Art Nouveau Marine Escape Vase by Joma, Montreuil, France, Early 1900

Red marbled vase is an original decorative object realized in the first decade of the 20th century. Made in France. Original colorless matte glass ...

Mehlem Vase is an ornamental gres porcelain vase designed by Franz Anton Mehlem.  With a square-shaped base, this decorative objects with natural and geometrical decors and genre ...

This silver vase is an original decorative object realized by oriental manufacture of the colonial age in the beginning of the 20th century. This refined silver vase is entirely e...

Pair of Art Déco vases with Parots, France early 20th century. Some lack of colors and missing pigments, otherwise good conditions.

This Berluze vase is an original decorative object realized in the 1920s. Orange-colored glass vase called Berluze (long-necked vase in Persian shape) realized by André Delatte th...

This light blue Berluze vase is an original decorative object realized in the 1920s by André Delatte. This beautiful colored glass vase is called Berluze (long-necked vase in Pers...

Rare French Art Nouveau vase by François-Théodore Legras, France, Early 1900s. Very very rare vase with an uncommon shape showing a decor richly enamelled with chestnut leaves. A mus...

Montieres Art Nouveau iridescent ceramic vase. Early 1900s. Measures: 20 cm x 9 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.

Royal Copenhagen, Art Nouveau porcelain vase with handles. Early 1900s. Model: 424/227. Perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: Width 15.0 cm x Height 17.0 cm.

Signed: H. Laurent x Desrousseaux. This pair of vases showcases an important Art Nouveau style, "décor végétaliste," or a plant motif. While employed by other artists as part o...

An exquisite pair of French Art Nouveau vases in its original patina. It can be turned into a stunning pair of table lamps with marble bases w...

ABOUT IRIS The iris is a special and mysterious flower. Not only because of its striking appearance, but also from an artistic and historical point of view. It is also like a work of art, as though created by Mother Nature. The unique leaves of this plant not only create wonderful shadow casts, but also look as if they were painted by hand. It's no wonder that iris acts as the muse for countless artists, and can be seen in many famous works of art. The iris was first spotted in the time of Pharaoh Thutmose, in 1504 BC. He had the iris inscribed into the wall reliefs of a temple as a sign of his power, as well as decorating his sceptre with motifs of the flower. Since then, the iris has been a symbol of victory in Egypt. But the symbolism of the iris goes further than that. In Japan, the flower represents courage and is the symbol of the boys' festival. In Islamic cultures, the iris is a symbol of prosperity. In Europe, the flower was a popular weapon symbol in the Middle Ages and stood for chivalry. And in Christianity, the iris was seen as a symbol of the trinity because of its three-part flowers. With more than 300 varieties, the iris is now the most popular flower among growers and gardeners following the rose. Countless artists use the iris in their works and the flower is present in all eras. You can see the flower on furniture, vases, jewelry, fabrics, sculptures, coats of arms and much more. Did you know that the iris is also called the sword lily? It's not a coincidence that it used to symbolize physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by a weapon. We also see the flower in religious art, where it's often associated with Mary and Jesus. The iris is also associated with the Greek goddess Iris, where the flower symbolizes reconciliation and divine messages. This is also reflected in many paintings. Finally, the iris is also visible in Dutch and Flemish still-life paintings. This can be in a religious form, incorporated into an object or as a decorative flower. In the Art Nouveau art movement, the iris (along with other plants, such as the birch) was often used as an expression of feminine beauty. With its almost otherworldly appearance, the iris is perfectly suited to the Art Nouveau aesthetic and is featured in many well-known works of art. The poet of that era, Hermann Hesse...