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Art Nouveau Table
By Hector Guimard
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French Art Nouveau table, made of carved wood, with a resin-type top. Original mustard-yellow color
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Materials
Resin, Pine
Art Nouveau table, Poland, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Nouveau table, Poland, 1920s.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood
Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French Art Nouveau table lamp made around 1920. made of brass, glass and marble. With some nice
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze Art Nouveau table lamps with glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1910s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Nouveau table lamp.
Completely restored, brass refinished
Rewired. 1x40W, E25-E27
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1910s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau table lamp made in Austria in 1910s.
Restored: cleaned, polished, rewired
1x40W, E25
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Table Mirror
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau table mirror
Silver metal
Origin Germany Circa 1915 Perfect condition
Decorated with
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau table by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and
Category
Early 20th Century French Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Table, Enameled Cast Iron and Onyx
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau Table, Enameled Cast Iron and Onyx
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Iron
François Madurell Dore Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful early 20th century gilt bronze art nouveau table lamp fitted with hand-made silk
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Table Lamp Putto on Swing, 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
Art Nouveau table lamp putto on swing. Art Nouveau table lamp with glass shade and a playful
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Metal
Sculptural Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Brass 1920s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Brass, Europe, 1920s.
This is a wonderful and rare art
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau table lamp.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Elm
Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau table lamp.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau table lamp or desk lamp.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Original Cut-Glass, circa 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Art Nouveau table lamp with original cut-glass, circa 1908
polished and stove enameled.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stunning Signed Georges Leleu Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Georges Leleu
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful and unique Art Nouveau table lamp, early 20th century, signed GEORGES LELEU (1883-1961
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sgraffito, Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg -1921
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful art nouveau table lamp, sgraffito, Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg -1921.
Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Nouveau table lamps, 1940's, Italy
Located in Montréal, QC
Pair of Art Nouveau table lamps, 1940's, Italy. 25 watt E-14 incandescent bulb recommended or
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beauriful 19th Century French gilt bronze Art Nouveau table lamp base. This bronze sculpture lamp
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Handpainted Art Nouveau table lamp by Großherzoglichen Keramik-Manufaktur, 1930s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Very rare Handpainted porcelain Art Nouveau table lamp by Großherzoglichen Keramik-Manufaktur
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Paint
H 17.72 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Patinated Brass with Plissé Shade
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Nouveau table lamp in Patinated Brass with Plissé Shade. Early 20th century.
Wonderful art
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Gilded Brass Lampshade Murano-glass Handle Engraved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Art Nouveau table lamp in gilded metal with lampshade in Murano glass engraved with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Rattan by Lund & Lawerentz, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Art Nouveau table lamp manufactured by Lund & Lawerentz, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Pate De Verre Glass, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau table lamp - 1900s
This heartshaped (two identical lamps make a heart shape) table
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
German designer. Art Nouveau table mirror in brass with relief leaves.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
German designer. Art Nouveau table mirror in brass.
Designed with relief leaves.
1920s/30s.
Marked
Category
Vintage 1920s German Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 11.42 in D 0.4 in
Art Nouveau Table in the Style of Adolf Loos, Wood and Brass, circa 1910
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau table in the style of Adolf Loos, wood and brass, circa 1910.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 46.07 in D 31.89 in
Legras, France, Large Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Art Glass, Early 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Legras, France. Large Art Nouveau table lamp in mouth-blown art glass carved with motifs of flowers
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Harald Bing for Bing & Grondahl Unique Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Harald Bing (1848-1924) for Bing & Grondahl unique Art Nouveau table lamp in porcelain
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Table Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) table lamp from the 1920s is an exquisite example of early
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
MULLER FRERES, Lunéville, Art Nouveau table lamp in marbled glass.
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in TEYJAT, FR
MULLER FRERES, Lunéville, Art Nouveau table lamp in marbled sandblasted glass, wrought iron base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of silver plated Art Nouveau table lamps by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau table lamps by WMF is an investment in acquiring
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Table Rarity Beechwood Mahogany Massive and Veneer Vienna circa 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau table, made of mahogany wood: Mahogany massive and veneer (table's plate) / high
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
H 28.93 in W 41.33 in D 25.98 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Sandstone by "Illums Bolighus", Copenhagen, 1930s
By Olaf Stæhr-Nielsen, Axel Salto, Illums Bolighus, Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural art nouveau table lamp made in Denmark in the 1930s and sold in "Illums Bolighus
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
Art Nouveau Table Top Brass and Oak News Paper Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Nouveau Table Top Brass and Oak News Paper Rack
Set on an oak base the rack has an embossed
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp Cast Bronze Rose Tree, Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and very rare French Floral Art Nouveau table lamp was made in Paris around 1910. It
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe
This
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with a Base of an Indigo Colored Owl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning French Art Nouveau table lamp in original state. The eyes are made of yellow and black
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Thorvald Bindesbøll High Art Nouveau Table Lamp 1890s Patinated Bronze
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Tvermoes & Abrahamson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and high Art Nouveau table lamp designed in late 19th century by the Danish architect and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 27.96 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Amazing Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Loetz Glass
Located in Munich, DE
Attributed to loetz. New wiring and lamp socket.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very unique lamp. The base is ceramic and has a g Murano glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Murano Glass
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and macassar ebony salon table by Louis Majorelle. The table
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables
Materials
Ebony, Macassar, Walnut
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Original
Located in Praha, CZ
- A very decorative table lamp from the Art Nouveau period
- Metal bracket with wooden surround
Category
Antique Early 1600s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French Art Nouveau style white porcelain urn-shaped table lamp with mask and
Category
Vintage 1920s Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany two-tiered square table by Louis Majorelle, featuring featuring a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bing & Grondahl / B&G, a Pair of Early Art Nouveau Table Card Holders
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl / B&G. A pair of early Art Nouveau table card holders in porcelain with flowers
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic, Black Terracotta with Owls
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Nouveau table lamp from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth on the island of Bornholm.
The Lamp
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp Cast Bronze Rose Tree, Enameled Glass, Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
This fancy and very rare French Floral Art Nouveau table lamp was made in Paris around 1910.
It
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 14.57 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1910's
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful antique Art Nouveau lamp made of copper alloy, patinated to old bronze. Produced in
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Painted Art Nouveau Table, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pretty painted wooden table, with a carved apron in the Art Nouveau style. The colour is grey-blue.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables
Materials
Wood
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Cameo Glass and Wrought Iron Maple Leaf Table Lamp, circa 1920 Art Nouveau Art Deco design
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp Ceramic Hand Painted Bird and Chestnuts by L. Hjorth
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau table lamp from the Danish island of Bornholm in the Danish Baltic Sea. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Emile Galle ''Vosges Paysage'' Cameo Glass 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking French Art Nouveau table lamp by Emile Gallé early 1900 model: ''Vosges Paysage
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 21.66 in Dm 10.99 in
Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp of Pewter with Floral Pattern and New Shade 1920s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Nouveau table lamp made of pewter with floral pattern.
The lamp is manufactured in
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter, Metal
H 16.93 in Dm 10.24 in
French Art Nouveau Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany salon table with fruitwood marquetry by Louis Majorelle. The table
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
1920s french Art Nouveau table lamp in patinated black cast bronze, linen shade.
Located in København K, 84
This exquisite 1920s French Art Nouveau table lamp, crafted in patinated black cast bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 12.21 in Dm 5.12 in
Art Nouveau table lamp by Paul Louchet, Paris Lamarre & Pillivuyt ca 1900
By Alphonse Adolphe Lamarre, Paul Louchet
Located in Delft, NL
Art Nouveau table lamp by Paul Louchet, Paris Lamarre & Pillivuyt ca 1900
An Art Nouveau porcelain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1970s Faux Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Style Arthur Court Art Nouveau Faux Bronze Table Lamp
Unsigned.
Art Nouveau inspired
Painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Other, Metal
Maurice Bouval Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Maurice Bouval
Located in Dallas, TX
French Art Nouveau Maurice Bouval Bronze Table Lamp
Signed: “M. Bouval”
Circa 1900
Bronze
Foundry
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Table Lamp Rörstrand Sweden, 1900
By Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Astrid Ewerlöf. The lamp has a wonderful shaped body with the typical Art Nouveau flowers. New shade in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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Find a variety of art nouveau tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct art nouveau tables — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 2286 antique and vintage art nouveau tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Art nouveau tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art nouveau tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made art nouveau tables over the years, but those made by Tiffany Studios, Emile Gallé and Louis Majorelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Art Nouveau Tables?
Prices for art nouveau tables start at $10 and top out at $638,555 with the average selling for $2,690.
Questions About Art Nouveau Tables
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.