Featuring images by Czech Art Nouveau artist and illustrator Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) whose work included a number of famous posters for Paris actress Sarah Bernhardt.
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Decorated with Alphonse Mucha's Byzantine and Langage des Fleurs
Finely crafted by Ortak in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, using traditional techniques and hand finished to the highest standards, this stunning ring is a contemporary take on the classic Art Nouveau style.
Art Nouveau designers used natural forms in a far more inventive way than the Victorians. There is an enticing fluidity to the stylised flowers on our brooch often seen in jewellery of the time.
Distinctly Art Nouveau in style, our beautifully decorated clock features a typically ethereal woman with flowing hair and clothes inspired by sculptures of the day.
The flowing form of our lady recalls the naturalistic sculptures produced by Art Nouveau designers such as Alphonse Mucha and Gustav Gurschner at the end of the 19th century.
The magnificent white calla lily is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its trumpet like flowers and swirling stems lending themselves perfectly to the stylised naturalistic motifs favoured by the movement.
A beautifully illustrated journey through the architecture, furniture, glassware, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture of one of the most chic and extravagant decorative styles in art history, Art Nouveau.
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192 pages
Paperback
Colour photographs
Chapters on Ceramics, Glass, Metalwork, Jewellery and influences by region, e.g. Spain and America
The stylised floral motif featured on our bangle recalls the work of the Glasgow Four, lead by Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928).
Art Nouveau designers had a distinctive palette, much of which was taken from the beautiful iridescent colours of the peacock feather. The rich green of our pen set is inspired by these natural hues.
The whiplash pattern featured on our Lipstick Holder is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its organic form a symbol of the movement's desire to integrate the natural world into everyday life.
Art Nouveau designers were captivated by the iridescent and fantastical beauty of the natural world. They used opal, moonstone, mother-of-pearl and shell to try and replicate this remarkable effect.
The langurous lady featured in our waterglobe is based on Poetry, one of four lithographs on the arts produced by Art Nouveau designer Alphonse Mucha in 1898.
The whiplash pattern featured on our cosmetic bag is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its organic form a symbol of the movement's desire to integrate the natural world into everyday life.
A distinctive feature of Art Nouveau design is the use of iridescence to represent the colours of such things as a peacock feather or dragonfly wing. Our ring features a smoky grey stone of labradorite which reflects the colours of the rainbow when it catches the light.
Art Nouveau designers drew on the natural beauty of the female form for their inspiration. Our card tray features a characteristically langurous maiden with flowing hair that recalls the sculptors of such Art Nouveau designers as Alphonse Mucha and Gustav Gurschner.
With their free-flowing hair and wings and their organic forms, fairy maidens were the perfect embodiment of Art Nouveau. Typically in our Fairy Birdbath the leaf decoration takes the form of the bath.
Art Nouveau designs are characterised by their naturalistic and swirling forms. The spiral design on our Art Nouveau Silver & Smokey Quartz Pendant recalls original designs from the beginning of the 20th century.
The magnificent white calla lily is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its trumpet like flowers and swirling stems lending themselves perfectly to the stylised naturalistic motifs favoured by the movement.
Designers like William Morris often used fruit in their designs. The organic, sensual form of the pear is the subject of our pendant, the leaves highlighted with marcasite.
The majestic beauty of the owl made it a favourite motif among Northern European designers during the Art Nouveau period. Our charming little brooch features two owls sitting together on a branch.
Fairies have been popular throughout history. Their ethereal properties and translucent wings made them an ideal choice for Art Nouveau designers. Our Art Nouveau trinket box features a characteristically naturalistic fairy.
The decoration on our Wall Plaque is inspired by the stylised floral patterns that dominated Art Nouveau design. It bears the words 'A quiet time in a quiet place; a daily need for a moment's grace.'
The naturalistic motifs and enamelled decoration on our Art Nouveau clock are reminsicent of the Tudric pewter clocks produced by Archibald Knox at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Resin
Quartz movement
Will require a AM5, LR1, N size battery or equivalent - not included
Delicate silver charms of an acorn, oak leaf and seed hang from a dainty chain in our pretty pendant, which recalls the more restrained Art Nouveau designs of Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen.
Flowers and dragonflies were popular motifs throughout the 19th and early 20th century. The design of our frame is inspired by Victorian decoration which aimed to replicate nature rather than the more stylised interpretation given by Art Nouveau designers.
The whiplash pattern featured on our purse is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its organic form a symbol of the movement's desire to integrate the natural world into everyday life.
Art Nouveau designers were captivated by the iridescent beauty of the peacock feather and featured it in all manner of items from jewellery to home furnishings.
The natural beauty of the lily made it a key decorative motif for Art Nouveau designers. Typically on our vase the flower seems to be evolving from the piece.
The graceful curving 's' shape is a dominant motif in Art Nouveau design, perfectly encapsulating the stem of a flower, the neck of a swan or the crest of a wave. Our Silver Swirl Ring is inspired by original Art Nouveau designs.
Our Art Nouveau Dragonfly Vase is inspired by the ceramics and glassware produced by French designers such as Emile Gallé and the Daum brothers towards the end of the 19th century.
Finely crafted by Ortak in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, using traditional techniques and hand finished to the highest standards, this stunning ring is a contemporary take on the classic Art Nouveau style.
A distinctive feature of Art Nouveau design is the use of iridescence to represent the colours of such things as a peacock feather or dragonfly wing. Our ring features a smoky grey stone of labradorite which reflects the colours of the rainbow when it catches the light.
The woman featured on the frame of our mirror is inspired by the bronzes created by Art Nouveau sculptors. The long flowing hair and gowns and flowers are all typical of the Art Nouveau style.
Finely crafted by Ortak in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, using traditional techniques and hand finished to the highest standards, this stunning ring is a contemporary take on the classic Art Nouveau style.
Create a stir when you wear our gorgeous scarf featuring a typically stylised Art Nouveau design incorporating the peacock feather, which with its wonderful hues and stunning natural iridescence became a favourite motif of the period.
The natural iridescence of the peacock feather made it a favourite motif for Art Nouveau designers. Our enamelled locket recalls the magnificent plique-a-jour decoration used at the time to capture this stunning effect.
The fairy like quality of the delicate white flowers of lily of the valley made it a favourite motif for Art Nouveau designers. The floral design of our photograph frame recalls early 20th-century originals.
The magnificent white calla lily is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its trumpet like flowers and swirling stems lending themselves perfectly to the stylised naturalistic motifs favoured by the movement.