Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica iris vase Massier unsigned of the end of 19th century. Art Nouveau period. Height / 9 inches.
1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
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
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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.
Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica iris vase Massier unsigned of the end of 19th century. Art Nouveau period. Height / 9 inches.
Ceramic
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Fern Motif, c. 1904
By Gallé, Émile Gallé
Located in Bochum, NRW
Émile Gallé, Vase Fougères/Ferns Décor, Nancy, c. 1904–1906 An exceptional and authentic Art Nouveau cameo glass vase by Établissement Émile Gallé, manufactured between 1904 and 19...
Art Glass
Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, "Clematis" Motif, Nancy, France, c. 1908
By Gallé, Émile Gallé
Located in Bochum, NRW
A fine multi-layered cameo glass cabinet vase, an authentic Art Nouveau piece. The naturalistic decor depicts the Clematis flower, achieved through meticulous acid-etching. The deta...
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Rare Miniature Orientalist Landscape Vase with Palm Trees Circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daum Nancy & Croix de Lorraine Rare Miniature Orientalist Landscape Vase with Palm Trees Circa 1900–1910 A rare miniature acid-etched and enameled cameo glass vase with a soft o...
Art Glass
Large 19th Century Pair of Ewers Thistles Vases Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Pair of Ewers Thistles Vases signed Delphin Massier. Height / 22 inches.
Majolica, Ceramic
Tiffany Favrile Pulled Feather Miniature Vase
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...
Art Glass
Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900. Height / 9.5 inches. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incr...
Majolica, Ceramic
Dutch Gouda Vase, Zuid Corona Pattern, Art Nouveau Stoneware, Holland, 1922
By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Dutch Gouda vase by Zuid, produced in Holland in 1922, features the Corona pattern with richly hand-painted floral decoration inspired by the flowing organic forms of the Art No...
Enamel
Galileo Chini L’Arte della Ceramica Di Fontebuoni Lustre Scarab Beetle Vase
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...
Ceramic
Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav 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...
Bronze
Stunning Ceramic Art Deco Vase - Herman Kähler - 1920s Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning white ceramic vase designed by Herman Kähler. The vase is 21 cm tall and about 18.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked HAK below. Herman Kähler (1846...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Green Double Handled Ceramic Vase, Japan, 1900s
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 ...
Ceramic
Small Majolica Daisy Cache Pot Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare small majolica daisy cache pot signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
Ceramic
$560Sale Price|58% Off
Pair of Loetz Glass and Wrought Iron Vases 1920s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Loetz iridescent glass and wrought iron mesh vases, hand-blown in the 1920s Ø cm 10 h cm 23 Loetz is a name that immediately conjures up images of art glass of extraordinar...
Glass
Victor Saglier and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Carafe
By Daum, Victor Saglier
Located in NANTES, FR
Decanter engraved with acid with floral decoration around 1900 attributed to Daum Nancy and Victor Saglier for the setting. Signature at the bottom of the carafe. Note a slight defor...
Metal
Emerald Green Art Nouveau Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1920s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg, Allan Ebeling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Warm marbled yellow modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two small spouts and fluted wavey coral red handles. Stamped and number...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
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...
Blown Glass
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...
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vase with amber leafs by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is formed by amber leafs connected to each other in beautiful warm col...
Art Glass
Legras. Large Art Nouveau gilt and enameled glass vase, France, 1890s
By Val Saint Lambert, François-Théodore Legras, Baccarat, Verrerie Legras
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...
Enamel
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase
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...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Moorcroft Green Glazed Flamminian Ware Cannister Vase 1913
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Moorcroft for Liberty & Co green glazed flamminian ware cannister shaped vase dated 1913. Flamminian Ware was produced between 1905 and 1915 and was produced for renowned...
Ceramic
$1,236Sale Price|20% Off
Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s
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...
Murano Glass
Émile Gallé Cherries Soufflé Cameo Glass Vase, France, circa 1915
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare French Art Nouveau soufflé cameo glass vase, produced by Établissements Gallé in Nancy, France, circa 1915. The elegant baluster-shaped body is decorated with a naturalistic ...
Glass
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...
Glass
1911 René Lalique Perfume Bottle L'Effleurt Glass with Grey Patina for Coty
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "L'Effleurt" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1911 for Coty. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. height: 11.5 cm Félix Marc...
Blown Glass
René Lalique Guirlandes Opalescent Vase Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
René Lalique Guirlandes Opalescent Vase Bowl This bowl measures: 7.75 wide x 7.75 deep x 8.375 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting...
Glass
Unique Art Nouveau Vase by Meta Lieberkind, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1911
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...
Porcelain
Pewter Flower Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
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...
Pewter
$550Sale Price|49% Off
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 ...
Glass
Victor SAGLIER French Art Nouveau Silverplate Planter Centerpiece, 1890
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...
Metal
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 ...
pate de verre
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...
Glass
Glass Paste Vase By Daum Frères, Acid Etched, Art Nouveau, Circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass paste vase by Daum Frères, acid etched, Art Nouveau, circa 1920. Art Nouveau glass paste vase, circa 1920, by Daum Frère, engraved with acid. H: 30cm, D:22cm Contact us befor...
Paste, Glass
Small Majolica Cache Pot Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French purple Majolica Cache Pot Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1890. Height / 3.8 inches. Diameter / 5.8 inches.
Ceramic
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...
Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
By Daum
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
Art Glass
Antique Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver vase. Voluptuous baluster with wavy mouth and high-looping whiplash double-scroll handle; raised foot. On front, acid-etched flowers with loose blooms and...
Sterling Silver
$22,013Sale Price|29% Off
Le Verre Francais Art Nouveau Artistic Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, 1924
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Le Verre Français, France ca. 1924 Cameo glass egg cup decorated with stylized flowers. Engraved signature. This vase is very rare both for its color and...
Glass
Majolica Violet Cache Pot Delphin Massier circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Purple flower Violet Cache Pot signed Delphin Massier Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Art Glass
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...
Glass
Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oxidized copper (green sections). Chased and hammered. Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance and we do not ship uninsured. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Shortly before the foundation of WMF, Daniel Straub had founded his first manufacturing company, Maschinenfabrik Geislingen, in connection with his participation in the construction of the Geislinger Steige, the steepest railway line in Europe at the time. As experienced metal spinners, the brothers Friedrich and Louis Schweizer were able to contribute their technical expertise to the project. Most early designs for the company looked to past historical styles although early recognition of the quality of its products included the award of a Gold Medal at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. The company showroom, established in Berlin in 1868, was its first retailing outlet and marked the beginnings of a rapid development in scale. By 1880, when the company merged with Ritter & Co. to form the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, the company employed about 200 and had a range of nearly 1,000 products, many of them electroplated. In the late 19th century the company was also involved in architectural decoration, ornaments for the home and replicas of works of art and archaeology, including the reproduction of Lorenzo Ghiberti's famous early Italian Renaissance doors...
Brass, Copper
Pair of French Majolica Iris Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large pair of French Majolica Iris vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience
Large Hand-Glazed Danish Art Nouveau Vase by Danico, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A danish 'Jugend' - art nouveau vase. . The floral decorations on this vase was achieved by using slip trailed glaze through a cow horn and feather quill . Danico in Horsens, Denmark...
Ceramic
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, Art Nouveau, Acid-Etched, USA, 4.75" H
Located in Astoria, NY
Daum Nancy Landscape Scene Cameo Glass Vase, acid-etched and hand-enameled, marked "Daum Nancy" with La Croix de Lorraine mark and signed "TH" to underside. 4.75" H x 3.25" Diameter...
Enamel
French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890 Height / 7 inches. Diameter / 10 inches.
Ceramic
$606Sale Price|20% Off
Anna-Lisa Thomson 1940s Green Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sea foam green art nouveau vase by ceramic artist Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby. Soft shaped shiny glazed ceramic vase, two wavey handles with d...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Majolica Cachepot with Green and Blue Floral decorations, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A superb Art Nouveau-style majolica cache-pot, crafted from glazed ceramic and adorned with relief decoration inspired by the natural world. Its body features large, stylized floral ...
Majolica
Mid-Century Ruscha Art Vase
By Ruscha
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful art pottery and unusual piece by Ruscha with a strong art nouveau influence in its shape and decoration. It is glazed in a dark brown with variegated purple and light grey ...
Ceramic
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...
Glass
René Lalique Serpent Blue Glass Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
René Lalique Serpent Blue Glass Perfume Bottle This perfume bottle measures: 2.25 wide x 1 deep x 3.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We ta...
Glass
Austrian Majolica Lily Jardinière Greiner & Sohn, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Majolica Lily Jardinière Julius Greiner & Sohn Bodenbach, circa 1900. Art Nouveau.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rare Small Majolica Daisy Cache Pot Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare small majolica daisy cache pot signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with violet, blue and orange colors by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - has violet, blue and orange glass on the bottom. I...
Art Glass
$5,507Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
French Majolica Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pink parrot tulip Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
$1,213Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Porcelain
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 ...
Blown Glass