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What does origami mean in art?
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Origami is the art of paper folding. It is a form of art developed in Japan. Early references of paper butterflies being used to decorate for Japanese weddings indicate that origami originated some time before the late 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of origami art.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Tall Abstract Origami Art Metal Sculpture Figure in a Hand Blackened Finish
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The tall and sleek origami Metal Sculpture is an abstraction of human proportions. The metal
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Origami Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
features a contemporary design with faceted planes reminiscent of the simple complexity of origami
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,547 / item
Origami Mahjong Table in Genuine Leather By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
inspired by the unique geometries of origami art, our mahjong table is distinctly modern in spirit
Category
2010s Chinese Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Ash
Mao Hand Waved Pouf
By Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
Origami art: through this gesture, artisans are able to create and engrave its shape.
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$3,735 / item
Origami
Located in Denver, CO
Origami, 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
Origami
Located in PARIS, FR
death in 2006.
“Origami” is a ceramic of variable dimensions, with different faces offering different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze