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Polychrome
Polychrome is a term used for items which have multiple colors as opposed to monochrome which is used to describe black and white or tones of one color. Below are…
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KPM Berlin
KPM Berlin, also known as The Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin (German: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur) was founded in 1763 by King Frederick II of Prussia (known as Frederick the Great). Its…
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Daisies
Daisies were popular designs in Art Nouveau art and design and remain timeless in their appeal today. The song Daisy, Daisy, a bicycle made for two was written in 1892…
Platters
Platters were an essential part of dinnerware during the Art Nouveau era. They were used for serving food at dinner parties and family meals. Upper class households would often have…
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Jean Paul Milet
Jean Paul Milet was the son of the ceramist Félix Optat Milet (1838-1911). After training in the laboratory of the Manufacture de Sèvres , he became a chemist and worked…
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Gilt Metal
Gilt metal antiques are items made from various metals, such as silver or bronze, which have been covered with a thin layer of gold or gold leaf. Below are some…
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Sevres
Sevres had some wonderful artists working in the company during the Art Nouveau era. Artists included Juliette Vesque and Jean Paul Milet. Many of the items produced during this time,…
Imperial Porcelain Factory
The Imperial Porcelain Factory, also known as the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory (abbreviated as IPM), is a producer of hand-painted ceramics in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was established by Dmitry Ivanovich…
Scent / Perfume Bottles
Art Nouveau scent / perfume bottles came in many different materials such as glass, porcelain and even carved gemstones. They are very elegant and make excellent additions to any scent…
Hat Pins
Hat pins were an essential part of any lady's wardrobe. They were used to keep hats in place but were also beautiful as well as practical. Hat pins are an…
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Daum Lamps
Art Nouveau Daum lamps are beautiful, especially the scenic ones such as "The Winter Landscape" lamp below. The Daum family worked at the beginning of the Art Nouveau era and…
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Table Lamps
Art Nouveau table lamps are still popular today. Tiffany is well renown for their lampshades but other makers such as Daum and Loetz were also renown makers. Below are some…
