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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
Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880
Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880

Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica iris vase Massier unsigned of the end of 19th century. Art Nouveau period. Height / 9 inches.

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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

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

By Gallé, Émile Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, "Clematis" Motif, Nancy, France, c. 1908
Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, "Clematis" Motif, Nancy, France, c. 1908

Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, "Clematis" Motif, Nancy, France, c. 1908

By 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...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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

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

By Daum

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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

Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900

Majolica Parrot Tulip Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1900

By Delphin Massier

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...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Majolica, Ceramic

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

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

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

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

By Herman Kähler

Located in Stockholm, SE

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

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

Pair of Loetz Glass and Wrought Iron Vases 1920s
Pair of Loetz Glass and Wrought Iron Vases 1920s

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...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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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 Daum, Victor Saglier

Located in NANTES, FR

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Metal

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

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

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

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

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

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

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

Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France
Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France

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...

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1970s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art 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 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...

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

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

Moorcroft Green Glazed Flamminian Ware Cannister Vase 1913
Moorcroft Green Glazed Flamminian Ware Cannister Vase 1913

Moorcroft Green Glazed Flamminian Ware Cannister Vase 1913

By William Moorcroft

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...

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1910s British Vintage 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

Émile Gallé Cherries Soufflé Cameo Glass Vase, France, circa 1915
Émile Gallé Cherries Soufflé Cameo Glass Vase, France, circa 1915

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 ...

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Early 20th Century French 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

1911 René Lalique Perfume Bottle L'Effleurt Glass with Grey Patina for Coty
1911 René Lalique Perfume Bottle L'Effleurt Glass with Grey Patina for Coty

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...

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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

René Lalique Guirlandes Opalescent Vase Bowl
René Lalique Guirlandes Opalescent Vase Bowl

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...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Glass Paste Vase By Daum Frères, Acid Etched, Art Nouveau, Circa 1920.
Glass Paste Vase By Daum Frères, Acid Etched, Art Nouveau, Circa 1920.

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...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Paste, Glass

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

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

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

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

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19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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

Antique Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vase
Antique Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vase

Antique Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vase

By Tiffany & Co.

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...

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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

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

Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF
Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF

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...

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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Copper

Large Hand-Glazed Danish Art Nouveau Vase by Danico, 1920s
Large Hand-Glazed Danish Art Nouveau Vase by Danico, 1920s

Large Hand-Glazed Danish Art Nouveau Vase by Danico, 1920s

By Danico Pottery

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...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, Art Nouveau, Acid-Etched, USA, 4.75" H
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, Art Nouveau, Acid-Etched, USA, 4.75" H

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...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

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

Art Nouveau Majolica Cachepot with Green and Blue Floral decorations, France
Art Nouveau Majolica Cachepot with Green and Blue Floral decorations, France

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 ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Mid-Century Ruscha Art Vase
Mid-Century Ruscha Art Vase

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

René Lalique Serpent Blue Glass Perfume Bottle
René Lalique Serpent Blue Glass Perfume Bottle

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...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France
Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France

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...

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1970s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art 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

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

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 vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Loetz Glass, Emile Gallé, Daum, and Le Verre Français. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $800,000 while the average work can sell for $2,107.