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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Dollar Sign YP x Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Design - 41 x 29 x 4 cm Design - 16.1 x 11.4 x 1.6 inch
$457
Jagae, coffee table. Black
WKND Lab
Design - 69.9 x 83.8 x 54.9 cm Design - 27.5 x 33 x 21.6 inch
$11,000
Plush Pumpkin White (Dots Obsession)
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 15 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
$405 $364
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
$2,600
Shaquille O'Neal 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$462 $416
Cyclops (The Simpsons) 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$462
Van Gogh Museum Self Portrait 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$462 $416
H.R. Giger Black Chrome 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$520 $443
Vincent Van Gogh - Sunflowers
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$980
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
$3,310
Plush Pumpkin Yellow (Dots Obsession)
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 15 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
$405 $364
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
$3,302
Deconstructed Mouse (Blue)
Matt Gondek
Design - 26.7 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm Design - 10.5 x 8 x 8 inch
$1,387
Panda Spirit (Orange edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 12 x 10 cm Design - 4.7 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch
$381
Big pink vase, série Zephyr
Polina Shutova
Design - 47 x 42 x 15 cm Design - 18.5 x 16.5 x 5.9 inch
$1,156
Vase céramique femme à la cithare
Aurélie Trabaud
Design - 28 x 13 x 13 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch
$370
Skull spirit (Gun edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 8 x 12 x 7 cm Design - 3.1 x 4.7 x 2.8 inch
$555
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
$800
Wings dichroic starfire sunburst
Tom Marosz
Design - 61 x 61 x 25.4 cm Design - 24 x 24 x 10 inch
$12,000
Tear for Henry starfire dichroic sunburst
Tom Marosz
Design - 61 x 61 x 25.4 cm Design - 24 x 24 x 10 inch
$10,200
Guéridon Street Art - Tondo city / 001
Jean-Jacques André
Design - 68 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 26.8 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$341
Set of 7 Red Maxima Benches by William Sawaya & Paolo Moroni (2)
William Sawaya
Design - 99 x 54 x 51 cm Design - 39 x 21.3 x 20.1 inch
$3,005
Set of 10 Black Maxima Benches by William Sawaya & Paolo Moroni (1)
William Sawaya
Design - 99 x 54 x 51 cm Design - 39 x 21.3 x 20.1 inch
$3,930
Sommerso Colorful vase
Josef Hospodka
Design - 28.5 x 17 x 17 cm Design - 11.2 x 6.7 x 6.7 inch
$329
Elegant vase with bubbles, pattern number 6977
Jaroslav Svoboda
Design - 21 x 8 x 8 cm Design - 8.3 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch
$566
Guéridon Street Art - Tondo city / 003
Jean-Jacques André
Design - 68 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 26.8 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$341
Vintage Moro Head Vase
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 24.5 x 15 x 9.3 cm Design - 9.6 x 5.9 x 3.7 inch
$3,236
Servizio Per Porto Plate for Martini & Rossi
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 23.5 x 23.5 x 93 cm Design - 9.3 x 9.3 x 36.6 inch
$405
Carro Vinario Plate for Martini & Rossi
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 23.5 x 23.5 x 4 cm Design - 9.3 x 9.3 x 1.6 inch
$416
Porron Plate for Martini & Rossi
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 23.5 x 23.5 x 4 cm Design - 9.3 x 9.3 x 1.6 inch
$405
Rhyton Plate for Martini & Rossi
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 23.5 x 23 x 4 cm Design - 9.3 x 9.1 x 1.6 inch
$405
Trozzella Plate for Martini & Rossi
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 23.5 x 23.5 x 4 cm Design - 9.3 x 9.3 x 1.6 inch
$405
Oinochoe Plate for Martini & Rossi
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 23.5 x 23.5 x 4 cm Design - 9.3 x 9.3 x 1.6 inch
$405
Subconscious (Gradient)
Steven Harrington
Design - 30 x 12 x 11 cm Design - 11.8 x 4.7 x 4.3 inch
$2,196
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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
$1,248
Paesaggio poetico XXIV
Daniela Pasqualini
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 inch
$600
For the love of Monet
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,503
Migration d'éléphants
Jean-Philippe Berger
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
$1,150
