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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
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 Furniture

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Metal

An ART NOUVEAU Chandelier CEILING FIXTURE by HECTOR GUIMARD, France 1900-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and elegant chandelier made of glass tassels by Hector Guimard, France 1900. Art-Nouveau, Art-Déco, Néo-Classique, Shabby-Chic; structure or crown in golden bronze, fluid lines and motifs, tassels forming rods and glass perles enhanced with 3 amber glasses surrounded by motifs in bronze. This piece seems to be a late possibly post-war edition; authentic and ancient piece, edited certainly in 1950-60, coming from an old mansion in Val de...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Louis Comfort Tiffany Sea Green Opal Art Nouveau Favrile Wine Glass c1905
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A very rare and important sea green pastel opal Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile large wine glass. Beautifully signed 'L. C. T. Favrile' -just visible in the last two images -on the b...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

1906 Luigi Genazzi Art Nouveau Semplon Tunnel Italian Silver Plaque Wood Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare Box with Silver bas relief Luigi Genazzi, Milano Italy, 1906 "Esposizione Iternazionale Milano 1906" embossed silver plaque of Italian silversmith and chiseler Luigi Genazzi Gr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Silver

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Wall Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A design for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium near Vienna. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette, now manufactured at the WOKA workshop in Vienna. All components according to ...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Gustave Serrurier-bovy (1858-1910) "moulin Clock" -1905
Located in Bilzen, BE
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910) Moulin Mahogany, brass, painted glass paste numbers Creation date: 1905 H 59 CM XL 34 CM Original movement, running Bibliography: - Françoise Bi...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Two 1900s Art Nouveau Copper Italian Procession Candle Lamps
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These lamps are excellent examples of early 20th-century Italian craftsmanship and Art Nouveau movement, combining functionality with artistic beauty. They were used in religious or ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Copper, Iron

Johann Loetz Witwe Green Papillon Large Iridescent art Glass Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning large Art Nouveau green Papillon iridescent art glass bowl by Johann Loetz Witwe in Klostermühle in southwestern Bohemia and dating from around 1900. The large Loetz...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Blown Glass

Josef Hoffmann "Palme Kobe" Jugendstil Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Variation of the great Palme designed by Josef Hoffmann in circa 1918 Different Variations of the chandelier are available - see our pictures below Total drop custom made. All compo...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Beautiful Standing Retriever Hunting Dog Statue Vintage, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique decorative dog figure. Made of metal. A nice original antique item for displaying or just to use on your table. It is in the original as foun...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

54 Pc Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Cutlery Set Denmark
Located in Dayton, OH
The superb Scandinavian Modern Acanthus or Dronning pattern of sterling silver flatware was designed by Johan Rohde in 1917 for Georg Jensen. Service for 8 includes: 8 large knives ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Grand Hotel Astoria, Vienna, Brass and Glass Wall Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall or ceiling light for the Grand Hotel Astoria in Vienna, 1908 Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.  
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Glass Dome with Brass Decoration
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Popular in the 19th century, domed glass displays offered protection for portico clocks and flora & fauna specimens without compromising visibility. Inside this cloche is an oval eas...
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19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Silver, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Tiffany Studios "Vine Border" Harp Floor Lamp features a golden and mottled green grape vines against a mottled golden geometric ground. The vine border pattern was com...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Venetian Antique Silver Flecks Orange Flower Italian Art Glass Fan Card Holder
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian early Murano hand blown silver flecks with orange decorative design and applied foot card holder. The piece has a beautiful Spanish fan shape, with melting...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel curved caramel slag glass shade In the manner of Handel USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 17"W x 17"D x 23"H....
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1920s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Ceiling Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A pendant-lamp, very often used by Josef Hoffmann. Punched or plain, several finishes. Total drop custom made. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now custom m...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

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

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Table Lamp Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Grooved casted column, copy of a signed and marked lamp, offered on an auction - see detail - compare to WW-Archive at the MAK - Object 3014, Inventnory# 119-23-1 Most components ac...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Antique Brass Snake-Form Serpentine Demitasse Spoons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Demitasse sugar spoons in brass with snake-form handles (ca. 1920s). Elegant pair in all unpolished, original condition. Very good, vintage condition with attractive, natural patina ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug
Located in New York, NY
13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug "This is a Magnificent vintage Arts & crafts rug with a unique pattern and splendid coloration. This pie...
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1950s European Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Wool

Josef Hoffmann Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstaette Pende, re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Frequently used by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser in their early works for the Wiener Werkstätte Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Art Nouveau Lidded Oak Box with hand carved sinuous floral theme, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality hand made hardwood lidded box with fine quality hand carved floral themes, which we date to the late 19th C / early 20th C Art Nouveau period, Circa 1900. The...
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1890s English Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Rörstrand, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and grey-glazed ceramic vase produced by Rörstrand, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 5.875” H x 7” Diameter Diameter of opening: 3.25”
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Ceramic

Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Cabinet for Mimi Marlow 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
For the private saloon of the then famous soubrette Mimi Marlow, who was also performing in the legendary "Fledermaus Cabaret," which was designed by Josef Hoffmann and executed by t...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Oak

A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Clematis Decor, by Émile Gallé Nancy
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Clematis Decor, by Émile Gallé Nancy Emile Gallé Cameo glass vase, richly decorated with branches with flowe...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand
By Matthews Company
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand of Art Nouveau Design - with original stained glass inset panels and coat hooks all of art nouveau form, replacement drip trays - Matthews of...
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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Stained Glass, Mahogany

Josef Hoffmann Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Table light with opaline glass shade, pictured in brass. Originally designed for the Spitzer House, designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1900 Most components according to the UL regulation...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique French Majolica barbotine pitcher produced by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing in the late 19th or early 20th century. These pitchers, also called pichets or canettes, are known for t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Mantelpiece-Clock Solid Brass Facetted Glass, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Mantelpiece clock, often used by Adolf Loos in houses he designed. Casted brass-frame on four Rhomboid legs, strengthened edges leading to octagonal side frames, facettet glasses, cl...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Material: brass laquered or nickel plated. Silk-shade comes in any colour. White inside. handmade. The bottom is covered with a hardened opaline-glass in a brass-frame different size...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Eugenio Quarti Liberty Desk Suite w/ Chair & Paperbasket, Italy, Early 20th c.
Located in BARCELONA, ES
A rare complete writing desk suite by Eugenio Quarti, a leading figure of Milan’s Liberty style in the early 20th century. The slant-front secrétaire, matching side chair and wasteba...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Signed Cabinet, Inlays and Ironwork
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Signed Cabinet, Inlays and Ironwork Offered for sale is a fine French Art Nouveau cabinet by Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926). This cabinet is...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Iron

1960s Studio Craft 3 Tier Side Table Art Nouveau / Antoni Gaudi Aesthetic
Located in Oakland, CA
Plywood and solid mahogany studio craft made three tier side circa late 1960s to early 1970s. The aesthetic is of the Art Nouveau and Antoni Gaudi school which had a resurgence durin...
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1960s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Mahogany, Plywood

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "Polo Players" by Fred Voelckerling, 1919
Located in Bochum, NRW
A German Expressionist bronze sculpture "Polospielers" (Polo Players). Signed and marked 'Fred Voelckerling, 1919' on the base. In very good condition, normal wear and patina. Dimensions: 45x28x36.5 cm The aesthetic composition is depicting two polo players on horseback, in full competition. The horses' movement has a special elegance and sobriety, and the finish is of remarkable sensitivity, the anatomical elements are distinguished, without the stylization becoming of a trivial naturalism. The polo players are caught in a moment of maximum tension, struggling to keep both the horses in check and the clubs in play. The whole ensemble exudes the emotion of movement and competition, being a perfect example for the expressionist sculpture. Alfred (Fred) Hans Voelckerling (1872-1945) was a German artist who worked as both a sculptor and a painter. He has created many works of art that have been exhibited in different countries. His works are very impressive and often show people or animals in different situations. Voelckerling's art is well known and admired by many people around the world. After graduating from the Dresden school for arts and crafts where he worked in the studio of Robert Diez...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Letter Opener inscribed "Hommage de la Tricalcine Oxymenthol" France 1910
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau St. Louis Silver Co. Oak and Silver Ice Bucket
Located in Centennial, CO
This elegant antique ice bucket was crafted by the St. Louis Silver Company, which was active from 1904-1912. The body was made of dense Flemish oak and ornamented with gorgeous art ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Furniture

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Silver

Candle Light Traditional Antique Chandelier with Purple Crystal Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Antique Chandelier: A Timeless Masterpiece Rediscovered in Berlin We present an enchanting antique chandelier, meticulously restored in Berlin, reviving its timeless charm ...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Wire

Tiffany Studios New York "Leaf & Vine" Wheel-Carved Favrile Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau wheel-carved Favrile glass “Leaf & Vine” vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Aptly named for its motif, the “Leaf & Vine” vase features a golden iri...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass

Wong Lee Art Nouveau Style Vase With Floral Motif and Bronze Handles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Art Nouveau vase featuring intricate floral motifs painted on a teal background. The vase is adorned with gold accents and is supported by ornate bronze handles and base, ...
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1990s American Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm hig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass

French Reproduction Bar Height Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic Parisian style marble top & iron bistro table. A unique white marble top is banded by an antiqued brass trim. The base is a classic cast iron pedestal with three feet. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Stone, Marble, Brass

Exceptional Art Nouveau 3D Silver Overlay Vase, Alvin Mfg
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptionally rare silver overlay vase by Alvin Mfg Co. of Providence Rhode Island from the late 19th century. This vase is a tour de force of Art Nouveau silver work on glass. The intricate sterling floral base design is overlaid onto the emerald green glass and is finely etched and detailed. Then, above these swirling Art Nouveau florals which wrap around the vase, are vines sprouting three dimensional blown out poppies throughout. Even the vines are treated in three dimensions as they wrap around the central cartouche (conjoined Victorian monogram...
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1890s American Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Silver

Italian Still Life of Fruit and Flowers 1900s by Falchetti Giuseppe
Located in Milano, MI
Early 20th century Italian lithograph hand-colored by Giuseppe Falchetti depicting still life of fruit and flowers, horizontally framed, apples, pea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Glass, Plaster, Paper

Antique Early 20th Century French Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Early 20th century French Mirror. Manufactured France, circa 1940. Materials: Wood, mirror In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1940s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different upholstery is available as well.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Adolf Loos Silk and Brass Pulley-Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several versions used by both of the architects, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley. The displayed version was used by Adolf Loos for the Stoessel ...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900) A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württe...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal, Silver Plate

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Pewter

Jugendstil Art Deco Brass and Glass Single Pendant Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
The total drop is custom made Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Tiffany Studios Style Art Nouveau Bronze Counterbalance Desk Lamp
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts desk lamp or table lamp In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Bronze base, with gorgeous Louis Comfort Tiffany style...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Iron Garden Table, Arras, France, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique Iron Garden Table, Arras, France, circa 1900. Iron base with original weathered paint and cast paw feet. Opaque white glass top.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

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Iron

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Pair of Rooster Figures 20th Century Art Nouveau Animalier Sculptures
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of antique Italian rooster sculptures, hand-made in Italy in the early 20th century, in the Art Nouveau period, inspired to the Animalier style, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

4 Hooks Walnut Coat Racks by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Nouveau coat racks made in bent walnut wood. Two pieces available. This charming coat racks were designed by the mastery of Michael Thonet and produced in the early 1900s in...
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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

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Walnut, Beech

Tiffany Studios Favrile Ribbed Iridescent Art glass Footed Open Salt
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany,Golden iridescent, cauldron form with a ribbed base with polished pontil mark. Signed L.C.T on bottom rim. Tiffany Studios. 1907. 1.5" H. Price per item.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Glass

L. Bessin and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Lamp
By Daum, Paul-Lucien Bessin
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau lamp circa 1900. Patinated regula representing a nymph, signed L. Bessin for Paul Lucien Bessin. Glass paste tulip signed Daum Nancy. Electrified and in perfect condition...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Spelter

French Majolica Swan Jardiniere, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white & pink swan jardiniere, circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Bulb Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, France 1900
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Emile Gallé, probably the greatest master of Art Nouveau, was born in Nancy, France, on May 4, 1846 to Charles Gallé and Fanny Reinemer. This single-glass bulb lamp decorated with a ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Daffodil Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Daffodil Table Lamp All I can say is these are the yummiest and most desirable blues in the Tiffany Studios candy store. Circa...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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