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Art Nouveau French Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Middleton, WI
This antique Art Nouveau ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch was handcrafted in France around 1890
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Delicate silver on gold art nouveau period demantoid garnet and diamond dragonfly brooch circa 1905.
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
French Art Nouveau DeVez Dragonfly Cameo Glass Vase
By Devez, Cristallerie de Pantin
Located in London, GB
Superb French Art Nouveau green, yellow and peach cameo glass vase by Cristallerie De Pantin
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Silver Dragonfly Brooch Art Nouveau Pic A Jour Style
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Nouveau style dragonfly brooch set in sterling silver, hallmarked 925, with see
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Art Nouveau Gallé Dragonfly Nesting Tables
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare set of 4 nesting tables all signed "Gallé" with dragonfly decorations resting on openwork
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Nymph Dragonfly Ceramic Iridescent Art Platter circa 1890 Signed
By Ernst Wahliss, Dochreily, Turn-Teplitz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very rare important piece of Art Nouveau Fine Art!
Graceful important authentic Vienna
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Sewing table with Dragonfly top.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small Art Nouveau sewing table with lid in the form of a dragonfly. Lacquered dark green with
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Early 20th Century French Tables
Materials
Wood, Papier Mâché
Art Nouveau, Sapphire, Diamond and Plique-a-Jour Enamel Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
AN ART-NOUVEAU RUBY, SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND AND PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL DRAGONFLY BROOCH in 18ct yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Daum Early Art Nouveau Violet Enameled Glass Palmette and Dragonfly Vase
By Daum
Located in Fiumicino, Rome
and dragonfly on the top side. Gilded rim.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
émile Gallé, Polylobed Cup In Enameled Glass With Dragonfly Decor, Art Nouveau
By Émile Gallé
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
flying over the branches. Art Nouveau period work signed under the base "Émile Gallé". Period known as
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Plique-a-jour Dragonfly Pin
By Shreve, Crump
Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold dragonfly pin consisting of plique-a-jour wings set with old mine cut diamond
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,500
Tiffany Studios
Dragonfly
Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios leaded glass and bronze table lamp comprising a "Dragonfly" design shade
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Tiffany Studios
Drophead Dragonfly
Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios leaded glass and bronze table lamp comprising a "Drophead Dragonfly" design shade
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Joseph Nivelon Magnificent Antique En Tremblant Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Kortrijk, BE
An antique sapphire, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch 'en tremblant' by Joseph Nivelon with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Masriera 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Dragonfly Pendant Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Redlands, CA
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch/Pendant with Plique-à-Jour” and “Basse Taille
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gustave-Joseph Cheret, an Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Vide-Poche, Signed
By Gustave-Joseph Chéret
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Gustave-Joseph Cheret
"Nymph with dragonflies"
An Art Nouveau gilt bronze vide-poche
Signed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Bronze
Dragonfly Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau.
Size ITA: 14.5 - Size USA: 7
We're a workshop so every piece is
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Galle Style Table Lamp
By Émile Gallé
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Replica Art Nouveau Gallé style lamp,
Dragonfly pattern in a bush setting,
Our eclectic stock
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1990s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Austrian Art Nouveau Dragonfly Chandelier
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Continental Art Nouveau patinated bronze "Dragonfly" chandelier decorated with two dragonflies
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Art Nouveau "Dragonfly" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
and sturdy antique slim Art Nouveau motif lantern with a charming dragonfly motif, in original
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau “Dragonfly” Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau “Libellules” two-tiered table with carved and marquetry decoration by Emile
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tables
French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Table by Émile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau two tiered table by Émile Gallé. The table's four legs are the carved bodies
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Table by Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau “libellules” two tiered, three legged table with carved and marquetry
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Art Nouveau "Dragonfly
Orchid" Garden Flower Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique slim Art Nouveau motif lantern with a charming "dragonfly & Orchid" motif.
And unusual
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Paintings and Screens
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Opal Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Nouveau era ring (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Dragonfly Plique-à-Jour Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Old
Located in Torrance, CA
Captivating antique Art Nouveau plique-a-jour dragonfly brooch/pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragonfly Collar/Bracelet
Located in Aspen, CO
Art nouveau dragonfly "dog collar" which also shortens to a bracelet. Possibly by Dubret.
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A beautiful symbol of grace and change, perfectly embodied in this enchanting Art Nouveau dragonfly
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace with amazing 3-d embroidery of art nouveau dragonflys.
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Late 19th Century American Day Dresses
Art Nouveau Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 yellow Gold Dragon Fly Brooch, very nicely detailed and centrally set with a Natural color change Purple sapphire further set with Demantoid Garnets. Diamonds, Ruby and Sm...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Dragonfly Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet little antique Art Nouveau silver and enamel dragonfly pendant.
A circular shaped pendant
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Design Toscano French Art Nouveau Mahogany Galle Dragonfly Occasional Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Fraught with French Art Nouveau style, this quality, mahogany occasional table was originally
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Art Nouveau Christofle Dragonfly Vase, France, C.1900
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Art Nouveau Christofle silver plate Dragonfly vase, France C.1900. The vase on oval base
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Spanish Nouveau "Dragonfly" Settee or Bench
Located in New York, NY
A rare original early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau sculpted mahogany settee or bench shaped as a
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Cotton
Art Nouveau English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, Dragonfly, 1903
By Walker
Hall
Located in Bath, GB
Art Nouveau decoration incorporating a splendid large Dragonfly to the bottom; the full English
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Plique Enamel Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 18K yellow Gold and Plique Enamel Dragon Fly Brooch, further set with Mine cut Diamonds and Ruby Eyes.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Amethyst Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Nouveau Blue Green Enamel Silver stylized articulated Dragonfly, body has a securely
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Majolica Dragonfly Wall Pocket Fives Lille, circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dragonfly wall signed pocket by Fives Lille, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Dragonfly Wall Pocket Fives Lille, circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dragonfly wall signed pocket by Fives Lille, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Folding Screen with Dragonflies, by Setbon, France, Circa 1910
By Émile Gallé
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful wooden folding screen painted in imitation of marquetry.
Inspired by the work of Emile Gallé.
Signed Setbon.
France, Circa 1910.
Good condition, small traces of use.
Dime...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Beech
French Art Nouveau Teapot with Dragonfly Sterling Silver Stamped
Located in Paris, FR
Sterling silver teapot decorated with Art nouveau patterns in relief, such as flowers, leaves, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Daum Nancy Tall Stalky Vase with Dragonfly and Water Lilies Art Nouveau France
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Gorgeous Vase made in France / Lorraine, circa 1900.
Stunningly
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Pewter Dragonfly Tray by Hugo Leven
By Kayserzinn 1, Hugo Leven
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Early 20th Century Kayserzinn German Art Nouveau Pewter Dragonfly Tray by Hugo Leven
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau Bronze Vase by Frederic Debon France 1902 Frog, Flowers En Dragonfly
By Frederic J. Debon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bronze vase with frogs, dragonfly, water lily and iris.
This model is called The Pond
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
A.J. Hedges Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Dragonfly Pendant Brooch
By A. J. Hedges
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dragonfly with an old mine cut diamond set in the center of it's body, weighing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Pair Of Art Nouveau Cut Glass Vases With Bronze Dragonflies, France ca. 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Nouveau period in France around 1900. This outstanding pieces of French glass art impress with gorgeous
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
Lerolle Frères – Paris. French Art Nouveau Bronze Jug with Dragonfly and Floral
By Lerolle Freres
Located in Victoria, BC
and executed in the Art Nouveau style. This sculptural vessel is distinguished by its organic
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Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Bronze
Emile Gallé "Dragonfly" Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau"libellules" two-tiered, three-legged table with carved and marquetry
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Dragonfly Bowl by Keller Guérin Luneville
By Keller
Guérin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful ceramic in stoneware from the Art Nouveau period.
Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York leaded glass and patinated bronze "Dragonfly" table lamp. This shade
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Dragonfly Diamonds and Rubies Gold Brooch
Located in Lisboa, PT
Yellow gold Dragonfly-shaped brooch, with wings and tail set with 45 diamonds. The body features a
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragonfly Lapel Watch by Jaccard
Located in New Orleans, LA
which showcases the masterfully pierced and engraved motif of a dragonfly flying amongst the reeds. The
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Dragonfly" leaded glass and patinated bronze table lamp. The shade sits
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Dragonfly" table lamp on a blown glass and bronze base. The shade
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Dragonfly" leaded glass and bronze table lamp. This lamp feautres six
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Dragonfly" leaded glass and bronze table lamp. The shade features
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Tiffany Studios “Drophead Dragonfly” Floor Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York glass and bronze “Drophead Dragonfly” floor lamp, featuring a lower row
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
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Art Nouveau Dragonfly For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau dragonfly for your home. Each art nouveau dragonfly for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and bronze. There are 182 variations of the antique or vintage art nouveau dragonfly you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art nouveau dragonfly, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art nouveau dragonfly, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. Emile Gallé, Tiffany Studios and Royal Copenhagen each produced at least one beautiful art nouveau dragonfly that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Dragonfly?
Prices for an art nouveau dragonfly can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $400,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,120.
A Close Look at Art-nouveau Jewelry
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Art Nouveau Dragonfly
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed 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 other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. 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 versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as 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 and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
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