Decorative & Applied Arts

150 Years Of Decorative And Applied Arts have brought forth a plethora of artistic movements and styles that have shaped how we perceive and appreciate art today. From the ornate designs of the Art Nouveau movement to the sleek lines of Art Deco, decorative art reflects society’s values and tastes. On the other hand, applied art has focused on the functionality and practicality of design, with examples ranging from furniture to fashion.

Throughout history, artists have used various mediums to express their creativity, including ceramics, glassware, textiles, and metalwork. The influence of decorative and applied art can be seen in many aspects of our daily lives, from the architecture of buildings to the products we use. As we continue to evolve as a society, so will our appreciation for these art forms.

Snow Ski Wine Racks by Michael Bellino made from reclaimed skis and holding wine bottles

Snow Ski Wine Rack by Michael Bellino

Michael Bellino’s handmade Snow Ski Wine Rack transforms a reclaimed ski into a compact three-bottle holder, combining sporting nostalgia, practical storage and sustainable design.Read More →

The Night Hawks by Edward Hopper

The Light in Nighthawks

Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks captures four figures in a brightly lit diner after midnight. A personal reflection on the painting’s architecture, electric colour and quiet emotional distance.Read More →

Alkanna tinctoria flowering plant, whose roots produce the traditional red colourant known as alkanet dye.

Alkanet Dye: A Traditional Red Colourant for Wood

Alkanet dye is a natural red colourant obtained from the root of Alkanna tinctoria, a perennial plant native from eastern Central Europe to the Mediterranean.Read More →

Cover of Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro, published by Phaidon Press

Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro is a hardcover by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (Author), published by Phaidon Press. This major monograph surveys moreRead More →

Cover of Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988, published by Victoria & Albert Museum

Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988

Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988 is a hardcover by Lily Crowther (Author), published by Victoria & Albert Museum. Lily Crowther surveys winners of Britain’s annual DesignsRead More →

Radicaln 15-inch chess set made from contrasting black and coral-coloured marble

Radicaln Black and Coral Marble Chess Set: A Game as Decorative Object

A 15-inch black-and-coral marble chess set whose contrasting stone and natural veining make every board a decorative object as well as a game.Read More →

Square SSylphSScarf accessory printed with a colourful botanical floral design

SSylphSScarf Botanical Silk-Feel Scarf: Wearable Floral Pattern

A square botanical-print accessory that turns floral illustration into wearable pattern. The listing describes a silk-like feel, not genuine silk.Read More →

White SUPTEC perpetual flip desk calendar displayed as a sculptural desktop object

SUPTEC Perpetual Flip Desk Calendar: A Tactile Alternative to Screens

A closer look at the SUPTEC perpetual flip desk calendar: a reusable white desktop object that brings a tactile, graphic presence to the workspace.Read More →

Graphinee 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a colourful watercolour-style image

Graphinee 1,000-Piece Watercolour Puzzle: Art as a Slow Activity

The Graphinee 1,000-piece watercolour puzzle transforms a decorative image into a slow, collaborative activity for the table.Read More →

Curved NUTTY TOYS wooden wobble board designed for balancing and open-ended play

NUTTY TOYS Wooden Wobble Board: Open-Ended Balance and Play

A curved wooden play object that can become a balance board, bridge, rocker or stage for imaginative activity, depending on how it is positioned.Read More →

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