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1920s Extra Large French Vintage Bird Cage in Rusty Iron and Wood
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very impressive and still functional wooden bird cage from the 1920's.
The rusty and worn vintage look makes this bird cage a fantastic eye-catcher into your interior.
Two zinc pla...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
1890s Woven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Hat Trunk Side Table
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1890s woven canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse monogram steamer hat trunk side table. It has the perfect size to be a sofa side table. It's prepared for that, as it has a glass.
Louis Vuitt...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage
Vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Louis Vuitton flat steamer trunk in good condition. Exterior is very intact with minimal sticker residues. Stenciled initials on the sides. Retailed by John Wanamaker’s Labels and se...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage
French Cabin Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
A turn of the century large French steamer trunk, laminated with waxed canvas displaying a stylized flower heads, wooden straps surround the piece and are finished at each edge in la...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1900 French Blue Wood Wardrobe Steamer-Trunk, Grand Hotel de París
By Atelier Paris
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind 1900 French blue wood Wardrobe steamer-trunk with a label of "GRAND HOTEL PARÍS " and a number 570 with gold brass and leather. Interior upholstered with original soft ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Folding Brass Fire Screen Peacock’s Tail Fire Guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Folding Brass Fire Screen Peacock’s Tail Fire Guard
This is a very attractive piece, the screen can be folded flat and sits neatly in its stand when not required...
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
George Hulbe Painted Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
George Hulbe Art Nouveau painted three-part screen. Dates from 1890 Germany. Hulbe was known for
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather
Liberty Black Wood Green Palm Fabric Five Panels and Oval Mirrors Screen
Located in IT
Art Nouveau liberty black wood green palm fabric five panels and oval mirrors room divider
An
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Walnut Silk
Glass Folding Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Nouveau Walnut, Silk and Glass Three Panel Folding Screen, yellow silk with floral pattern
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Glass, Walnut
Mahogany William Morris Fabric Screen
By Morris
Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
1920s mahogany screen with fabric panels covered in William Morris peacock motif fabric
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
French Folding Brass Fan Fire Screen Peacock’s Tail Fire Guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Folding Brass Fan Fire Screen Peacock’s Tail Fire Guard
This is a very attractive piece, the screen can be folded flat and sits neatly in its stand when not required but when...
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Four-Panel Screen by Otto Wagner/ Kohn, Austria, circa 1910
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
with precious Art Nouveau fabric also designed by Otto Wagner and made by the famous Backhausen
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
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Glass, Beech
Verart Paris Glass Slab, Lauro Louis, 1925
By Verart
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Glass slab decorated with a Venus coming out of the water
Circa 1925
Dimensions: H 96 x W 44 x P 34.
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Three-Leaf Silk and Wood Screen 1900, Stamped Felix Bernard
Located in Paris, FR
Charming Art Nouveau period small three-leaf screen or mantel screen in carved mahogany decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
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Glass, Silk, Wood
Viennese Screen Gebrüder Thonet Nr.2, circa 1888
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. In the production program was included in the year 1888. Newly restored.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Penelope Waits and Odysseus - Based on Homer
s Odyssey, Diptych, Oil on Canvas
Located in Chicago, IL
Penelope is one of the most remembered characters of Homer’s Odyssey. Her name has always been
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2010s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Italian Wardrobe Original Art Nouveau Walnut and Fir One Door with Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Wardrobe in walnut and fir with one door with mirror and drawer, original art Nouveau, original
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut, Fir
Pair of Art Nouveau Cast Iron Pineapple Planters Uns Vessels jardinières
Located in West Hartford, CT
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Will look great in front of your home or in backyard, or inside, your call. Made of cast iron. Age
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
French Colonial Art Nouveau Style Garden Pedestal Made with Glazed Ceramic
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large French Colonial Art Nouveau style garden ceramic pedestal from the early 20th century. This
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestals
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Ceramic
Pair of Late 19th Century Continental Mixed Media Figural Collages With Textile
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This unique pair is an exceptional addition to any home decor.
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Paintings
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Textile, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Antique Hotel Reception Correspondence Box, English, Writing Slope, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Graced with wonderful Art Nouveau overtones and of appealing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Round Neoclassical Dining Table Center Table Black Age-Distressed Finish w/ Gold
Located in Topeka, KS
other styles from Art Deco and Art Nouveau to a home with a farmhouse or traditional vein and possibly
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Round Dining Table Black Age Distressed Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Deco and Art Nouveau to a home with a farmhouse or traditional vein and possibly even an industrial or
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Tables
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Wood, Paint
Pair of Art Nouveau Cherub and Butterfly Bookends by Ronson
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Mateo, CA
. These are art nouveau in style with a art deco influence. There are a couple of scratches on one and the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Beech Wood Library Steps
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful library Steps from the Art Nouveau period made of beech wood. The ladder has a classic
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Ladders
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Beech
Oak Arts
Crafts Art Nouveau Cabinet by Kobus de Graaff, 1900s
By Kobus de Graaff
Located in Amsterdam, NL
a true eye catcher in a Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau home!
In very good original condition with a
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Art Nouveau Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freestanding three panel screen with art nouveau hand painted engraved images. Please confirm item
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau Johnsonsoniana and Bacon quote Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau Johnsonsoniana and Bacon quote Bookends. Quotes read: Number 1 “Books
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Iron
1910, W.
A.K. Johnston Art Nouveau Terrestrial World Globe
By W.
A.K. Johnston
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau tabletop Johnson terrestrial globe with a cast iron base. W. & A.K. Johnston
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Globes
Materials
Iron
Vintage Arabian Horses Copper Bronze Bookends Equestrian Decor Art Nouveau Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage cast metal copper bronze Arabian horses bookends.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau style pair of cast
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Art Nouveau Patinated Cast Metal Sheaf of Wheat Doorstop Bookends - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Nouveau Patinated Cast Metal Sheaf of Wheat Doorstop Bookends - Pair. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bookends
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Metal
English Art Nouveau Mahogany 3-Fold Screen
Located in Queens, NY
English Art Nouveau mahogany 3-fold screen with leaded glass top panels and upholstered bottom
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Mahogany
Art Nouveau Hand Carved Oak Wood Bookends depicting Reading Female Nude 1940
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind Art Nouveau handcrafted carved oak wood Bookends depicting a Nude Female reading a
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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Felt, Wood, Oak
Art Nouveau Three-Panel Metal Firescreen, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1910 / Fireplace screen / metal / Art Nouveau
A beautifully crafted French Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Antique Ornate Three-Panel Dressing Screen Art Nouveau
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A three-panel room divider, dressing screen in the Art Nouveau style with carvings and hand pained
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Brass Adjustable Book Stand by Judd Company
By Judd Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Art Nouveau bronzed cast iron and brass book stand attributed to the Judd Foundry, c. 1920s.
The
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Deco or Art Nouveau Screen, Paravent
Located in Greven, DE
Large Art Deco Screen
France
Wood, stucco
Mid 20th c.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 214 x 204 x 2 cm
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Pair of Bronze Art Nouveau Dancers Bookends by F.F. Ziegler for Gorham Founders
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy pair of bronze Art Nouveau "dancers" bookends by F.F. Ziegler for Gorham Founders, circa
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
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Bronze
Unique Art Nouveau Screen Handcarved Leather
Oakwood, Denmark, 1910s
Located in Odense, DK
called "skønvirke" (Art Nouveau) in Denmark. The frame is skilfully executed by a cabinetmaker in
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bookends w/Owls, by the Judd Co. ca 1900
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
patina helps show off that work. The art nouveau flowing leaves really enhances the look.
These are
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Iron
Antique Art Deco/Nouveau Pair of German Bronze
Marble Bookends, Signed
By Hans Keck
Located in Petaluma, CA
Berlin mainly in the years 1900-1920 and beyond. His works include styles in Art Nouveau and Art Deco
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Fire Screen, French, Copper, Fireplace Reflector, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A superb decorative piece, in the Art Nouveau taste with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Copper, Iron
Art Nouveau One-Piece Plaster Plant Stand with Flower Decor and Signature
Located in Lisse, NL
various, elegant and organically flowing flower motifs in relief. These Art Nouveau home accessories are
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pedestals
Materials
Plaster
Antique French Art Nouveau Fire Screen 1900 fireplace hand painted jugendstil
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Decorative & Breathtaking! This hand painted art nouveau fire screen from france 1900. The screen
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Attr Alphonse Mucha (Czech, 1860-1939), Art Nouveau “Four Seasons” Floor Screen
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Art Nouveau "Four Seasons" Floor Screen attributed to Alphonse Mucha is a captivating piece of
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
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Canvas, Burlap, Wood
Floral Art Nouveau Japonism Folding Screen in Carved Wood, France, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
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These panels can easily be used as wall decoration.
Art Nouveau / Japonism, France, circa 1890-1900
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
French Art Nouveau Style Walnut Dressing Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Nouveau/Rococo style folding three panel dressing screen. Carved walnut frame with c scrolls
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Glass, Velvet, Walnut
Jugendstil Screen / Room Divider, Painted Glass, Art Nouveau, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
will complementary many modern interior styles.
"Art Nouveau is an international ornamental art
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
Gold and Black Art Nouveau / Art Deco Paravant 20th Century Wood and Gold Leaf
Located in DE
Beautiful and rare Art Nouveau or Art Deco 20th century Paravent. The stunning geometry of the
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20th Century European Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Oak Arts
Crafts Art Nouveau Magazine Rack or Book Rack by Aug. Zeiss
Cie.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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A real eye-catcher in your Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau home or office!
Our gallery is a family-owned
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Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Classic Art Nude Bronze Bookends
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Classic Art Nude Bronze Bookends
Early 20th century Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Lovers Tarot Deck Card Hand-Tufted Viscose Wool Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Lovers Tarot Deck Card Hand-Tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa
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2010s Indonesian Art Nouveau Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Folding Screen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch Art Deco folding screen, room divider.
The dimensions of the panels are as follows:
Two
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Wood
$2,254
Fine French Nine Rungs Faux Bamboo Ladder
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French nine rungs faux bamboo ladder.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ladders
Magnificent and Rare Dutch Kerfschnitt Library Steps, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Dutch kerfschnitt library steps 1900s.
Solid oak with beautiful carved decorations.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use,
pr...
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Oak
Viking Glass Pelican Bookends, Set of 2
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Ross, CA
Viking Glass Company set of two bookends made of glass Pelicans made in the second half of the 20th Century.
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Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Weidlich Brothers Peacock Bird of Paradise Pair of Bookends
By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
. The classic peacock design delivers the Art Deco/Art Nouveau sensibility of their origin of these
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Iron
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of art nouveau homes available for sale. Each of these unique art nouveau homes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Find 1451 antique and vintage art nouveau homes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 152 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Art nouveau homes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art nouveau homes made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many art nouveau homes are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Cassina and Le Corbusier produced popular art nouveau homes that are worth a look.
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Art nouveau homes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,916, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $2,835,000.
Questions About Art Nouveau Homes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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