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Chaise architecturale
Francesco Marino Di Teana
Design - 42 x 44 x 99 cm Design - 16.5 x 17.3 x 39 inch
$6,790
Triple cylinder seat
Gregory Nangle
Design - 86 x 58 x 74 cm Design - 33.9 x 22.8 x 29.1 inch
$28,291
Light Blue Berluze Art Deco Vase
André Delatte
Design - 29 x 9 x 8 cm Design - 11.4 x 3.5 x 3.1 inch
$554
Grand Dollar Dollar Reine (3) (1) (1)
Robert Sgarra
Design - 18 x 42 x 0.5 cm Design - 7.1 x 16.5 x 0.2 inch
$362
Karl Lagerfeld - ©Versace Home
Garotto
Design - 97 x 84 x 2 cm Design - 38.2 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch
$4,753
Rufus (banc)
Alexandre et Florentine Lamarche-Ovize
Design - 65 x 130 x 45 cm Design - 25.6 x 51.2 x 17.7 inch
$9,053
Porte-briquet Tête de Lion en Cristal
René Lalique
Design - 9 x 10 x 10 cm Design - 3.5 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
$509
White Bricks HS (after Kelley Walker)
Kelley Walker
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
$1,811
Vintage Ceramic Camel with Bedouin
Friedrich Goldscheider
Design - 52 x 32 x 17.5 cm Design - 20.5 x 12.6 x 6.9 inch
$2,716
Bureau Bauhaus De Rudolf Vichr - Chêne
Rudolf Vichr
Design - 77 x 120 x 70 cm Design - 30.3 x 47.2 x 27.6 inch
$4,979
Bureau Brutaliste Maison Regain - Orme
Maison Regain
Design - 72 x 125 x 58 cm Design - 28.3 x 49.2 x 22.8 inch
$3,338
Lampadaire à Double Balanciers - Métal Laqué Noir
Stilnovo
Design - 187 x 26 x 22 cm Design - 73.6 x 10.2 x 8.7 inch
$4,300
Una articolo indeterminativo - chaise longue
Stefano Marolla
Design - 86 x 225 x 85 cm Design - 33.9 x 88.6 x 33.5 inch
$22,067
Up Du5 and Du6 Armchair and Ottoman
Gaetano Pesce
Design - 103 x 130 x 120 cm Design - 40.6 x 51.2 x 47.2 inch
$6,111
Pair of Vintage Étagère
Mario Giusti
Design - 106 x 119 x 40 cm Design - 41.7 x 46.9 x 15.7 inch
$7,242
Naked Raku Linear Bowl - Large
Denis Di Luca
Design - 16 x 30 x 30 cm Design - 6.3 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch
$560
Ant Ceramic Sculpture - Pink
Mambo Unlimited
Design - 10 x 30 x 19 cm Design - 3.9 x 11.8 x 7.5 inch
$373
Failed Experiments (Pink)
Alexander-John
Design - 21 x 81 x 1 cm Design - 8.3 x 31.9 x 0.4 inch
$339
Guéridon Pop Art/Street Art
Jean-Jacques André
Design - 80 x 43 x 43 cm Design - 31.5 x 16.9 x 16.9 inch
$962 $866
Zanzibar Dark Dining Table
Michael Mtungwa Shija
Design - 87 x 215 x 148 cm Design - 34.3 x 84.6 x 58.3 inch
$33,949
Makonde 2 Coffee Table
Casimilu Danieli
Design - 57 x 60 x 60 cm Design - 22.4 x 23.6 x 23.6 inch
$13,580
Makonde Side Table
Jonathan Nkwabi
Design - 80 x 40 x 40 cm Design - 31.5 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
$15,843
Animals Coffee Table
Zakalia Mchambuka
Design - 55 x 65 x 65 cm Design - 21.7 x 25.6 x 25.6 inch
$13,580
Corner Coffee Table - Ole Knudsen & Torben Lind For France & Son - Rosewood
Torben Lind
Design - 44 x 95 x 95 cm Design - 17.3 x 37.4 x 37.4 inch
$2,603
Promenons-nous dans les bois
Camille Piaton
Design - 130 x 90 x 75 cm Design - 51.2 x 35.4 x 29.5 inch
$4,470
Paire de Fauteuils à Strapontin - Métal Chromé
Fritz Hansen
Design - 77 x 75 x 51 cm Design - 30.3 x 29.5 x 20.1 inch
$7,695
TRUMP Box set (after Paul McCarthy)
Paul McCarthy
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
$5,658
Enfilade Haute Danoise - Brande Møbelfabrik - Teck
Kurt Østervig
Design - 120 x 190 x 45 cm Design - 47.2 x 74.8 x 17.7 inch
$6,224
2 Dining Chairs 'Tribute to Mackintosh'
Frans L. Van Praet
Design - 140 x 44 x 50 cm Design - 55.1 x 17.3 x 19.7 inch
$6,790
Lot de 3 chaises modèle S28
Pierre Chapo
Design - 85 x 38 x 40 cm Design - 33.5 x 15 x 15.7 inch
$5,545
Pair of vases Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte ca.
Josef Hoffmann
Design - 33 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm Design - 13 x 5.3 x 5.3 inch
$18,106
Candlestick "Diana"
Werkstätte Hagenauer
Design - 29.5 x 24.5 x 9 cm Design - 11.6 x 9.6 x 3.5 inch
$5,658
Female bust, early 1980s
Franz Hagenauer
Design - 45 x 27 x 18 cm Design - 17.7 x 10.6 x 7.1 inch
$43,002
Une petite pépite d'or !
Noël Granger
Design - 20 x 9 x 9 cm Design - 7.9 x 3.5 x 3.5 inch
$108 $103
Pair of table lamps Nautilus Moritz Hacker ca
Moritz Hacker
Design - 37 x 24 x 14 cm Design - 14.6 x 9.4 x 5.5 inch
$20,143
Mirror Dagobert Peche Wiener Werkstatte ca.
Dagobert Peche
Design - 47.5 x 46 x 9 cm Design - 18.7 x 18.1 x 3.5 inch
$73,556
Révélation
Jean-Baptiste Sibertin-Blanc
Design - 32 x 32 x 8 cm Design - 12.6 x 12.6 x 3.1 inch
$56,582
Equilibrium Series Coffee/Tea Table
Xinyi Chen
Design - 50 x 175 x 40 cm Design - 19.7 x 68.9 x 15.7 inch
$13,580
Perfect Pattern Wallplate - Eyes Open
Roco Studio
Design - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Design - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
$130
Plat en Porcelaine de Limoges
Romane Louise
Design - 32 x 32 x 2 cm Design - 12.6 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch
$339
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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!