Art Nouveau Furniture

Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy. Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants. As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection. This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...

Art Nouveau silver plated repousse tobacco or jewelry box The top, front, sides and back are beautifully cast and feature panels with images of birds and flowers Good conditio...

D. W. Haber And Son New York silver plated art nouveau silver plated 5 arm candelabrum in very good vintage condition. Measures 14"W x 14'D x 16"H

Art Nouveau-Style, sterling silver, pedestal-based vase, Gorham Mfg. Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1923. Hammered in design and chased with flowers. Measures...

Art Nouveau style ashtray composed of a cut and edged crystal tray set with a silver rim with 3 cigarette/cigars holders. Made by Grann & Laglye in Denmark in 1928. Its fully hallmar...

Georg Jensen serving fork with openwork foliage. Sterling silver. No 21. Hallmark around 1920. In excellent condition with normal signs of use. Dimensions: Length 16.7 cm.

Being offered is an exquisite pair of sterling silver Art Nouveau (extra large) serving spoons by R. Blackington of Massachusetts. The handles have blossoming flowers and vines wrap...

This pair of crystal decanters date from circa 1900 from the Art Nouveau period, and have their origins from Europe, and most likely Austria....

Dimensions: Height 5 1/2 inches Maximum width 3 1/2 inches Bottom diameter 2 7/8 inches. Both, the neck and the top cover of the lid are stamped with a full set of French hallmarks, half-erased due to long-term use and therefore illegible. The repose bouquet of Irises on the cover is stamped with an essayist' hallmark, containing artist initials "RD". Fine and unusual French antique perfume bottle of a superb quality and workmanship; can also function as a body lotion or bath salt...

A pair of Art Nouveau or Secessionist WMF 'Britannia metal' (pewter) and silver plate candle holders. Both marked to the interior of the base 'WMFB' and 'OX'. This finish was used be...

Elegant silver jardinière over ground plan in boat shape standing on four downward projecting feet with leaf decor, wall with regular circumferential vertical lamellae, on front and...

Elegant silver jardinière in elliptical basic form on four lion paw feet with volute attachment, straight vertical wall with regular openings in the form of rhythmically staggered co...

Sterling silver Art Nouveau nut dish by Hamilton & Diesinger, Philadelphia, 1895-1900. Repousse border. 3.05 troy oz. 5.75" dia., 0.75" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business th...

Lebkuecher sterling silver pitcher in Art Nouveau style from the late 19th or early 20th century with raised floral motifs and stylized, fluted motifs adorning the body. It measures ...

Silver German pair of centrepieces / centerpieces made by Bruckmann & Sons (Germany). Art Nouveau (made circa 1900) Silver 800 branded by German Crescent with Crown Manufactory: Eagle Mark of Bruckmann & Soehne (= SONS), Heilbronn (Germany) Peter Bruckmann (1865-1937) was the first Chairman of the Deutscher Werkbund (founded 1907). Size: Height 18.5 cm ( 7.28 inches) Width 22.5 cm ( 8.85 inches) Depth 19.5 cm ( 7.67 inches) Total weight: 940 grams / 33.08 OZ / 30.22 troy ounces Specifications: Excellently manufactured pair of silver centrepieces / stands / holders: Each of the reticulated oval bowls are based on four slim as well as concave supports which are attached to round base: Edge of these bases is of reticulated type, too. The bowls' corners are decorated with lockets framed...

Gorham sterling silver mug and underplate from 1900, in Art Nouveau style. The style, with exquisite, flowing floral motifs, and craftsmanship are reminiscent of the great Martele li...

LudwiRedlich sterling silver centerpiece bowl from the early 1890s with a pierced rim adorned with floral motifs and in Art Nouveau style. It measures 12 7/8'' in diameter (inner dia...

Antique sterling silver repoussè hand mirror. Stamped sterling, as shown in photos. Beveled inset mirror is possibly not original.

Muller Feres The heart of the company was formed by five brothers (Henri, Desire, Eugene, Pierre, Victor) from a glass making family who trained and worked at the Galle factory. Henr...

Two decorative, playful Art Nouveau candleholders on a high-towered rocaille and volute base with lattice-like pierced shells, standing on four rocaille feet in a square arrangement,...

A late nineteenth century Gordon's Gin bottle in pale green with arched sides and cut corners, The front and back with molded lettering "Gordon's" "Dry Gin' "L...

Set of five antique sterling silver and glass vanity jars. Various repoussè floral designs. each sterling lid is stamped sterling. Large j...

Art Nouveau sterling silver overlay clear glass pinch decanter with three dimpled sides and allover scrolling leaf decoration, with a silver overlay collar and sterling capped cork s...

Unger Brothers Art Nouveau Sterling Hand Mirror 'Reine des Fleurs', (Queen of the Flowers ) C. 1903 USA, Extensively marked for sterl...

Fitted with the original Glass Stopper The bottle of large sized with tapered base and top with a gradient Green hand cut glass body, silver hinged lid and original glass stopper. T...

American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an overlaid design of wheat heads around a monogramed cartouche in sterling. The wheat design representing whiskey or rye. ...

American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an allover overlaid design of thistles in sterling. The "Thistle" symbolizes Scotch. Back bar bottles were popular from the...

Elegant silver vessel in rectangular base form with slightly bulging side walls widening upwards, corner decorations with volutes and acanthus motifs in fluted pilasters tapering dow...

Decorative round silver tray with smooth mirror, rim decorated by floral relief and openings. Hallmarks: Diana's head + 'C' - Austria-Hungarian off...

19th century Gorham Art Nouveau sterling silver Vanity set, 7 pieces. This stunning Art Nouveau sterling silver set is imaginatively created by Gorham. Each piece, as part of the matching set, abounds in glorious Art Nouveau embossed features including putti and foliate scrolls among numerous strewn floral embellishments. The set consists of seven fine pieces, all “sterling” serial numbered pieces are marked with the Gorham hallmarks. This English dresser set is comprised of a large hand mirror...

A very stylish Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau silver mounted sugar caster by renowned artist Ethel Beard and dating from around 1903. The tall elegant stoneware sifter stands on a wide ...

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver porringer. Made by William B. Kerr & Co. in Newark, ca 1910. Round with straight sides shaped solid handle. On exterior are acid-etched fairytal...

Absolutely gorgeous solid silver Art Nouveau coffee/ tea set of four from the period around 1900 in Austria. This fantastic tea set consists of four matching pieces: a small milk jug...

Sterling Silver - superb box of 12 LARGE TEASPOONS + TONGS, all in beautiful, unused condition. Made in 1904, and with an English import mark for Birmingham 1904. The maker`s mark i...

Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter German, Late 19th Century, Unmarked, .800 Silver Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with this captivating German sterling fantasy fish motif oil lamp/cigar lighter. Dating back to the late 19th century, this piece is a true testament to the creativity and artistry of the era. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the lamp is a fantastical, caricature-like fish cast and engraved realistically. The fish rests on its back, supported by its fins and dorsal fin, with wide-opened eyes and an open mouth revealing the oil lamp's wick. The turned-up tail serves as the handle for this ingeniously designed oil lamp and cigar lighter. Made of unmarked .800 silver, this piece embodies the quality and craftsmanship of German silversmithing. With dimensions of 4 inches in height, 3.5 inches in width, and 2 inches in depth, this lamp is a statement piece that will captivate any observer. Weighing 3.5 ounces, it exudes a substantial and luxurious feel. Step into the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with this captivating German oil lamp...

A set of twenty-four Art Nouveau period forks and knives made by Dominique Capmartin, circa 1900 – 1910. Sized for the cheese and fruit or dessert courses for the French table, the...

Fantastic Art Nouveau silver centerpiece with glass bowl from the period in Austria around 1895. The artfully shaped base, elaborately made of 276,3 gramm solid silver, shows an outs...

Delightful solid silver amphora vase with lid from the early Art Nouveau period in Austria around 1900. Artfully handcrafted of 402 gramm of fine silver, it shows a very elegant desi...

Pair of Candlesticks light Green Enamel and hand painted ivy on Sterling Silver Salimbeni Pair of gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver candlesticks with translucent fired enamels on ...

This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date. Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside. This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery. Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5 Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches WMF In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen. This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe. As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items. 1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two. 1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF. Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets. Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy. As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted. At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...

Rare Georg Jensen sterling silver butter spreader, dated 1925 from English hallmarks, with applied natural motifs, measuring 7'' in length by 7/8'' in width, and bearing hallmarks as...

Beautiful late 19th century sterling silver candle holder. Refined finely chiseled decorations. Made by the famous German silversmith Wilhelm Binder engraved hallmark 800 WTB with cr...

A stylish and unusual Art Nouveau James MacIntyre & Co silver-plated rimmed bowl decorated with bell shaped flowers designed by William Moorcroft (English, 1872-1945) and dating from around 1900. William Moorcroft started out as a designer before becoming director of the art pottery department at James MacIntyre & Co at Burslem in Staffordshire. His floral designs were often compared to the work of William Morris and other Arts & Crafts designers. This wide round heavily potted ceramic bowl stands on a narrow round foot with a raised round edge applied with a silver-plated rim. The bowl is decorated with tube lined arrangements for bell shaped flowers daisy on similar formed green stems set against a white ground within a cobalt blue surround and forming panels repeated around the edge of the bowl. The inner bowl and base is glazed in white and the base has a printed brown James...

Whiting, sterling silver centerpiece or fruit bowl in Art Nouveau style, with beautiful, flowing floral motifs adorning the rim. It measures 12 1/2'' in diameter by 3 1/2'' in height, weighs 20.5 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. Originally in Massachusetts, Whiting Manufacturing Company relocated to New York in 1875. The company was purchased by Gorham in 1924 and the production transferred to Providence, Rhode Island. Whiting had relatively small production output but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. The Company's most famous and important designer was Charles...

Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Three-handled Cup or Tyg, is in the Art Nouveau taste, with a hammered finish, and...

Representative elegant silver jardinière on oval, fluted stepped base, bordered by palmette bands, on top arranged in a lozenge four slender, fluted columns with Corinthian-like fanc...

Round favor box with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of a bouquet of flowers in Art Nouveau style. B...

Lazarus Posen Witwe (Germany, 1869-1938) Berlin Jugendstil silver mounted glass bowl, marked "Posen" and with German hallmarks for Berlin, the 800 silver tracery frame composed of na...

A very charming vintage French lamb carving set with silver-plated handles, comprising a carving knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder. Each implement features a beautifully fluted handle, entwined with a spray of olive leaves, and emblazoned with the engraved monogram 'PB'. The knife blade is steel. The leg bone holder is an unusual item...

Early 20th century silver overlay decanter or back bar bottle with a silver overlay collar above a dense overall pattern of thistles and scrolling leaves, all centering a scroll cartouche with monogram. The decanter retains its sterling covered...

Introducing the Exquisite 1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Box by Ottaviani: A Timeless Treasure of Elegance and Craftsmanship! Are you in search of a truly unique and stunning piece th...

This sterling silver inkwell conjures memories of a time when letter writing was an art and people waited for letters from loved ones with anticipation....

Carafe of clear glass in the form of a drop, the wall divided into four segments by vertical cuts, three segments with elaborately cut floral, foliate and volute bindings, fourth seg...

Set of two W.M.F. silver plate flower vases and jardinière, Jugendstil period, Germany, circa 1900. Dimensions of the jardinière: Height 19 c...

An Edwardian sterling silver mug in the Art Nouveau style. The mug is of planished and double ogee banded beaker form, with a spreading foot, the bisecting pierced handle is of an na...

Pitcher 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. We h...

Woodside, sterling silver water pitcher, from the early 20th century, in Art Nouveau style, showcasing beautifully rendered dimensional flowers and leaves. It measures 8 1/3'' in hei...

A beautiful antique French silver overlay glass perfume cologne bottle with stopper, circa 1900. It has a gorgeous lobed shape and stylish Art N...