Art Nouveau, pair of oak lounge chairs, reupholstered in style fabric, 1920s.

Rare pair of sculptural armchairs / solid oak armchairs, reupholstered in royal style fabric. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. These stunning vintage armchairs will complement many modern interior styles. Art Nouveau is an international ornamental art style that characterised architecture, fine arts, and especially decorative arts in Europe and the United States around the turn of the 20th century. The term "Art Nouveau" (literally "New Art") was first used in 1884 in Belgium, but the movement was known by many different names depending on the country: Jugendstil in Germany, Vienna Secession in Austria, Glasgow Style in Scotland, Arte Nuova or Stile Liberty in Italy, and Belle Époque in France. Art Nouveau artists believed that all arts should be united, leading to a unifying movement encompassing many artistic forms and fields. Aiming to modernise art and design, artists drew inspiration from organic and natural forms, resulting in elegant designs with curves and sinuous, asymmetrical lines.