Learn about Great Britain's precursor to the Art Nouveau and modernist movements. Link to other pages on design movements and figures.

New York museum offers a guide to a collection of more than 12,000 examples of furniture, glass, silver, and textiles. Link to other collections within the museum.

Presents a guide to the museum's collection of applied arts objects. View prime examples and details of period room reconstructions.

Explore the New York museum's collection of 50,000 sculptural and decorative objects. View highlights from the collection.

Read an encyclopedia article about the jewelry designer and creator. Use selected web links to find out more about Faberge's famous eggs.

Resource illustrates the career of the interior designer and decorative artist. Read a biography, view images of objects.

Offers a history of the Murano glassworks known for their colorful modern designs. Link to other articles on decorative glass.

Offers an guide to the history of the great French tapestry manufactory. View several pieces held in the Getty's collection.

View an article about the batik technique and textiles. Follow links to find out how to make your own batik designs.

Read a short profile of the 18th-century French bronze caster favored by Marie-Antoinette. View an example of one of his wall sconces.

Read about the life of the 16th-century Swiss stained glass designer. View a drawing of a project for a pair of coats-of-arms.

Located in London, V&A is the world's largest museum of the decorative arts. Browse the galleries and visit the learning zone for teaching ideas.