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Art Nouveau Majolica Wall Plaque
By Gebrüder Schütz, Blansko
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large wall plaque is decorated with Majolica glazes to enhance the typical Art Nouveau pattern
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Earthenware

Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave, European, 1920s. Beautiful delicate jacquard weave in a
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Fabric, Glass

Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 0.79 in
Art Nouveau Wallpaper Samples from Vienna, Austria
By Max Schmidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two wallpaper samples in the Art Nouveau style from the Vienna Secession period 1914-1915. It was
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Paper

Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of fine Art Nouveau / Jugendstyl gilt bronze relief wall plaques, with wonderful details
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Bronze

Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques
Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques
H 25.2 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in
Art Nouveau Fruitwood Bat Plaque by Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Chicago, US
A celebrated Parisian cabinetmaker and wood sculptor, Viardot enjoyed both critical and commercial success. Among his distinctions are a silver medal awarded at Paris’ Exposition Uni...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Fruitwood

French Majolica Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceramic Plate, circa 1900
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful French Majolica wall plate from the Jugendstil / Art Nouveau period (ca 1900). Elegant
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Glasgow, GB
delightfully Art Nouveau. These items are practical as well decorative in very good condition. The Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Urns

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Copper

Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
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H 8.67 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Antique Leather Doors
By C. Desse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century French leather doors with applied leather and stud motif. Leather has been completely reconditioned and has beautiful patina. Signed C. Desse. - France Would be a great ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Leather

French Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Plaque, Early 20th Century
By Paris Studio
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau terracotta wall plaque, France, early 20th. Wood gatherer in the windy
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Brass

Art Nouveau Metal Etched Printer Plate in Oak Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Art Nouveau Metal Etched printer plate in oak frame. This plate was used to print on paper. Oak
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Stained Window Glass by Covina, 1930's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Art Nouveau Painted Glass was produced in Portugal, by Covina - Companhia Vidreira Nacional
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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Vienna Art Nouveau Enamel Advertising Sign
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black, white and red enameled Art Nouveau advertising plate designed by Josef
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

Pair Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Wall Chargers
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain wall chargers,c1890 A cobalt blue
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Antoni Gaudí Art Nouveau Gold Leaf Giltwood Wall Console
By Antoni Gaudí, Esteva Figueras y Sesd Hoyos
Located in Barcelona, ES
from our private Art Nouveau collection was sold at Christie's London, 20th century Decorative Art
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Vienna Art Nouveau Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black, white & blue enameled Art Nouveau advertising plate. Designed by Josef
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

Austrian Art Nouveau Pottery Wall Plaque with Tubelined Floral Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Austrian Art Nouveau pottery wall plaque with tubelined floral designs dating from the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Pottery

Christopher Columbus and the kings of Spain, Year: 1900, Style: Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Metal

Antique German Art Nouveau Hand Painted Terracotta Charger Wall Plate
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful hand-crafted and hand-painted terra-cotta charger wall plaque, Germany, early 20th century, featuring an exceptional painted scene with woman and bird in courtyard, signe...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Terracotta

Paul Bonnaud (1876 - 1953) Symbolist Art Nouveau Enamel "Landscape" , c.1900
By Paul Bonnaud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul Bonnaud (1876–1953), Limoges “Trees by a Lake” Symbolist Art Nouveau Landscape A circular
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Enamel

Iridescent Art Nouveau Wall Tile "Blue Wisteria" by Alexandre Marius for BACS
By Marius Alexandre, BACS
Located in Chicago, US
This piece was executed by Maurice Alexandre. BACS - EDON ROC, CAP D’ANTIBES, FRANCE (1912-1927) BACS workshop was formed by four colleagues employed by Clement Massier: Jean Barol...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Wall Tile "Birch Forest" by Alexandre Marius for BACS
By BACS, Marius Alexandre
Located in Chicago, US
This piece was executed by Maurice Alexandre. BACS - EDON ROC, CAP D’ANTIBES, FRANCE (1912-1927) BACS workshop was formed by four colleagues employed by Clement Massier: Jean Barol...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Earthenware

Fenton Art Nouveau Iridescent Cut Glass Bowl
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality American Fenton art glass dish dating from the early 20th century. The moulded
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Spider Crab by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
The undulating bumpy-textured octopus tentacle gracefully curling along and over the bowl’s folded rim is balanced by the rigid tension of the spider crab. The orange-red copper surf...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Stone, Copper

Pair of W.M.F. Plaques Signed Albert Mayer, Art Nouveau Period, Germany
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. plaques signed Albert Mayer (1867-1944). Art Nouveau period, Germany, circa 1900.   
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Metal

Desvres circa 1920, Exceptional Set of 8 Ceramic Panels, Art Nouveau Shop Design
By Desvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desvres circa 1920. Exceptional set of 8 ceramic panels. Art Nouveau butcher's shop design. 4
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Bird and Berries by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Copper

Large and Amazing Pair of Art Nouveau Maharaja Sculpture Wall Brackets / Shelves
Located in Lisse, NL
decorative and large wall brackets is another one of our recent great finds and to have found them in this
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Nutwood

French Art Nouveau Wax Young Girl Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
the Catalog of drawings and art objects bequeathed by Wicar established by the Society of Sciences
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

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Synthetic

Glit Bronze Art Nouveau Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Fairfax, VA
Art Nouveau circle 1900 gilt bronze jewelry decorative box with womans profile and floral
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted Silver , Kindness
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
feeling, fluttering flowers reminiscent of art nouveau symbolize the pure movement of life that is born of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Silver

2 Wall Plates WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 wall plates WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1909 Country: Germany Materials
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Antique Early 1900s German Greco Roman Decorative Art

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Art Glass

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Art Nouveau Charger, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Bertha Nathanielsen (1869-1914).
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Antique 1890s Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Decorative Wood Box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Art Nouveau decorative wood box.
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Antique Early 1900s European Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Art Nouveau Decorative Wood Box
Art Nouveau Decorative Wood Box
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
DAUM Nancy French Art Nouveau Single-Flower Vase, 1910-1915
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau mottled glass single-flower vase by DAUM (Nancy), France, 1910-1915. Colors
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau with Black Marble, Illumination
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination is a rectangular golden silver photo frame with black marble designed by Laura G Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Belgian Black Marble, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau American Belleek CAC Lenox Silver Overlay Porcelain Vase
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.'. Simply a wonderful Art Nouveau vase from CAC/Lenox! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is
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20th Century North American Art Nouveau Vases

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Silver

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Silver Brass and Venetian Glass
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination red is an Art Nouveau Italian photo frame with Murano glass. Illumination red is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Bronze

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Wiener Werkstaette Art Nouveau Coat Hook, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco, Industrial Design, 1985 Vienna p. 49. Different hooks are available see pictures below.
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Art

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Brass

Secessionist Pair of Reliefs Georg Klimt ca. 1900 Patinated Copper Art Nouveau
By Georg Klimt
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, ca. 1900, Jugendstil, Vienna, Secessionist Art, Art Nouveau Georg Klimt's excellent craftsmanship in
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Art

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Copper

Galle Turquoise Cameo Glass Art Nouveau Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
signature elegance of Galle, this vase is more than just a decorative piece. It's a window to a tranquil
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Fine Carved Wood Box with Morning Glories
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This box is a real treasure! Completely had carved from walnut the detail in the flowers and leaves is quite remarkable. This box required a real master craftsman to achieve the outs...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Early 1900 Cornelio Ghiretti Italian Art Nouveau Embossed Copper Plate _set of 2
By Cornelio Ghiretti
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Embossed Copper Plates Italy, 1920s Beautiful and rare artwork by Cornelio Ghiretti "Ghiretti" signed on both plates. Very good condiction just 3 very light scratches (look...
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Vintage 1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

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Copper

Art Deco Deer Stucco, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
90 Art Nouveau buildings throughout the city of Buenos Aires. Argentina is a country that has not
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Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Stucco

Art Deco Deer Stucco, 1930, France
Art Deco Deer Stucco, 1930, France
H 48.82 in W 1.19 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Deer Stucco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
90 Art Nouveau buildings throughout the city of Buenos Aires. Argentina is a country that has not
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Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Stucco

Art Deco Deer Stucco, France, 1930
Art Deco Deer Stucco, France, 1930
H 48.82 in W 1.97 in D 25.99 in
Bone Inlaid Wall Art in Blue Resin with Celtic Dragon Pattern
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York City, NY
techniques, the dragon truly comes alive. Drawing inspiration from the Art Nouveau style, this wall panel
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Bone

Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
90 Art Nouveau buildings throughout the city of Buenos Aires. Argentina is a country that has not
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Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Stucco

Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
H 14.18 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc
By Métiers D'Art Maredsous, Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc The piece is in Good condition
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Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Art Nouveau Paul Nicolas Decorative Dish, 1920s, France
By Paul Nicolas
Located in London, GB
school of "Nancy " during the Art Nouveau period... He is behind several creations in collaboration with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Italian New Old Stock 1980s Decorative / Jewelry Silver Art Nouveau Box
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
exquisite Art Nouveau style that Ottavini is famous for. Picture a scene of unparalleled beauty as you lay
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Bianchini Ferier French Hand Carved Fabric Wood Block Wall Art
By Bianchini
Located in Westport, CT
Bianchini -Ferier Fabric house French handmade wood/metal block, circa 1900 made Lyons and sold exclusively 1930's thru Lord and Taylor all stamped and labeled.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Metal

Decorative Art Nouveau Small Yellow Stoneware Ceramic Vase, 1900
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Original stoneware ceramic vase, circa 1900 Decorative yellow ceramic glaze color Art
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Bottles

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Ceramic

Steven Correia Limited Edition Studio Art Glass Vase Circa 2005 85 of 500
By Correia Art Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Edition Studio Art Glass Vase is not only a stunning decorative piece but also a collector's item. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau glazed pottery covered box, attributed to Henri Bergé. The mark
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Pottery

Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
H 2.25 in Dm 5.75 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau threaded iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
H 2.375 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast bronze sculpture with original markings. Stamped "Made in France" "LN PARIS JR".
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau wood oblong shaped box with etched floral design.  
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20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
H 2.75 in W 11.75 in D 4.25 in
Decorative Art Nouveau Pewter ornamental Pot stamped B&G Imperial Zinn, 1900
Located in Chesham, GB
An art nouveau pewter ornamental vase with glass cabochons. Stamped - B&G Imperial Zinn Design
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1990s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Pewter

Antique Decorative Fire Kerb, English, Copper, Surround, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative fire kerb. An English, copper fireside hearth surround in Art Nouveau
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Metalwork

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Copper

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Art Nouveau Decorative Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of art nouveau decorative art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and bronze. Find 4600 options for an antique or vintage piece of art nouveau decorative art now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of art nouveau decorative art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of art nouveau decorative art, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tiffany Studios, Daum and Emile Gallé each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of art nouveau decorative art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Decorative Art?

Prices for a piece of art nouveau decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $38 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,846.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Art Nouveau Decorative Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.

  • 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.

  • 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 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, 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.