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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
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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
Fine Quality Italian Neoclassical Beechwood Carved Settee of Fine Form
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
for an entryway, bedroom, or formal living area.
Its versatile scale and elegant form make it ideal
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Materials
Beech
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Nature-Cast Aluminum Sculpture of a Fire Ant Colony — Abstract Organic Form
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
reflective surface and organic form make it ideal for display in modern, industrial, or nature-inspired
Category
2010s American Natural Specimens
Materials
Aluminum
Seated Male Nude with Outstretched Arm after de Lairesse German Manual, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
, and his systematic approach to anatomy, proportion, and classical ideal form became central to
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
Yala Coffee Table in Teak Hand Carved Organic Form and Texture, In Stock
Located in Palma, ES
its beautiful organic form. Ideal for living spaces, this coffee table balances artistic expression
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak, Wood
Yala Coffee Table in Blackened Teak Hand Carved Form and Texture, In Stock
Located in Palma, ES
its beautiful organic form. Ideal for living spaces, this coffee table balances artistic expression
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak, Wood
Arches Dining Chair II by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
. Suggesting the complexity of utopian cities, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms, the
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,787 / item
Arches Bar Stool II by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
and ideal forms, the profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large architectural structures
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
$3,158 / item
Arches Bar Stool by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
and ideal forms, the profile shows details that seem to be drawn from large architectural structures
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
$3,254 / item
Arches Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
complexity of utopian cities, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms, the chair profile
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,907 / item
Utopia Dining Table by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms. As a futuristic project, two brass
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$24,646 / item
Set of 3 Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rope Form Nesting Tables W/ Antiqued Mirror Glass
Located in New York, NY
decorative appeal. Their compact form makes them ideal for a variety of spaces, from intimate living areas to
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Bronze
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms. As a futuristic project, two brass blades stylize
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$13,591 / item
Prison 30, unique signed drawing 1990s geometric abstraction by Peter Halley
By Peter Halley
Located in New York, NY
represented a kind of ideal form: Platonic squares and circles. But for me, I began to think, “well, geometry
Category
1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Graphite
Functionalist Plant Stand in Bauhaus Style, Chrome and Glass, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
design.
The glass shelves are newly made replacements, carefully matched to the original form and
Category
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Andrea Branzi
Revers
Chairs for Cassina
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design, the set showcases Branzi’s poetic balance of industrial structure and organic form — ideal for
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,200 / set
Industrial Steel Cabinet, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
architectural form. Ideal for loft interiors, studios, or spaces seeking raw industrial authenticity.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Umbrella Stand Mogg DUO design Carlo Contin
By Carlo Contin, Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
maintaining a refined aesthetic. Its compact footprint and vertical form make it ideal for entryways, hallways
Category
2010s Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
$323 / item
Pair Of 1970s French Brutalist Oak Armchairs With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
mass of the oak to take center stage, embodying the Brutalist balance of function and form. Ideal as
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Four Fabric and Wood Chairs in the style of Helge Sibast, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut wood. Comfortable yet sophisticated, these chairs embody the modernist ideals of form and function
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Restored Vintage Gilded Wheat Sheaf Tole Sofa Table Base
By Arthur Court
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. The narrow form is ideal for placement behind a sofa or in a hallway. The console has been fully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Wood + Rattan Coffee Table with Glass Top, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
richness beneath the simplicity of the glass. A sculptural yet subtle piece, it is ideal for layering
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Morten Gøttler MG501 Cuba Chair Oak Soap Natural Cotton Webbing for Carl Hansen
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in New York, NY
an ideal balance of form and function while elevating the folding chair concept. It features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
$1,316 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Morten Gøttler MG501 Cuba Chair Black Oak Black Cotton Webbing for Carl Hansen
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in New York, NY
an ideal balance of form and function while elevating the folding chair concept. It features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
$1,316 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Morten Gøttler MG501 Cuba Chair Oak Soap Natural Paper Cord for Carl Hansen
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in New York, NY
an ideal balance of form and function while elevating the folding chair concept. It features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
$1,180 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Morten Gøttler MG501 Cuba Chair Oak Oil Natural Paper Cord for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Morten Gøttler
Located in New York, NY
an ideal balance of form and function while elevating the folding chair concept. It features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$1,180 Sale Price / item
20% Off
En Amore III by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of a couple
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
figures, though devoid of intricate features, convey a profound intimacy and unity, their curved forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Wicker Basket
Located in High Point, NC
portability and subtle decorative interest. Its generous size and lightweight form make it ideal for storing
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Art Populaire Vernacular Cupboard, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
, showcasing practical rural craftsmanship. Its tall, narrow form makes it ideal for adding character to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Magis Folly – Bench - Sofa - Ron Arad – Rotational Moulded Polyethylene, Outdoor
By Ron Arad, Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
proportions and sculptural form make it ideal for public spaces, gardens, terraces, or contemporary interiors
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Galliano Round Suspension Lamp - Delightfull
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
in white matte, enhancing the design with a perfect balance of form and function. Ideal as a modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1890s French Modernist Cubist Wooden Cello Case
Located in High Point, NC
statement. Standing upright, it reads as a sculptural form—ideal for collectors, musicians, or interiors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Japanese Triangular Nesting Corner Tables, Meiji Period
Located in Kastrup, DK
form makes them ideal for placement in corners, while the pierced side panels and delicate hand-painted
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Czechoslovakia, mid-century era
Good vintage condition, minor age-related wear
Distinctive round form ideal for
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$564 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Neo-Deco Tessellated Stone Pedestal, Attributed to Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
sculptural statement as it is a functional display piece.
Ideal for interiors that celebrate form and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stone
Large Rococo Revival Portrait Painting of Woman by Louis Jacques Gallet
Located in Lisbon, PT
, was known for his romantic and evocative representations of the human form, blending classical ideals
Category
20th Century French Rococo Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$5,371 Sale Price
27% Off
Self-Portrait: The Landscape, 1969
By Jim Dine
Located in Santa Monica, CA
landscapes, showcasing his mastery of color, form, and line. Ideal for collectors, galleries, or discerning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Paper
Exceptional Large Gold Flake Flower Flush Mount Barovier Toso Venice Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
organic form. Ideal for adding a touch of glamour to a living room, hallway, or bedroom.
The Fixture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Italian 1970s Brutalist Table Lamp in Reconstituted Stone and Brass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
poetic form, ideal for design connoisseurs and curated interiors.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 11
Located in New York, NY
light and form. Ideal for those cherished promise moments, this ring is more than a jewelry it's a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
20th Century Partial-Glaze Terracotta Hand-Crafted Olive Jar, Western Anato
Located in London, GB
material authenticity and sculptural form — ideal for interiors with Mediterranean, rustic-chic or artisan
Category
Vintage 1940s Turkish Primitive Jars
Materials
Clay
Two Lovers, Silver Plaster Sculpture on Black Plaster Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Its universal subject and harmonious form make it ideal for both contemporary and mid-century
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pendant lamp with floor connection Catellani
Smith Sorry Giotto Ø120cm 47.24"
Located in Alcamo, IT
purity of its circular form. Ideal for grand spaces, it provides a sculptural, ambient light that
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Pink
Gold Flower Flush Mount Barovier Toso Venice Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
perfect blend of luxury and organic form. Ideal for adding a touch of glamour to a living room, hallway
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Green
Gold Flower Flush Mount Barovier Toso Venice Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
a perfect blend of luxury and organic form. Ideal for adding a touch of glamour to a living room
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Buredo Corner Modern Sofa in Faux Black Leather with Metal Legs
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-shaped form offers an ideal setting for both personal relaxation and shared spaces.
Burēdo reflects the
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Whirling Vortex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
relationship between inner and outer experiences is beautifully captured in the circular form. Ideal for art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Plexiglass, Mixed Media
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