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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, Marble 400%, Bearbrick

Marble 400%

Bearbrick

Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch

$476

Design, N°20, Alicia Lasne

N°20

Alicia Lasne

Design - 43 x 47 x 1 cm Design - 16.9 x 18.5 x 0.4 inch

$714

Design, N°26, Alicia Lasne

N°26

Alicia Lasne

Design - 35 x 45 x 0.5 cm Design - 13.8 x 17.7 x 0.2 inch

$714

Design, N°12, Alicia Lasne

N°12

Alicia Lasne

Design - 64 x 57 x 0.5 cm Design - 25.2 x 22.4 x 0.2 inch

$893

Design, Arja Wardrobe, Reda Amalou

Arja Wardrobe

Reda Amalou

Design - 220 x 130 x 45 cm Design - 86.6 x 51.2 x 17.7 inch

$92,860

Design, SCQN, Stefano Mazzolini

SCQN

Stefano Mazzolini

Design - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Design - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$476

Design, Moon Mirror, Reda Amalou

Moon Mirror

Reda Amalou

Design - 60 x 67.5 x 9 cm Design - 23.6 x 26.6 x 3.5 inch

$5,476

Design, Ondée, Erte Tirtoff

Ondée

Erte Tirtoff

Design - 32 x 32 x 2 cm Design - 12.6 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch

$357

Design, Neptune, Thalia Dalecky

Neptune

Thalia Dalecky

Design - 45 x 42 x 42 cm Design - 17.7 x 16.5 x 16.5 inch

$2,024

Design, Ondine, Thalia Dalecky

Ondine

Thalia Dalecky

Design - 95 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 37.4 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch

$2,024

Design, Vintage Table, Willy Rizzo

Vintage Table

Willy Rizzo

Design - 70 x 200 x 100 cm Design - 27.6 x 78.7 x 39.4 inch

$6,191

Design, Diapir, Marion Clavier

Diapir

Marion Clavier

Design - 45 x 38 x 11 cm Design - 17.7 x 15 x 4.3 inch

$4,536

Design, Boris, Jacky Zegers

Boris

Jacky Zegers

Design - 27 x 20 x 20 cm Design - 10.6 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$220

Design, Tara desk, Reda Amalou

Tara desk

Reda Amalou

Design - 75.5 x 160 x 61 cm Design - 29.7 x 63 x 24 inch

$8,572

Design, Marmara, Thalia Dalecky

Marmara

Thalia Dalecky

Design - 42 x 20 x 20 cm Design - 16.5 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$571

Design, Lustre Cage, Diane Grant

Lustre Cage

Diane Grant

Design - 120 x 60 x 60 cm Design - 47.2 x 23.6 x 23.6 inch

$17,263

Design, El Biombo, Patopalomo

El Biombo

Patopalomo

Design - 186 x 100 x 4 cm Design - 73.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

$7,976

Design, Virgil Abloh, Danil Yad

Virgil Abloh

Danil Yad

Design - 30 x 10 x 9 cm Design - 11.8 x 3.9 x 3.5 inch

$691

Design, Mina console, Reda Amalou

Mina console

Reda Amalou

Design - 80 x 120 x 35 cm Design - 31.5 x 47.2 x 13.8 inch

$10,477

Design, Mina console, Reda Amalou

Mina console

Reda Amalou

Design - 80 x 80 x 35 cm Design - 31.5 x 31.5 x 13.8 inch

$9,762

Design, UMA TABLE, Reda Amalou

UMA TABLE

Reda Amalou

Design - 72 x 60 x 60 cm Design - 28.3 x 23.6 x 23.6 inch

$10,358

Design, X Table, Reda Amalou

X Table

Reda Amalou

Design - 45 x 40 x 40 cm Design - 17.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$8,453

Design, Dap, Jacky Zegers

Dap

Jacky Zegers

Design - 105 x 50 x 30 cm Design - 41.3 x 19.7 x 11.8 inch

$1,012

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Painting, Victoria, Gaëlle Wagner

Victoria

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$821 $650

Print, Figue, André Masson

Figue

André Masson

Print - 26 x 19 x 0.1 cm Print - 10.2 x 7.5 x 0 inch

$952

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

$774