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"Book" Storage Cabinets by Titti Fabiani for Ideal Form Team, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
"Book" storage units by Titti Fabiani for Ideal Form Team Ashwood frames with glass doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of White Porcelain Baluster Form Table Lamps
Located in Hawthorne, CA
ideal forms are raised on ebonized metal bases with a fine crackeleure to glaze.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Female Torso, Bronze Sculpture by Volodymyr Mykytenko, 2011
Located in Sempach, LU
ideal forms of love Additional information: Medium: Bronze, Stone Dimensions: 21 W x 21 D x 53 H cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cube dude
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
artificial form of life, in their opinion, the ideal form of a cube.
Category

2010s Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Cube dude
Cube dude
H 11.42 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
PK-22 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern, 1980's
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kjærholm’s vision and quests for the ideal form and dimension. It remains a fundamentally modern chair for
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
find an ideal form. This is confirmed by the chair, which defines a cube of 76 cm on a side, with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
H 29.9 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Fritz Hansen Rin Dining Swivel Chair Set by Hiromichi Konno
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Budapest, HU
designer Hiromichi Konno. The design is inspired by natural ideal forms of birds' nests. With their
Category

Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in Green Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Enrico Baleri, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milan, IT
make a 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 Tatino Pouf in Blue Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Enrico Baleri, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milan, IT
make a 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 Tatino Pouf in Bordeaux by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Enrico Baleri, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milan, IT
make a 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 Tatino Pouf in White Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara, Enrico Baleri
Located in Milan, IT
make a 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 Poltland Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milan, IT
, available in three types and several colors. To make the pure, elementary, ideal form into something
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Yellow Saffron Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milan, IT
, available in three types and several colors. To make the pure, elementary, ideal form into something
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Wine Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Decorative, Spirit Vessel, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
attractive vintage wine decanter, of the ideal form for keeping full-bodies red wines in an appealing vessel
Category

Mid-20th Century British Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Wine Decanter, English, Cut Glass Spirit Vessel, Mid Century, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
1.86kg (4.1 lb) Of ideal form for medium bodied wines such as Merlot Distinctive faceted stopper seals
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Untitled Drawing
By Jene Highstein
Located in Palm Desert, CA
nature of form, without distractions such as color. He has stated, “the square is an ideal form…and I
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Graphite, Paper, Pigment

Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Original Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Odense, DK
vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Placing the Sandal, " Bas Relief Masterpiece with Nudes by Levillain
By Ferdinand Levillain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. All three figures depict the human figure in its ideal form, again an illustration of Levillain's
Category

Antique 1890s French Beaux Arts Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Salt 0977 (Fractured 3)
By Christine Lorenz
Located in Sante Fe, NM
reflections of our own fractured nature reflected in the salt crystals that never quite reach their ideal form
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Salt 04040 (Fractured I)
By Christine Lorenz
Located in Sante Fe, NM
reflections of our own fractured nature reflected in the salt crystals that never quite reach their ideal form
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Lines No. 6
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
rectangles are ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lines No. 6
Lines No. 6
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Lines No. 10
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
as circles, squares and rectangles are ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Utopia Desk, Cream Oak and Polished Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gold and Color No. 131
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gold and Turquoise No. 6
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Untitled No. 55
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Silver and Color No. 107
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Untitled No. 54
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Untitled No. 64
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Silver and Color No. 95
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Silver and Color No. 101
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Silver and Color No. 60
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Silver and Color No. 59
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Westport, CT
ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work. The compositions of these elements are
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Elegant abstract formation ideal for modern spaces
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Acrylic

Lovely Watercolor Painting Ideal for Beach Homes
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Arches Dining Chair, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
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

Utopia Dining Table, Dark Oak and Steel, 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 Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Utopia Dining Table, Dark Oak and 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 Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & 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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wood, Walnut

Diverging Black Oasis. Ideal piece for modern spaces
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Varnish

White Abstract Wall Art Ideal for Modern Spaces
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Varnish, Acrylic

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 Dining Chair, Twist & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
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

Arches II Dining Chair, Fusion & Steel, 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

Luminous 1.01ct Ideal Cut Pear Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.01ct Ideal Cut Pear Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified This exquisite 1.01-carat pear
Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Arches Counter Stool, 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 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 Dining Chair, Walnut & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
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

Arches II Counter Stool, 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

Baja California Currents. Elegant Piece Ideal for Beach Homes
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Pacific Jellyfish Dance. Outstanding Artwork Ideal for Beach Homes
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Coral Reef. Elegant Watercolor Painting Ideal for Beach Homes
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Arches Dining Chair, Fusion & Steel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
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

Stainless Steel

Oneline Blue Washbasin by Gio Ponti for Ideal Standard, 1953
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Washbasin with pedestal from the Oneline series by Gio Ponti for Ideal Standard, 1960. Dimensions h
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Ceramic

Fluorescent Jellyfish Dance. Elegant Watercolor Artwork ideal for Ocean Homes
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Ocean Creatures. Beautifully Detailed Watercolor Artwork Ideal for Beach Homes
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Beautiful blue and grey watercolor painting ideal for beach homes
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

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

TIDES AND SANDY PATTERNS. Neutral and ideal for modern homes.
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Resin, Acrylic

"Coral Traces" Outstanding wooden abstract piece ideal for modern spaces
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood

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Find a variety of ideal forms available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct ideal forms — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 2540 antique and vintage ideal forms at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1148 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ideal forms have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ideal forms are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Moooi, Cassina and Pierre Jeanneret each produced beautiful ideal forms that are worth considering.

How Much are Ideal Forms?

Ideal forms can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,249, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $760,500.