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!

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Plate

Vessel #5

Tube en losange - Ecrin en plâtre et chaux

Chaise

Frikandelfstblauw white I

Festive Sky

Past Glories (Battersea Power Station)

Green Artistic vase - Ananas

Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia

Down Modular Sofa

Floor Lamp Lampadaire mod. 1078

Vintage Silver Centrepiece and Tray

Vintage White Sofa

Vintage Sofa

Vintage Sofa Gradual Lounge

Table Phoenix

Pair of Vintage Étagère

Zinq Watch

Lot de 3 chaises modèle S28

Lampadaire Nuit

Big City Cat Blue Dean

Super héros

Vintage Bamboo Floor Lamp

Pair of Alky Armchairs

Vintage Pair of Seats

Vintage Murano Glass Vase Model 5357

Curve Table

Tortank XL - Gameboy memories

Sans Titre

Splash It Pepsi

paire d'appliques BaraBara

De Schaduwwolf

Custom Chaise Stark Amerindien

Perfect Pattern Wallplate - Eyes Open

Console HAMA

Îlot 2

Christmas Ornament, Blair Thurman

Goldo paillette

Irreconciliable Polarities Meeting in Art (The Berlin Beauties) & Love is Forever, Isn’t It?

Christmas Ornament, Mai-Thu Perret with Ligia Dias

Rare paire de chaises tulipe

Failed Experiments (Pink)

Melt Side Table

Christmas Ornament, Grégory Bourrilly

Christmas Ornament, Virginia Overton

Map

Glam Box

Mouse Finger White

Le buffet

Voiles (1)

The Leopold Chair

Dior Rose Irrisé

Table knoll

Utopia

Brumes vaporeuses

Cubo di gabo – M³.N_R2

No Future

Glass cover design

Dec. 21 / Dec. 28, 2020 (Person of the year)

Twiggy

Nature enchantée