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Art Nouveau Furniture

ART NOUVEAU STYLE

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • 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 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen 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 Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

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 variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

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Style: Art Nouveau
Period: 1950s
Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...

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1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s
Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s

Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Beautiful ladder high-back chair designed by Paolo Buffa for Chiavari in 1950s Italy. Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and conditio...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood

French Art Nouveau Style Umbrella or Cane Stand with Heron Motif, ca. 1950s
French Art Nouveau Style Umbrella or Cane Stand with Heron Motif, ca. 1950s

French Art Nouveau Style Umbrella or Cane Stand with Heron Motif, ca. 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

A sculptural French Art Nouveau–style umbrella and walking stick stand, combining elegant heron imagery with refined mid-century craftsmanship and practical functionality. This eleg...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s
Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s

By Cenedese Scavo

Located in Milano, MI

Blue vase in Scavo di Cenedese glass made in the 1950s. Measures: Ø 13 cm, H 19 cm Scavo glass is a type of ornamental glass with a rough surface with a matte finish in imitati...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Murano Glass

Frosted Crystal Vase Depicting Two Doves, Lalique, France
Frosted Crystal Vase Depicting Two Doves, Lalique, France

Frosted Crystal Vase Depicting Two Doves, Lalique, France

By Lalique

Located in IT

Frosted crystal vase depicting two intertwined doves with outstretched wings, designed by Marc Lalique in 1956. The crystal used is of high quality and has a frosted finish. In the A...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal

Architectural Stained Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Architectural Stained Glass and Brass Table Lamp

Architectural Stained Glass and Brass Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful architectural white and clear stained glass table lamp from the 1950’s. In beautiful original vintage condition. Wired for US. Takes 2 -75w Edison light bulbs. Dim: 1...

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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model

Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

Take flight into history with this breathtaking WWI-era biplane model, expertly crafted in France circa 1950. A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this large scale brass airplane boa...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Large Spanish 1950's Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror
Large Spanish 1950's Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror

Large Spanish 1950's Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely mid-century Spanish oval sunburst mirror features curved radiating leaves surrounding a frame with a delicate braided detail. It is finished in a rich gilt patina. We rec...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug
13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug

13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a Magnificent vintage Arts & Crafts rug with a unique pattern and splendid coloration. This piece is an incredible, rare, large size, and has a wonderful all-over design. Thi...

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1950s European Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Wool

L'Ossuaire de Douaumont Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage France
L'Ossuaire de Douaumont Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage France

L'Ossuaire de Douaumont Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir in Paris, France and was pro...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Highly Detailed Table Lamps with Brass Base and Wavy Ecru Lampshade, '55
Pair of Highly Detailed Table Lamps with Brass Base and Wavy Ecru Lampshade, '55

Pair of Highly Detailed Table Lamps with Brass Base and Wavy Ecru Lampshade, '55

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the two beautiful highly detailed table lamps with brass base and a wavy ecru colored lampshade. A very chique design. Please notice the price is for the pair. Cleaned, well...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Spanish Mid-Century Oval Sunburst Gilt Metal Mirror
Spanish Mid-Century Oval Sunburst Gilt Metal Mirror

Spanish Mid-Century Oval Sunburst Gilt Metal Mirror

Located in Buchanan, NY

This exceptional Spanish oval sunburst mirror from the 1950s features an array of gently curved leaves surrounding a sturdy frame with delicate crimping. The rich gilt finish is orig...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Renato Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal pill box in gold-plated 925/100 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché also on all sides and with a two-tone circle on the lid. English Art Nouveau sty...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Set of 12 Art Nouveau Style Tube Lined Tiles Fruit Basket NOS
Vintage Set of 12 Art Nouveau Style Tube Lined Tiles Fruit Basket NOS

Vintage Set of 12 Art Nouveau Style Tube Lined Tiles Fruit Basket NOS

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A vintage set of 12 ceramic majolica wall tile depicting a still life of a fruit basket made in tube line technique dating to the 1950s by unknown manufacturer. The full set is in ne...

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1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Pill Box fired Enamel two colors on Guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box fired Enamel two colors on Guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box fired Enamel two colors on Guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Renato Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Portapasticche ottagonale in argento 925/100 placcato oro con smalti traslucidi a fuoco su guillochè anche su tutti i fianchi e con rigo sul coperchio. Stile Art Nouveau Inglese prim...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau style. Veined alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1950s
Art Nouveau style. Veined alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1950s

Art Nouveau style. Veined alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1950s

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Art Nouveau and Belle Époque style hand-made veined alabaster table lamp in mint condition, Spain, 1950s. Made entirely of veined alabaster, which has been turned, hand-sculpted and ...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Alabaster

Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece, Green and Bronze, Paris France
Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece, Green and Bronze, Paris France

Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece, Green and Bronze, Paris France

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, a rarely seen Martin Benito fine and heavy green cut to clear centre piece bowl, mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal and gilt bronze doré mount of swans and Baroque s...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier

Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier

Located in North Miami, FL

This Art Nouveau design chandelier with Schiavo textured glass diffusers and platter, are supported by the rich green verdigris bronze frame. 6 bulbs for maximum illumination. NO...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Mid-Century Bar Cabinet inlaid Wood in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Bar Cabinet inlaid Wood in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Bar Cabinet inlaid Wood in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kampen, NL

Bar cabinet, Italy, 1950s. Designed in the refined style of Paolo Buffa, this exquisite piece exemplifies the Italian mid-century neoclassical aesthetic. Meticulously crafted with ex...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Loetz Green and Iridescent Silver Glass Vase 1950s
Loetz Green and Iridescent Silver Glass Vase 1950s

Loetz Green and Iridescent Silver Glass Vase 1950s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Milano, MI

Iridescent green and silver crystal vase by Loetz, made in the 1950s. Ø cm 11 h cm 10 Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of extraordinarily beautiful and refined blown ...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

Le Sacre Coeur Cathedral Souvenir Building Architectural Collectible France
Le Sacre Coeur Cathedral Souvenir Building Architectural Collectible France

Le Sacre Coeur Cathedral Souvenir Building Architectural Collectible France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...

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1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950
Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950

Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely vintage Art Nouveau style brass letter holder rack with two compartments. This superb letter holder is a nice large size and heavy, weighing over 5 lbs. It has a beautiful o...

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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Pill Box translucent enamels on guilloché all sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box translucent enamels on guilloché all sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box translucent enamels on guilloché all sides Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Renato Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal pill box in gold-plated 925/100 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché also on all sides and with a line on the lid. English Art Nouveau style, early 1...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Lantern, Art Nouveau style
Small Lantern, Art Nouveau style

Small Lantern, Art Nouveau style

By Otto Prutscher

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Small Art Nouveau ceiling light made of brass and four curved glass shades. Designed around 1910; manufactured around 1950. One E27 socket.

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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany
Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany

Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany

Located in München, BY

Rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau design table clock or mantel clock. Designed ca. 1900. Manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. The clock work is replaced by a new, contempor...

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1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece, Purple, Crystall And Bronze, Paris, France
Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece, Purple, Crystall And Bronze, Paris, France

Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece, Purple, Crystall And Bronze, Paris, France

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, a rarely seen Martin Benito fine and heavy purple cut to clear centre piece bowl, mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal and gilt bronze doré mount of swans and Baroque ...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Spanish Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror with Curved Leaves
Spanish Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror with Curved Leaves

Spanish Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror with Curved Leaves

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely oval sunburst mirror features curved radiating leaves surrounding a frame with a delicate braided detail. It is finished in a rich gilt patina. We recently added a felt b...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Large Spanish 1950's Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror
Large Spanish 1950's Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror

Large Spanish 1950's Oval Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely Spanish mid-century oval gilt metal sunburst mirror features small pointed rays surrounding a sturdy interior frame with a delicately braided border. The metal has a rich...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Solid Bronze Ashtray with Vegetal Pattern
Solid Bronze Ashtray with Vegetal Pattern

Solid Bronze Ashtray with Vegetal Pattern

By Daum

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1950 solid bronze ashtray with Vegetal pattern. In the style of Majorelle.

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s

Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Turquoise Glazed Large Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Glaze
Turquoise Glazed Large Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Glaze

Turquoise Glazed Large Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Glaze

Located in Verviers, BE

Inspired by a centuries-old technique of Chinese ceramics, this elegant table lamp is a bright and dramatic shade of turquoise with a fine crackle glaze. The dimensions are measure...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Ceramic

Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece Bowl, Red and Bronze, Paris France
Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece Bowl, Red and Bronze, Paris France

Martin Benito Crystal Centerpiece Bowl, Red and Bronze, Paris France

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, a rarely seen Martin Benito fine and heavy red cut to clear centrepiece bowl, mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal and gilt bronze doré mount of swans and Baroque scro...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Frosted Milk Glass Bellflower Floral & Stripes Globe , 2.25" Fitter
Art Nouveau Frosted Milk Glass Bellflower Floral & Stripes Globe , 2.25" Fitter

Art Nouveau Frosted Milk Glass Bellflower Floral & Stripes Globe , 2.25" Fitter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Nouveau Frosted Milk Glass Bellflower Globe w Floral & Stripe Design, 2 1/4" Fitter This vintage Art Nouveau frosted milk glass globe features a beautiful bellflower shape with an elegant floral and stripe design. The soft, frosted finish diffuses light gently, adding a timeless charm to any space. With a 2 1/4" fitter, it’s ideal for antique or reproduction lighting...

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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Column, Antique French Design, 1950s
Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Column, Antique French Design, 1950s

Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Column, Antique French Design, 1950s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

2 wooden pedestals column with Hand-Carved Grapevine Motif, France 1950s These are a classic pair of torchère/plant stand pedestals — the tall cylindrical column format was extremel...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Walnut

Bronze Peacock Table Lamp Marbro Lamp Co. Ebonized Base
Bronze Peacock Table Lamp Marbro Lamp Co. Ebonized Base

Bronze Peacock Table Lamp Marbro Lamp Co. Ebonized Base

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Bronze table lamp with two peacocks sitting on a tree stump. Beautifully textured details in feathers and tree bark. Lamp is rewired. Shade is not included.

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1950s North American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Art Nouveau Enamel Table Lamps, Brass Base, Circa 1950s, USA
Pair of Art Nouveau Enamel Table Lamps, Brass Base, Circa 1950s, USA

Pair of Art Nouveau Enamel Table Lamps, Brass Base, Circa 1950s, USA

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of hard to find Viennese Art Nouveau Enamel Table Lamps. This is an excellent pair of hand painted ceramic bodied table lamps. They have a curved, bulbous form and rest on ball ...

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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Set of Exquise XL Vases, Deep Rose Red Crystal, Czech Republic and France, 1960
Set of Exquise XL Vases, Deep Rose Red Crystal, Czech Republic and France, 1960

Set of Exquise XL Vases, Deep Rose Red Crystal, Czech Republic and France, 1960

Located in Rijssen, NL

Glorifying the effects of refracted light for a long time, the iconic Bohemian vases are well-known all over the world. A crystal masterpiece set of exceptional proportions, the set...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Crystal

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Ladies' handbag cigarette case with an oval section in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on a guilloché and a monochrome, hand-painted miniature of a landscape, in the E...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

French Art Deco 9-Light Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Acanthus Chandelier
French Art Deco 9-Light Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Acanthus Chandelier

French Art Deco 9-Light Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Acanthus Chandelier

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Capturing the striking transitional elegance between the organic fluidity of Art Nouveau and the structured luxury of early Art Deco, this 19th-century-style 9-light chandelier is a ...

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1950s Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Wrought Iron

10-light Art Nouveau-style Brass Chandelier, Made in Italy, 1950s.
10-light Art Nouveau-style Brass Chandelier, Made in Italy, 1950s.

10-light Art Nouveau-style Brass Chandelier, Made in Italy, 1950s.

Located in Palermo, IT

10-light Art Nouveau-style brass chandelier, Made in Italy, 1950s. Intact and in good condition. E14 bulbs. Diameter: 85 cm. Height: 50 cm (100 cm including the chain up to the ceili...

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1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Base
Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Base

Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant vintage mid century Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate base with gracefully scrolled legs and a decorative central stretcher. The rich gilt finish is hand applie...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Iron

Jugendstill Candleholder in Brass
Jugendstill Candleholder in Brass

Jugendstill Candleholder in Brass

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Jugendstill candleholder in brass

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil Chandelier with Cut Glass Shade, Vienna, 1910s
Jugendstil Chandelier with Cut Glass Shade, Vienna, 1910s

Jugendstil Chandelier with Cut Glass Shade, Vienna, 1910s

Located in Wien, Au

Jugendstil chandelier, Vienna, 1910s. Polished and stove enameled. Original high quality glass shade.

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1950s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950’s American Gold Lotus Flower Lamp by the Marbro Company
1950’s American Gold Lotus Flower Lamp by the Marbro Company

1950’s American Gold Lotus Flower Lamp by the Marbro Company

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Hastings, GB

An exquisite brass table lamp by the renowned Marbro Company, made in the 1950’s, the piece displays influences of Art Nouveau and Brutalist styles, the detailed lotus flower with buds to the centre, features brutalist embellishment to the central stem. The lamp has a single large bayonet lamp fitting, a true interiors piece, and highly collectable from one of America’s most after lighting manufacturers. Without shade Height 87cm x Base Width 23cm. Shade is not included, purely a modern replacement for photographic purposes The Marbro Company The company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name Marbro from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located in a 3 story brick building in the garment district of Los Angeles, just south of downtown right by the Santa Monica Freeway. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. You would not find a Marbro product in a chain furniture store or a discount store. Most of the products were built to order. A typical order from a designer or retailer took between 75 and 90 days to complete. Most of the components that made up the lamp bodies (ceramic, brass, glass, etc) were purchased from small companies around the world. In the later years almost all of the brass came from India. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. Marbro was well-known for importing a variety of unique lighting components from all over the world. Italy was the source for alabaster, Japan and China for Porcelain, Brass in India and Crystal from Germany...

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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Brass

Spanish Feathered Crown Ceiling Fixture
Spanish Feathered Crown Ceiling Fixture

Spanish Feathered Crown Ceiling Fixture

Located in Buchanan, NY

This unique large crown ceiling fixture features three rows of elegantly stylized leaf or feather rays that is not only elegant but practical. The metalwork showcases a rich hand-gi...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Vintage 1950s Silver & Gold Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture
Vintage 1950s Silver & Gold Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture

Vintage 1950s Silver & Gold Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture

Located in Buchanan, NY

This stunning 1950s Spanish gilt metal ceiling fixture features a double tiered leaf design with silvered upper leaves that curl slightly upward, and rich gold lower leaves that curv...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury gilt bronze convex mirror “Witch mirror” France
Midcentury gilt bronze convex mirror “Witch mirror” France

Midcentury gilt bronze convex mirror “Witch mirror” France

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding circular “witch mirror” convex mirror features a gilt bronze frame. Made in France around 1950, the frame has a diagonal cross-shaped structure, with each arm adorned wit...

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1950s French Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

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Bronze

Unique 1950's Spanish Dark Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Decorative Stem
Unique 1950's Spanish Dark Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Decorative Stem

Unique 1950's Spanish Dark Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Decorative Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

This unusual 1950s Spanish dark gilt metal ceiling fixture features a sweeping ring of leaves surrounding a sturdy central frame that holds a frosted glass center. The frame is suspe...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Metal

Small Picture Frame Rectangular for oval portrait Salimbeni
Small Picture Frame Rectangular for oval portrait Salimbeni

Small Picture Frame Rectangular for oval portrait Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular for oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External cm. 6 x 9, internal oval cm....

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Spanish 1950s Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture
Spanish 1950s Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture

Spanish 1950s Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant vintage Spanish 1950s gilt metal ceiling fixture features a double layer of small and large alternating and partially overlapping leaves radiating from a sturdy circular...

Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Metal

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