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Set of 4 Arches Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 2 Arches Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 12 Arches Dining Chair Walnut
Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The chair profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 8 Arches Dining Chair, Walnut
Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The chair profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 10 Arches Dining Chair Walnut
Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The chair profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Arches Dining Chair, Walnut
Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The chair profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Arches Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet
Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut
Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arches Dining Chair, Walnut
Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The chair profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Arches Dining Chair, Twist
Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The chair profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Immersion Ash Table
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
. The Stone Made Of This Is Balanced In Its Most Ideal Form By His Forming Language. Sculptures Made By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
$7,181
Immersion Contemporary Chair
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
. The Stone Made Of This Is Balanced In Its Most Ideal Form By His Forming Language. Sculptures Made By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Maple
Vue imprenable sur le Sacré Coeur
Located in PARIS, FR
gesture are essential elements in his quest for the ideal form. His works reflect the neo-classical style
Category
2010s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arches Dining Chair, Brass
COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The chair profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,507 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Arches II Dining Chair, Steel
COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,426 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Arches Bar Stool, Brass
COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,029 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf Bordeaux Babylon Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Orange Pumpkin Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in White Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Blueberry Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Green Trophy Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Yellow Pastry Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Immersion Shelf
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
. The Stone Made Of This Is Balanced In Its Most Ideal Form By His Forming Language. Sculptures Made By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Ash
$9,321
Immersion Ash Chair
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
. The Stone Made Of This Is Balanced In Its Most Ideal Form By His Forming Language. Sculptures Made By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
$7,099
Immersion Side Table
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
. The Stone Made Of This Is Balanced In Its Most Ideal Form By His Forming Language. Sculptures Made By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash
$5,653
Arches Counter Stool, Brass
COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Magnificent 1pc Ideal Cut Natural Diamond w/1.32 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
guarantees authenticity and quality. The elegant pear shape flatters with its elongated form, while the ideal
Category
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Organic Form Lychee Wood Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
chosen for its sculptural form, artisanal joinery, and timeworn patina.
From rustic French barstools to
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Golden Flow Free-Form Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, unconventional styling. This free-form creation is ideal for someone seeking jewelry that blends elegance with
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Indian Set of Three Copper Cache Pots with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
, and a shallow footed base, creating an ideal form for housing lush greenery or sculptural branches
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
Arches II Counter Stool, Brass
COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arches II Bar Stool, Brass
COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
PEACE OF MIND - Minimalist Paper Mandala
Located in Boston, MA
universe in an ideal form and highlighting the transformation of suffering into joy."
About the Artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Archival Paper
Spacco 180 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
structure of this unconventional bookcase. To achieve its ideal form—ever-changing and unique—manual
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Spacco 150 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
structure of this unconventional bookcase. To achieve its ideal form—ever-changing and unique—manual
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Spacco 120 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
structure of this unconventional bookcase. To achieve its ideal form—ever-changing and unique—manual
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Spacco 90 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
structure of this unconventional bookcase. To achieve its ideal form—ever-changing and unique—manual
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Spacco 60 Vertical Bookcase in Bianco Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
structure of this unconventional bookcase. To achieve its ideal form—ever-changing and unique—manual
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
BIZZARTO ZEN modular sofa with oak wood coffee table
By BIZZARTO
Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL
inspiration behind ZEN:
""Harmony, relaxation, being here and now, comfort - when searching for the ideal
Category
2010s Polish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Oak
$7,775 / item
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and a realization of Kjærholm’s quest to find an ideal form. This is confirmed by the chair, which
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Shepard Fairey "Chaos Mandala 2" Fine Art Screenprint Contemporary Street Art
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
other hand are symbols of harmony, wholeness, and the universe in its ideal form. Chaos and harmony
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Screen
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
while still incorporating his signature minimalism. In the search for the ideal form, Kjærholm created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
while still incorporating his signature minimalism. In the search for the ideal form, Kjærholm created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
while still incorporating his signature minimalism. In the search for the ideal form, Kjærholm created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
while still incorporating his signature minimalism. In the search for the ideal form, Kjærholm created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
18th Century Male Nude with Shovel Academic Figure Study after de Lairesse c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
comprehensive study of anatomy, musculature, and classical ideal form.
The composition is engraved after
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
established by Gérard de Lairesse (1641–1711), whose theories on ideal form and structure shaped European art
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
while still incorporating his signature minimalism. In the search for the ideal form, Kjærholm created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
while still incorporating his signature minimalism. In the search for the ideal form, Kjærholm created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Spieglein, Spieglein (29 Palms, CA) - starring Udo Kier
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
domesticity and conventional ideals, forms a contrasting backdrop against which the unexpected and
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Kneeling Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
on anatomy, proportion, and classical ideal form became foundational within European academic art
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
Sheet 5 from "Hommage au carré" - Abstract, Screenprint, Square, Brown, Black
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for colour in the square. Albers experimented
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
"Homage to the Square: Ten Works by Josef Albers" - Abstract, Set, Square
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
dimension of colour and the relationship of colours to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Academic Male Figure Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
proportion, anatomy, and ideal form shaped academic art education throughout Europe for decades.
The plate
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
Standing Male Nude with Staff after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
anatomy, proportion, and classical ideal form shaped academic art education throughout Europe for decades
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
Reclining Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
anatomy, proportion, and classical ideal form shaped academic art education throughout Europe for decades
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
No.061222 by Thierry Martenon - large wood sculpture, abstract, geometric
Located in Paris, FR
drawing, a crucial step in refining the ideal form. The choice of wood is especially selective, based on
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, India Ink
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