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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Silkscreened beach towel
Tracey Emin
Design - 106.7 x 175.3 x 0.5 cm Design - 42 x 69 x 0.2 inch
$1,000
Catedral Infinita
Oscar Martin de Burgos
Design - 22 x 22 x 1 cm Design - 8.7 x 8.7 x 0.4 inch
$4,698
Equilibrium Series Coffee/Tea Table
Xinyi Chen
Design - 50 x 175 x 40 cm Design - 19.7 x 68.9 x 15.7 inch
$14,236
Mirror Josef Hoffmann Max Welz ca.
Josef Hoffmann
Design - 55 x 38 x 4 cm Design - 21.7 x 15 x 1.6 inch
$57,537
Mediterranean dining table (1)
Montse Piquer
Design - 76 x 120 x 120 cm Design - 29.9 x 47.2 x 47.2 inch
$4,152
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
$8,067
Tic Tac Toe Game board
Xena Kalouti
Design - 5 x 37.5 x 37.5 cm Design - 2 x 14.8 x 14.8 inch
$2,135
Two liqueur bowls
Werkstätte Hagenauer
Design - 14 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm Design - 5.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 inch
$2,847
Paire de paravents: "Lune Claire et Lune Sombre "(Chiens errants à Beau Vallon, Ile Maurice)
Genevieve Bonieux
Design - 210 x 200 x 1 cm Design - 82.7 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch
$16,609
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
$7,118
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
$5,220
Bureau Brutaliste Maison Regain - Orme
Maison Regain
Design - 72 x 125 x 58 cm Design - 28.3 x 49.2 x 22.8 inch
$3,500
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
$4,508
Plafonnier J. Perzel modèle 2058A
Jean Perzel
Design - 15 x 46 x 46 cm Design - 5.9 x 18.1 x 18.1 inch
$4,983
Zanzibar Dark Dining Table
Michael Mtungwa Shija
Design - 87 x 215 x 148 cm Design - 34.3 x 84.6 x 58.3 inch
$35,590
Makonde 2 Coffee Table
Casimilu Danieli
Design - 57 x 60 x 60 cm Design - 22.4 x 23.6 x 23.6 inch
$14,236
Makonde Side Table
Jonathan Nkwabi
Design - 80 x 40 x 40 cm Design - 31.5 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
$16,609
Animals Coffee Table
Zakalia Mchambuka
Design - 55 x 65 x 65 cm Design - 21.7 x 25.6 x 25.6 inch
$14,236
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
$21,117
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
$6,525
Everything New is Well Forgotten Old
Nutsa Mikaberidze
Design - 142 x 145 x 2 cm Design - 55.9 x 57.1 x 0.8 inch
$475
Female bust, early 1980s
Franz Hagenauer
Design - 45 x 27 x 18 cm Design - 17.7 x 10.6 x 7.1 inch
$45,081
Ant Ceramic Sculpture - Pink
Mambo Unlimited
Design - 10 x 30 x 19 cm Design - 3.9 x 11.8 x 7.5 inch
$391
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
$77,112
Quadri dalla stanza di un medico
Frank Denota
Design - 23 x 23 x 3 cm Design - 9.1 x 9.1 x 1.2 inch
$415
Sexy Robot Floating (Silver)
Hajime Sorayama
Design - 56 x 35 x 35 cm Design - 22 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch
$2,610
Plat en Porcelaine de Limoges
Romane Louise
Design - 32 x 32 x 2 cm Design - 12.6 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch
$356
Vase 2
Alexandre Monteiro (Hopare)
Design - 40 x 40 x 40 cm Design - 15.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
Price upon request
Jeune-fille à l'oeil
Jean Cocteau
Design - 20 x 20 x 3 cm Design - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Kong Christmas (Gold Edition 2024)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 7 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.8 inch
$605
Heart Spirit Red Edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 12 x 10 cm Design - 4.7 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch
$688
Kong Golden Christmas Edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 18 x 14 x 8 cm Design - 7.1 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch
$616
Kong Argent Christmas Edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 6 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.4 inch
$712
Pac Man, collection de 5 sculptures
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 10 x 10 cm Design - 4.7 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
$890
Duo pin’s Mickey et Simba
Richard Orlinski
Design - 8 x 4.5 x 2 cm Design - 3.1 x 1.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,174
Mononoke Kyoto Golden Sky Summer Flower Field
Takashi Murakami
Design - 35 x 92 x 0.1 cm Design - 13.8 x 36.2 x 0 inch
$1,258
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Les espaces de Penseur de Rodin
Jesus Campos
Sculpture - 30 x 14 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.5 x 5.9 inch
$1,281
The gas station
Jean-Philippe Berger
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$795
L'esprit Déchaîné (hand-painted)
tizlu
Painting - 50 x 35 x 2.2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.9 inch
$2,135 $1,708
For the love of Monet
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,542
Méandres bleu et sable
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,440
