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Spanish Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze by Gustavo Obiols
Located in Dallas, TX
Gustavo Obiols Delgado (1858-1910) – Spanish sculptor Signed in the cast ‘G. Obiols’ Spanish
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirror in Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Nouveau mirror. Spain, 1930s Carved wood and gold leaf gilding. The frame has finely carved
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirror in Giltwood
Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirror in Giltwood
H 35.63 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
Antique Spanish Art Nouveau Orientalist Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual Art Nouveau carpet decorated by a central medallion inspired by Oriental rugs
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Spanish Art Nouveau Bronze Neo-Classical Sculpture Statue Bacchante 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Neo-Classical bronze of a Bacchante or Maenad, by Spanish sculptor Gustave
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Spanish Art Nouveau Antoni Gaudi Style Pair of Carved Ashwood Side Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Art Nouveau chairs made of carved ashwood and upholstered with their original floral
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Bespoke Hand Knotted Rug is Style of Neoclassical Spanish Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Crafts era. Design: Spanish Art Nouveau Neoclassical Format: 255 x 245 cm / 8.4 x 8 ft Materials: wool
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2010s Nepalese Neoclassical Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige, Brown and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from antique Spanish Art Nouveau rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s European
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2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s European Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige, Brown and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from antique Spanish Art Nouveau rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s European
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2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

SPANISH 1900 Barcelona Art Nouveau Enameled Bracelet In Sterling & 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
bracelet, created in Barcelona Spain during the art-nouveau period, back in the 1900. This Catalonian
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Vitrine, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Art Nouveau style vitrine from Spain with classical carved decorative motifs. Sliding glass doors
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Style Vitrine, Spain
Art Nouveau Style Vitrine, Spain
H 35.44 in W 81.11 in D 20.48 in
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Blue and Gold with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
underscore floral patterns with a particular air of Spanish Art Nouveau to their shape. The natural sheen of
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2010s Indian Oushak Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

Materials

Metal

Torera: the Spanish Girl who could take on a bull latin art nouveau period oil
Located in Norwich, GB
My analysis of this striking art nouveau period painting evolved as I studied it. Initially, I
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1890s Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Wooden Double Door Portal in Art Nouveau Style, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century wooden double door portal in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Each door has
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Advertising Tile Poster from Codorniu's Cellar, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Art Nouveau advertising tile poster from Codorniu Cellar, Spain Ceramic tiles measurements: 15x15
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Spiral Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from south Spain in good condition and easy to
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Stairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double front door in Art Nouveau style. The door is framed and working but needs some
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Nouveau handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with silver foil finished
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

"Art Nouveau Sculptural Bronze Group of Children", 20th Century by Juan Clará
Located in Madrid, ES
JUAN CLARÁ AYATS Spanish, 1878 - 1958 ART NOUVEAU BRONZE GROUP OF CHILDREN signed "Juan Clara
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood and Chrome Table Clock, Art Nouveau Period, Spain, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and chrome table clock. Art Nouveau period, Spain, Madrid, early 20th century. Coppel clocks
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

"Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural of a Boy and Girl", 20th Century by Juan Clará
Located in Madrid, ES
JUAN CLARÁ AYATS Spanish, 1878 - 1958 ART NOUVEAU SCULPTURAL BRONZE OF A BOY AND GIRL signed "Juan
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

PARERA Portrait Spanish elegant woman fan Belle Epoque 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Spanish painter who settled in Paris in 1890. He painted celebrities during the Belle Epoque, from
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1920s Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Art Nouveau Furniture Framed Prints
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of framed prints representing Art Nouveau furniture. Spain, 1920s-1930s Newly
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Art Nouveau Furniture Framed Prints
Pair of Art Nouveau Furniture Framed Prints
H 18.51 in W 13.19 in D 0.79 in
Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Late 19th century brass or copper bed warmer with iron handle.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Oil by Vidal Jimenez, Spain, 1960 Pop Art
Located in Miami, FL
Oil by Vidal Jimenez, Spain, 1960. Pop art.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Art Nouveau Paintings

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Blue and white ceramic or porcelain kitchen mortars or pestles with wooden handles, to hang Wall kitchen decoration.    
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style.
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th Century wrought iron double front door in Art Nouveau Style. A large double door that
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style.
Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style.
H 127.96 in W 56.3 in D 3.94 in
Circa 1900 Art Nouveau advertising poster for Fumar el papel JOB
Located in PARIS, FR
sophistication. Tobacco - Advertising - Art Nouveau - Spain Engomado o sin Engomar Printed by Cassan fils in
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Early 1900s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double wooden front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
H 115.75 in W 55.91 in D 3.94 in
Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double wooden front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonian, Spain
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double wooden front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
H 58.27 in W 40.56 in D 3.94 in
Art Nouveau Walnut Nightstands, 1900s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of late 19th century Art Nouveau nightstands with carved tops, bronze handles, restored and
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

"A Girl Bust" 20th Century Bronze Sculpture by Spanish Artist Juan Clará Ayats
Located in Madrid, ES
inches (20 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm.) base included PROVENANCE Private Spanish Collector Art Noveau bronze
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau style Green Agate brooch / pin “De´Medici Bijoux”
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful handcrafted brooch in the Art Nouveau style, made of silver in the Art Nouveau style
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Banker Lamp Library Rare Big Art Nouveau-Deco Style Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
bookstore style lamps. It is a lamp halfway between the Art Deco style. Very pretty and original. It comes
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Early 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Modernist Angel Musician Enamel Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND RARE ANTIQUE ENAMEL JEWELS WE HAVE SEEN. THE ART NOUVEAU
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sculpture with Pink Mirror by Lambert Escaler
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful Art Nouveau work by the great sculptor Lambert Escaler made by BD Ediciones in 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

Art Nouveau 1910 Enamel Fly - Pendant & Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colors Weight : 6.90 Grams Size: approx 30 mm (1.25' inch) Hand made In Spain around 2006 +Gift Box
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Masriera Art Nouveau Gold Enamel and Gem set Pendant Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 - 1990 Masriera of Spain 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch in the extreme Art Nouveau style
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century wooden double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style. Carved wood and cast iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century wooden double front door with patina in art nouveau style. Carved wood and cast iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Large Catalan blown artistic glass circa 1900 Art Nouveau
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big Catalan blown artistic glass circa 1900 Art Nouveau.
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Carved Giltwood Art Nouveau Mirror in Small Scale
Located in Barcelona, ES
crest. Carved wood, covered with gesso, 24-karat gold leaf finishing. This small sized Art Nouveau
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Leda Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Signed by the Artist 1900s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular bronze relief that represents the Greek motif of Leda and the swan, according to which Zeus descended from Olympus in the form of a swan towards Leda, while this queen wa...
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau 1890 Flamenco Pericon Large Fan
Located in Bilbao, ES
Art Nouveau 1890 Flamenco Pericon Fan Open 66cm X 34cm / 25,98in x 13,38in Ebonized wood. Ideal for
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1880s Spanish Decorative Objects

Art Nouveau Style Rectangular Gold Foil Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Nouveau style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foil
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perfect, 4 have small lesions, stil...
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Masriera Art Nouveau Enameled Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with VS Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled ring designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in Barcelona Spain by
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Signed Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
European Tapestry, artist signed. This magnificent Flat woven rug has great character, artistic Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Beveled Mirrors with Original Art Nouveau Frame Restored in Mobila Wood
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
from the Art Nouveau era, carefully restored in mobila wood. These mirrors, dating back to an era of
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Kelim Rug Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage European Kilim flat woven rug Art Nouveau Tapestry 4' x 5'2" 135cm x 158cm "This is
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Inspired Floral White Stoneware Vase by artist designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
interprets floral art in her own way, surreal and playful vase from the collection Floral. Comes in Many
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Batlló Chair by Spanish Modernist Antoni Gaudí
By BD Furniture, Antoni Gaudí
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Spanish Modernist Architect Antoni Gaudí in 1907, to be placed in the dining
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Kelim Rug Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Metric Size 145cm x 191cm Design Geometric Art Nouveau Category Flat Woven
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Spanish Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Spanish art nouveau you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Spanish art nouveau for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. There are 201 variations of the antique or vintage Spanish art nouveau you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Spanish art nouveau, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish art nouveau is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Spanish art nouveau has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Esteva Figueras y Sesd Hoyos, Gerard Alegre i Turat and BD Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Spanish Art Nouveau?

Prices for a Spanish art nouveau can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $25 and can go as high as $116,682, while the average can fetch as much as $3,572.
Questions About Spanish Art Nouveau
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.