nouveau Vase By Karl Ens Volkstedt, Jugendstil, Circa 1896

By Karl Ens

Located in Lisbon, PT

An amazing Jugendstil Style amphora from Rudolstadt, Thuringia hailing from the Triebner Ens Manufacture and the artist Karl Ens Volkstedt. A vase decorated with a iris flower form...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Faience

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase, Art Nouveau Style, 1900s
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase, Art Nouveau Style, 1900s

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase, Art Nouveau Style, 1900s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large antique Chinese porcelain vase decorated with green, white and pink organic motifs with golden accents. Stylized art nouveau decorations of branches, leaves, roots and butterflies. Manufactured between 1890 and 1920 - possibly Famille Verte. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition. China...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Emile Galle water Lily Cameo Glass Vase Circa 1900
Emile Galle water Lily Cameo Glass Vase Circa 1900

Emile Galle water Lily Cameo Glass Vase Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase Water Lily Vase Circa 1900, France Cameo glass Height: 15.75 inches (40.0 cm) Marks: Gallé PROVENANCE: Morphy Auctions, Denver, Pennsylvan...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Antique Vase in Pressed Ruby Red Glass by Fyens Glasværk, 1920s
Antique Vase in Pressed Ruby Red Glass by Fyens Glasværk, 1920s

Antique Vase in Pressed Ruby Red Glass by Fyens Glasværk, 1920s

By Fyens glasværk 1

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A 1920s flower vase in pressed ryby/deep red glass. Made at Fyens Glasværk (later Holmegaard) in the early 1920s. It's a substantial and tall piece measuring 28 cm in height. Suitabl...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Loetz Vase Art Nouveau Secessionist Art Glass Phaenomen 6893 Antique Lötz
Loetz Vase Art Nouveau Secessionist Art Glass Phaenomen 6893 Antique Lötz

Loetz Vase Art Nouveau Secessionist Art Glass Phaenomen 6893 Antique Lötz

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Antique Art Nouveau chalice shaped art glass vase created by the Loetz glassworks company, which was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this vase represents a prime example of their artistic mastery. The vase features a cobalt blue ground that adds depth and richness to its overall appearance. Its surface showcases a captivating iridescent wave pattern, which adds a mesmerizing shimmer and dynamic quality to the glass. This iridescence is a hallmark of Loetz glassware and is achieved through the application of special techniques during the glassblowing process. The chalice-form of the vase gives it an elegant and graceful silhouette. This design creates a harmonious balance between the visually striking upper portion and the sturdy base. Loetz glasswares are renowned for their exceptional artistry and their ability to capture and play with light. The Phaenomen Genre 6893 vase, with its dark blue color and iridescent wave pattern, is no exception. When light interacts with the glass, it reveals a captivating range of colors and reflections, making it a visually stunning and attention-grabbing piece. As an antique Loetz glass vase...

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1890s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

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

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Capo di Monte Large Italian Pottery Vase or Pot Early 20th Century
Capo di Monte Large Italian Pottery Vase or Pot Early 20th Century

Capo di Monte Large Italian Pottery Vase or Pot Early 20th Century

By Capo Di Monte

Located in Tilburg, NL

Capo di Monte Large Italian Pottery Vase or Pot Early 20th Century. Wonderful and large Italian glazed pottery Capo di Monte vase / pot / planter in a very distinct rococo style. Ve...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Beautiful Lavanite Vase Decorated with Elephants, Art Nouveau, circa 1910
Beautiful Lavanite Vase Decorated with Elephants, Art Nouveau, circa 1910

Beautiful Lavanite Vase Decorated with Elephants, Art Nouveau, circa 1910

Located in Knivsta, SE

A rare and beautiful Lavanite vase decorated with Elephants. Art Nouveau circa 1910. Probably made by W. Henker & Co in Berlin during the 1910s. Marked Lavanit Patent under the vase....

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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Cast Stone

Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm
Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm

Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm

By Gustave De Bruyn

Located in Poperinge, BE

Ceramic vase made of majolica earthenware, elaborately decorated with a typical Art Nouveau design, featuring leaves, stems, and curves inspired by the rocaille or rococo style, circ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Art Nouveau Crystal Vases by Moser, Silver and Crystal, Czech Republic
Art Nouveau Crystal Vases by Moser, Silver and Crystal, Czech Republic

Art Nouveau Crystal Vases by Moser, Silver and Crystal, Czech Republic

By Moser

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant pair of crystal vases with a violet–amethyst gradient, finely wheel-cut with a stylized floral design. The hexagonal carved base supports a slender body, richly decorated. Hi...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Silver

Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Vienna Secessonist Flower Stand
Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Vienna Secessonist Flower Stand

Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Vienna Secessonist Flower Stand

By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

A typical work from the early period of the Wiener Werkstatte. Punched iron sheet, white lacquered. See similar items - Wiener Werkstatte pattern books as displayed. No signature.

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Cameo Glass Banjo Vase, by Emile Galle Décor Begonias, France, circa 1900
Cameo Glass Banjo Vase, by Emile Galle Décor Begonias, France, circa 1900

Cameo Glass Banjo Vase, by Emile Galle Décor Begonias, France, circa 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

An excellent French Art Nouveau Vase in a classic banjo shape, with a deep red flowering landscape etched and acid cut against a yellow background, with fine color and detail. Rare ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Early 20th Century Austrian "Blue Papillon Silvered Vase II" by Loetz Witwe
Early 20th Century Austrian "Blue Papillon Silvered Vase II" by Loetz Witwe

Early 20th Century Austrian "Blue Papillon Silvered Vase II" by Loetz Witwe

By Loetz Glass

Located in London, GB

A very beautiful early 20th Century Austrian blue papillon glass vase of overlaid with applied silver Art Nouveau floral decoration and everted neck with slivered rim and with serial...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Silver

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

Emile Gallé Important Vase "Ficoïdes Marins Rouges"

By Émile Gallé

Located in NANCY, FR

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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pate de verre

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 Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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 Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Butterscotch Ovoid Hand-blown Vase, Makora Krosno, Poland
Vintage Butterscotch Ovoid Hand-blown Vase, Makora Krosno, Poland

Vintage Butterscotch Ovoid Hand-blown Vase, Makora Krosno, Poland

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful contemporary ovoid vase is a gorgeous example of the hand-blown glass artisanship found in Krosno, Poland. Skilled craftsmen develop Makora Krosno Hand Blown Glass in ...

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Late 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Carlsbad Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain Iridesecent Vase, Late 19th Century
Carlsbad Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain Iridesecent Vase, Late 19th Century

Carlsbad Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain Iridesecent Vase, Late 19th Century

By Loetz Glass, Carlsbad

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period iridescent porcelain vase In the manner of Loetz By Carlsbad Porcelain Austria, Late 19th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H. Very good origin...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

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