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Art Nouveau Furniture

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
Art Nouveau Majolica Green Barbotine Atelier Serenne Vallauris France
Located in Uppsala , SE
The plate in the image appears to be a vintage ceramic plate with a raised relief design featuring leaves and berries, characteristic of majolica or barbotine ware. The "Atelier de...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Table Lamp with Loetz Styled Art Glass Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The lamp base is composed o...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
Located in NANTES, FR
Art nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Koloman Moser/Wiener Werkstätte Brass Table Lamp, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful variation of a table lamp from the very early period of the Wiener Werkstätte Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list ...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers mosaic Italian art glass decorative cabinet vase / pitcher. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa 1910-1930. T...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice version from the often used design by Koloman Moser as well as by Josef Hoffmann, the total drop will be custom made. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette A...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Unique Jugendstil Arm Chair made in 1908
Located in Vienna, Austria
This is a special arm chair designed by the owner and made by a furniture maker in India. Robert Haardt was the owner and designer of this lounge c...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Hardwood

Luzette Pendant Light By Peter Behrens For Siemens Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Luzette Pendant Light By Peter Behrens For Siemens Circa 1920s - Opaline glass bottom and top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model L1521 - Produced by Siemens & Schukert, Berlin - Desi...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Original Antique Poster Times Of The Day Reverie Du Soir Evening Contemplation
Located in London, GB
Original antique poster - Reverie du Soir / Evening Reverie (or Evening Contemplation) - by the notable Czech illustrator, graphic artist and painter Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Muc...
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1890s British Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Paper

Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Large Cameo Glass Vase "Gladioli" circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase « Gladioli Flowers » Large piriform vase on heel with long collar in dark blue and blue multi-layered glass Cased glass, opales...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

Georg Jensen Large Sterling Silver Five-Light Candelabra 224
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of early, large sterling silver Georg Jensen five-light candelabra, design #224 by Johan Rohde, originally introduced in 1916. Each candelabrum features five elegant branches ...
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1910s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...
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1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Émile Gallé “Magnolia” Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase, circa 1900
Located in CABA, AR
Émile Gallé “Magnolia” Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase, circa 1900 An exceptional and large example of Gallé’s celebrated Magnolia design, this impressive cameo glass vase stands an im...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass

Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Classic traditional Massive Wide
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge candelabrum crystal antique chandelier ceiling lustre Art Nouveau Measures: Total height 140 cm, height without chain 110 cm, diameter 110 cm. Weight (approximately): 35 kg. Number of lights: 30-light bulb sockets: E14 material: Brass, cut glass, crystal, New electricity! New cable! Restored and rewired. tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang not one missing Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, hand-knotted The chandelier is sent in a specially made wooden box so that safe transport is guaranteed. So worldwide shipping is no problem. they will for everyone the chandelier is wired in such a way that it works worldwide without any modification. in USA the chandelier works. ready to connect. before shipping the chandelier will be cleaned. missing crystals added. just cleaned and complete. will be sent. You are buying from a specialty chandelier store. with years of experience and heart for chandeliers Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Classic...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Wire, Brass

Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Take flight into history with this breathtaking WWI-era biplane model, expertly crafted in France circa 1950. A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this large scale brass airplane boa...
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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Art Nouveau Stained Glass Panel Doors
Located in Lisbon, PT
A wonderful set of eight French stained glass windows in four doors with bronze handles. The set of eight panels is in stained glass in polychrome glass with shutters, locks, handle ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Art Nouveau Stained Glass Panel Doors
Art Nouveau Stained Glass Panel Doors
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Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figurine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 1900s Vienna Bronze Dachshund Figurine – Unpainted, Patinated Finish A charming and finely crafted Vienna Bronze dachshund figurine dating to the early 1900s, found at an esta...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and top with spindle sides. (signed: LOUIS MAJORELLE).  ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Walnut

French Art Nouveau Style 'Neptune' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Art Nouveau Style 'Neptune' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, in a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no extra cost. The fireback is in good...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Iron

French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pink daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass lantern by Baccarat, France, signed in relife "Baccarat" and "Depose" It is decorated all around with floral motifs. At the moment it can hold a...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Walking stick, Duilio Cambellotti and Petocchi swallows cane, Rome, Italy 1910.
By Duilio Cambellotti
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau walking stick: T shaped handle starts with a plane collar over which we see the Petochi maker’s mark (silversmith), the 800 hallmark (800/1000 silver) and the CD initials...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Silver, Brass, Iron

Pair of Curved Mahogany & Brass Lamps with Four White Glass Teardrop Shades
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Nouveau inspired Mid Century Brass mounted Mahogany Lamps with Frosted Glass Shades, 1960's. Featuring a botanical, curving vine like Brass stem designs, four bud like White Fros...
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1960s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkastätte Table/Desk Lamp, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Pictured is an original fixture which was sold for 250.000 US$ at Jacques Grange Collectionneur in Paris in November 2017. We manufacture this lamp true to the original - Please cho...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Brown Beech for J & J Kohn Postal Saving Bank 1902
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Otto Wagner One (1) Desk Chair Chair Side Chair Chocolate Brown Beech Osterreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Jacob & Josef Kohn 1904/1906 Vienna. An iconic chair or si...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Beech, Plywood

KRALIK - Art Nouveau 'Threaded' Iridescent Glass Vase, Czech Republic, C.1900
Located in Chatham, ON
KRALIK - Antique Art Nouveau iridescent 'threaded' glass vase with dimpled sides and ruffled edge - striking green and red color combination - polished pontil mark to the base - unsi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

Three 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass Decanters or Serving Bottles c1860
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Three 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass Decanters or Serving Bottles c1860 for display purposes. These rare bottles have a unique look with the...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Cut Glass

Art Nouveau Pewter and Velvet Snail-Shaped Pincushion, Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Nouveau Pewter and Velvet Snail-Shaped Pincushion, Early 1900s A charming and decorative snail-shaped pincushion in polished pewter with a green velvet cushion. The detailed cr...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Furniture

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Pewter

"Nasturtium, " Watercolor by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Stained Glass Window, '21
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully painted in vivid tones of yellow-orange, mossy green, warm red and deep blue -- echoing the rich tones of the stained glass he employed -- this rare and gorgeous watercolor by Louis Comfort Tiffany was clearly painted to inspire and guide the design of one of his stained glass windows featuring the nasturtium flower. In the earliest years of his career in the decorative arts, Tiffany served as the primary designer for his firm, inspired by ancient Byzantine and Roman glass as well as the bounty of American flowers and trees to be found in his native Northeast. As his business grew and it was necessary for him to oversee the work of many artists and artisans, he came to rely on others to develop most designs, such as Frederick Wilson for his figural church windows and Clara Driscoll...
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1920s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Paint

Antique Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/413 Decoration 1901 signed Vienna Jugendstil
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/413 decoration, circa 1901, signed Material and technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Bib.: A. Adlerova, E. Ploil, H. R...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

German Scharzwald Art Nouveau Stoneware Centerpiece Hunt Scenes, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Stoneware pot center piece depicting different scenes of a hunt party. Made in Marzy & REmy manufacture in West Germany. You can see deer and does on one part and a hunting scene wit...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Stoneware

Vittorio Zuffi Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic and aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative double handles cabinet vase. Documented to the Vittorio Zuff...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration of red and mauve magnolias in ...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze & Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning desk piece. This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7). Villien was a French sculptor and decorator who work...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Iridescent Art Nouveau Serpent Tendrils Vase by Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Earthenware

Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vase, Early 1900
Located in Roma, IT
Art Nouveau Loetz Glass vase with Alvin Silver Overlay, realized in Austria in 1900/1910. Very good condition.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

Art Deco Jugendstil Adolf Loos Pende - Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Variation of the Chandelier for the Anglo-Austrian Bank in Vienna also used at the Boston Trade Bank comes as well in 50cm diameter, please ask for the price. The total drop is custo...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Art nouveau lamp circa 1910. Brass and copper base. Iridescent glass tulip signed Quezal. In perfect condition and electrified. Total height: 38.5 cm Base diameter: 15.5 cm Width: 30 cm Quezal Art Glass Quezal Art Glass – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – April 2003 By Malcolm Mac Neil Some of the most beautiful and alluring art glass made in America during the early part of the 20th Century was made by the Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company. Often in the shape of blossoming lilies with brilliant gold interiors and colorfully decorated with floral and other motifs inspired by nature, Quezal art glass ranks right alongside the iridescent glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany and Frederick Carder. Quezal artisans created an extensive range of decorative and useful items, including vases, compotes, finger bowls, open salts, candle holders, and shades for lighting fixtures, which are equivalent in terms of beauty and quality of craftsmanship to Tiffany’s Favrile and Carder’s Aurene glass. In recent years, glass collectors have discovered anew the special charms and appeal of Quezal art glass, and collector desirability for this lovely glassware has increased dramatically. The Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company was incorporated a century ago, on March 27, 1902. It was founded by Martin Bach, Sr., Thomas Johnson, Nicholas Bach, Lena Scholtz, and Adolph Demuth. The factory was located on the corner of Fresh Pond Road and Metropolitan Avenue in Maspeth, Queens, New York. In October 1902, the trademark “Quezal” was successfully registered. By 1904, roughly fifty glassworkers were employed at the works. Martin Bach, Sr. was the president, proprietor, and guiding force behind this successful company. Born in 1862 in Alsace-Lorraine to German parents, he emigrated to the United States in 1891. Before his emigration, Bach worked in Saint-Louis, France, at the Saint-Louis Glass Factory. After Bach arrived in this country, he was hired by Louis C. Tiffany as the latter’s first batch-mixer or chemist at the newly established Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, in Corona, Queens. After a period of about eight years, Bach left Tiffany and established his own glassworks. By this time, Bach had already started his small family. He and his German-born wife, Anne-Marie Geisser, whom he married in the fall of 1889, in Paris, France, had three children. Two daughters, Jennie and Louise, were born in France and a son, Martin, Jr., was born in Corona. Bach was assisted by Thomas Johnson, an English immigrant, and Maurice Kelly, a native of Corona, both of whom were gaffers or master glassblowers. Johnson and Kelly helped pave the way for Quezal’s early accomplishments and later recognition. Thomas Johnson, like Bach, was a founding member and also previously employed by Louis C. Tiffany. Johnson’s association with Quezal, however, was relatively short lived. Around 1907, Johnson left for Somerville, Massachusetts, where he became involved in making Kew Blas glass, under William S. Blake at the Union Glass Company. Maurice Kelly’s tenure with Quezal was also brief. Kelly worked at Quezal from January 1902 until July 1904, but by November 1904, he was making Favrile glass at Tiffany Furnaces, where he would happily remain until 1918. To this day, the belief still exists that there once existed a man named Quezal, who worked for Louis C. Tiffany, and it is after him that Quezal glass is named. In truth, however, the founders of the Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company named the company and its products after one of the world’s most beautiful birds, the elusive and rare quetzal, which dwells in the treetops of the remote tropical forests of Central America. A rare company promotional brochure provides a vivid description of the quetzal: Of all the birds of the America’s, it is the most gorgeous. No more splendid sight is to be seen in all the world than a quezal, flying like a darting flame through the depths of a Central American forest. Its back is of a brilliant metallic green, so vivid it shines even in the twilight of the woods like a great emerald and its breast is a crimson so deep and bright that every motion of the wonderful creature is a flashing of rubies among the trees and giant creepers. It bears a true golden crown upon its head – a helmet of bright yellow and green, shaped just as the helmet of old Aztec kings were shaped. Its tail is composed of lacelike plumes, extending more than two and one-half feet beyond its body. The quezal was certainly an appropriate designation for the company’s resplendent glassware. One of the most prized characteristics of Quezal art glass is the shimmering and dazzling brilliance reflected in the iridescent surfaces on the interior as well as exterior of the glass. The radiant rainbow colors in metallic hues, including gold, purple, blue, green, and pink, to name only a few, were certainly inspired by the quetzal and its feathers. Not surprisingly, lustrous feathers, in shades of opal, gold, emerald, and blue, are among the most common decorative motifs encountered on Quezal glass. The enduring hallmark of Quezal art glass is its unique expression of the Art Nouveau style, based on organic shapes and naturalistic motifs coupled with technical perfection in the execution. Vases, compotes, drinking vessels, and shades for lighting fixtures were often fashioned to resemble flowers such as crocuses, tulips, calla lilies, casablanca lilies, and jack-in-the-pulpits. Variously colored inlaid threads of glass, pulled and twisted by hooks, simulate naturalistic floral and leaf patterns, lily pads, clover leafs, and vines. Opal, gold, and green colors prevail and the glass is generally opaque. Red is the rarest color of all. Compared with Tiffany’s Favrile glass, the crisp, vivid, and colorful decoration of Quezal art glass is distinctively precise, symmetrical, and restrained. Other Quezal wares recall shapes and styles favored in ancient Egypt, Persia, Greece, and Rome, as well as the Italian Renaissance and the Georgian period in England. This is especially true of classic-shaped vases and bowls of translucent amber glass, which have a single surface color such as iridescent gold or blue. Still, others were inspired by traditional Chinese and Japanese forms. The Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence, Rhode Island, and the Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company in Sag Harbor, Long Island, purchased Quezal art glass, which they in turn embellished in their shops with silver overlay decoration in the fashionable Art Nouveau style and later resold. Gorham’s silver overlay designs mostly include stylized floral motifs. Alvin’s silver designs are wonderfully organic. One sumptuous design is of a group of sinuous iris blossoms with carefully articulated petals surrounded by attenuated meandering vines. Collectors should note that not all silver-deposit pieces are marked with a maker’s mark since the silversmith had to be quite careful not to damage the glass underneath. A rare 1907 retail catalog survives from Bailey, Banks, and Biddle Company, a luxury goods retailer in Philadelphia, which reveals original retail prices of Quezal art glass. A surprising revelation provided by this catalog is that Quezal art glass was nearly twice as expensive as comparable French imported glass made by such renowned firms as Gallé and Daum. Hock glasses, a stemmed glass used primarily for drinking German white wine, were sold by the dozen and retailed between $50 and $75. Fingerbowls were also sold by the dozen and retailed between $50 and $100. These high retail prices were nearly the same as those charged for Tiffany’s Favrile glass, and suggest Quezal art glass was also marketed towards the high-end or luxury market. Electricity was a brand new invention in the late 1800s and American glass manufacturers developed novel approaches for concealing the electric light bulb, which was rather harsh to the eye and perhaps unflattering to the domestic interior. Tiffany, Steuben, and Quezal responded to this need with the most extraordinary and beautiful art-glass shades, all of which were  hand-made and exquisitely fashioned. Many other companies also made art glass shades for table and floor lamps, electroliers, hallway fixtures, and wall sconces, but it was Quezal that excelled in this area and was the most prolific. Quezal art glass shades were available in an infinite variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and decorations. Some shades are formed and decorated as lilies while others are bell-shaped and have ribbed or textured decoration. Rims are usually plain but sometimes are notched or ruffled. Common motifs include feather or hooked feather, leaf and vine, applied flowers, drape, fishnet, King Tut, and spider webbing. The workmanship shown on most Quezal shades...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Vintage French Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Set includes 4 dining chairs with leafy detail to backs and round perforated seats. Table includes a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Furniture

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Wrought Iron

J. & J. Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Bench, with Label, Austria, Circa 1900
Located in Beirut, LB
An elegant and authentic bentwood bench/sofa by the celebrated Austrian manufacturer J. & J. Kohn, dating to the turn of the 20th century. This exceptional piece exemplifies the arti...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

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 Furniture

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Metal

French ART NOUVEAU Silver-Plated Crumb Brush and Pan Set by Victor Saglier
Located in TEYJAT, FR
French Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Crumb Brush and Pan Set by Victor Saglier Brush length 34cm, pan width 22cm. This beautiful Art Nouveau crumb brush and pan set, crafted in silver ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Silver Plate, Copper

Wiener Werkstätte chased brass and glass Chandelier, Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier for the Otto Boehler Villa, 1918, chased brass, crystal-glass, 6- flames Total drop Custom made Lit.: Wiener Werkstätte Archive, MAK Vienna, Patternbook of the Wiener Wer...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Loetz Glass Vase Pink and Orange Iridescent 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Iridescent orange and pink glass vase by Loetz, made in the 1950s. Ø cm 10 h cm 11 Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of extraordinarily beautiful and refined blown gla...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFF...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

"Rebel", Rare Art Nouveau/Symbolist Print w/ Male Nude by Emma Goitein Dessau
By Emma Goitein Dessau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare work by Emma Goitein Dessau, this color print entitled "Born to Work -- Rebel," depicts a kneeling nude male figure in chains, in the foreground, rebelling against the roiling crowd of nude figures behind him, all caught up in the crush of work and toil. The artist was clearly protesting the demands of modernity, and the toll it was taking on humanity, using a parade of beautifully captured nude figures to make her point. Goitein was German Jewish...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Paper

Circa 1960's Tortoise Bamboo Plant Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Lovely tortoise bamboo plant stand from France, circa 1960's. This is a gorgeous piece with elegant and simple lines to blend with any decor in a home or office. The splayed legs r...
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1960s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bamboo

Daum Art Glass Decorative Plate with Dusty Rose Mermaids, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass plate with mermaids by Daum, France. This exquisite Art Nouveau dish by Daum exemplifies the mastery of French glassmaking. Crafted using the pâ...
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1970s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

Emile Galle Red Cameo Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Acid etched and cameo three color glass vase. Rose flowers are window pained and let delicate lights waves through in a translucent effect, This is a rather l...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau Miniature Cameo Glass Vase with Violets
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional French Art Nouveau Daum Frères Violets miniature cameo glass vase wheel cut with raised designs in colored enamels on an etched ground dating from around 1900. The tal...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Blown Glass

Amber Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Murano Florentiner Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Amber Crystal Chandelier with Murano Glass and Florentine Elegance – Art Nouveau Style This beautiful antique chandelier is a timeless piece that brings elegance and character to an...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Wire, Iron

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Jardinière 296C
Located in Hellerup, DK
A small sterling silver jardinière, design #296C by Georg Jensen, dating back to 1919. This handcrafted oval bowl features four exquisitely detailed hanging grape clusters serving as...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Rare Empire Jewel Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Empire Jewel Table Lamp Important and rare Tiffany Studios New York "Empire Jewel" Table Lamp, Only 2-3 known to exist and well documented in Alastair Duncans Tiffan...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Colli Torino 'Est. 1850 ' Italian Art Nouveau Bed & Nightstand Solid Oak carved
Located in Landshut, BY
This bed and night stand was produced by Colli Torino established in 1850. - solid oak with hand-carved elements - mattress size is 120cm x 190cm - The company is well known becau...
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1910s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Oak

Art Nouveau Vase w. Spectacular Crystalline Glaze attr. to Sarrguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Art Nouveau vase features an extraordinary crystalline glaze that enhances its elegant, flowing form. The vase’s surface is adorned with unique, intricate patterns created by th...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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1890s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Empire Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the magic of yesteryear with these exquisite hand-knotted crystal chandeliers, a blend of elegance and Art Nouveau opulence. Carefully restored in Berlin, these c...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of brown Lacquer on Wood Panels Art Nouveau Floral Japanese Style .
Located in Miami, FL
Two Lacquer panels on wood Japanese inspiration soft colors , floral theme. Style Art Nouveau// Art Deco. French origine. Could fit perfectly above a pair of Art Deco or art Nouveau ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Wood

Alphonse Mucha "Reverie" Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Titled "Reverie" (or "Dream"), this lithograph by Alphonse Mucha is one of his most noted and most desirable printed designs. The original use of the design was as an in-house poster...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Paper

Frosted Glass Acorn Art Nouveau Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a petite and rich looking pendent. The glass has a frosted finish creating a nice warm glow and no bulb glair. The glass also has a unique stone patterned texture. The brass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Art Nouveau furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Georg Jensen, Woka Lamps, Johan Rohde, and Josef Hoffmann. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $1,000,000 while the average work can sell for $2,122.

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