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Oak Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Coat Rack Attributed to A.J. Kropholler, 1900s
By Alexander J. Kropholler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau coat rack. Attributed to A.J. Kropholler. Striking
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Plate
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Vintage Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Banded Agate Ring:
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Embrace the grandeur of our Massive Vintage Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Ring, a
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful verdigris patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Mahogany Art Nouveau Arts Crafts Mirror by J.M. Middelraad for Pander, 1900s
By H.Pander Zonen, J.M. Middelraad
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts mirror. Design by J.M. Middelraad voor Pander
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Petite Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Petite Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Armchair by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, 1900s
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts Crafts Art Nouveau armchair. Design by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Macassar, Oak

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Amphora Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Amphora Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina from age. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

American Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Kingsley Portrait After Rembrandt
Located in South Burlington, VT
important high quality Arts And Crafts Pyrographic works of art in the near future. All works of art are
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Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Paintings

Materials

Wood

Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Side Table with Original Leather Top, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side table.Striking French design from the
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Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

American Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography American Illustrator Thomas Moore
Located in South Burlington, VT
important high quality Arts And Crafts Pyrographic works of art in the near future. All works of art are
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings

Materials

Wood

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Bud Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Desk Arts and Crafts , 1890, England
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
around 1947. Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials :wood. We have
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Arts and Crafts Oak Cupboard
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts oak cupboard cabinet with copper Art Nouveau hardware and 2 leaded glass
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Cupboards

Materials

Copper

Vintage Arts Crafts Rug Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x12
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Arts & Crafts Rug Rare Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x12 11'9" x 11'9" 358
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Arts and Crafts Design Carpet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A contemporary interpretation of 19th Century English Arts & Crafts carpets, particularly those of
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21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Arts and Crafts Design Carpet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A contemporary interpretation of 19th Century English Arts & Crafts carpets, particularly those of
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21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Arts Crafts Rug Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x15
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Arts & Crafts Rug Rare Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x15 11'11" x 14'9
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Cigar Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period monogrammed sterling silver on bronze humidor
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Bud Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Extra Large Pedestal or Plant Stand, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts Crafts Art Nouveau extra large pedestal or plant stand. Solid oak
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Hubbell Brass Angle Poise Desk Lamp
By Charles H. Hubbell
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage industrial, arts and crafts, art nouveau style angle poise desk lamp by Hubbell
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Illustration of Women in Yellow Dress in Foliage
Located in Miami, FL
This is an elegantly rendered and designed work with fine lines and flat colors by an accomplished female illustrator. Signed lower right Framed in an old simple wooden frame with...
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Woodcut

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Dish or Catchall
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Bronze Round Container With Lid, Circa 1910
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Bronze

Oak Art Nouveau Arts Crafts Cupboard by Jac. van den Bosch for t Binnenhuis
By t Binnenhuis, Jac van den Bosch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts cupboard or cabinet. Design by Jac. van den Bosch
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Birch, Macassar, Oak

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigar Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Nesting Ashtrays or Catchalls
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigar Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts period figured oak and parcel gilt aquatic motifs wall
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Pedestal by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, 1907
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau pedestal. Design by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Pedestals

Materials

Leather, Macassar, Walnut

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigarette box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tumblers, Set of Three
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Nouveau Arts Crafts Armchairs by H.F. Jansen Zonen Amsterdam
By H.F. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts armchairs. Design by Royal H.F. Jansen
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Extraordinary Japanese Arts Crafts Display Cabinet for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nouveau/ Arts and Crafts with curvilinear rosewood supports at the top tiers. The supports with chased
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Early 20th Century Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair French Art Nouveau Candlestick Holders c.1900 Arts Crafts Décor
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of French Art Nouveau Candlestick Holders, c.1900 A fabulous pair of Art Nouveau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase With Cattail Motif
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with cattail motif By Heintz Art
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor With Match Holder
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Oak Arts Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair with Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair. Striking Dutch design from the
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1920s 1 Ft Vintage Art Deco Nouveau Arts Crafts Deco Brass Door Knocker
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1920s 1 Ft Long Vintage Art Deco Nouveau Arts Crafts Mission Deco English Brass Door Knocker
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

American Rare Arts And Crafts Pyrography Owls First Edition, Bert Peters 1980
Located in South Burlington, VT
important high quality Arts And Crafts Pyrographic works of art in the near future. All works of art are
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings

Materials

Wood

Antique Awaji Pottery Arts Crafts Green Organic Nouveau Monochrome Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery vase in terrific swirled petal form in green monochrome glaze. Measures: 11 1/2" high, 5" diameter. Unmarked. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Erhard Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
By Erhard Söhne
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Arts Crafts Nouveau Sterling Silver Ring Carved Ca
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. This striking ring features a central carved carnelian intaglio
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray With Match Box Holder
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze ashtray with match
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

American Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Portrait Charles H. F. Turner 1898
Located in South Burlington, VT
motifs. We will be offering more important high quality Arts And Crafts Pyrographic works of art in the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings

Materials

Wood

Large Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Aesthetic Copper Garden Owl, England, c. 1900
Located in London, GB
A large Arts and Crafts patinated copper owl garden sculpture, made in England c. 1900. The owl
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Silver Crest Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop, Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Round Cigarette Box or Container
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
. Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Déco Persian Warrior Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by F. Bergmann, Austria
By Nam Greb, Franz Bergmann
Located in North Miami, FL
: Art Déco, Jugendstil, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession, Belle Époque Place of origin
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

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Arts And Crafts Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the arts and crafts art nouveau you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and oak, every arts and crafts art nouveau was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the arts and crafts art nouveau you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A arts and crafts art nouveau made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one arts and crafts art nouveau that is appealing in its simplicity, but H.Pander Zonen, Willem Penaat and Craven Dunhill produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Arts And Crafts Art Nouveau?

The average selling price for a arts and crafts art nouveau at 1stDibs is $1,806, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Arts And Crafts Art Nouveau
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Arts and Crafts Movement was an era of design that originated in England during the last quarter of the 19th century. The movement celebrated traditional craftsmanship by way of simple forms and the use of romantic, medieval or folk styles of decoration.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    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 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 2, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on your piece. By researching any marks using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your piece and find out if the maker was linked with the Arts and Crafts movement. Some notable makers associated with the style include William Morris and Philip Webb. If you can't find a maker's mark, examine the details of your piece. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Due to its handcrafted origins, Arts and Crafts furniture often displays tool marks and slight variations in carvings and details. Pieces so regular that they seem machine-made are less likely to be Arts and Crafts furniture. Other common characteristics of Arts and Crafts pieces include inlaid and carved details and natural wood materials with visible grains. Chairs often feature reclining or angled backs and armrests. If you'd like assistance determining whether a particular piece is Arts and Crafts, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Arts and Crafts furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, look for characteristics that are hallmarks of the style. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Makers working in this style placed an emphasis on natural motifs and adorned their pieces with simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan. Arts and Crafts furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Gustav Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design. If you need help identifying the style of your furniture, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a diverse assortment of Arts and Crafts furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    No 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Alphonse 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, 2024
    To 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.