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Table d’appoint modèle Nobody’s perfect
Gaetano Pesce
Design - 50.4 x 55 x 55 cm Design - 19.8 x 21.7 x 21.7 inch
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Bell side table - édition Classicom
Sebastian Herkner
Design - 53 x 50 x 4 cm Design - 20.9 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
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Vintage Pair of Interlude Armchairs
Marco Zanuso
Design - 70 x 75 x 65 cm Design - 27.6 x 29.5 x 25.6 inch
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Set of 4 RIMA Pan Am dining chairs
Gastone Rinaldi
Design - 80 x 248 x 62 cm Design - 31.5 x 97.6 x 24.4 inch
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Vintage Copper Pitcher
Harald Buchrucker
Design - 36.5 x 10 x 38 cm Design - 14.4 x 3.9 x 15 inch
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Vintage Ceramic Camel with Bedouin
Friedrich Goldscheider
Design - 52 x 32 x 17.5 cm Design - 20.5 x 12.6 x 6.9 inch
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Two Chairs Rosa dei Venti
Mario Ceroli
Design - 72 x 55 x 55 cm Design - 28.3 x 21.7 x 21.7 inch
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Jeune fille à la cueillette des pommes
Catherine Clare
Design - 36 x 36 x 3 cm Design - 14.2 x 14.2 x 1.2 inch
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Paire de bougeoirs Ràvdosi
Rémi Grenouillet
Design - 4.5 x 18.16 x 9.8 cm Design - 1.8 x 7.1 x 3.9 inch
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From the Garden and Field, commissioned by the V&A
Fallenfruit
Design - 140 x 120 cm Design - 55.1 x 47.2 inch
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Cruche vintage bleu minéral
Catherine Clare
Design - 17 x 15 x 6 cm Design - 6.7 x 5.9 x 2.4 inch
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Chapeau Basquiat - street art
Noël Granger
Design - 30 x 51 x 51 cm Design - 11.8 x 20.1 x 20.1 inch
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Sculpture lumineuse A108
Maryam Hatami
Design - 29 x 26 x 18 cm Design - 11.4 x 10.2 x 7.1 inch
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Table de chevet Pop Art/Street Art /Violet
Jean-Jacques André
Design - 60 x 40 x 21 cm Design - 23.6 x 15.7 x 8.3 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!