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Art Nouveau Tableware

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
Silver plated Antique Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1910s
Silver plated Antique Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1910s

Silver plated Antique Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of twelve silver plated napkin rings, circa 1910-1930s, attributed to WMF. A nice set of round rings, from the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can be cleaned f...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Art Nouveau 54-piece dinnerware set “Paniers Fleuris”, Yellow Limoges porcelain
Art Nouveau 54-piece dinnerware set “Paniers Fleuris”, Yellow Limoges porcelain

Art Nouveau 54-piece dinnerware set “Paniers Fleuris”, Yellow Limoges porcelain

By Jean-Pierre Frey

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing 54-piece “Paniers Fleuris” dinnerware set designed by Patrick Frey in Limoges porcelain in the 1990s. The reverse bears the hallmark “Patrick Frey. Paris. “Paniers Fleuris”....

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1990s French Art Nouveau Tableware

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Porcelain

Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s
Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s

Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, fish or meat. These serving piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice additi...

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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Vintage Swan Napkin Rings, Set of Ten, Silver Plate Nickel Germany 1960s
Vintage Swan Napkin Rings, Set of Ten, Silver Plate Nickel Germany 1960s

Vintage Swan Napkin Rings, Set of Ten, Silver Plate Nickel Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of ten silver plated napkin rings, circa 1970s, made by unknown company. A nice set of round rings, in the style of the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can be ...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate, Nickel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Wine Coaster/Bread Plate 2B
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Wine Coaster/Bread Plate 2B

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Wine Coaster/Bread Plate 2B

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A large sized vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen Blossom coaster or bread plate design #2B by Georg Jensen from 1905. A round raised plate with three cut out areas holding a large ...

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Early 1900s Danish Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser
Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser

Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser

By Moser Glassworks

Located in DE

These are 7 champagne glasses made from hand blown crystal by Moser in the ever popular Lady Hamilton glass cut. This pattern is an example of the "papal" cut so called because it i...

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19th Century Czech Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Vases WMF Signs: Page: 371 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover. WMF G: Introduces on ...

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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve
Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve

Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of twelve French Classical or Art Nouveau hand painted gold gilt saucer plates By Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. France, Circa 1930s Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 0.75"...

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1930s French Vintage Art Nouveau Tableware

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Porcelain

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 18 persons, comprising approximately 256 pieces. Housed in its original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts, this remarkable ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Lot of Five Silver Plated Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 20th Century
Lot of Five Silver Plated Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 20th Century

Lot of Five Silver Plated Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 20th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of five silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1910s, European. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and beauti...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

French Art Nouveau Salt & Pepper Shakers, Facetted Crystal Glass from the 1920s
French Art Nouveau Salt & Pepper Shakers, Facetted Crystal Glass from the 1920s

French Art Nouveau Salt & Pepper Shakers, Facetted Crystal Glass from the 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of beautiful Art Nouveau salt and pepper shakers, made of facetted glass. Made in France in the 1920s, in excellent condition.

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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Tableware

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Crystal

Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Dinner Knife with Serrated Blade

Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Dinner Knife with Serrated Blade

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A Georg Jensen dinner knife with silver handle and serrated stainless steel blade, item 014 in the Continental pattern, design #4 by Georg Jensen from 1906. Additional information: ...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated
Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated

Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This cute antique Art Nouveau figurative toothpick holder by WMF is a delightful representation of the period's artistic sensibilities. Crafted from silver-plated pewter in a material known as "Britannia Metall," this piece exudes a certain charm and whimsy that is characteristic of Art Nouveau design. The toothpick holder features a figurative scene depicting a young boy cradling a dachshund puppy in his arms. This tender and endearing scene captures a moment of affection and companionship between the boy and his furry friend. The attention to detail in rendering both the boy's features and the dachshund's playful expression showcases the skilled artistry of the WMF craftsmen. "Britannia Metall" refers to a high-quality pewter alloy that was favored during the Art Nouveau period for its malleability and durability. The silver-plated finish lends a touch of elegance to the piece, while still allowing the fine details of the figurine to shine through. WMF, or Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, was a renowned German metalware company that was at the forefront of Art Nouveau design. Their pieces are highly collectible and sought after for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic merit. This antique toothpick...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate, Pewter

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century
Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Silver 800 cutlery set for 12 people. Düsseldorf, Germany, late 19th century. Jugendstil period. Complete for 12 people. A total of 164 pieces: 12 ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Plated Metal Squirrel Animal Motif Knife Rests  Austria 19th Cent
Pair of Silver Plated Metal Squirrel Animal Motif Knife Rests  Austria 19th Cent

Pair of Silver Plated Metal Squirrel Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cent

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s, European. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and beautif...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set
Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique salt and spice cellar with centered mustard pot menagere is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design by the renowned German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische ...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Vases WMF Signs: WMF G: Introduces on the 1 st June 1910, in the interests of improved legibility, especially of the very small marks. The company´s choice of an ostrich as a tr...

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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Antique German Art Nouveau .800 Silver 12 Piece Fish Flatware Serving Set
Antique German Art Nouveau .800 Silver 12 Piece Fish Flatware Serving Set

Antique German Art Nouveau .800 Silver 12 Piece Fish Flatware Serving Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This twelve piece serving set is signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver

Art Nouveau Beige and Green Velvet Table Cover
Art Nouveau Beige and Green Velvet Table Cover

Art Nouveau Beige and Green Velvet Table Cover

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau beige and green velvet table cover with floral design and red berries with border

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

Pair Silver Plated Metal Wild Boar Pig Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cen
Pair Silver Plated Metal Wild Boar Pig Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cen

Pair Silver Plated Metal Wild Boar Pig Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cen

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s, European. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and beautif...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Rose Pattern Serving Pastry Tongs Vintage, Germany
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Rose Pattern Serving Pastry Tongs Vintage, Germany

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Rose Pattern Serving Pastry Tongs Vintage, Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Art Nouveau 'Roses' serving tongs for salad, pastry, cake, fish or meat. This serving piece is in a rare and antique 'Rose' pattern design. Made of silver plated metal, i...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

12 Baccarat Cranberry Art Nouveau Hock Wine Goblets with Intaglio Cut Decoration
12 Baccarat Cranberry Art Nouveau Hock Wine Goblets with Intaglio Cut Decoration

12 Baccarat Cranberry Art Nouveau Hock Wine Goblets with Intaglio Cut Decoration

By Baccarat

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This rare set of 12 Baccarat goblets truly embody the Art Nouveau aesthetic, featuring a cranberry crystal bowl sitting atop a tall and elegant panel cut stem. The goblet is cut to clear in a swirling intaglio motif with loosely floating flowers and leaves encircling the glass, topped off with a star cut base. This is the perfect addition of a hock wine...

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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Silver Plated Metal Elephant Animal Motif Knife Rests  Austria 19th Cent
Pair of Silver Plated Metal Elephant Animal Motif Knife Rests  Austria 19th Cent

Pair of Silver Plated Metal Elephant Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cent

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s, European. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and beautif...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Cake Fork Flatware Set German, 6 Pieces
Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Cake Fork Flatware Set German, 6 Pieces

Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Cake Fork Flatware Set German, 6 Pieces

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Art Nouveau flatware set of 6 cake forks. Made of silver plate metal, it will make a nice addition to any table. Forks 5 1/4" high. The set included 6 flatware pieces and...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden

Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful silver plated leaf bowl with bakelite Apple handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm,...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French Art Nouveau Copper Table Crumb Tray and Sweeper
French Art Nouveau Copper Table Crumb Tray and Sweeper

French Art Nouveau Copper Table Crumb Tray and Sweeper

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Art Nouveau Table Tray and Broom Set. The pair includes the wood sweeper from marked British/England as well as the copper French tray. Great addition to add to an existing...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

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Copper

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Salt Shakers
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Salt Shakers

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Salt Shakers

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These lovely sterling silver Art Nouveau salt shakers were made by J.F. Fradley & Company in the early 20th century. They are quintessential Art Nouveau with their floral motif wrapp...

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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Big Vases WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Pair of Big Vases WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Pair of Big Vases WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Vases WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1909 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums. We have specialized in t...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Faux Bois Oval Wall Tray or Table Mirror in Brown and Gold, circa 1940s
Faux Bois Oval Wall Tray or Table Mirror in Brown and Gold, circa 1940s

Faux Bois Oval Wall Tray or Table Mirror in Brown and Gold, circa 1940s

By Syroco Wood 1

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Faux bois oval wall mirror with details of wood vines sheaves of wheat and leaves. This piece is by the Syroco Wood Company from New York and estimated to be from the 1940s. This...

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1940s American Vintage Art Nouveau Tableware

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Mirror, Wood

2 Wine Coolers, Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil,  Liberty, Year: 1900, Germany
2 Wine Coolers, Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil,  Liberty, Year: 1900, Germany

2 Wine Coolers, Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, Year: 1900, Germany

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Wine Cooler WMF Style: Art Nouveau year: 1900 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale of Art D...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Nouveau Leroy & Cie Piault French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102pc
Nouveau Leroy & Cie Piault French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102pc

Nouveau Leroy & Cie Piault French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102pc

By Bry & Cie

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding Nouveau by Leroy & Cie / Piault, circa 1886-1897, French silver Flatware set - 102 pieces. This Art Nouveau pattern features a shaped terminal with cascading floral scroll work and wonderful pistol grip handles on the knives. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, pistol handles...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

This is a handmade sterling silver Georg Jensen small serving spoon, item #115 in the Blossom pattern, design #84 by Georg Jensen from 1919. Additional information: Material: Sterli...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of English Salt Cellar with Glass Inserts in Blue
Pair of English Salt Cellar with Glass Inserts in Blue

Pair of English Salt Cellar with Glass Inserts in Blue

Located in København, Copenhagen

A pair of English salt cellar with glass inserts in blue of English silver plate. Stamped, circa 1900. Measures: 5 cm. x 4.5 cm. In very good condition.

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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

Champagne Cooler Style, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, Year: 1900, Signed Wmf
Champagne Cooler Style, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, Year: 1900, Signed Wmf

Champagne Cooler Style, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, Year: 1900, Signed Wmf

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Champagne cooler WMF Style: Art Nouveau year: 1900 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau
Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau

Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Signs: Hugo Leven Hugo Leven studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule and then at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. For some time he worked in his father Louis Leven's studio, had numerous contac...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Art Nouveau Set of Six Silver Plate Mocca Coffee Spoon Antique, Sweden, 1900s
Art Nouveau Set of Six Silver Plate Mocca Coffee Spoon Antique, Sweden, 1900s

Art Nouveau Set of Six Silver Plate Mocca Coffee Spoon Antique, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Art Nouveau set of six small coffee spoons for espresso size cups. These set is in a original case. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addition to any table...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Gold Wash Sugar Scuttle Scoop Server Pitcher, Sweden
Vintage Silver Plate Gold Wash Sugar Scuttle Scoop Server Pitcher, Sweden

Vintage Silver Plate Gold Wash Sugar Scuttle Scoop Server Pitcher, Sweden

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful silver plated sugar scuttle server, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal, Silver Plate

Big pair of Vases, German, 1906, Art Nouveau
Big pair of Vases, German, 1906, Art Nouveau

Big pair of Vases, German, 1906, Art Nouveau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Materials: silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the but...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

WMF. A 12-person cutlery service in original stylized secessionist oak cabinet
WMF. A 12-person cutlery service in original stylized secessionist oak cabinet

WMF. A 12-person cutlery service in original stylized secessionist oak cabinet

WMF A rare cutlery service for 12 persons in original stylised secessionist oak cabinet with single drawer, lower shelf and stylised silver plated mounts and handles, the lower plaque with space for engraving has never been engraved and it has it's original keys. The interior lining has worn in places. Some blocks have come unstuck that hold some of the pieces in place. A nice little restoration project to bring back to its former glory and priced accordingly.
Height 58", Width 21 1/2", Depth 17 1/2".
The set consists of :-
11 large knives and 12 large forks.
11 smaller knives and 10 smaller forks.
12 large spoons and 12 smaller spoons.
12 Fish knives and 12 Fish forks.
10 teaspoons and 1 sugar sifting spoon.
12 knife rests.
2 salts with liner and 2 salt spoons.
1 carving knife and 1 carving fork.
1 large soup ladle and 1 gravy ladle.
1 large serving fish knife and 1 large serving fish fork.
1 large dessert serving spoon.
1 salad serving spoon with ebony spoon end
1 salad serving spoon with forked ebony spoon end.
See Grotkamp-Schepers, Barbara and Sanger, Reinhard W. 'Art Nouveau Knives, Forks and Spoons' Stuttgart 20001.p. 101, item 105 for this pattern.
See also Sotheby's 'Fine Decorative Arts from 1870', 5th October 2004, Lot 67, hammer price GBP 13,200 for a fitted canteen box...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann
Jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann

Jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Hans Ofner

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Silverplated brass jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann with glass inlay. Original vintage condition with patina.

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Brass

Georg Jensen Blossom Sugar Bowl in Hammered Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932
Georg Jensen Blossom Sugar Bowl in Hammered Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932

Georg Jensen Blossom Sugar Bowl in Hammered Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Blossom sugar bowl in hammered sterling silver. Model 2D. Dated 1925-1932. Measures: 11.5 x 10.2 cm. In excellent condition. Minimal age-related wear. Stamped. Our...

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1920s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Original Case, Austria-Hungary
Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Original Case, Austria-Hungary

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Original Case, Austria-Hungary

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people consisting of 95 parts in original wooden box. Dateing: circa 1900 Material: Massive silver '800' Form type: Elegant, s...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver

Punch Bowl of Women Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
Punch Bowl of Women Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF

Punch Bowl of Women Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Punch bowl WMF signature on the foot: wmf i/0 = Normal thickness of gilding or silver-plating, i.e. one gram of deposited silver spread over an area of one square decimetre. Style:...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

Punch Bowl Style: Liberty, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1900, WMF, Material: Bronze
Punch Bowl Style: Liberty, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1900, WMF, Material: Bronze

Punch Bowl Style: Liberty, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1900, WMF, Material: Bronze

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Punch Bowl WMF Style: Art Nouveau year: 1900 Country: Germany Materials: bronze and crystal Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale of Art...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Crystal, Bronze

Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Large Dinner Knife 003
Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Large Dinner Knife 003

Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Large Dinner Knife 003

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

This is a large Georg Jensen dinner knife with silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 003 in the Continental pattern design #4 by Georg Jensen from 1906. Additional informati...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner

By Meriden Cut Glass Company, Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned American silver company. The elegant square-shaped design features a finely detailed...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Virginiana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces Dinner
Virginiana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces Dinner

Virginiana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Stunning Virginiana by Gorham sterling silver Art Nouveau Flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 6 Dinner Size Knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 5/8" 6 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and Red Crystal, Art Nouveau
Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and Red Crystal, Art Nouveau

Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and Red Crystal, Art Nouveau

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1909 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and red glass Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Stamps ...

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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Tableware

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau tableware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau tableware 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 tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau tableware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tableware, popular names associated with this style include Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, and Moser Glassworks. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $352.