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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
$3,001
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
$3,925
Seeking Calm - No 3
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 10 x 10 x 0.3 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,307
Seeking Calm - No 22
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 10 x 10 x 0.3 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,307
Vintage Ciuingam Leather Sofa
Jonathan De Pas
Design - 65 x 149 x 94 cm Design - 25.6 x 58.7 x 37 inch
$9,812
Taburete Rumbo
JeanBaptiste Vandenheede
Design - 40 x 49 x 28 cm Design - 15.7 x 19.3 x 11 inch
$1,616
Arty white candleholder "Pearls" for 1 candle
Irena Tone
Design - 27.5 x 12.5 x 12.8 cm Design - 10.8 x 4.9 x 5 inch
$866 $779
Fleur de cerisier en éclosion (Sakura Saku)
Laetitia Goninet
Design - 50 x 50 x 2.5 cm Design - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1 inch
$866
Éclats de rose et violet
Laetitia Goninet
Design - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Design - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$866
Flying Balloons Girl 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$462
Andy Warhol Muhamad Ali 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$462
MadBalls Oculus Orbus 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$346
Natas Panthera (Natas Panthera Vexillum)
Rom av J.C
Design - 80 x 20 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$519
Icecream YSL White Black Gold
Studio Snek
Design - 27 x 23 x 6 cm Design - 10.6 x 9.1 x 2.4 inch
$433
Frikandelfstblauw white I
Studio Snek
Design - 28.5 x 23.5 x 6 cm Design - 11.2 x 9.3 x 2.4 inch
$433
Maeduep: Heart 3.0. Stool
WKND Lab
Design - 49.8 x 79.8 x 49.8 cm Design - 19.6 x 31.4 x 19.6 inch
$5,800
La douceur du hérisson – Ecrin en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 10 x 18 x 18 cm Design - 3.9 x 7.1 x 7.1 inch
$289
Oeuf en lumière – Ecrin en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 12 x 8 x 8 cm Design - 4.7 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch
$133
Flacon disque à voluptes – Bougeoir en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 29 x 23 x 23 cm Design - 11.4 x 9.1 x 9.1 inch
$548
Comme une pierre taillée – Ecrin en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 6 x 22 x 22 cm Design - 2.4 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
$508
Comme une boîte à cigares – Ecrin en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 6 x 22 x 22 cm Design - 2.4 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
$548
Taillage brut – Ecrin en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 14 x 22 x 22 cm Design - 5.5 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
$421
Flacon douceur bleue – Bougeoir en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 23 x 12 x 12 cm Design - 9.1 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
$289
Boule en rouille - Pot en plâtre et chaux
Stéphanie Guillou dite lellou
Design - 12 x 10 x 10 cm Design - 4.7 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
$144
Luminaire Collection Kinhin
Jean Bernard dit Berny
Design - 47 x 15 x 15 cm Design - 18.5 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch
$571
My arched of hysteria
Clementine Eastwood
Design - 134 x 34 x 3 cm Design - 52.8 x 13.4 x 1.2 inch
$3,117
Peace Fingers
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Design - 30.5 x 17.5 x 5.6 cm Design - 12 x 6.9 x 2.2 inch
$2,078
Take Care of our innocence
Clementine Eastwood
Design - 112 x 120 x 3 cm Design - 44.1 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$6,002
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Irony of a Negro Policeman
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 0.2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch
$980
Tableau Origami 1
Junior Fritz Jacquet
Design - 75 x 75 x 30 cm Design - 29.5 x 29.5 x 11.8 inch
$4,617
Warning Addictive
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Design - 80.8 x 22 x 2 cm Design - 31.8 x 8.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,039
With All My Flowering Heart (A Complete Set)
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 78.7 x 20.3 x 1 cm Design - 31 x 8 x 0.4 inch
$2,800
Seeking Calm No. 18
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 15 x 15 x 0.3 cm Design - 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,387
Madonna, Papa don't preach
Clementine Eastwood
Design - 166 x 56 x 3 cm Design - 65.4 x 22 x 1.2 inch
$7,157
T-Rex spirit (Red edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 14.5 x 10 x 4 cm Design - 5.7 x 3.9 x 1.6 inch
$1,027
Figurine Cereal Monsters Boo Berry
Kaws
Design - 28 x 24 x 20 cm Design - 11 x 9.4 x 7.9 inch
$1,154
Panthère miniature Born Wild
Richard Orlinski
Design - 3.3 x 8.8 x 2.2 cm Design - 1.3 x 3.5 x 0.9 inch
$681
Seeking Calm - No 11
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 10 x 10 x 0.3 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,307
Seeking Calm No 19
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 15 x 15 x 0.3 cm Design - 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,387
Seeking Calm - No.1
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 10 x 10 x 0.3 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,295
Arty "Balance" Table Lamp Sphere
Irena Tone
Design - 51 x 19 x 15 cm Design - 20.1 x 7.5 x 5.9 inch
$3,117 $2,805
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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!