Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
ORGANIC MODERN STYLE
Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.
Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.
Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.
Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.
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Style: Organic Modern
1970’s Hand Crafted Pine Ikebana/ Bonsai Display Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A hand crafted and deeply furrowed Pine board for Ikebana and Bonsai display. Originally acquired in San Francisco, the board is sanded, cut and stained in contrasting dark and light...
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1970s Vintage Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Pine
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Malachite
Deep Purple Amethyst White Calcite Grey Agate Decorative object Sculpture Crysta
Located in London, GB
An interesting and stunning amethyst cluster with a striking mineral and colour mix.
In this aesthetic piece the edges have been polished to reveal layers of a vibrant green celadonite, blue-grey agate and white quartz, which frame the intense purple colour of the amethyst.
The interior of the mineral sculpture is endowed with a gorgeous very deep purple amethyst...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Ikebana bamboo basket hand-woven by Japanese artist Chikusie Watanabe (1932-) circa late 20th century. The Hanakago basket is of a classic vase form with elongated handle an...
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20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars
Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Chinese Meditation Dream Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. In the spirit ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone, Steel
"Dragon Cloud" Chinese Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Unearthed in Jiangsu province, this stone has been polished to reveal the full array of its soft colors and intriguing patterns. Prized by collectors for centuries, colorful stones s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite stone on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural specimen displays...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Malachite
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s Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
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Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood 19th Century Chinese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed bearded male.
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Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
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19th Century Chinese Carved Giltwood Panel
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaque with scholar and warrior figures scene. Signed on back as p...
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Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and por...
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Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
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Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Celadon Mountain Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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"Forest Mist" Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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"Rushing Current" Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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"Desert Sands" Meditation Stone Sculpture
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Organic Modern scholar s objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Organic Modern scholar's objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage scholar's objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, malachite and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern scholar's objects made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for scholar's objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,600 and tops out at $7,280 while the average work can sell for $3,600.
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