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A Wonderful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
, surrounded by designs with satyrs and musical trophies.
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique By Design
Materials
Bronze
Yew Wood Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
all slightly out-swept, probably due to the "cussedness of wood" rather than by design, but delightful
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique By Design
Materials
Yew
Fine Antique Allover Design Celadon Green Oushak Rug with Blush Pink Border
Located in Milan, IT
referred to in the trade as 'Turkey' carpets, these are often embellished by designs originating within the
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique By Design
Materials
Wool
Pair Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Mediterranean seaside scene, painted all around so they work even in front of a mirror, by design of course
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique By Design
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Flip Top Gateleg Game Card Tea Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
often used while playing cards, backgammon, and chess. Tables of this type, by design, are small and
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Antique By Design
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 17.5 in D 36 in
Antique Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Octagonal Flip Top Game Card Tea Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
type, by design, are small and narrow, intended to function as attractive pieces of furniture when not
Category
Late 18th Century Sheraton Antique By Design
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
Swedish Grace Porcelain Table Lamp Pink / Purple Glazing, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
by design aficionados. She first made her name with "Vase" in 1923. Then at the 1930 Stockholm
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique By Design
Materials
Porcelain, Silk
H 27.56 in Dm 11.03 in
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rosso Antico And Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
acanthus leaves and berried foliate designs. The base is supported by five additional scrolling acanthus
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique By Design
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 31 in W 8.75 in D 5.75 in
Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce Korean antique pottery with a very rare design.
This is a vase-shaped
Category
15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Antique By Design
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Longchamp Barbotine Asparagus Dish with Matching Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
vegetables has holes to allow excess water to drain onto the platter by design, providing drip free serving
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique By Design
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
Pair of French Art Deco Rugs Designed by Jean Burkhalter for Pierre Chareau
By Jean Burkhalter
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely rare Art Deco rug designed in 1925 by Jean Burkhalter and commissioned by Pierre
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique By Design
Materials
Wool
Swedish Grace Pink Porcelain Table Lamp w. Foliage Decor, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
decorative patterns that have always been revered by design aficionados. She first made her name with "Vase
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique By Design
Materials
Porcelain, Silk
H 25.6 in Dm 13.78 in
Neutral Antique Oushak Carpet in Shades of Teal, Green, Khaki, Taupe and Butter
Located in Atlanta, GA
entire carpet complimented by design accents of delicate teal green, light green and light blue. This
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique By Design
Materials
Wool
Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
Lion’s hairy paw feet
What a find, this are stunning, they were originally designed to sit with
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique By Design
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 7.49 in W 13 in D 11.42 in
19th Century 3 Medaillion Kasak Borjalou Red and MultiBorder Rug, ca 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
. They are distinguished by designs that are predominantly geometrical, such as aligned-pointed lozenges
Category
Early 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique By Design
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Rug Designed by Jean Burkhalter for Pierre Chareau Circa 1925
By Jean Burkhalter
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely rare Art Deco rug designed in 1925 by Jean Burkhalter and commissioned by Pierre
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique By Design
Materials
Wool
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bowl 242
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
scrolls. It was designed by Johan Rohde in 1919, identified by design number #242. The bowl sits atop a
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique By Design
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Neo-Classical Italian Carved, Painted and Gilt Wall Panel
Located in Leesburg, VA
, popularized by designs like those invented and published by Michael Angelo Pergolesi during the last quarter
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique By Design
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 46.66 in W 32.49 in D 1.97 in
Victorian Holdcroft Hexagonal Porcelain Garden Seat with Oriental Decoration
By Holdcroft Pottery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Holdcroft at the base, the famous British factory influenced by designs from Minton and Wedgwood and active
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique By Design
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Arts & Crafts Bench in Oak and Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, oak, braided straw, Europe, 1920s
This bench is designed during the Arts & Crafts period in
Category
1920s European Arts and Crafts Antique By Design
Materials
Straw, Oak
1920s Arts & Crafts Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, oak, braided straw, Europe, 1920s
These chairs are designed during the Arts
Category
1920s European Arts and Crafts Antique By Design
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pair of Vintage English Oak Occasional Chape Hall Chairs Lovely Primate Patian
Located in GB
hall prayer chairs
These are a very early Victorian pair, quite a primate by design, they may even
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique By Design
Materials
Oak
H 35.24 in W 18.51 in D 16.74 in
19th French Louis XVI Rocaille Giltwood Wall Sconces, A Pair
Located in Forney, TX
classical Louis XVI style, originally designed for candle light, professionally electrified in the mid-20th
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique By Design
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Lady Armchair Set/2 by Marco Zanuso, 1950's Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lisboa, PT
design, Crafted by people
Founded in 2005 by Sérgio Rebola and Rute Martins, Greenapple designs and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique By Design
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in
Sublime Antique circa 1840 Gothic Revival Pollard Oak Centre Library Table
Located in GB
would have been used as a centre table in a Gothic Revival library, it's very Pugin by design and
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique By Design
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set/2 Accent Chairs Gio Ponti, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Casa e Giardino, Greenapple, Gio Ponti
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique By Design
Materials
Oak, Wool, Velvet
Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Casa e Giardino, Greenapple, Gio Ponti
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique By Design
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Important Irish Georgian Console Table by Mack, Williams & Gibton
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in Greenwich, CT
furniture they produced was inspired by designs published by Thomas Hope and George Smith.
John Mack (d
Category
Early 19th Century Irish George IV Antique By Design
Materials
Mahogany
PAIR OF VICTORIAN ARTS & CRAFTS HALL CHAiRS WITH LOVELY FOUR PLANK CONSTRUCTION
Located in GB
good looking well-made and decorative pair of chairs, they are very simply by design and as such
Category
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique By Design
Materials
Oak
H 34.06 in W 15.95 in D 13.39 in
19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
referred to as a chaire (meaning “pulpit”). Designed to be a throne style chair used by bishops, the chair
Category
19th Century French Antique By Design
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Goat Heads Three-Light Wall Lights/Sconces
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Berlin, DE
electrification if needed (see photo).
The pair shows elements of decoration which are inspired by designs of
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique By Design
Materials
Bronze
H 24.02 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
specialists in recreating classical designs in line with more modern trends. They produced many fine quality
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique By Design
Materials
Brass
Close of Day - British 1900 Victorian art pine trees landscape oil painting
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in London, GB
Murphey. Daniel Sherrin contributed to the war effort during the 1st World War by designing recruitment
Category
Early 1900s Realist Antique By Design
Materials
Oil
Very Fine and Rare Edwardian Console or Hall Table in the Manner of Adams
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
classical designs in line with more modern trends. They produced many fine quality pieces of antique
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique By Design
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 72.25 in D 24.75 in
FINE & UNIQUE PAIR OF ART DECO FULLY RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
are wonderfully sculptural and look very Thonet or Bauhaus by design, these seat fantastically and
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique By Design
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 33.67 in W 28.15 in D 35.44 in
New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
. Comes with working lock & key. Note: By design, the second key hole on the drawer side of table serves
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique By Design
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 42 in D 24.5 in
19th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Covered Server/Platter, Keller & Guerin
Located in Dallas, TX
platter by design, providing drip free serving. The lid helps keep the vegetables warm while on the table
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique By Design
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau Plat After Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in Long Island City, NY
designing and casting his own bronzes, which formed an integral element of his furniture designs. He
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique By Design
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silver Snuff Box Hunting Scene Design - 1837
Located in London, GB
Rawlings & William Summers, London 1837.
Whilst the box's shape and initial geometric design by itself
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique By Design
Materials
Sterling Silver
A late 16th century French Renaissance richly carved walnut center table
Located in PARIS, FR
Loire Valley. Our table shows characteristics of carving and design used in central France, The Loire
Category
16th Century French Renaissance Antique By Design
Materials
Walnut
H 33.46 in W 59.45 in D 36.22 in
SUBLIME ANTIQUE FRENCH 1870 EXTENDING DiNING TABLE FAUX PAINTED MALACHITE TOP
Located in GB
Country house and estate furniture
This table is super French by design and super decorative! I
Category
1870s French High Victorian Antique By Design
Materials
Oak
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
EXQUISITE MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED ANTiQUE CENTRE TABLE CLASSICAL MAJOLICA CHARGER
Located in GB
Regency by design. The top is a beautifully patinated Majolica charger with removable centre plate, and
Category
19th Century European Regency Antique By Design
Materials
Majolica, Hardwood
H 29.73 in Dm 25.4 in
Large Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
By Walter MacFarlane & Co
Located in London, GB
is occupied by designs symbolic of the four nations forming the United Kingdom. Three lions represent
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique By Design
Materials
Iron
Mocha Set Dagobert Peche Circle Gmunden Ceramics Made, circa 1919
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Vienna, AT
painted / very interesting stylized monochrome pattern:
It is strongly influenced by designs created by
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique By Design
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Louis XIV Style Gibier Table in Carved Oak, circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
, absolute monarch over France in the late 1600s, had an appreciation for a style of art and design that
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique By Design
Materials
Marble
Authentic Pair of French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
design and contemporary pieces, but in the course of my peregrinations I sometimes come across pieces
Category
1770s French Louis XVI Antique By Design
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
formal grace and elegance of classical European and French design. These European rugs were made for the
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique By Design
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Entitled "Old Man Odry" by Christophe Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
) showed the "n" reversed, not by design but due to an error on the part of the maker of the stamp. Bronzes
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique By Design
Materials
Bronze
H 7.01 in W 3.39 in D 2.84 in
Minimalist bronze sculpture / portrait / bust of a woman by Adam Antes
By Antes Design
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite original Art Deco period, stylized bronze sculpture of a woman with wavy hair in a medium brown patina. The stamped signature and the date "Antes 1922" is prominently di...
Category
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique By Design
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Flamed Hardwood Pedestal from Princess Diana's Family Home Spencer House
Located in GB
office
This pedestal dates to 1830 and its flamed mahogany, it is by design a pedestal stand for
Category
1830s English William IV Antique By Design
Materials
Hardwood
H 66.54 in W 21.46 in D 21.07 in
Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 12 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique By Design
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
compartments can by design be difficult to access.
HISTORY:
The damchiya was made at the request of the
Category
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique By Design
Materials
Iron
Chimneypiece Designed By James Paine (1717–1789)
Located in London, GB
AN IMPORTANT GEORGE III DOVE-GREY AND STATUARY MARBLE CHIMNEY-PIECE, DESIGNED BY JAMES PAINE (1717
Category
18th Century Antique By Design
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
‘Willow’ Armchair Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh by Cassina
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Athens, Attiki
The ‘Willow’ armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the ‘Willow Tea Room’, Glasgow 1904
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique By Design
Materials
Wood
Venetian living room set designed by GROTTO
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, 2 armchairs and a 2-seat sofa. Designed by GROTTO.
Italy, CIRCA 1850.
Category
1850s Italian Art Nouveau Antique By Design
Materials
Wood
Church wall painting design by Reginald Hallward
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
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Reginald Hallward (1858 - 1948)
Design for a church wall painting (1904)
Pencil and watercolour on paper
6
Category
Early 1900s Antique By Design
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Ilford War Memorial design by Reginald Hallward
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
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Reginald Hallward (1858 - 1948)
Ilford War Memorial design
Pencil on paper
15 x 10 cm
Initialled lower
Category
1910s Antique By Design
Materials
Pencil
Crib Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1924
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Crib designed by Carl Malmsten,
Sweden, 1924.
Stained pine.
Carl Malmsten was a renowned Swedish
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique By Design
Materials
Pine
Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
By Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers
Category
1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique By Design
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Electrostatic machine by Wimshurst, designed by Rinaldo Damiani, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Electrostatic machine by Wimshurst, a British engineer and shipowner, designed in the 1880s
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique By Design
Materials
Metal
H 11.25 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique by design you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every antique by design was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique by design — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique by design made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made antique by design has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by B. Viz Design, Josef Hoffmann and Rebecca Vizard are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique By Design?
An antique by design can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,998, while the lowest priced sells for $38 and the highest can go for as much as $450,353.
Questions About Antique By Design
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.
- Is Celine a designer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Celine is a designer of women's apparel and accessories. Céline and Richard Vipiana founded the luxury fashion house in 1945 in Paris, France. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton now owns the brand, and its headquarters remain in the city. Hedi Slimane serves as its creative director. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Celine apparel.
- Who has designed for Balenciaga?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Balenciaga brand was started by Cristóbal Balenciaga who was the first designer. In 1968 he retired and closed the house but in 1986 it was purchased and reopened. The new Balenciaga was designed by Michel Goma, following him was Josephus Thimister. Nicholas Ghesquière joined as a licensed designer under Thimister and was promoted to head designer in 1997. In 2012 Alexander Wang took over as creative director but only stayed in the position for three years. Today Demna Gvasalia is the creative director. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who has designed for Lanvin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024A number of people have designed for Lanvin. Jeanne Lanvin founded the French fashion house and served as its chief designer until her death in 1946. Since then, designers for Lanvin have included Antonio Castillo, Jules-François Crahay, Maryll Lanvin, Claude Montana and Dominique Morlotti. Find a collection of Lanvin apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Who has designed for Celine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024A number of talented designers have designed for Celine over the years. Céline Vipiana founded the French luxury fashion house in 1945 and served as its chief designer until 1997. Since then, Michael Kors, Roberto Menichetti, Ivana Omazic, Phoebe Philo and Hedi Slimane have all contributed to the brand's designs. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Celine apparel and accessories.
- What does a fashion designer do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An interior designer's job is to make interior spaces functional and well as beautiful. Interior designers accomplish these goals by selecting both essential and decorative items to fill and complement the space. By drawing, reading, and editing blueprints as well as selecting the proper colors, furnishings and materials, they bring life to a space.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.
- What is a furniture designer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is sustainable design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 23, 2019
Sustainable design is the concept and philosophy behind the inception of abolishing negative environmental impact entirely via skilfully sensitive design initiatives. It is also referred to as environmentally sustainable design or environmentally conscious design.
- Who is the designer of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.
In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.
Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.
Find vintage Chanel handbags, evening dresses, jackets and other clothing for sale on 1stDibs. - What is a filigree design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A filigree design is an intricate design made of thin pliable threads of precious metal like gold, silver, platinum and sometimes even metals like copper, by twisting and turning the metal into curls, twists or turns. Filigree designs can be inset with precious stones like diamonds, rubies, coral and others. A wide range of necklaces, rings, bracelets, in antique, vintage, and contemporary filigree designs set with precious stones can be sourced on 1stDibs.
- What is Scandinavian design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
- What is a designer purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A designer purse is a handbag that a specific fashion designer or luxury brand produces. Generally, the term “purse” refers to a smaller handbag, but some people apply it to bags of all sizes. Designer purses are traditionally characterized by exquisite craftsmanship and the integration of superior materials (they’re durable and made to last). Examples of designer purse brands include Chanel, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada. Shop a diverse assortment of bags on 1stDibs.
- What is an İznik design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Of Turkish origin, İznik refers to a type of pottery that was decorated with intricate designs depicting colors inspired by semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli and malachite. Designs were largely made using quartz or quartzite. You can shop a selection of İznik designs from some of the world’s sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between fashion design and costume design is the end goal of the design process. Fashion design is the term for creating apparel, accessories, bags, shoes and jewelry intended for people to wear in their everyday lives for casual, work and special occasions. Costume design focuses on creating similar items for performers to wear during theatrical and other stage productions, television shows and films. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
- What is Eastlake design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eastlake is a design movement started by architect Charles Eastlake. It is considered part of the late Victorian-era and features geometric shapes and curves in furniture, a nod towards modernism. You can shop a collection of Eastlake furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Balmain's designer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024Balmain’s designer is Olivier Rousteing, the iconic French couture house’s current creative director. Rousteing is an alum of Roberto Cavalli. He was installed as Balmain’s creative director in 2011. Shop vintage Balmain clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Who is Balenciaga the designer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024Cristóbal Balenciaga was a revolutionary Spanish designer who founded the revered haute couture house Balenciaga. He opened several boutiques in Spain before moving to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades). He retired in 1968. In 1986, Jacques Bogart SA acquired the rights to Balenciaga, and Kering purchased the brand in 2001.
Balenciaga's creative director is Demna Gvasalia. He was appointed to the role in 2015 and succeeded Alexander Wang. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs. - Who designs Gucci?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022At Gucci, the creative director primarily designs the fashions and accessories. Alessandro Michele took on the role of creative director for Gucci in 2015. Previous Gucci creative directors include founder Guccio Gucci, Tom Ford and Frida Giannini. Shop a curated collection of Gucci apparel on 1stDibs.