What is an organic form in art?

Organic forms in art look natural, often by seeming to flow or being irregular and unpredictable. One example of this is realistic representations of the living things.

Floating Organic Forms

Unique Black Carved Forms, Floating Organic Shapes Suspension by Jérôme Pereira

$70,821 / item

H 118.12 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in

Unique Black Carved Forms, Floating Organic Shapes Suspension by Jérôme Pereira

By Jérôme Pereira

Located in Geneve, CH

Messenger III Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira Dimensions: D 50 x W 200 x H 300 cm (Adjustable height) Materials: Plane tree, ash, blown glass. All our lamps can be wired according...

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2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood, Ash

Bulle Vase, Hand-Hammered Silver with Bronze Patina and 24K Gold Leaf

$3,750

H 14.18 in Dm 9.14 in

Bulle Vase, Hand-Hammered Silver with Bronze Patina and 24K Gold Leaf

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

The gold leaf elements are applied as floating, organic forms—each subtly varied—creating a sense of gentle upward movement, as though suspended in liquid.

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2010s Thai Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Falcon Armchair by Sigurd Resell

$4,337

H 39.38 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in

Falcon Armchair by Sigurd Resell

By Sigurd Resell

Located in London, GB

This 1970s classic combines organic curves, floating form, and luxurious materials to create an instantly recognisable and highly collectable lounge chair.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare Gaetano Pesce Dining Set, Sansone 1 Table & 6x Dalila Chairs

$100,000 / set

H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 53.55 in

Very Rare Gaetano Pesce Dining Set, Sansone 1 Table & 6x Dalila Chairs

By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Aachen, NW

Gaetano Pesce constructed, against the simplicity and more angular design canon of the time, rather organic, floating forms. Literature: Gaetano Pesce: Le Temps des Questions, Centr...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Resin

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Mid-Century Modern Henry Glass Intimate Island Glass Top Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 62 in D 41 in

Mid-Century Modern Henry Glass Intimate Island Glass Top Coffee Table

By Henry P. Glass

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Glass “Intimate Island” coffee table is a true conversation piece. Designed with an organic, floating form, the upholstered perimeter surrounds a recessed glass center, creating a st...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Wood, Walnut

Karim Rashid Omni Sofa

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Karim Rashid Omni Sofa

By Karim Rashid

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This sectional can be configured as a circle as individual pieces free floating and as a serpentine organic form. This example has its original red boucle upholstery.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas

Mid-Centuy Modernist 'Syroco' Brutalist Mirror with Gilt Detailing

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H 41.75 in W 19.5 in

Mid-Centuy Modernist 'Syroco' Brutalist Mirror with Gilt Detailing

By Syroco

Located in New York, NY

It has an overall chic floating design with its organic free-form surround that is sure to blend into any design or decor.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Mid Century Modern 'Brutalist' Syroco Wall Mirror and Shelf

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H 42 in W 20 in D 1.25 in

Mid Century Modern 'Brutalist' Syroco Wall Mirror and Shelf

By Syroco

Located in Montreal, QC

It has an overall chic floating design with its organic free-form open frame that is sure to blend into any design or decor.

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Wall Mirrors

New Modern Earth-Tone Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

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W 132 in L 184 in

New Modern Earth-Tone Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

True to the legacy of Oushak rugs, the pattern is composed of graceful botanical elements, their fluid, organic forms softly floating across the field. The muted hues and restrained ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 36.25 in D 22 in

Mid Century Coffee Table

By James Mont, Paul Laszlo

Located in New York, NY

Voguish, chic, architectural mid century coffee table, having a floating organic form top, on tapering spider style legs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modernist 'Syroco' Brutalist Mirror with Shelf

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H 41 in W 19.5 in D 0.5 in

Mid-Century Modernist 'Syroco' Brutalist Mirror with Shelf

By Syroco

Located in Pemberton, NJ

It has an overall chic floating design with its organic free-form surround that is sure to blend into any design or decor.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Wood

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Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs

$42,394Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in amstelveen, NL

2011 Jean Prouvé by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique table with matching standard chairs. This limited edition table was only produced in this version for one year in 2011. Other...

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2010s European Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s

$2,900Sale Price|29% Off

H 39 in W 30.5 in D 33 in

Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s

By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair in burgundy leather by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, suspended in air and harnessed by four sculptural dark wood frame components featuring ...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

$7,500

H 22 in W 979 in D 31.5 in

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Skokie, IL

Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s– Newly Upholstered Discover a timeless piece of design history with the Ettore Sottsass Califfo sofa, originally cr...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

$22,963

H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Echt, NL

Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Black Leather 'Falcon' chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s

$4,249

H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in

Black Leather 'Falcon' chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s

By Sigurd Resell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Norwegian Falcon chair in black leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina. Global front door shipping: €500.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Paul Evans 'Deep Relief' Free-Standing Sideboard

$143,500

H 29.53 in W 94.69 in D 21.07 in

Paul Evans 'Deep Relief' Free-Standing Sideboard

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 'Deep Relief' sideboard, model 'PE-42', welded steel, enameled patchwork steel, painted oak, cleft slate, United States, 1968 An excep...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Slate, Steel

Pair of “Cubo” Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin

$34,207 / set

H 25.6 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in

Pair of “Cubo” Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in London, England

Part of the “Cubo” line, this beautiful pair has just been reupholstered in French Boucle. Sold as set of 4.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1970s High Back Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel

$4,200

H 39.25 in W 20 in D 26.5 in

1970s High Back Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel

By Sigurd Resell

Located in Turners Falls, MA

High Back Falcon lounge chair by Sigurd Ressell. Made by Vatne, Mobler, Norway. 1970’s Steel frame with suspended canvas and black leather cushion. Chair Unmarked.

Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Garden Chairs for Henry Massonnet in Black and Red

$95 / item

H 37 in W 21 in D 23.5 in

Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Garden Chairs for Henry Massonnet in Black and Red

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet/STAMP in 1988. Paulin was influenced here by (and built on the work of) Dutch "De...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rare Gaetano Pesce Resin Lamp

$5,900

H 29.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in

Rare Gaetano Pesce Resin Lamp

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Austin, TX

Rare post modern resin lamp by collectible artist Gaetano Pesce from his Olo series. "Olo" translates to "feeling" in English. Transformer and bulb modified for US use. Lights at eye...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon

$4,700 / item

H 48.04 in W 40.95 in D 35.44 in

Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon

By Ligne Roset, Meritalia, Michel Ducaroy, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia is a highly collectible iconic masterpiece of Post Modern Design. The chair "deconstructed". Designed and made in limited numbers in 2...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Latex, Resin

Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972

$24,141

H 18.71 in W 95.28 in D 103.55 in

Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972

By Gavina, Gae Aulenti

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Large king size bed by Gae Aulenti mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972. Unique and iconic bed from the ‘Tennis‘ series referring to the round shapes and the typical stitching patter...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

Drip Paint Saw Horse Table in the Style of Gaetano Pesce

$2,100Sale Price|50% Off

H 34 in W 58 in D 48 in

Drip Paint Saw Horse Table in the Style of Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic table in the style of Gaetano Pesce. Wood saw house table with horizontal slats and folding metal legs. Entire table frame and legs covered in drip paint. Super cool piece ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Tables

Materials

Metal

Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s

$5,901

H 70.87 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in

Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s

By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Cascina, Pisa

The Luigi 902 (O mi amate voi?) shelf, with a lacquered wood frame and a metal base, was designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Bernini in 1981. The Luigi 902 is a free-standing ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Gaetano Pesce Limited Edition Paravento Risacca Room Divider by Cassina

$135,427

H 70.87 in W 77.17 in D 19.69 in

Gaetano Pesce Limited Edition Paravento Risacca Room Divider by Cassina

By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Limited Edition Room Divider Paravento Risacca designed by Gaetano Pesce . Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Screen composed of 3 separate panels made of polyurethane resin and a bras...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989

$60,000

H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in London, GB

A Kuramata side 1 eighteen drawers cabinet in cherrywood. Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer from 1965 when he founded the Kuramata Design Office in Tokyo until he died in 1991...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wool

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Floating Organic Forms For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of floating organic forms available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct floating organic forms — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 6 antique and vintage floating organic forms at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of floating organic forms available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern floating organic forms are consistently popular styles. Floating organic forms have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Syroco, Cassina and Jérôme Pereira are consistently popular.

How Much are Floating Organic Forms?

Prices for floating organic forms can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, floating organic forms begin at $145 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,577.