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Maeduep; A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
WKND Lab
Design - 105.9 x 34.8 x 18.8 cm Design - 41.7 x 13.7 x 7.4 inch
€1,689
Vintage Chandelier Lamp
Carlo Nason
Design - 60 x 51 x 51 cm Design - 23.6 x 20.1 x 20.1 inch
€3,000
Elegant vase with bubbles
Jaroslav Svoboda
Design - 14 x 12 x 12 cm Design - 5.5 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
€350
Sunset - Orange (after Andy Warhol)
Andy Warhol
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
€600
Flowers - Lime/Orange (after Andy Warhol)
Andy Warhol
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
€600
F-111 Triptych A (Girl) (d'après James Rosenquist)
James Rosenquist
Design - 204.5 x 156.2 x 3 cm Design - 80.5 x 61.5 x 1.2 inch
€600
Dollar Sign Blue, 1981 (after Andy Warhol)
Andy Warhol
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
€550
Forst Console natural brushed Carrara
Un'common
Design - 80 x 120 x 33 cm Design - 31.5 x 47.2 x 13 inch
€1,995
Sculpture lumineuse A101, Miroir
Maryam Hatami
Design - 70 x 65 x 40 cm Design - 27.6 x 25.6 x 15.7 inch
€3,200
Jeunesse stool wenge
Duccio Maria Gambi
Design - 43 x 41.5 x 32 cm Design - 16.9 x 16.3 x 12.6 inch
€3,650
Jeunesse stool orange
Duccio Maria Gambi
Design - 43 x 41.5 x 32 cm Design - 16.9 x 16.3 x 12.6 inch
€3,650
Money never sleeps Fashion Safe
Ghost Art
Design - 160 x 80 x 80 cm Design - 63 x 31.5 x 31.5 inch
€14,950
Andy Warhol x Jean-Michel Basquiat vol2 400%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 11 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 4.3 x 2 inch
€220
Lava (set of 2 side tables)
Reinier Bosch
Design - 38 x 62 x 10 cm Design - 15 x 24.4 x 3.9 inch
€35,400
We All Make the Flowers Grow III (Black)
Josh Sperling
Design - 35 x 42 x 8.9 cm Design - 13.8 x 16.5 x 3.5 inch
€2,432
Kaws – Holiday Singapore (Set of 3)
Kaws
Design - 26 x 11 x 8 cm Design - 10.2 x 4.3 x 3.1 inch
€2,100
Lampe réverbère mécanique
Jonathan Pradillon
Design - 65 x 27 x 27 cm Design - 25.6 x 10.6 x 10.6 inch
€500
Table bridge anémone
Guillaume Piéchaud
Design - 75 x 90 x 90 cm Design - 29.5 x 35.4 x 35.4 inch
€10,000
Luminaire roue de moulin sur bonde de fut
Jean Bernard dit Berny
Design - 40 x 29 x 10 cm Design - 15.7 x 11.4 x 3.9 inch
€500
Idol Hands Hand-signed
Jules De Balincourt
Design - 80.5 x 61.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 24.2 x 0.5 inch
€1,300
New Arrivals Hand-signed
Jules De Balincourt
Design - 80.5 x 61.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 24.2 x 0.5 inch
€1,300
Wenn Es Einmal Soweit Ist
Gregor Hildebrandt
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
€8,000
I Skateboard To Your House And Fall
Gregor Hildebrandt
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
€8,000
Ja Saarbrücken Wäre Nett
Gregor Hildebrandt
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
€8,000
Flacon orange et bleu
Jean-Claude Novaro
Design - 35 x 7 x 7 cm Design - 13.8 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch
€3,800
Abstract Vase "Red Core", hight 27 cm
Jan Beranek
Design - 27 x 13 x 12 cm Design - 10.6 x 5.1 x 4.7 inch
€440
Rare 3 color, large XL artistic bowl, Jardiniere
Jan Beranek
Design - 11 x 35 x 15.5 cm Design - 4.3 x 13.8 x 6.1 inch
€320
Pez Dispenser 1984 (after Jean-Michel Basquiat)
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
€250
Bureau araignée
Guillaume Piéchaud
Design - 86 x 126 x 77 cm Design - 33.9 x 49.6 x 30.3 inch
€15,000
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Design
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!