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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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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…
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…
Posted inArt Nouveau Antiques Decorative Arts Lamps
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…
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Writing Desks
Art Nouveau writing desks tended to be much more delicate in design than their Victorian predecessors. They followed the elegant lines of the Art Nouveau era which can be seen…
Diamond Pendants
Art Nouveau diamond pendants are exquisite and are still wearable today. Diamonds are often used to accentuate the Art Nouveau designs. Below are some examples and price guides of Art…
Diamond Pendant Watches
Diamond Pendant Watches. Pendant watches are similar to pocket watches but were designed to wear around the neck or on chatelaines. They are more feminine than pocket watches and often…
Brass Jardinieres
Brass Jardinieres. Jardiniere is a French word from the feminine word for gardener. Planters or flower boxes are often referred to by the French name. Below are some examples and…
Brass Buttons
Brass buttons are quite common, however some exquisite Art Nouveau buttons were made in brass and are very collectible. Some are quite valuable. Fairies and nymphs are particularly desirable. Below…
