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Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Geometric Patterns “Vinchi”
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
name, that the artist may have drawn inspiration for this design from the Italian master, Da Vinci, and
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neoclassical Table Lamp Featuring a Bronze-Style Bust
Located in New York, NY
traditional decorative bust into an elegant lighting piece. The design draws inspiration from 18th–19th
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Traditional Mahogany Drop Leaf Console
Located in Winder, GA
inspiration form the designs of Duncan Phyfe our console table lends itself to modern living with increased
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,380 / item
Carlo De Carli for Cassina
634
Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
prominence during the mid-century modern era; a sophisticated blend of functional design and organic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Beige-Brown and Gold Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
refined qualities in our craft today.
On the Design:
A rich play of beige-brown, cream and gold hues
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Space Age Rectangular Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Wall Sconce by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Space Age Italian Wall Sconce by Veca is an iconic piece of lighting design that encapsulates
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Little Big Pouf, Moonlight Sheepskin by Norr11
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
NORR11s design language combines the past and the present in a timeless design. The inspiration is found
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Sheepskin
$1,915 / item
Vintage Boho Tessellated Bone Low Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
resin, arranged in a striking stepped chevron or zig-zag pattern. The high-contrast design draws
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Bone, Resin, Wood
Capogrossi Blue Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
in shades of orange, white, and green. The design draws inspiration from the abstract painter
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,135 / item
Pair of Sculptural Antler-Inspired Metal Candelabra, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
extend upward into elongated, naturalistic antler shapes.
The design merges organic inspiration with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Chinese Pictorial Dragon Rug in Beige
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
field with an illustration of a dragon among the clouds.
On the Design:
Drawing inspiration from
Category
2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Two 1960s Modern Silver Plated Sculptures of Herons by De Stijl Firenze
By De Stijl
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. This pair is an exceptional example of Italian design, blending natural inspiration with sleek
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Oval Ravel Coffee Table in Travertine by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
integrity and sculptural discipline. Its design draws inspiration from the precision and restraint found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Naias Round Crystal Mirror
By Atlasproject
Located in Milan, IT
glass element fused with recycled crystal. Its design draws inspiration from the myth of the Naiads
Category
2010s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
collection of furniture designs that drew inspiration from the classical revival style, albeit with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Tile Set/2 Armchairs in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
…Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Miniforms Rificolona Table Lamp in ash by E-ggs
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-friendly values.
The inspiration behind the design draws from the traditional 'rificolona' paper lanterns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Ash
$1,640 / item
Miniforms Rificolona Table Lamp in black lacquered by E-ggs
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-friendly values.
The inspiration behind the design draws from the traditional 'rificolona' paper lanterns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Ash, Paper
Ink Bench in Gradient Solid Wood
Wool by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
: Solid wood, plywood, and wool.
The design draws inspiration from the natural traces of ink wash
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Wood, Plywood
$3,291 / item
Geometry Screen in Gloss Lacquered Solid Wood
Brass by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
cm.
Materials: Lacquered solid wood and brass.
The screen design draws inspiration from the brand
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Distressed Abstract Rug In Gold
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Design:
This design draws inspiration from brushstroke patterns in a layered style that evokes a look
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leam
Located in London, GB
contributes to a cohesive design that merges neoclassical inspiration with the vibrant colour and charm for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Rug
Kilim’s European-Style Rug in Gold with Trellises and Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Design:
A transitional inspiration marks a gorgeous trellises and floral pattern in gold tones and
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Rug
Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige and Red with Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
-knotted in wool, its design draws inspiration from rare antique Persian rug designs.
On the Design
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Blue Anodized Aluminum Side Table by Antoni Pallejà
By Antoni Pallejà x Sivasdescalzo
Located in Barcelona, ES
, sculptural furniture.
The design draws inspiration from the store’s original location—a former mechanical
Category
2010s Spanish Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Art Nouveau Arts
Crafts Style Bevelled Glass Rose Gold Brass Wall Mirror
Located in London, England
hanging mirror. A timeless piece that captures the essence of the early 20th-century design era.
Drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Beige and Brown Ceramic Vessel, Erna Aaltonen
By Erna Aaltonen
Located in New York, NY
being the inspiration for the design. It is also an important visual element as through it the pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Easy with Carved Oak Base and Armrests attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
more brutalist rustic designs taking inspirations from medieval and Viking era decorations. Hand carved
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Modern Samarkand Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
serenity.
The design draws inspiration from classic Samarkand motifs, traditionally known for their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of Six McGuire Woven Rattan Peel Dining Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This set of six organic modern dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
French Provincial Paris Set/2 Armchairs in the Style of 1930
s, By Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
objects with inspiration in the beginning of the 20th century.
Saving from oblivion one of Design's Golden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade By Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
2014, Greenapple has been designing furniture, lighting and heritage objects with inspiration in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade By Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
have lead the way…Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade By Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
have lead the way…Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade By Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
.
Since 2014, Greenapple has been designing furniture, lighting and heritage objects with inspiration in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soothing palette of
Category
2010s Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,122 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Deco Tile Set/2 Armchairs in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
who have lead the way…Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Art Deco Tile Set/2 Armchairs in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
have lead the way…Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
Set/2 Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930
s Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
have lead the way… Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chair for Poltronova, 1972
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
radical design and archaic inspiration, the “Fratina” chair by Mario Ceroli was designed in 1972 for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chairs for Poltronova, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
blend of radical design and archaic inspiration, the “Fratina” chairs by Mario Ceroli were designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chairs in Chrome with Original Taupe Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
richly textured.
Bennett’s Scissor chair design draws inspiration from 19th-century folding deck chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Rug in Silver-Gray with Cream Abstract Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspiration from antique and vintage rug patterns.
On the Design:
Silver-gray and cream tones underscore a
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Afghan Tribal Kilim with Medallions and Geometric Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
burgundy red, navy blue and salmon and teal tones in the field. This particular design draws inspiration
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Meissen Figurine
Mask Dancer
From Hoffmann
s Tales, by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
the 20th century.
ON THE DESIGN: Scheurich drew inspiration for his dancer, designed between 1931 and
Category
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Console Bench in Golden Phoebe Gradient Wood
Mirror-Polished Metal by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
40 x W 160 x H 41 cm.
Materials: Wood and mirror-polished metal.
The console bench design draws
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Bronze and Glass Hall Lantern/Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
stairwells, signaling refinement and luxury. Its design draws inspiration from classical antiquity,
Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Pictorial Rug in Beige, Blue and Red Tones
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection.
On the Design:
This particular runner draws
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Porto Alegre Chandelier by Haus of Aurah – Quartz
Bronze Sculptural Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
warm, prismatic glow.
The design draws inspiration from organic growth and geological formations found
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and...
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Set/2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchairs in the Style of 1930
s, by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
2014, Greenapple has been designing furniture, lighting and heritage objects with inspiration in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Patinated Elm Bookshelf in the Style of Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Chapo. While not an original Chapo production, the piece clearly draws inspiration from his design
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Tobacco Jar - Erhard
Söhne - Brass and Wood - Tug-of-War
By Erhard
Söhne
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
fine example of German Secessionist design blending classical inspiration with modern form.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Silver Plate Faux Bamboo Coffe / Teaspoon in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Roma, IT
flatware set is crafted in silver-plated steel and features faux bamboo handles.
The design playfully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
5.6x9.3 Ft Gray Overdyed Vintage Rug for Modern Interiors. Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
3.8x6.6 Ft Green Overdyed Handmade Rug. Vintage Turkish Area Rug for Living Room
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.6x9.7 Ft Vintage Rug Overdyed in Brown for Modern Interior. Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.2x9.5 Ft Hand-knotted Vintage Turkish Rug Overdyed in Red for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Many things inspired Alexander McQueen's designs. The fabrics and styles of traditional clothing worn in India, Africa, Turkey, China and Japan served as sources of inspiration. Music, film, theater, the natural world and the designer's own Scottish heritage also influenced his work. Explore a large collection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Whether designer-inspired handbags are legal varies. In the U.S., patent laws prevent brands from producing bags that are too similar to those manufactured by designers, and copyright and trademark laws prohibit the integration of designer logos into third-party bags. However, some designer-inspired bags don't seek to completely copy the originals. Instead, they may feature unique designs and truly draw inspiration from the trends set by luxury fashion houses. In some cases, these bags may not infringe on intellectual property rights and, therefore, can be legal. Consult a legal expert if you're concerned about whether a particular bag may violate laws. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of handbags.