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Rare and important Gustavian tray table, circa 1770.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare and important Gustavian tray table, Stockholm-master and original paint, circa 1770 - 80.
Category

Antique 18th Century Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and important Josef Hoffmann "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by J & J Kohn Vienna, 1903
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare and important Sheraton period painted satinwood cheveret in original finish and with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood

A Rare and Important Sarcophagus ‘Wedding’ Casket
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Important Sarcophagus ‘Wedding’ Casket Attributed to the Embriachi workshop / and the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

DESNY Rare and Important Vanity Mirror ca. 1930
By La Maison Desny
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important vanity mirror in silverplate with thick glass base by Maison Desny Paris (1927
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver Plate

Albert Cheuret Rare and Important Pair of "Serpentaire" Sconces
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
Albert Cheuret (1884-1966) Rare and important pair of "Serpentaire" sconces in silvered bronze
Category

Vintage 1920s Luxembourgish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Rare and Important Bronze Bust of Michelangelo
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, (1824 1887) A Rare and Important Patinated Bronze Bust of
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare and Important Pair of 17th c. Carved Marble Urns
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and important pair of 17th century marble urns from the workshop of Jan Pieter Van
Category

Antique 1690s Belgian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Rare and Important Renaissance "Judaica" Carved Oak Wood Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Renaissance "Judaica" Carved Oak Wood Cabinet, circa 1680 We are pleased to
Category

Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Rare and Important Jørgen Berg Cabinet, William Christensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Jørgen Berg
Located in London, GB
A rare and important Jørgen Berg cabinet-on-stand, model no. 24190, executed by master cabinetmaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column With a fluted spiral central column shaft rising to a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities

Materials

Marble

André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare and Important Illuminated Sculpture by Theodor Neumaier for Lamperti
By Lamperti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and important illuminated sculpture by Theodor Neumaier for Lamperti. Designed and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oakwood Original lock and key   This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in flattened buns. The base presents plain mouldings. The facade is divided in four panel...
Category

Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Rare and Important 18th Century Portuguese Console Made of Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare and important 18th century Portuguese console made of Brazilian Rosewood. The eared serpentine
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare and Important Claire Raab Cameo Art Glass Vase, Signed, December 1992
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Important Claire Raab Cameo Art Glass Vase, Signed, December 1992 Offered for sale is a
Category

Late 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Repose" Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important “Repose” coffee table with cast bronze female nude on a patinated base with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Very Rare and Important Hans Bergström Lamp
By Hans Bergström
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Ateljé Lyktan in limited quantities.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Mailman, " Rare and Important WPA Maquette and Bronze by Rudolf Henn
By Rudolph Henn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and important pairing of plaster maquette and bronze panel, sculpted in preparation for a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Rare and Important Torso Table Lamps circa 1970, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important male and female torso table lamps in Hydro Stone plaster on patinated bronze
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare and Important Orientalist Console Table & Mirror by Carlo Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and important Orientalist console table and mirror by Carlo Bugatti (Italian,1856-1940
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Rare and Important 'Fru-fru' Table Lamp by Elvio Becheroni for Lamperti
By Lamperti, Elvio Becheroni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and Important 'Fru-fru' Table Lamp by Elvio Becheroni for Lamperti. Designed and manufactured
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Cast Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
“Femme de Menage” aka “La Bonne”, a very rare and important large figural bronze sculpture attained
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of
Category

19th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Me Too" Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare and important cast bronze “Me Too” coffee table, female figural sculpture with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, A Rare and Important Bronze Bust of Michelangelo
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, (1824 1887) A Rare and Important Patinated Bronze Bust of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Rare And Important Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a flame mahogany banded top over a shaped apron with a single drawer. With fine openwork...
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Rare and Important Argente Cabinet (Signed and Dated 1968)
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Aluminum, Enamel

Rare and Important Acid Etched Brass Dining Table by Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and important acid etched brass dining table with agate inset by Paco Rabanne. Signed: “Paco
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare and Important Italian White Marble Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian white marble bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850. A truly
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Important Italian White Marble Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Important Italian White Marble Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850 A truly
Category

19th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Scuba Diver Rescue, " Rare and Important Illustration Art for 1952 Magazine
By Peter Poulton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinarily rare and important painting, for the cover of the December, 1952 issue of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’ Attributed to the Master of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Rare and Important Japanese Meiji Period Shadona, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Japanese hardwood shodana with inlaid and lacquer decoration, Meiji Period 1868-1912, by Shoso Kosen, bearing two character signature and red seal, with various shelves, cupboards,...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Rare and Important Orientalist Corner Cabinet by Carlo Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Important and rare cabinet by Carlo Bugatti, (1856-1940) . This exceptional cabinet of asymmetrical
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare and Important Portuguese Church Cabinet 18th Century Published
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Church cabinet Portuguese 18th century in painted, carved and gilded wood. Wardrobe with two
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare and Important Portuguese Center Table, 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare from Museum Portuguese table 18th century in rosewood wood, with two drawers simulating four
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Outstanding Big, Rare and Important Largo Lounge Chair
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kusch+Co
Located in Munich, DE
We are very proud to offer this outstanding rare lounge chair by jørgen kastholm. In more than 20
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare and Important Lounge Chair by Hein Stolle
By Hein Stolle
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1956 and made by 't Specturm, Bergeyk. All original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare and Important Lounge Chair by Hein Stolle
Rare and Important Lounge Chair by Hein Stolle
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Outstanding Rare and Important Chandelier by Eduard Josef Wimmer-Wisgrill
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Eduard Josef Wimmer Wisgrill
Located in Munich, DE
the only known copy of the rare no.3241 chandelier by J. & L. Lobmeyr. both levels can be lighted
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Rare and Important Loetz Phaenomen Vase PG 29 1900 -signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An exceptional and fully documented Loetz Phaenomen Vase. This example is documented as Phaenomen pattern PG 29, the colouring is called bronze and it has blue silver trailing making...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Outstanding Rare and Important Daybed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Munich, DE
model number 704. made in limited quantities by Jason Møbler.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

"Nude Study, " Rare and Important Drawing by John Grabach
By John R. Grabach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although this drawing depicts a male nude, the artist here is clearly focusing on the power of his arms, hands and legs in particular. John Grabach, best known for his cityscapes and...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

Rare and Important Midcentury Bench/Cabinets- Eames and Saarinen -Organic Design
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very Rare modular case pieces conceived by young Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for the Organic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones
By Henry Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The Rare and Important 17th Century Spring Driven Table Clock by the Celebrated Maker, Henry Jones
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare and Important Loetz Phaenomen Vase Crete PG 6893 made 11898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning and fully documented Loetz Phaenomen Vase. This example is documented Phaenomen pattern PG 6893 and the colouring is called Crete (green) - The pattern PG 6893 has thread...
Category

Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare and Important Loetz Phaenomen Vase Crete PG 377 made 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning and fully documented Loetz Phaenomen Vase. This example is documented as Phaenomen pattern PG 377 and the colouring is called Crete (green) - fused crackle glass with marv...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare and Important Pair of Dutch Colonial Carved Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, such ebony furniture became an important element of the Romantic 18th Century antiquarian interior. An
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Rare and Important Dutch Tile Panel of a Dutch Farmhouse, Signed and Dated 1840
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
der Wolk A rare and important Dutch tile panel with the decoration of a Dutch Farm. We see a Dutch
Category

Antique 1840s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Rare and Important Walnut And Upholstered Parchment Bench By Carlo Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Carlo Bugatti bench upholstered with parchment, inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decorations.Italy, c. 1906 literature: Carlo Bugatti au Musée d'Orsay, Mas...
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Benches

Materials

Walnut

Rare and Important Loetz Phaenomen Vase Mountain Blue PG 6893 made 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning and fully documented Loetz Phaenomen Vase. This example is documented Phaenomen pattern PG 6893 and the colouring is called Mountain blue (green over a blue ground) - The ...
Category

Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare and Important English Cabinet George I in Partridge's Eye 18th Century
By English School
Located in Madrid, ES
George I cabinet with elevation English, in mahogany and partridge's eye 18th Century. Top with two interior doors with drawers, door and bins. Bottom with two drawers and two bi...
Category

Antique 18th Century English George I Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan and Thiebaut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare and important painted bronze Crucifix after a model by Michelangelo
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Leesburg, VA
A rare and very fine bronze corpus of Christ after a model by Michelangelo, cast ca. 1597-1600 by
Category

Antique 16th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Artist's Model, " Rare and Important WPA Era Sculpture of Male Nude
By Raymond Turner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully sculpted from a ruddy block of mahogany and finished with a patina that gives it a lovely glow, this piece is a superb example of WPA-era sculpture. The artist, Raymond T...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Rare and Important Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Centre Table by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Exceptionally Rare and Important Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Centre
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic rare and important available at 1stDibs. Each rare and important for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a rare and important — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rare and important, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare and important over the years, but those crafted by John Dickinson, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Paul Evans are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art is the term for objects that convey meanings or emotions or depict people, places and things, and it is important for a few reasons. Through paintings, sculptures, drawings and other forms of art, artists can express themselves and provide viewers with new perspectives on everything from social and political issues of the day to spiritual matters to the nature of what it means to be human. Art can shift attitudes, promote ideas and spur action. In addition, artwork can make spaces more visually appealing, allowing us to live and work in more pleasant environments. Plus, examining historical art can help us better understand the cultures and attitudes that prevailed during times other than our own. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The importance of furniture is that it makes spaces more functional and comfortable. In homes, furniture provides places to sit and sleep and also functions as storage, allowing people to neatly organize their personal belongings. Furniture also makes rooms more visually appealing. In these ways, furniture improves the quality of life for the people who use it. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Keith Haring is important primarily because his innovative work, which began as street art on the New York City subway, became widely known during the 1980s and influenced other artists working at the time. Haring was also an activist — his late-career prints and murals addressed contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Haring helped elevate graffiti art and was one of the first artists to begin placing his designs on merchandise sold to the general public through his Pop Shop in New York City. Shop a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Rembrandt's etchings are important because of the influence they had on printmaking. The printing techniques that he employed allowed each of his prints to seem very unique while making it possible for him to mass produce his images. Printmakers that followed utilized the advancements he made in the field to create and distribute their own prints. Find a range of Rembrandt art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ed Ruscha is a multi-medium contemporary artist who has widely been hailed as an important player in the Pop Art movement. You can shop a selection of Ed Ruscha’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roy Lichtenstein was important to the art world because he helped pioneer Pop art. This movement focused on incorporating images from pop culture and mass media into fine art. His work continues to influence contemporary artists like Richard Bell and Grégoire Guillemin to this day. Shop a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Dying Gaul is a white marble statue from ancient Rome, itself a copy of a much older bronze statue that was lost. It is important as it depicts the fall of the Celts, and has been celebrated and influenced art for centuries. Shop an array of recreations of The Dying Gaul on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rene Lalique was a famous glassmaker and jeweler who was part of the inspiration behind the Art Deco movement. He also established a renowned glass factory in Alsace, France. Shop an array of beautiful authentic Rene Lalique pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yves Klein is important because of the breakthroughs he made with his art and the influence he had on contemporary artists. His use of a single shade of ultramarine blue redefined abstract art, and many conceptual artists drew inspiration from his performance paintings. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Yves Klein art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    What the most important household furniture is comes down to personal opinion. Some people may think that a home's primary dining table is the most essential furnishing because it is where families gather to enjoy meals. Others may feel that beds are more crucial to the functionality of a home since they help set the stage for a good night's sleep. It can even be argued that particular pieces of storage furniture may be of importance because they keep belongings clean, protected from dust and sun exposure and neatly organized. Shop a wide range of furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Claude Monet is important because he was a pioneer of the Impressionist art movement. Instead of portraying landscapes and the human form in an exacting realistic manner, Monet sought to capture how he saw the world in motion, focusing on color, texture and the effects of lighting. His paintings and other works created by Impressionist artists significantly influenced other styles such as Cubism, Fauvism and more. Shop an assortment of Impressionist art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    René Magritte is important for several reasons. His works that played with the viewer's perspective helped define Surrealism. A diverse roster of artists, including Norman Rockwell and John Baldessari, credited him as a source of inspiration. His motifs and symbols also left a lasting impression on broader popular culture.

    Magritte's apples inspired the name of The Beatles's record label, and the eye featured in his painting The False Mirror inspired the logo of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). There is even a reference to Magritte's The Lovers II in Beyoncé's music video for the song “MINE.”

    Find a range of René Magritte art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Art and design are important for a few reasons. First, they allow people to express feelings and make commentaries on social issues and aspects of daily life, communicating messages that can resonate with others. Thoughtful designs can improve everyday life by making spaces more livable and people more comfortable, while art beautifies environments, making them more enjoyable to be in. Artists and designers demonstrate ingenuity and creativity in their works, inspiring others to do the same, leading to improvements in society. Plus, the art and design produced by a culture provide insight into their values, beliefs and challenges, providing a unique record for future generations studying history, sociology and anthropology. Shop a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Heywood-Wakefield furniture is an American brand founded in 1897. The mid-century modern furniture manufacturer uses sustainable, durable Northern Yellow birch, which gives its pieces a rich yellow color. Shop a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Lois Mailou Jones is important for championing the artistic achievement of African-American artists. She is known for her African-insprired, worldly art. She defied art norms and painted a wide variety of subjects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Emeralds are quite rare. This gemstone is rarer and more expensive than a diamond.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Birkins are so rare because of a range of factors. Each is handmade by a single expert craftsperson at the celebrated French luxury house Hermès, so this is going to limit how many can be produced in a year. A limited assortment of leathers and colors is released annually, and bags made in exotic skins such as lizard, ostrich and porosus and niloticus crocodile are exceedingly rare. Demand for the bags is astronomically high because the Birkin, which debuted in 1984, is considered an iconic design and is a coveted item all over the world. Additionally, customers are required to have a purchase history with Hermès in order to buy a new Birkin, and the company only allows boutiques to purchase a specified number of Birkins bi-annually. And Birkins are among the most expensive handbags in the world, so this isn’t an accessory that you’re going to see everyday. Shop an assortment of Hermès Birkin bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Edward Weston is a 20th-century American photographer. Weston is known for his meticulously composed and focused images of nudes, still life and landscape subjects, and his work inspired a generation of future photographers. Browse a collection of Edward Weston’s work on 1stDibs.