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Carl Aubock 1950s Butler Brass Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Denmark
Carl Aubock 1950s Butler Brass Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

Carl Aubock 1950s Butler Brass Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus

Located in Malmö, SE

While the Bauhaus is most associated with the rigidly ordered, functionalist architecture of its directors Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the school was in reality a li...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Rug - Vibrant Abstract Geometric Design
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Rug - Vibrant Abstract Geometric Design

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Rug - Vibrant Abstract Geometric Design

Located in New York, NY

The varied shapes and patterns within each block evoke a playful, almost modern art-inspired aesthetic, while maintaining the rich cultural heritage of Moroccan weaving traditions.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

21st Century Ih Maj in Cabinet Oak and Walnut Wood Handmade by Malabar
21st Century Ih Maj in Cabinet Oak and Walnut Wood Handmade by Malabar

21st Century Ih Maj in Cabinet Oak and Walnut Wood Handmade by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

This future design icon makes a playfully surprising statement in an art-filled living or dining room.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug “The Girls in the Window” Designed by Edna Martin
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug “The Girls in the Window” Designed by Edna Martin

Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug “The Girls in the Window” Designed by Edna Martin

By Edna Martin

Located in New York, NY

Woven in the mid-20th century, this rug blends Scandinavian modernism with playful folk-art charm, reflecting Martin’s distinctive ability to combine narrative whimsy with geometric ...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

Ih Maj In Mirror Brass, Wood Veneer Marquetry Made in Portugal by Malabar
Ih Maj In Mirror Brass, Wood Veneer Marquetry Made in Portugal by Malabar

Ih Maj In Mirror Brass, Wood Veneer Marquetry Made in Portugal by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

This future design icon makes a playfully surprising statement in an art-filled space while adorning the walls.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch
Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch

Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A distinguished addition to any antique jewelry collection, this piece celebrates the timeless imagery of love, playfulness, and fidelity in wearable art. Weight: 13.2 Grams Materia...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980's
Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980's

Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980's

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Culver City, CA

For collectors or admirers of Memphis Milano legends like Ettore Sottsass, Martine Bedin, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Nathalie du Pasquier, and Michele De Lucchi, this set hits eve...

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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handmade Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 3.1' x 5', 1970s - 2B115
Handmade Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 3.1' x 5', 1970s - 2B115

Handmade Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 3.1' x 5', 1970s - 2B115

Located in Bordeaux, FR

These small, repeating squares add a playful, modern folk art touch to the otherwise rustic textile.

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Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Black solid oak sculpture, X4 J, by Dutch Studio Verbaan
Black solid oak sculpture, X4 J, by Dutch Studio Verbaan

Black solid oak sculpture, X4 J, by Dutch Studio Verbaan

By Studio Verbaan

Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam

With different influences like the graphic Bauhaus Art and the playful Memphis Design group, both iconic designers combined functionality with a focus on simplicity and bold, modern ...

Category

2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Oak

Black solid oak table top sculpture, X4 O, by Dutch Studio Verbaan
Black solid oak table top sculpture, X4 O, by Dutch Studio Verbaan

Black solid oak table top sculpture, X4 O, by Dutch Studio Verbaan

By Studio Verbaan

Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam

With different influences like the graphic Bauhaus Art and the playful Memphis Design group, both iconic designers combined functionality with a focus on simplicity and bold, modern ...

Category

2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rya Rug Vibrant Colors
Rya Rug Vibrant Colors

Rya Rug Vibrant Colors

Located in Ferrara, IT

The geometric rhythm and saturated tones reflect the influence of Scandinavian modernism, where functional textiles were elevated into works of art. With its playful color palette an...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

Materials

Wool

Silver Champagne Peppers Pot Henry Wilkinson & Co Sheffield, for G H Mumm, 1879
Silver Champagne Peppers Pot Henry Wilkinson & Co Sheffield, for G H Mumm, 1879

Silver Champagne Peppers Pot Henry Wilkinson & Co Sheffield, for G H Mumm, 1879

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in Stockholm, SE

The piece represents a rare example of Victorian novelty silver design, where everyday objects were transformed into luxurious and playful works of art in silver.

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Vanities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian Rattan Elephant Magazine Rack or Newspaper Stand, circa 1970s
Vintage Italian Rattan Elephant Magazine Rack or Newspaper Stand, circa 1970s

Vintage Italian Rattan Elephant Magazine Rack or Newspaper Stand, circa 1970s

Located in Nicolosi, IT

This sculptural piece exemplifies the creativity and warmth of Italian mid-century craftsmanship, where everyday objects were reimagined as playful works of art. Entirely handwoven ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

It’s a collectible primitivist work of folk art—dramatic and playful with vast design applications today.

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

SALE Original Vintage David Hockney Man Shower Beverly Hills Exhibition Poster
SALE Original Vintage David Hockney Man Shower Beverly Hills Exhibition Poster

SALE Original Vintage David Hockney Man Shower Beverly Hills Exhibition Poster

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

The image is a vividly colorful, intimate, yet playful work of art The poster was Published in the UK by the Tate Gallery. .

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Amber-Gold with Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Amber-Gold with Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Amber-Gold with Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Especially appealing to maximalist interiors, gallery spaces, wide hallways, entryways, and a wide array of modern interiors welcoming a most sophisticated, yet playful aura in art r...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Yarn

Vintage 60-70s Resin Dalmatian Sculpture - Quirky Retro Collectible
Vintage 60-70s Resin Dalmatian Sculpture - Quirky Retro Collectible

Vintage 60-70s Resin Dalmatian Sculpture - Quirky Retro Collectible

Located in Manzano, IT

Elevate your space with this quirky, eye-catching Dalmatian sculpture—a distinctive fusion of art, history, and playful design that promises to spark conversation and captivate admir...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher

Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Têtes pitcher is an example of Picasso's ability to transform everyday objects into works of art, blending his playful experimentation with ceramic form and his talent for abstra...

Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Novelty 20thC Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Hukin & Heath c.1930
Novelty 20thC Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Hukin & Heath c.1930

Novelty 20thC Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Hukin & Heath c.1930

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Designed in the form of a bell, this piece reflects the playful elegance of the Art Deco period, when barware began to blend function with bold sculptural form.

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20th Century British Other Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Black oak veneer sculpture, X4 CC, by Dutch designer Studio Verbaan
Black oak veneer sculpture, X4 CC, by Dutch designer Studio Verbaan

Black oak veneer sculpture, X4 CC, by Dutch designer Studio Verbaan

By Rive Roshan

Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam

With different influences like the graphic Bauhaus Art and the playful Memphis Design group, both iconic designers combined functionality with a focus on simplicity and bold, modern ...

Category

2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plastic

Black oak veneer sculpture, X4 BB, by Dutch designer Studio Verbaan
Black oak veneer sculpture, X4 BB, by Dutch designer Studio Verbaan

Black oak veneer sculpture, X4 BB, by Dutch designer Studio Verbaan

By Rive Roshan

Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam

With different influences like the graphic Bauhaus Art and the playful Memphis Design group, both iconic designers combined functionality with a focus on simplicity and bold, modern ...

Category

2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Lips Oil Painting on Canvas
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Lips Oil Painting on Canvas

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Lips Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The luscious, stylized smile bursts with pop-art energy and playful charisma, making it a magnetic focal point in any space.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Margaret Side Table in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
Margaret Side Table in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios

Margaret Side Table in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios

By Brent Warr

Located in Bainbridge, GA

Inspired by antique perfume vessels, the Margaret Side Table highlights the playful dichotomy between art and function. Handcrafted in our Atlanta studio, this side table is crafted...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint

Willem Heesen Leerdam Rosetta Vase – Iconic Dutch Design 1970s
Willem Heesen Leerdam Rosetta Vase – Iconic Dutch Design 1970s

Willem Heesen Leerdam Rosetta Vase – Iconic Dutch Design 1970s

By Glasfabriek Leerdam, Willem Heesen

Located in Verviers, BE

The Leerdam Rosetta vase is not only decorative but also a timeless addition to any art collection. Its playful design and unique color make it a Favorite among design lovers.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Guy de Rougemont oil on canvas 2006
Guy de Rougemont oil on canvas 2006

Guy de Rougemont oil on canvas 2006

By Guy de Rougemont

Located in Paris, IDF

Guy de Rougemont (1935 - 2021) is a French artist, defining himself as a painter, but really an unclassifiable painter. His playful and colourful art is really a mix of Pop Art and M...

Category

Early 2000s French Minimalist Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Hooked Rug in Black with Polychromatic All Over Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Black with Polychromatic All Over Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Black with Polychromatic All Over Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: A borderless black field features polychromatic motifs inspired with a particular air of folk art—a playful series of floral patterns, stars, pinwheels and other sym...

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green
Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green

Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Especially appealing to maximalist interiors, gallery spaces, wide hallways, entryways, and a wide array of modern interiors welcoming a most sophisticated, yet playful aura in art r...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Midnight Menagerie: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Regal Grace
The Midnight Menagerie: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Regal Grace

The Midnight Menagerie: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Regal Grace

Located in Dallas, TX

The exclusive composition unfolds like a carefully orchestrated garden, where palmettes, flowering tendrils, and arabesque scrolls rise in graceful symmetry, reflecting the harmony o...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare 24" Copper Wine Bottle Opener Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Rare 24" Copper Wine Bottle Opener Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

Rare 24" Copper Wine Bottle Opener Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A striking piece of wall art that embodies the raw and rugged aesthetics of Brutalist and the playfulness of Pop Art.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

It’s a colorful, playful work of folk art in a versatile size with vast design applications.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Green, Pink and Blue Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992
Handmade Green, Pink and Blue Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992

Handmade Green, Pink and Blue Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992

By Novy Bor Glassworks, Erik Höglund, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Known for his bold use of color and unique shapes, Höglund often combined glass with other materials like wrought iron, creating playful yet functional art pieces that continue to ca...

Category

1990s Swedish Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Handmade Blue, Pink and Black Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992
Handmade Blue, Pink and Black Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992

Handmade Blue, Pink and Black Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992

By Novy Bor Glassworks, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Höglund

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Known for his bold use of color and unique shapes, Höglund often combined glass with other materials like wrought iron, creating playful yet functional art pieces that continue to ca...

Category

1990s Swedish Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Customizable Wittmann Atrium Sofabed by Wittmann Workshop
Customizable Wittmann Atrium Sofabed by Wittmann Workshop

Customizable Wittmann Atrium Sofabed by Wittmann Workshop

By Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

In fact, ATRIUM combines several of Wittmann's specialities: an innate ability to bring the greatest possible degree of comfort to any form, its playful mastery of the art of combini...

Category

2010s Austrian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Textile

Bubble Flowers Giant Chandelier by Roberto Cambi
Bubble Flowers Giant Chandelier by Roberto Cambi

Bubble Flowers Giant Chandelier by Roberto Cambi

By Roberto Cambi

Located in Milan, IT

Handcrafted flawlessly, this eccentric but majestic lamp exemplifies the playful elegance of Roberto Cambi's art.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

La Margherita Decorative Box
La Margherita Decorative Box

La Margherita Decorative Box

By Patrizia Italiano

Located in Milan, IT

An authentic work of art sporting playful anthropomorphic traits, this ceramic design is a romantic synthesis of decorative and storage potential.

Category

2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag is a striking fusion of luxury and contemporary art, embodying the playful spirit of the Y2K aesthetic.

Category

Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Customizable Wittmann Atrium Modular Sofa Bed by Wittmann Workshop
Customizable Wittmann Atrium Modular Sofa Bed by Wittmann Workshop

Customizable Wittmann Atrium Modular Sofa Bed by Wittmann Workshop

By Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

In fact, ATRIUM combines several of Wittmann's specialities: an innate ability to bring the greatest possible degree of comfort to any form, its playful mastery of the art of combini...

Category

2010s Austrian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Textile

Large and Boldly Painted Mid Century Ceramic Italian Charger by Nino Parrucca
Large and Boldly Painted Mid Century Ceramic Italian Charger by Nino Parrucca

Large and Boldly Painted Mid Century Ceramic Italian Charger by Nino Parrucca

Located in Morristown, NJ

The figures are stylized, with bold outlines and simple, almost cartoon-like facial features, giving the scene a playful and folk-art quality. The colors are bright and cheerful, do...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati

Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati

By Ennio Chiggio

Located in leucate, FR

Manufactured in very limited quantities, this piece is a true icon of innovation and pop culture from its era, expertly blending kinetic art, playful functionality, and an aesthetic ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Early “BULB” Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design-M, Germany 1966
Iconic Early “BULB” Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design-M, Germany 1966

Iconic Early “BULB” Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design-M, Germany 1966

By Design M, Ingo Maurer

Located in London, GB

This, the "Bulb" lamp, nests a lightbulb inside a larger glass lightbulb shape, drawing on his connection to German art traditions of reductive forms as well as Pop art and the playf...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This charming American hooked rug captures the whimsy of early 20th-century folk art with its playful canine portrait set in a pastoral scene.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderfully Tactile Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas 1960s
Wonderfully Tactile Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas 1960s

Wonderfully Tactile Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Housed in a minimalist, orange frame in solid wood, the painting’s bold palette and abstract forms are given center stage. A colorful and playful mid-century work of art which will b...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag is a stunning fusion of luxury and art, embodying the playful essence of early 2000s fashion.

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Amber-Gold with Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Amber-Gold with Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Amber-Gold with Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Especially appealing to maximalist interiors, gallery spaces, wide hallways, entryways, and a wide array of modern interiors welcoming a most sophisticated, yet playful aura in art r...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Yarn

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

It’s a collectible primitivist work of folk art—dramatic and playful with vast design applications today.

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hydra Floor Lamp by Pierre Folie for Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s
Hydra Floor Lamp by Pierre Folie for Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s

Hydra Floor Lamp by Pierre Folie for Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s

By Jacques Charpentier, Pierre Folie

Located in Antwerp, BE

This iconic piece continues to captivate lighting art with its playful and innovative design. The Hydra lamp features five directional branches, each with a metal shade, offering lim...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Carl Aubock 1950s Brass Egg Cups Holders for Illums Bolighus, Denmark
Set of 4 Carl Aubock 1950s Brass Egg Cups Holders for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

Set of 4 Carl Aubock 1950s Brass Egg Cups Holders for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus

Located in Malmö, SE

While the Bauhaus is most associated with the rigidly ordered, functionalist architecture of its directors Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the school was in reality a li...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

It’s a collectible primitivist work of folk art—dramatic and playful with vast design applications today.

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Sterling Silver Person with Balloons Pendant Necklace
0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Sterling Silver Person with Balloons Pendant Necklace

0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Sterling Silver Person with Balloons Pendant Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

0.55 Carat Garnet Rhodium Silver Stick Figure with Heart Pendant Necklace
0.55 Carat Garnet Rhodium Silver Stick Figure with Heart Pendant Necklace

0.55 Carat Garnet Rhodium Silver Stick Figure with Heart Pendant Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

0.55 Carat Garnet Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Heart Pendant Necklace
0.55 Carat Garnet Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Heart Pendant Necklace

0.55 Carat Garnet Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Heart Pendant Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Balloons Pendant Necklace
0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Balloons Pendant Necklace

0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Balloons Pendant Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.10 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stick Figure Meditating Necklace
0.10 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stick Figure Meditating Necklace

0.10 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stick Figure Meditating Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Family Stick Figure Pendant Necklace
0.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Family Stick Figure Pendant Necklace

0.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Family Stick Figure Pendant Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valerio Moreschi sculpture Brescia Italy 1979
Valerio Moreschi sculpture Brescia Italy 1979

Valerio Moreschi sculpture Brescia Italy 1979

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This gives the work of art a playful dimension. The dimensions of this piece are also impressive which make sure this piece is not to miss wherever it will be displayed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Original vintage Cobra poster Louisiana 1966
Original vintage Cobra poster Louisiana 1966

Original vintage Cobra poster Louisiana 1966

Located in Brønshøj, DK

Henry Heerup was a Danish painter and sculptor celebrated for his vibrant and playful approach to art, often blending abstraction with childlike charm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Posters

Materials

Paper

0.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stick Figure Presenting Gift Pendant Necklace
0.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stick Figure Presenting Gift Pendant Necklace

0.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stick Figure Presenting Gift Pendant Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Flower Pendant Necklace
0.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Flower Pendant Necklace

0.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stick Figure with Flower Pendant Necklace

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This necklace is representative of Brenda Smith’s signature art jewelry style. Her jewelry design style is often described as natural, colorful, and playful.

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Vintage Putto Statue of Hand Carved Wood, Stands
Italian Vintage Putto Statue of Hand Carved Wood, Stands

Italian Vintage Putto Statue of Hand Carved Wood, Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautifully carved Italian putto statue will make a wonderfully playful display of Renaissance style art in any room.

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Statues

Materials

Wood

Rug & Kilim X El Gato Gomez Mid-century Modern Geometric Runners in Green
Rug & Kilim X El Gato Gomez Mid-century Modern Geometric Runners in Green

Rug & Kilim X El Gato Gomez Mid-century Modern Geometric Runners in Green

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Especially appealing to maximalist interiors, gallery spaces, wide hallways, entryways, and a wide array of modern interiors welcoming a most sophisticated, yet playful aura in art r...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Yarn

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Playful Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of playful art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of playful art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of playful art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, beige, gold and more. Creating an object in our assortment of playful art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Philomena Marano, Mark Shaw, Nancy Berlin, Benny Katz and Mark Birksted are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much is a Playful Art?

The price for a piece of playful art in our collection starts at $68 and tops out at $37,500 with the average selling for $1,478.