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Kong Spirit (Silver Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2 inch
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Untitled 1984 (after Keith Haring)
Keith Haring
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
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Kong Penseur Spirit (Red Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 10 x 7 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2.8 inch
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Invader, Part 3, Le Feuvre & Roze
Invader
Design - 27 x 21 x 4 cm Design - 10.6 x 8.3 x 1.6 inch
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NBA 75th anniversary (set of 3)
Edgar Plans
Design - 35 x 20 x 20 cm Design - 13.8 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
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Vintage Pair of Wall Appliques
Carlo Nason
Design - 30 x 30 x 9 cm Design - 11.8 x 11.8 x 3.5 inch
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F-111 Triptych A (Atom)
James Rosenquist
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
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Table d'appoint "Ondulations"
Thalia Dalecky
Design - 45 x 42 x 35 cm Design - 17.7 x 16.5 x 13.8 inch
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Vintage Italian Bamboo Lamp
Enrico Tronconi
Design - 107 x 42 x 42 cm Design - 42.1 x 16.5 x 16.5 inch
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Vintage French Empire Style Chandelier
French Empire
Design - 57 x 36 x 36 cm Design - 22.4 x 14.2 x 14.2 inch
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Metal and Pulegoso Glass Table Lamp
Poliarte Studio
Design - 11 x 16 x 16 cm Design - 4.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch
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Wabi - Vases, set of 2 (7 and 12)
Lesia Danilina
Design - 15 x 23 x 12 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.1 x 4.7 inch
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Big wall piece with dots
Monika Debus
Design - 31.5 x 58 x 58 cm Design - 12.4 x 22.8 x 22.8 inch
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Miniature Butterfly Chair
Pedro Friedeberg
Design - 15.2 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm Design - 6 x 4 x 4 inch
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Set of Seven Plates 'Velieri'
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 3 x 10.5 x 9.3 cm Design - 1.2 x 4.1 x 3.7 inch
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Chaise Longue de chez Tecta
Rene Herbst
Design - 100 x 90 x 58 cm Design - 39.4 x 35.4 x 22.8 inch
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Les mauvaises langues parlent les bonnes donnent des orgasmes
Clea Lala
Design - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Design - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Art Deco, Paysage de Neige
François-Théodore Legras
Design - 33 x 53 x 8.5 cm Design - 13 x 20.9 x 3.3 inch
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Vintage art deco brass plate
Albert Kahlbrandt
Design - 38 x 38 x 2 cm Design - 15 x 15 x 0.8 inch
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Diamon skateboarding (after) Keith Haring Michey Mouse skate deck
Keith Haring
Design - 80 x 20 x 3 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
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Johannes Vermeer Girl with a Pearl Earring 100? & 400?
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 11 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 4.3 x 2 inch
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Jean-Michel Basquiat #5 100% & 400% Set
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 11 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 4.3 x 2 inch
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Obelisk Vintage Metal Lamp
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 61 x 11 x 8.5 cm Design - 24 x 4.3 x 3.3 inch
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Andy Warhol Muhammad Ali 400% 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 11 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 4.3 x 2 inch
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Umbrella Stand "Tamburo"
Piero Fornasetti
Design - 57 x 26.7 x 26.7 cm Design - 22.4 x 10.5 x 10.5 inch
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Pair of Alfetta Table Lamps
Sergio Mazza
Design - 26 x 25 x 93 cm Design - 10.2 x 9.8 x 36.6 inch
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Ventaglio Coat Rack
Giovanni Pasotto
Design - 168 x 35 x 35 cm Design - 66.1 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch
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Vintage Nesso Lamp First Edition
Giancarlo Mattiol
Design - 34 x 54 x 30 cm Design - 13.4 x 21.3 x 11.8 inch
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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!