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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Dark Patina Brass Vase
Eugen Zint
Design - 13.5 x 12 x 12 cm Design - 5.3 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
CHF 527 CHF 422
Plush Pumpkin White (Dots Obsession)
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 15 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
CHF 342 CHF 308
Set of 8 Colored Campbell's Soup Cans
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 20 x 0.2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
CHF 2,288
Andy Warhol Brillo 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
CHF 391
Shaquille O'Neal 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
CHF 391 CHF 352
Cyclops (The Simpsons) 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
CHF 391
H.R. Giger Black Chrome 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
CHF 439 CHF 374
Vincent Van Gogh - Sunflowers
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 862
My Luxury lifestyle white
Ad Van Hassel
Design - 45 x 16 x 16 cm Design - 17.7 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch
CHF 439
Maeduep; An aubergine and A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
WKND Lab
Design - 102.9 x 43.9 x 18.8 cm Design - 40.5 x 17.3 x 7.4 inch
CHF 2,913
Plush Pumpkin Yellow (Dots Obsession)
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 15 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
CHF 342 CHF 308
Hippo spirit (water green edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 15 x 11 x 6 cm Design - 5.9 x 4.3 x 2.4 inch
CHF 332
Jasmin sur fond jaune
Catherine Clare
Design - 165 x 44 x 0.1 cm Design - 65 x 17.3 x 0 inch
CHF 732
Vase Sculpture La Demoiselle d'Avignon
Diane Grant
Design - 34 x 26 x 24 cm Design - 13.4 x 10.2 x 9.4 inch
CHF 2,790
Vase Sculpture Tatline
Diane Grant
Design - 37.5 x 21 x 19 cm Design - 14.8 x 8.3 x 7.5 inch
CHF 3,174
Deconstructed Mouse (Blue)
Matt Gondek
Design - 26.7 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm Design - 10.5 x 8 x 8 inch
CHF 1,172
Batman x DC comics x Medicom toy Be@rbrick 400% & 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 7 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 2.8 x 2 inch
CHF 342
Panda Spirit (Orange edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 12 x 10 cm Design - 4.7 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch
CHF 322
Big pink vase, série Zephyr
Polina Shutova
Design - 47 x 42 x 15 cm Design - 18.5 x 16.5 x 5.9 inch
CHF 977
Vase petites feuilles
Aurélie Trabaud
Design - 14 x 11 x 11 cm Design - 5.5 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch
CHF 244
Vase céramique femme à la cithare
Aurélie Trabaud
Design - 28 x 13 x 13 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch
CHF 312
Sommerso Iconic Vase
Josef Hospodka
Design - 24.5 x 14 x 14 cm Design - 9.6 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
CHF 269
Jjirasi Vase #04. From the series Jjirasi Vase
Yongwon Noh
Design - 16.8 x 14 x 14 cm Design - 6.6 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
CHF 704
Bear Spirit (Gold Pink Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 8 x 8 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch
CHF 291
La Porcelaine de Rêve - Bleu N°5
Anany
Design - 0.3 x 21 x 21 cm Design - 0.1 x 8.3 x 8.3 inch
CHF 234
Wings dichroic starfire sunburst
Tom Marosz
Design - 61 x 61 x 25.4 cm Design - 24 x 24 x 10 inch
CHF 10,561
Sorayama Sexy Robot 1000? Gold
Bearbrick
Design - 72 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 28.3 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
CHF 3,809
Mr. A Ball (Pink)
André Saraiva
Design - 13.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm Design - 5.3 x 5.3 x 5.3 inch
CHF 732
Mr. A Ball (Black)
André Saraiva
Design - 13.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm Design - 5.3 x 5.3 x 5.3 inch
CHF 732
Tear for Henry starfire dichroic sunburst
Tom Marosz
Design - 61 x 61 x 25.4 cm Design - 24 x 24 x 10 inch
CHF 8,977
Tear for Henry Azurlite dichroic
Tom Marosz
Design - 61 x 61 x 25.4 cm Design - 24 x 24 x 10 inch
CHF 8,449
Wolf Spirit (Pearl Grey Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 14 x 13 x 4 cm Design - 5.5 x 5.1 x 1.6 inch
CHF 380
Lampadaire Sculpture Fougère
Diane Grant
Design - 180 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 70.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
CHF 6,102
Lampe Sculpture - Pyramide dorée
Diane Grant
Design - 71 x 45 x 45 cm Design - 28 x 17.7 x 17.7 inch
CHF 8,260
Paires de Lampes Sculptures Arbre magique
Diane Grant
Design - 63 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 24.8 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
CHF 16,113
Miroir Sculpture Georges III
Diane Grant
Design - 173 x 107 x 10 cm Design - 68.1 x 42.1 x 3.9 inch
CHF 24,365
Lustre Sculpture Satellite
Diane Grant
Design - 99 x 85 x 85 cm Design - 39 x 33.5 x 33.5 inch
CHF 14,160
Rare Sommerso Candlestick
Josef Hospodka
Design - 16 x 22 x 14 cm Design - 6.3 x 8.7 x 5.5 inch
CHF 381
Conversation
Guillaume Piéchaud
Design - 104 x 125 x 61 cm Design - 40.9 x 49.2 x 24 inch
CHF 27,344
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Paesaggio poetico XXIV
Daniela Pasqualini
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 inch
CHF 528
For the love of Monet
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 1,270
Migration d'éléphants
Jean-Philippe Berger
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
CHF 972
