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Zsolnay Hungarian Art Nouveau Glazed Vase
By Zsolnay
Located in Vienna, AT
this artist... and is stamped on the bottom. "Made in Hungary". This bridges the time between Art
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swivel chair by Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma, Jozsef Heisler
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Lajos Kozma was one of the most authentic representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau in the early
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swivel chair Model 339 by Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma, Jozsef Heisler
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Lajos Kozma was one of the most authentic representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau in the early
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Lajos Kozma Art Deco Chairs, 1930s '2 Pieces'
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Budapest, HU
most impactful representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau, later Art Deco in the early-20th-century
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Rozsa/Szucs
By Arpad Bardocz
Located in New York, NY
Rozsa/Szucs. Ca 1915. Budapest. Color lithograph. Hungarian Art Nouveau posters are rare
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1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lajos Kozma Art Deco Vitrine, ca. 1920s
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Budapest, HU
- 1948) was probalbly the most impactful representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau in the early-20th
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Wood
Zsolnay Pecs Green Eosin Iridescent Glazed Deer Mounted Desk Stand
By Zsolnay
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Hungarian art nouveau art pottery desk stand mounted with deer and decorated in
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Hungarian Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Arm Chair from Hungary, made out of walnut wood. Re-polished and re-upholstered in
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A Stunning Pair of Hungarian Walnut and Leather Chairs by Lajos Kozma 1884 -1948
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Hastings, GB
Kozma was one of the most authentic representatives of Hungarian Art Nouveau in the early-20th-century
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.49 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
Art Nouveau Austro-Hungarian Enamelled Virgin Mary Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful religious pendant is 1890 ca
Rare find from the Art Nouveau period, having
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Hungarian Jeweled Brass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (Hungarian) brass table lamp with a multicolored glass jewel encrusted shade with 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gold Art Nouveau earrings with diamonds, Austria-Hungary, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Nouveau hanging gold earrings with diamonds. Their form refers to the naturalism popular at the
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Huge Art Nouveau sideboard, 1915, Austria-Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This art nouveau sideboard was made around 1915 in the territory of the former Austria-Hungary. It
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sideboards
Materials
Brass
ART NOUVEAU flower stand, 1910´s, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This exquisite flower stand is a fine example of European Art Nouveau design. It was made in the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Pine
Art Nouveau Coat and Hat Hanger, circa 1910, Austria-Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coat and hat hanger was made around 1910 in the former Austria-Hungary. It is made of stained
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Antique Art Nouveau diamond ring, Austria-Hungary, Vienna, early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold ring with diamonds preserved in Art Nouveau naturalism style.
Made of yellow 14-karat
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Creta Papillon, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould blown bulbous vase on a flat stand with four deep
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Candia Papillon, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould blown glass on flush stand, bulbous raised body
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Gold Art Nouveau earrings with 0.40ct diamonds, Austria-Hungary, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
They come from the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Each earring
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Ruby Papillon, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould blown glass on a flat stand, gently widening
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Loetz Art Nouveau Bowl, Decor Crete Papillon, Bohemia Austria-Hungary 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Item:
Mould blown, wide bowl on a stand ring, eightfold ribbed
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 5.36 in Dm 10.04 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Flower Bowl Metallic-Red Papillon, Austria-Hungary, ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest large Bohemian art nouveau glass vase:
Form-blown, flat, round bowl with a low, 9-fold wavy
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Crete Diaspora Silver Iris, Austria-Hungary, Around 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
In the model with irregular spherical decor blown body in baluster shape, round stand, bulbous widening upwards with four times indented wall, slight constriction, flared mouth rim p...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Orange 7501, Austria-Hungary, C 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould-blown, bulbous body on a round, flush stand
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in
Loetz Art Nouveau 3-Handles Vase Decor Crete Papillon, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould blown baluster shaped vase on flush stand, bulbous
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Crete 7767, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Shaped, blown, bulbous body with 12-lobed, slightly ribbed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Crete 6893, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Blown into form baluster-shaped body with discus-shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 5.12 in Dm 5.52 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase New-Red Cytisus Silver Mount, Austria-Hungary, circa 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase in the form of a blown, baluster-shaped body with a flared
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 5.32 in Dm 2.17 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Genre 1/104, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Blown into shape of raised body on a round ground plan
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Bronze Phenomenon Genre 29, Austria-Hungary, C 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
In shape blown low, cambered body on a large, round floor
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 3.75 in Dm 6.11 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa with 2 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1909
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Form blown baluster-shaped body on a round, flush stand, bulbously widening and contracting to a short, wide neck. Cobalt blue underlay with silver-yellow-green crumb inclusions, 2 s...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 6.11 in W 7.29 in D 5.32 in
Large Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Ruby Phenomenon Gre 7624, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Large, mold-blown, baluster-shaped body on a separate stand, bulbous after the constriction and slowly narrowing again, wide mouth rim with metal mount, drawn silver thread decoratio...
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 17.52 in Dm 6.7 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, 'Argus', Phenomenon Gre 2/351 Austria-Hungary circa 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Mold-blown body widening conically upwards, on a flush, round stand, a constriction forming the narrow shoulders with a wide opening, flared rim of the mouth, polished pontil with th...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 3.43 in Dm 4.34 in
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa With 3 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1911
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Blown, flat, bulbous body on a large, round, flush stand, contracting to a short, wide neck, slightly widened, 6-fold wavy indented mouth rim. Cobalt blue underlay with silver-yellow...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 4.22 in Dm 7.49 in
Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Original Case, Austria-Hungary
Located in Vienna, AT
with P (Pest/Hungary) - Austria-Hungarian official hallmark 1872 - 1922 for 800 silver
Different
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 4.53 in W 25.2 in D 15.95 in
Round Art Nouveau Silver Tray With Floral Decor, Austria-Hungary, Prague Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
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Hallmarks:
Diana's head + 'C' - Austria-Hungarian official hallmark 1872-1922 for 800 Silver, Prague
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 0.99 in Dm 14.18 in
Austro/Hungary Floral Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession Wall Light, Re-Edtion
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent example of the floral Art Nouveau, Jugendstil.
Handformed sandcasted brass and handblown
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Zsolnay Opalescent Porcelain Centerpiece
By Zsolnay
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau Zsolnay porcelain green iridescent centerpiece with female figure holding round tray
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Kézdi-kovács László Hungary Painter Writer Art Critic Garden Oil Painting, 1911
Located in Munich, DE
and is fully signed and dated 1911.
Kézdi-Kovács (1864-1942) was a Hungarian painter, writer and art
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Vintage 1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 19.97 in W 21.78 in D 1.78 in
Hungarian Amethyst and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
and blister pearls are set in gilt silver with leaf decorations. Screw back fittings. Hungarian origin
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Jeweled Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (possibly Hungarian) floor lamp with a dark green patina metal and a floral and vine
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20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Zsolnay "Martilapu" Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Zsolnay
Located in New York, NY
This Hungarian Art Nouveau ceramic vase by Zsolnay presents a river panorama depicting three
Category
Early 20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Turn of the Century Art Nouveau Filigreed Easel or Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (possibly Hungarian) green painted easel stand with a carved and
filigree floral
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Easels
Materials
Wood
Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pendant of gilt silver set with amythest and emerald pastes and mother of pearl stones. Articulated drops and lovely quality. Late 19th Century.
Excellent condition
Excellent condition
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Floral Cachepot by Henrik Darilek for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay, Henrik Darilek
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
Fabulous Austro Hungarian Enamel, Onyx and Glass Cabochon Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Austro Hungarian Enamel, Onyx and Glass Cabochon bracelet with
enamel flowers sitting on
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Onyx
Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain fox sculpture by Zsolnay of Hungary, circa 1940s
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Impressionist Landscape by Early 20 Century Hungarian Artist Barkasz Lajosbarkaz
By Barkasz Lajos
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hungarian artist Barkasz Lajos (1880-1960). The canvas is set in a hand carved period wood frame.
BARKÁSZ
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 35 in W 43 in D 2 in
Important Art Nouveau Zsolnay Flask by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
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Antique 1890s Hungarian Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Pomegranate Vase by Táde Sikorsky for Zsolnay
By Tádé Sikorski, Zsolnay
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay, Lajos Mack
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Silver art nouveau sugar bowl made in Austria-Hungary between 1872-1922. Dimension 15cm H x 13 1/2
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Antique Austro Hungarian gold gilded Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
craftsmanship of Austro-Hungarian jewelry. The wide band features vibrant, faceted garnet glass cabochons set in
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Surrealist Art Nouveau Bird Ewer by Sándor Apáti-Abt for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay, Sándor Apáti Abt
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Spore Vase attributed to Sándor Apáti-Abt for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
1910s Austro-Hungarian Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional Austro-Hungarian
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Zsolnay Art Nouveau Vase in Glazed Ceramics Modelled with Sitting Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Zsolnay Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics modelled with a sitting woman.
Beautiful eosin glaze
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Double Dragon Centerpiece Dish by Mihaly Kapas Nagy for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay, Mihály Kapás Nagy
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Red Crocus Vase by Vinsce Wartha for Zsolnay Porcelánmanufaktúra Zrt
By Zsolnay
Located in Chicago, US
of economic prosperity and political stability in Hungary, the firm hired many Art Nouveau and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Early 20th Century Hungarian Framed Oil on Canvas Painting by Vilmos Nagy
Located in Dallas, TX
", depicts a young beauty holding the back of a chair in the Art Nouveau style. The art is signed in the
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 39.25 in W 30.75 in D 2.5 in
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Hungarian Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Hungarian art nouveau you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and metal, every Hungarian art nouveau was constructed with great care. Find 96 options for an antique or vintage Hungarian art nouveau now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Hungarian art nouveau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Hungarian art nouveau made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Hungarian art nouveau that is appealing in its simplicity, but Zsolnay, Loetz Glass and Friedrich Otto Schmidt produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Hungarian Art Nouveau?
Prices for a Hungarian art nouveau start at $100 and top out at $27,285 with the average selling for $1,950.
Questions About Hungarian Art Nouveau
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 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.
- 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 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.