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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, Calving, Mark Leputa

Calving

Mark Leputa

Design - 42 x 18 x 27 cm Design - 16.5 x 7.1 x 10.6 inch

$6,655

Design, Vessel #5, Oliver Lott

Vessel #5

Oliver Lott

Design - 41 x 28 x 32 cm Design - 16.1 x 11 x 12.6 inch

$2,381

Design, Chaise, Serge Delaune

Chaise

Serge Delaune

Design - 100 x 40 x 40 cm Design - 39.4 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$4,750

Design, Plate, Lilit Soghomonyan

Plate

Lilit Soghomonyan

Design - 23 x 23 x 2 cm Design - 9.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inch

$345

Design, Zinq Watch, Zinq Design

Zinq Watch

Zinq Design

Design - 200 x 97 x 12 cm Design - 78.7 x 38.2 x 4.7 inch

$20,834

Design, Super héros, AC 5

Super héros

AC 5

Design - 32.5 x 24 x 18 cm Design - 12.8 x 9.4 x 7.1 inch

$1,786

Design, Goldo paillette, Le Youn

Goldo paillette

Le Youn

Design - 121 x 100 x 6 cm Design - 47.6 x 39.4 x 2.4 inch

$11,310

Design, Le buffet, Sarah Tritz

Le buffet

Sarah Tritz

Design - 62 x 122 x 36 cm Design - 24.4 x 48 x 14.2 inch

$8,334

Design, Voiles (1), Alice Aladjem

Voiles (1)

Alice Aladjem

Design - 150 x 90 x 25 cm Design - 59.1 x 35.4 x 9.8 inch

$3,393

Design, Dior Rose Irrisé, Janklo

Dior Rose Irrisé

Janklo

Design - 27 x 16 x 16 cm Design - 10.6 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch

$4,762

Design, Glam Box, Sylvie Cappe

Glam Box

Sylvie Cappe

Design - 31 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm Design - 12.2 x 12 x 12 inch

$333

Design, Twiggy, Raf Urban

Twiggy

Raf Urban

Design - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Design - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch

$2,143

Design, I Hope..., Chiharu Shiota

I Hope...

Chiharu Shiota

Design - 120 x 120 x 120 cm Design - 47.2 x 47.2 x 47.2 inch

$20,239

Design, Silver, Alex Meli

Silver

Alex Meli

Design - 52 x 52 x 6 cm Design - 20.5 x 20.5 x 2.4 inch

$952

Design, Imagine, Audrey Faivre

Imagine

Audrey Faivre

Design - 40 x 70 x 3.5 cm Design - 15.7 x 27.6 x 1.4 inch

$2,024

Design, Rectangle #4, Tulio Pinto

Rectangle #4

Tulio Pinto

Design - 60 x 60 x 16 cm Design - 23.6 x 23.6 x 6.3 inch

$7,143

Design, Caesar, Lou de Pray

Caesar

Lou de Pray

Design - 44 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 17.3 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch

$2,857

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Photography, AV_Adria_010, Bernhard Lang

AV_Adria_010

Bernhard Lang

Photography - 90 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$1,536

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