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![Design, Panther Spirit (Silver edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2084838_1_grid.jpg)
Panther Spirit (Silver edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 8 x 17 x 3 cm Design - 3.1 x 6.7 x 1.2 inch
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![Design, Bear Spirit Blue, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1893933_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Panda Spirit (Orange edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2084775_1_grid.jpg)
Panda Spirit (Orange edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 11 x 9 cm Design - 5.1 x 4.3 x 3.5 inch
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![Design, Enfilade Cansado Buffet, Charlotte Perriand](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1579101_1_grid.jpg)
Enfilade Cansado Buffet
Charlotte Perriand
Design - 73 x 158 x 45 cm Design - 28.7 x 62.2 x 17.7 inch
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![Design, Roaring Lion Spirit (Petrol edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2084817_1_grid.jpg)
Roaring Lion Spirit (Petrol edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 5 x 5 cm Design - 5.1 x 2 x 2 inch
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![Design, Horse spirit (pearl grey), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1734663_1_grid.jpg)
Horse spirit (pearl grey)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 17 x 8 x 3.5 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.1 x 1.4 inch
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![Design, Vintage Suitcase Lamp, Ettore Sottsass](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1675194_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Table violoncelles, Arman](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1077498_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Lapin 12, Bows](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2161333_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Lapin 9, Bows](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2161330_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Lapin 7, Bows](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2161328_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Lapin 6, Bows](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2161327_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Table aux violoncelles, Arman](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1252014_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Kong Spirit (Silver Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1900773_1_grid.jpg)
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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![Design, Alicia on mirror, Irena Tone](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1774215_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Horse Spirit (Pearl Grey Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1728852_1_grid.jpg)
Horse Spirit (Pearl Grey Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 17 x 8 x 8 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch
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![Design, Fauteuil Barcelona, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1579128_1_grid.jpg)
Fauteuil Barcelona
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Design - 76 x 76 x 76 cm Design - 29.9 x 29.9 x 29.9 inch
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![Design, Sculpture lumineuse Entrelacs, Sophie Théodose](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1100685_1_grid.jpg)
Sculpture lumineuse Entrelacs
Sophie Théodose
Design - 25 x 25 x 48 cm Design - 9.8 x 9.8 x 18.9 inch
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![Design, Skateroom, Jean-Michel Basquiat](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2162705_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Kong penseur (spirit rouge), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146739_1_grid.jpg)
Kong penseur (spirit rouge)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 10 x 7 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2.8 inch
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![Design, Maître cube, Arsen](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2099505_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, T-Rex spirit (Red edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1901148_1_grid.jpg)
T-Rex spirit (Red edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 18 x 10 x 4 cm Design - 7.1 x 3.9 x 1.6 inch
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![Design, Elephant Spirit Pink, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1736403_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, Kaws](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1900791_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vase graffiti, Julien Lebbihi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1558428_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Lion (Matt blue), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2147979_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Skull Spirit (Gold edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138827_1_grid.jpg)
Skull Spirit (Gold edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 8 x 7 x 12 cm Design - 3.1 x 2.8 x 4.7 inch
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![Design, Kong Oil Spirit (Gold edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2136003_1_grid.jpg)
Kong Oil Spirit (Gold edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 17 x 10 x 9 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.9 x 3.5 inch
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![Design, Standing Bear Spirit (Blue edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2136000_1_grid.jpg)
Standing Bear Spirit (Blue edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13.5 x 8 x 8 cm Design - 5.3 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch
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![Design, Wolf spirit (Pearl Grey Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1901196_1_grid.jpg)
Wolf spirit (Pearl Grey Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 14 x 4 cm Design - 4.7 x 5.5 x 1.6 inch
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![Design, Pharmacie Van Lier Namur, Arthur Aeschbacher](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1487997_1_grid.jpg)
Pharmacie Van Lier Namur
Arthur Aeschbacher
Design - 34 x 29 x 1 cm Design - 13.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch
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![Design, Requin, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1886052_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Loup, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1886019_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Eléphant rose, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1885986_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Hippopotame, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1885965_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Bureau CM141, Pierre Paulin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1687974_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Eléphant rose, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1957284_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Ombre Pinch, Meghan Faith Albee](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1561758_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Lampe noire, Sylvie Guyomard](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1481949_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Exclos 263, Guillaume Roche](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1466868_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Veggie town, Invader](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2182834_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Kong Spirit (Blue Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1914069_1_grid.jpg)
Kong Spirit (Blue Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2 inch
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![Design, Kong Spirit Blue, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1906239_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Le kong oil (matt black), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2085693_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Kaws Stormtrooper Companion, Kaws](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1901340_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Amphore faraday 22.19, Hélène Morbu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1777395_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Amphore faraday 22.17, Hélène Morbu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1777392_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Pac Man (Black edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2084784_1_grid.jpg)
Pac Man (Black edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 18 x 16 x 15 cm Design - 7.1 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch
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![Design, Amphore Faraday 22.14, Hélène Morbu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1733055_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vase Djo 22.03, Hélène Morbu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1733046_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Pac Man (Yellow Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2084841_1_grid.jpg)
Pac Man (Yellow Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 18 x 16 x 15 cm Design - 7.1 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch
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![Design, Bear bubble, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2009397_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Bad boys, Sam Son](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/498041_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vintage Coat Hanger, Carlo de Carli](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1684842_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Mirror Model Scornice, Nanda Vigo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1970634_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Kong baril chromé, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1739829_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Roman, Nanan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2191539_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Cocasse, Jean Lurçat](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2160996_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vase blanc & bleu, Valérie Le Roux](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2154717_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Rolex Bat, Ske](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1905132_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Send yourself nowhere, Joan Cornellà](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1834368_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Guéridonpapiépinpotiche, Clémentine Chambon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2151294_1_grid.jpg)
Guéridonpapiépinpotiche
Clémentine Chambon
Design - 57 x 42 x 9 cm Design - 22.4 x 16.5 x 3.5 inch
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![Design, Le Heart Spirit (Red Edition socle Red), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146771_1_grid.jpg)
Le Heart Spirit (Red Edition socle Red)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 12 x 10 cm Design - 4.7 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch
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![Design, Cobalt Vase, Vaze](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2108031_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Hammer Kong spirit (orange edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1791249_1_grid.jpg)
Hammer Kong spirit (orange edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13.5 x 4 x 7.5 cm Design - 5.3 x 1.6 x 3 inch
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![Design, Ironman Disney (Edition Rouge), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146770_1_grid.jpg)
Ironman Disney (Edition Rouge)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 22 x 12 x 3 cm Design - 8.7 x 4.7 x 1.2 inch
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![Design, Kong Oil Spirit (Silver Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146749_1_grid.jpg)
Kong Oil Spirit (Silver Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 18 x 10 x 4 cm Design - 7.1 x 3.9 x 1.6 inch
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![Design, Bear Spirit (Blue Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146747_1_grid.jpg)
Bear Spirit (Blue Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 8 x 8 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch
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![Design, Kong spirit (Blue édition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146741_1_grid.jpg)
Kong spirit (Blue édition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2 inch
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![Design, Kong Spirit (Silver Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146740_1_grid.jpg)
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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![Design, Flowers (Grey/Red) (after Andy Warhol), Andy Warhol](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1908660_1_grid.jpg)
Flowers (Grey/Red) (after Andy Warhol)
Andy Warhol
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
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![Design, NBA 75th anniversary (set of 3), Edgar Plans](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1834362_1_grid.jpg)
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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![Design, Kong Penseur Spirit (Red Edition), Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1901235_1_grid.jpg)
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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![Design, Chat perché, Catherine de Kerhor](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1462878_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Le Violon, Etienne](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/927783_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Pots Égyptien, Paul Richard Mason](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/838329_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Coffee Table, Carlo de Carli](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2089692_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, 'KD 27' Table Lamp, Joe Colombo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2087664_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vintage Mitzi Armchair, Ezio Longhi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1684845_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, I didn't exist, Javier Calleja](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1480767_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, kaws - The Scotts framed vinyl, Kaws](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2161148_1_grid.jpg)
kaws - The Scotts framed vinyl
Kaws
Design - 15.5 x 15.5 x 0.2 cm Design - 6.1 x 6.1 x 0.1 inch
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![Design, A Space Age Floor Lamp, Harvey Guzzini](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2142453_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vintage Italian Bamboo Lamp, Enrico Tronconi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2089701_1_grid.jpg)
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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![Design, Vintage Table, Francois Monnet](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2089263_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vintage French Empire Style Chandelier, French Empire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2085594_1_grid.jpg)
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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![Design, Dining Table Zelda, Sergio Asti](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1970538_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vintage table lamp for Mazzetta, Carlo Nason](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1966776_1_grid.jpg)
Vintage table lamp for Mazzetta
Carlo Nason
Design - 50.2 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm Design - 19.8 x 12 x 12 inch
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![Design, Croco Spirit Purple, Richard Orlinski](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1739835_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vase graffiti, Julien Lebbihi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1558566_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vase graffiti, Julien Lebbihi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1558587_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vase grafffiti, Julien Lebbihi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1558581_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Vase graffiti, Julien Lebbihi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1558575_1_grid.jpg)
![Design, Bearbrick 1000% Keith Haring, Bearbrick](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937661_1_grid.jpg)
Bearbrick 1000% Keith Haring
Bearbrick
Design - 72 x 35 x 25 cm Design - 28.3 x 13.8 x 9.8 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!