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What was Art Nouveau influenced by?

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What was Art Nouveau influenced by?
Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk Chair Set, c.1910
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This rare writing desk and matching chair showcase Carlo Bugatti’s imaginative, eccentric brilliance - a strikingly unconventional choice for bold interior curators and collectors wi...
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Desks

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Copper, Pewter

French Art Nouveau Copper Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French art nouveau wall lamp Semi frosted cut glass shade Copper wall piece and brass arm Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Copper

French Art Nouveau Style Tiger Oak Dressing Desk, Sculpted Cabriole Legs Heart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Tiger Oak, Original Mirror, Brass Pulls Dimensions: Dimensions: 54.50”H x 35”W x 21”D Table Height: 30.25" This French Art Nouveau...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Desks

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Brass

Art Deco stool by Jindrich Halabala in Red Dedar Velvet
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This early 20th-century stool is a refined example of Czechoslovak Art Deco design, bearing the signature of Jindřich Halabala and UP Závody. The solid beechwood construction ensures...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Stools

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Velvet

20th Century Art Nouveau Two Seat Sofa, School Of J. Hoffmann, AT ca. 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute stunning black early 20th century two seat sofa/ club chair from the famous "Vienna secession" period around 1910 in Austria. This rare, architectural Art Nouveau two seat s...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas

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Brass

Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

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Stained Glass, Hardwood

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