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Was Meret Oppenheim Dada or Surrealism?
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Most experts state that Meret Oppenheim was part of Surrealism, not Dada. Oppenheim moved to Paris to attend art school in 1932. There, she met sculptor Alberto Giacometti, who introduced her to Man Ray, Max Ernst and André Breton, considered the founder of the Surrealist movement. Within a year, Oppenheim was exhibiting her paintings with the Surrealists, the first female artist to do so. One of her most famous works is the 1936 Object, the enduringly disconcerting fur-covered teacup, saucer and spoon. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Meret Oppenheim art and furniture.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Original Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim, Gavina, Italy (old Edition)
By Gavina, Meret Oppenheim
Located in Argelato, BO
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By Meret Oppenheim, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
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Bronze
TRACCIA “Bird Leg” Surreal Gold Leaf and Bronze End Table, Italy
By Meret Oppenheim
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
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Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Meret Oppenheim, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price varies dependent on the choice of material and size.
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Bronze
Meret Oppehneim for Cassina Edizioni Simon Tavolino "Traccia," Italy 1972
By Cassina, Meret Oppenheim
Located in Naples, IT
This rare and iconic table features a gold leaf-covered wooden top with embossed bird tracks across the surface. It rests on two sculptural solid brass legs in the shape of bird's fe...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Original 1970s Production Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table, Gavina, Italy
By Meret Oppenheim
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original and authentic Meret Oppenheim Traccia table. This table manufactured by Gavina, Italy as part of the initial production in th...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf


