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Melt Console Table
Marble Balloon
Design - 75 x 150 x 42 cm Design - 29.5 x 59.1 x 16.5 inch
$14,821
Halys Coffee Table | Gold
Marble Balloon
Design - 39.5 x 130 x 88 cm Design - 15.6 x 51.2 x 34.6 inch
$7,468
Aras Mirror | Amethyst
Marble Balloon
Design - 83.5 x 76.5 x 5 cm Design - 32.9 x 30.1 x 2 inch
$7,927
Stream of Stories. Chapitre 7
Katia Kameli
Design - 280 x 200 x 5 cm Design - 110.2 x 78.7 x 2 inch
$34,467
Interactive artwork - digital art Colo
David Dessens
Design - 147.74 x 85.42 x 9.93 cm Design - 58.2 x 33.6 x 3.9 inch
$58,249
Interactive artwork - digital art Mo
David Dessens
Design - 147.74 x 85.42 x 9.93 cm Design - 58.2 x 33.6 x 3.9 inch
$58,249
Zanzibar Mirror Frame
Michael Mtungwa Shija
Design - 214 x 179.5 x 15 cm Design - 84.3 x 70.7 x 5.9 inch
$27,573
Zanzibar Light Dining Table
Michael Mtungwa Shija
Design - 87 x 215 x 148 cm Design - 34.3 x 84.6 x 58.3 inch
$34,467
Makonde Coffee Table
Casimilu Danieli
Design - 57 x 67 x 67 cm Design - 22.4 x 26.4 x 26.4 inch
$13,787
Makonde 3 Coffee Table
Casimilu Danieli
Design - 59 x 60 x 60 cm Design - 23.2 x 23.6 x 23.6 inch
$13,787
Magufuli Armchair
Fharasisi Amblosi
Design - 96 x 77 x 72 cm Design - 37.8 x 30.3 x 28.3 inch
$34,467
Tabouret Sirène écailles - édition 11/24
Guillaume Piéchaud
Design - 60 x 54 x 28 cm Design - 23.6 x 21.3 x 11 inch
$13,787
Dollar Sign (9) Solo B, 1982 (after Andy Warhol)
Andy Warhol
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
$253
Alambicco 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
$402
Skyphos 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
$391
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
$402
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
$414
Il Primo Tino Plate for Martini & Rossi
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 23.2 x 23.2 x 4 cm Design - 9.1 x 9.1 x 1.6 inch
$402
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
$402
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
$402
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
$402
Balloon Dog (Magenta)
Jeff Koons
Design - 26.7 x 26.7 x 12.7 cm Design - 10.5 x 10.5 x 5 inch
$11,489
Flacon blanc bulles
Jean-Claude Novaro
Design - 35 x 15 x 10 cm Design - 13.8 x 5.9 x 3.9 inch
$8,617
Pair of Alky Armchairs
Giancarlo Piretti
Design - 67 x 134 x 85 cm Design - 26.4 x 52.8 x 33.5 inch
$4,366
Vintage Murano Glass Vase Model 5357
Aureliano Toso
Design - 39 x 14 x 14 cm Design - 15.4 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
$3,906
Loetz vase PG 7773 ca. 1899
Johann Loetz Witwe
Design - 25 x 12 x 12 cm Design - 9.8 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
$9,880
Two liqueur bowls
Werkstätte Hagenauer
Design - 14 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm Design - 5.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 inch
$2,757
Coffee Table Pera M smoky oak Calacatta Viola
Un'common
Design - 35 x 70 x 70 cm Design - 13.8 x 27.6 x 27.6 inch
$2,413
Forst - Sideboard cognac grooved Carrara
Un'common
Design - 46 x 120 x 40 cm Design - 18.1 x 47.2 x 15.7 inch
$3,619
Mirror Josef Hoffmann Max Welz ca.
Josef Hoffmann
Design - 55 x 38 x 4 cm Design - 21.7 x 15 x 1.6 inch
$55,721
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
$16,084
Fragmented Landscape (3D)
Dan Baldwin
Design - 36 x 22 x 22 cm Design - 14.2 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
$7,100
Cricket ceramic sculpture - Black
Mambo Unlimited
Design - 9 x 20 x 27 cm Design - 3.5 x 7.9 x 10.6 inch
$379
SHIITAKE SPROUTS : MINIATURE MAGIC UNVEILED
Potchi Moopp
Design - 50 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$6,893
SHIITAKE SPROUTS : MINIATURE MAGIC UNVEILED
Potchi Moopp
Design - 50 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$6,893
SHIITAKE SPROUTS : MINIATURE MAGIC UNVEILED
Potchi Moopp
Design - 50 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$6,893
SHIITAKE SYMPHONY : A GRAND FUNGI FANTASIA
Potchi Moopp
Design - 100 x 100 x 100 cm Design - 39.4 x 39.4 x 39.4 inch
$13,787
SHIITAKE SYMPHONY : A GRAND FUNGI FANTASIA
Potchi Moopp
Design - 100 x 100 x 100 cm Design - 39.4 x 39.4 x 39.4 inch
$13,787
SHIITAKE SPROUTS : MINIATURE MAGIC UNVEILED
Potchi Moopp
Design - 50 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$6,893
SHIITAKE SYMPHONY : A GRAND FUNGI FANTASIA
Potchi Moopp
Design - 100 x 100 x 100 cm Design - 39.4 x 39.4 x 39.4 inch
$13,787
FORST Shelf M natural with Carrara
Un'common
Design - 18 x 80 x 20 cm Design - 7.1 x 31.5 x 7.9 inch
$483
FORST Shelf S cognac with Nero Marquina
Un'common
Design - 18 x 40 x 20 cm Design - 7.1 x 15.7 x 7.9 inch
$333
Porter un seau à deux mains
Marie Labat
Design - 90 x 90 x 0.1 cm Design - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$333
Bird shaped bowl
Werkstätte Hagenauer
Design - 16 x 27 x 12 cm Design - 6.3 x 10.6 x 4.7 inch
$6,319
Pair of candelabra
Werkstätte Hagenauer
Design - 34 x 25 x 9.5 cm Design - 13.4 x 9.8 x 3.7 inch
$13,787
Plafonnier J. Perzel modèle 2058A
Jean Perzel
Design - 15 x 46 x 46 cm Design - 5.9 x 18.1 x 18.1 inch
$4,825
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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!