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Design within the confines of art history is a creative activity or object, most frequently with an industrial or commercial undertone. Objects made under the heading of design are often a reflection of social, political, scientific, and environmental causes. Design has been used as a means to solve problems, as a fundamental objective behind the medium is to create new possibilities or to improve a process. These objects typically are immersive, including an element of interaction between the user and the material itself. At the crux of it all, creators have turned to design as a means to improve the quality of life for humankind. Design is also multidisciplinarity to its core and has been nourished by the arts for centuries.

Design has evidently evolved since its conception. Highly influenced by societal issues and politics, as well as parallel art movements, design objects reflect the period from which they were made. Although similar, it is important to distinguish the difference between design and Decorative Arts, a 19th-century movement known for the creation of art objects. In the century that followed, art and design were undeniably affected by global turmoil and politics, impacting artists universally, resulting in the birth of an array of art movements.

The 20th-century was a period of tremendous artistic upheaval. Design, art, performance, and theater were all tremendously impacted by the two world wars and the Cold War. On top of this, society was rapidly evolving, with rising social and political movements, such as voting rights and women's suffrage. As the world continued to change and progress, so did the world of art. Design belonged to many, if not all, of the major art movements of the 20th-century; including, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Postmodernism.

Design continued to evolve into the 21st century, paving the way for contemporary design. There are various misconceptions when it comes to contemporary design. Typically, confusion comes into place when the lines are blurred between the terms “design"" and “style."" Many use these words interchangeably, but it is important to note the distinguishing factors. Style is part of the design process. Once you have designed the functionality of the piece you are part of the way to the final design. Beyond this, creators will often ponder the definition of design in the 21st century. Designers and artists have drawn upon various 20th-century movements, such as Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Minimalism, and even, Holywood Regenycy.

Some people oppose the idea that design objects can be considered works of art. However, the borders are porous as some of them emphasize artistic features and are singular and unique. Like artists, designers imagine their pieces as personal creations or are released in limited quantities. Their works are often a means to express their visions of the world. It is important to note that collaborations between artists and designers reinforce the links between these two universes, animated by the same search for beauty. Discover a carefully chosen selection of design objects that span an array of movements, from the past to the present!

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Design, GRUFF OAK S, Un'common

GRUFF OAK S

Un'common

Design - 45 x 45 x 45 cm Design - 17.7 x 17.7 x 17.7 inch

$760

Design, Cow, Natasha Korets

Cow

Natasha Korets

Design - 78 x 60 x 1 cm Design - 30.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$409

Design, Rainbow, Alice Aladjem

Rainbow

Alice Aladjem

Design - 150 x 165 x 25 cm Design - 59.1 x 65 x 9.8 inch

$2,106

Design, Loft, Ekaterina Shitova

Loft

Ekaterina Shitova

Design - 21 x 29 x 0.1 cm Design - 8.3 x 11.4 x 0 inch

$88

Design, Morning, Georgi Velikov

Morning

Georgi Velikov

Design - 47 x 41 x 15 cm Design - 18.5 x 16.1 x 5.9 inch

$4,446

Design, Decader, Jérôme Durand

Decader

Jérôme Durand

Design - 72 x 72 x 4 cm Design - 28.3 x 28.3 x 1.6 inch

$3,861

Design, Or Move, Jérôme Durand

Or Move

Jérôme Durand

Design - 92 x 72 x 4 cm Design - 36.2 x 28.3 x 1.6 inch

$3,861

Design, Miroir, Arisztid Szendy

Miroir

Arisztid Szendy

Design - 31 x 31 x 5 cm Design - 12.2 x 12.2 x 2 inch

$1,076

Design, Bowl, Samuel Accoceberry

Bowl

Samuel Accoceberry

Design - 38 x 21 x 21 cm Design - 15 x 8.3 x 8.3 inch

$3,545

Design, Disco, Samuel Accoceberry

Disco

Samuel Accoceberry

Design - 37 x 45 x 45 cm Design - 14.6 x 17.7 x 17.7 inch

$3,884

Design, Cosmic, Vaze

Cosmic

Vaze

Design - 38 x 20 x 32 cm Design - 15 x 7.9 x 12.6 inch

$994

Design, Coi Travertine, Un'common

Coi Travertine

Un'common

Design - 42 x 32 x 32 cm Design - 16.5 x 12.6 x 12.6 inch

$1,521

Design, Gruff Oak L, Un'common

Gruff Oak L

Un'common

Design - 30 x 90 x 90 cm Design - 11.8 x 35.4 x 35.4 inch

$1,615

Design, La nymphe, Olga Tobreluts

La nymphe

Olga Tobreluts

Design - 86 x 86 x 2 cm Design - 33.9 x 33.9 x 0.8 inch

$5,850

Design, GRUFF OAK M, Un'common

GRUFF OAK M

Un'common

Design - 35 x 70 x 70 cm Design - 13.8 x 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$1,404

Design, Élan Vital, Julie Ruelle

Élan Vital

Julie Ruelle

Design - 110 x 80 x 0.3 cm Design - 43.3 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

$7,020

Design, Alterite, Dario López

Alterite

Dario López

Design - 3 x 30 x 20 cm Design - 1.2 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

$351

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$936

Painting, No Need To Hide, tizlu

No Need To Hide

tizlu

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$1,381 $1,161

Sculpture, N°354, Maxime Plancque

N°354

Maxime Plancque

Sculpture - 20 x 7 x 7 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch

$819

Painting, Sweet thing, Maria Esmar

Sweet thing

Maria Esmar

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$760

Painting, MB 64, Méryl B

MB 64

Méryl B

Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

$936