Proud as a Peacock

Jugendstil

The peacock was probably the first bird that was kept by humans due to its looks: he was discovered more than 4000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Back then, peacocks were already kept in parks and gardens because of their exceptional beauty. These days, the peacock is still popular as a ‘park animal’. Around 1900, the motif of the peacock feather was particularly popular among Jugendstil artists. The mysterious combination of colours, green, blue, purple and brown, and the remarkable shape of the pattern was very appealing to them. The fact that many types of butterflies carry ‘peacock eyes’ on their wings only added to the admiration for this bird.

Collection

The stunning peacock forms a large source of inspiration for Antique Style Web Store. This can also be seen in the lighting, such as the Tiffany table lamp Peacock and Peacock sculpture which both have the shape of a peacock. There is also a Tiffany wall lamp and a Tiffany table lamp with a peacock eye motif. Comfortable cushions with peacock motifs certainly are not missing from this collection. Just have a look at cushion Magnolia Small, Magnolia, Grey Peacock and Peacock feather. Sculptures and bowls with peacock patterns form an elegant decoration in the interior, such as sculpture Lady Peacock, bowl Purple Peacock, Art Nouveau dish Peacock, bowl White Peacock and table lamp/sculpture Ballet.

Gifts

Peacock motifs form irresistible presents. Treat your loved one or yourself to a lovely brooch in the shape of a peacock or send a card with paintings of Peacocks from the Peace Palace in the Hague to a friend or a family member. Antique Style Web Store is the perfect address for those who love peacocks.