Decorative & Applied Arts (Page 3)

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.

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

Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro

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

Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988

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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

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Square SSylphSScarf accessory printed with a colourful botanical floral design

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

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

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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

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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 →

Pair of JEPISADI gold-coloured hippo bookends forming a divided animal sculpture

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Pair of warm-white Carrot’s Den ceramic donut vases with open circular silhouettes

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Blue Lotus Atelier mushroom-shaped Bauhaus-style table lamp

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