Libellule P.Wolfers - Art nouveau public domain image

His mature work belongs to the Art Nouveau style, while in his later years his work aligned with Art Deco. As a jewel designer, he was less prolific than his French contemporary René Lalique. Nevertheless his "exemplaire unique" series of jewelry is among the finest jewelry created in Art Nouveau. Wolfers is also known for his sculptures, decorative objects and tableware executed in precious materials such as silver, bronze, ivory and marble. He also designed vases and objects in glass and faience.

Art Nouveau jewelry was a significant movement in the decorative arts that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a reaction against the prevailing styles of the time, such as historicism and academic art. Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by its flowing, organic forms inspired by natural elements such as flowers, leaves, insects, and the female form.