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Art Nouveau Dragonfly Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Art Nouveau dragonfly table lamp in ceramic with original lampshade in bamboo.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Ceramic
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Dragonfly and Ivy Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Crafted during the height of the Art Nouveau era, this ultra charming and rare ring is a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Dragonfly Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Plique-a-Jour Art Nouveau dragonfly pendant necklace in sterling silver in beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin. Lovely detailed enamel work on the wings with ruby glass eyes
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Materials
Steel, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Moonstone and Diamond Dragonfly Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible moonstone and diamond ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Brooch Art Glass Signed Gabriel Stalin Fairy Dragonfly Lady
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare satin art glass medallion executed in relief depicts a fairy or a nympf designed as a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Vanity Items
Dragonfly & Fairy Art Nouveau Plaque by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier, Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
Art Nouveau Ceramics; An Illustrated Dictionary" by Paul Arthur
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Taro Leaves and Dragonfly Bud Vase
Located in Kansas City, MO
that graced tables of Victorian and Art Nouveau eras.
ONE OF A KIND.
Award winning silversmith
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Silver
WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated Dragonfly Motif & Engraved Green Crystal Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated Dragonfly Motif & Engraved green crystal box
Germany, 1900s
An
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique French Art Nouveau Majolica Dragonfly Pitcher by Frie Onnaing
By Frie Onnaing
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful example of fine majolica from the Art Nouveau period in France in the coveted dragonfly
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Majolica
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Grey Stained Dragonfly Knife Rest c1919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Lalique 'Libellule' knife rest -depicting a dragonfly in flight, dating from 1919 (See Marcilhac ref
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
H 2.17 in W 3.86 in D 0.79 in
LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau buckle Vintage Sterling Dragonflies Coral Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large Silver Vintage Art Nouveau Buckle Pendant with 2 Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pyrite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Pink Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Dragonfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding necklace crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Nouveau movement. This
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Lalique Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour Enamel and Aquamarine "Four Dragonflies"
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
a symbol of victory. Parisians, like Lalique’s fellow Art Nouveau jeweler Vever, eagerly collected
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sapphire Rose Diamond Ruby Dragonfly Insect Necklace Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
wings. The pendant dates to the Art Nouveau to Art Deco period, circa 1890-1930. The dragonfly
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pewter
H 0.5 in W 11.75 in D 18.5 in
Royal Copenhagen, Art Nouveau porcelain vase with a flower and dragonfly motif
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, Art Nouveau porcelain vase decorated with a flower and dragonfly motif.
Dating
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Dragonfly Wall Pocket Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dragonfly wall pocket by Desvres, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majolica Dragonfly Wall Pocket Fives Lille, circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dragonfly wall pocket by Fives Lille, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau Brass Vide - Poche or Pin Tray with Dragonfly and Flowers
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau brass card or pin tray, vide-poche, 1920s.
This delightful card tray or pin
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Egg-Shaped Vase with Dragonfly Decor, France c 1895
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and exceptional piece of Art Nouveau glass:
Egg-shaped vase with irregularly notched
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 3.15 in Dm 2.37 in
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.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
A.J Hedges & Co. Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dragonfly with segmented body, spindly legs, and winding antennae. Featuring
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Noveau Style Large Crystal Vase Engraved With Butterflies And Dragonflies
Located in Prato, Tuscany
base; the decorations, purely Art Noveau, represent graceful butterflies and dragonflies in a peaceful
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
turquoise. it is followed in line with a dragonfly.
The Art Nouveau jewelers stressed the hand made elements
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18K Dragonfly Brooch, Circa 1880-1910
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Antique, circa 1880-1910, 18K yellow gold and silver handmade dragonfly brooch/pendant slide with
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro Gold Dragonfly Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Lisboa, PT
14kt – 585‰ yellow gold Dragonfly-shaped brooch, with wings and tail set with 45 diamonds. The body
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gorgeous Dragonfly Brooch Sliver Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely stunning details on this large handmade Art Nouveau style dragonfly pin /brooch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Tiffany Style Dragonfly Stained Glass Billiard Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Pool table hanging lamp (chandelier) with oblong shape and dragonfly motif, with nine standard
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Rossella Ugolini 24K Gold-plated Dragonfly Enamel Unique Brooch
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
dynamic Dragonfly brooch, meticulously crafted in bronze and sterling silver, and plated in luxurious 24k
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Art Deco Enamel Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin JA & S Sterling Silver 1938
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany style stained Glass Dragonfly Table lamp 1980s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful , Tiffany style table lamp, Bronze base and comes with a
very nice Dragonfly stained
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Haviland vases from Limoges, "Dragonflies and Daffodils"
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Haviland vases from Limoges, "Dragonflies and Daffodils"
Beautiful Haviland porcelain vases
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Burnished Dragonfly Rock Style Silver and Diamonds Rock Stud Modern Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Burnished Dragonfly Rock Style Silver and Diamonds Rock Stud Modern Earrings
everyday precious
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 0.81 in W 0.62 in L 17.72 in
Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
H 0.79 in W 0.6 in L 17.72 in
Masriera 18kt Yellow Gold Dragonfly Ring 20.66ct Blue Topaz, Enamel & Diamonds
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of
Category
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 0.81 in W 0.62 in L 17.72 in
A splendid plique a jour sterling silver and enamel 'dragonfly' brooch, 1970s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful plique a jour and sterling 'dragonfly' brooch, carefully created and designed. Probably
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.4 in Dm 4.2 in L 4.2 in
Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
By Claude Lalanne
Located in New York, NY
Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985,
Signed on reverse
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
18 K rose Gold openwork Dragonfly brooch pink Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This delicate and lovely openwork Dragonfly brooch/pin is clearly inspired by the era of Art
Category
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Antique Iron Long Guard Chain with Enamelled Silver Dragonfly
Located in Munich, Bavaria
accompanied by an Art Nouveau style sterling silver dragonfly, painted with different hues of enamel.
Category
Antique Early 1800s Empire Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on the corners of the top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Palmwood
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
Wholesale 10Pcs Pave Diamond Spacer Beads Ball 925 Silver Connector Link Beads
Located in Chicago, IL
Ocean Territory
Shape: Ball
Metal Purity: 925
Theme: Arrow, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Bee, Bulb, Dragon
Category
2010s Indian More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Rene Lalique Aquamarine Dragonfly Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
pioneer of the Art Nouveau style. The Art Nouveau style began at the turn of the century as a reaction
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Large Art Nouveau Dragonfly Belt Buckle Pin Jewelry
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Art Nouveau belt buckle or pin. Jewelry. Copper. Signed L. Worth. This is a period French piece.
Category
Vintage 1940s More Folk Art
Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pendant Pic a Jour Enamel
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch in sterling silver decorated with Pic A Jour clear enamel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Dragonfly Bracelet in Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
microns thick for maximum quality.
We also make an Art Nouveau Dragonfly pendant on request, should you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Dragonfly Pendant or Necklace in Solid 9 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
set. For a larger Dragonfly pendant, please take a look at our exquisite Art Nouveau Dragonfly in Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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
Category
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.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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.
Questions About Art Nouveau Dragonfly
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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