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Round solid elm dining table from the 1950s-60s
Round solid elm dining table from the 1950s-60s

Round solid elm dining table from the 1950s-60s

By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand

Located in LYON, FR

The rustic-chic character of the piece, the nobility of the chosen elm and the generosity of its volumes also recall the furniture designed by Perriand for the mountain resorts of Le...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Elm

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Odense, DK

Besides designing furniture Poul Cadovius also owned a boatyard and developed many other different products such as building material and fiberglass components like the in Denmark we...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Metal

2017 Photography Romain Gateaux
2017 Photography Romain Gateaux

2017 Photography Romain Gateaux

By Romain Gateaux

Located in Perpignan, FR

The planned economy suffered from numerous shortages in the supply of building materials. Traditional material was scarce, which is why the Baukombinates produced prefabricated panel...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

2017 Photography Romain Gateau
2017 Photography Romain Gateau

2017 Photography Romain Gateau

By Romain Gateaux

Located in Perpignan, FR

The planned economy suffered from numerous shortages in the supply of building materials. Traditional material was scarce, which is why the Baukombinates produced prefabricated panel...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

2017. Photography Romain Gateaux
2017. Photography Romain Gateaux

2017. Photography Romain Gateaux

By Romain Gateaux

Located in Perpignan, FR

The planned economy suffered from numerous shortages in the supply of building materials. Traditional material was scarce, which is why the Baukombinates produced prefabricated panel...

Category

2010s French Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

2017 Photography Romain Gateaux
2017 Photography Romain Gateaux

2017 Photography Romain Gateaux

By Romain Gateaux

Located in Perpignan, FR

The planned economy suffered from numerous shortages in the supply of building materials. Traditional material was scarce, which is why the Baukombinates produced prefabricated panel...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

2017, Photographie Romain Gateau
2017, Photographie Romain Gateau

2017, Photographie Romain Gateau

By Romain Gateaux

Located in Perpignan, FR

The planned economy suffered from numerous shortages in the supply of building materials. Traditional material was scarce, which is why the Baukombinates produced prefabricated panel...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

2017 Photography Romain Gateaux
2017 Photography Romain Gateaux

2017 Photography Romain Gateaux

By Romain Gateaux

Located in Perpignan, FR

The planned economy suffered from numerous shortages in the supply of building materials. Traditional material was scarce, which is why the Baukombinates produced prefabricated panel...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England, Stated 1st Ed
A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England, Stated 1st Ed

A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England, Stated 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

The structures featured were built over the course of a century of American history, with each property expressing its own personality through regional traditions, period styles, bui...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Candelabra by Don Drumm
Mid Century Candelabra by Don Drumm

Mid Century Candelabra by Don Drumm

Located in Redding, CT

In addition he has been a pioneer in the use of contemporary building materials, and techniques for the creation of Arts and crafts.

Category

1960s Brutalist Used Building Materials

Materials

Aluminum

Draft Horses at an Amsterdam Construction Site painting postimpressionist
Draft Horses at an Amsterdam Construction Site painting postimpressionist

Draft Horses at an Amsterdam Construction Site painting postimpressionist

By Marie Henri Mackenzie

Located in PARIS, FR

In the foreground, two powerful draft horses, still harnessed, stand amid wooden beams, fencing and building materials. Behind them, labourers work within a broad open site dominated...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Used Building Materials

Materials

Oil, Panel

Chair pair by J.J.P. Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud for the Weissenhofsiedling
Chair pair by J.J.P. Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud for the Weissenhofsiedling

Chair pair by J.J.P. Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud for the Weissenhofsiedling

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Besides the model houses there were three additional exhibitions on modern building around the world, on interior design, and on building materials and constructions. 500.000 visitor...

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1970s French Bauhaus Used Building Materials

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Live-Edge Travertine Coffee Table by Stone International
Italian Modern Live-Edge Travertine Coffee Table by Stone International

Italian Modern Live-Edge Travertine Coffee Table by Stone International

By Stone International

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s, this rectangular Italian modern live-edge travertine coffee table by Stone International embodies the era's fascination with scul...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Travertine

Large Dining Table in Walnut mod 'Scuderia' for Bernini, Italy 1977
Large Dining Table in Walnut mod 'Scuderia' for Bernini, Italy 1977

Large Dining Table in Walnut mod 'Scuderia' for Bernini, Italy 1977

By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Hellouw, NL

Carlo Scarpa’s furniture often carries the same architectural thinking found in his buildings: material, proportion and construction are allowed to speak for themselves.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Villa à Fontenay-Sous-Bois by Jandelle-Ramier Architecte, ca.1900
Antique French Villa à Fontenay-Sous-Bois by Jandelle-Ramier Architecte, ca.1900

Antique French Villa à Fontenay-Sous-Bois by Jandelle-Ramier Architecte, ca.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

The design of this villa demonstrates the architectural ideals of the period, where decorative brick and terracotta were celebrated as both durable and artistic building materials. ...

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20th Century French Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Swans Minimalist Style
Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Swans Minimalist Style

Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Swans Minimalist Style

By Fratelli Mannelli, Enzo Mari

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The Rapolano Stone, as a building material, has been used in many palaces and even historical buildings in the Sienese area.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Used Building Materials

Materials

Travertine

Pair Danish Henning Kjaernulf oak chairs, 1960’s, Handmade all original
Pair Danish Henning Kjaernulf oak chairs, 1960’s, Handmade all original

Pair Danish Henning Kjaernulf oak chairs, 1960’s, Handmade all original

By Henning Kjærnulf, José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Forest, BE

. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged...

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1960s Danish Brutalist Used Building Materials

Materials

Hardwood, Wool, Oak

Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console
Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console

Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The red "marble" of Rance in the Belgian province of Hainaut knew a large popularity as a prestigious building material for decorative use. Although it was exploited since Roman Anti...

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18th Century French Louis XV Used Building Materials

Materials

Limestone

"The Gate Keeper" Abstract Oil Painting on Wood, 1980s, Framed
"The Gate Keeper" Abstract Oil Painting on Wood, 1980s, Framed

"The Gate Keeper" Abstract Oil Painting on Wood, 1980s, Framed

By John Hoft

Located in Soquel, CA

Hoft’s experience with building materials seems to inform the present work; he produced the colored plaster surfaces using a process of his own invention that he won’t divulge.

Category

1980s American Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Wood, Oil

Period Italian Signed Ceramic Hand Painted Vase Cantagalli
Period Italian Signed Ceramic Hand Painted Vase Cantagalli

Period Italian Signed Ceramic Hand Painted Vase Cantagalli

By Cantagalli

Located in Roma, IT

At the beginning of the 19th century, Ulisse Cantagalli started producing artistic ceramics, alongside his kiln on Via Senese in Florence, which produced raw building materials. In ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Used Building Materials

Materials

Ceramic

Early Victorian Ashford Marble Table
Early Victorian Ashford Marble Table

Early Victorian Ashford Marble Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

It is quarried in only two sites in Derbyshire and has been used as a decorative building material since Bess of Hardwick commissioned a chimney piece of Ashford stone for Chatsworth.

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1840s English Early Victorian Used Building Materials

Materials

Marble

Need Loot for Lambo

Need Loot for Lambo

By Werner Bronkhorst

Located in Miami, FL

Initially making them on the side using leftover building materials, Werner would make videos of how he produced them and would post them on his social media platforms.

Category

2010s Used Building Materials

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Screen

Need Assets for Aston

Need Assets for Aston

By Werner Bronkhorst

Located in Miami, FL

Initially making them on the side using leftover building materials, Werner would make videos of how he produced them and would post them on his social media platforms.

Category

2010s Used Building Materials

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Screen

Need Bank for Bugatti

Need Bank for Bugatti

By Werner Bronkhorst

Located in Miami, FL

Initially making them on the side using leftover building materials, Werner would make videos of how he produced them and would post them on his social media platforms.

Category

2010s Used Building Materials

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Screen

Need Racks for Rari

Need Racks for Rari

By Werner Bronkhorst

Located in Miami, FL

Initially making them on the side using leftover building materials, Werner would make videos of how he produced them and would post them on his social media platforms.

Category

2010s Used Building Materials

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Screen

Pair Swedish Brutalist pine stools, 1950s, Handmade fine quality refinished
Pair Swedish Brutalist pine stools, 1950s, Handmade fine quality refinished

Pair Swedish Brutalist pine stools, 1950s, Handmade fine quality refinished

By José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Forest, BE

. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged...

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1950s Swedish Brutalist Used Building Materials

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp by Gertrud Lönegren. S:t Erik, Sweden, 1930s
Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp by Gertrud Lönegren. S:t Erik, Sweden, 1930s

Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp by Gertrud Lönegren. S:t Erik, Sweden, 1930s

By Eva Jancke-Björk, Gertrud Lönegren, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Malmö, SE

Founded in Uppsala in 1907 as the successor to the earlier Upsala Nya Kakelfabrik (established in 1888), the company began by producing glazed tiled stoves before expanding into art ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Used Building Materials

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Located in Forest, BE

. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged during ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Used Building Materials

Materials

Aluminum

132 cm French Brutalist massive patinated Pine Dining Table, round, Handmade
132 cm French Brutalist massive patinated Pine Dining Table, round, Handmade

132 cm French Brutalist massive patinated Pine Dining Table, round, Handmade

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Forest, BE

. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged...

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1970s French Brutalist Used Building Materials

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

16th century French Renaissance Caen Stone Chimera Fragment
16th century French Renaissance Caen Stone Chimera Fragment

16th century French Renaissance Caen Stone Chimera Fragment

Located in Leesburg, VA

Today, it is no longer mere building material bur remains a sculptural curiosity that brings the wit, mystery, and architectural soul of 1500s France into the modern curated home.

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16th Century French Renaissance Used Building Materials

Materials

Stone

XXX Coffee Table by Johanna Grawunder for Glas Italia Contemporary Art
XXX Coffee Table by Johanna Grawunder for Glas Italia Contemporary Art

XXX Coffee Table by Johanna Grawunder for Glas Italia Contemporary Art

By Johanna Grawunder, Glas Italia

Located in Cork, IE

She integrates architectural principles and scale with unconventional building materials and advanced lighting technology in her designs, which is most evident in this table.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Glass

Brutalist Abstract Sculpture, Gilded Steel and Bronze James Bearden American Mod
Brutalist Abstract Sculpture, Gilded Steel and Bronze James Bearden American Mod

Brutalist Abstract Sculpture, Gilded Steel and Bronze James Bearden American Mod

By James Bearden

Located in Surfside, FL

Brutalism as an architectural style emerged after World War II and was characterized by the use of rough concrete as the primary building material. The term has been revived in the p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Bronze, Steel

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server

Located in Forney, TX

Mounted over the distinctive architectural trapezoid shaped molded base with rich hand carved and polychrome painted decoration, including the sophisticated original Italian / Europe...

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18th Century Central American Baroque Used Building Materials

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

On the Rocks - Luxurious Black and Silver Sculptural Tactile Metallic Artwork
On the Rocks - Luxurious Black and Silver Sculptural Tactile Metallic Artwork

On the Rocks - Luxurious Black and Silver Sculptural Tactile Metallic Artwork

By Ryan Shane Owen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Merging aspects of the sculptural with the pictorial, his artworks grew out of an experimentation with recycled building materials and a childhood propensity for puzzles.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Used Building Materials

Materials

Metal

Oval Diamond Halo Bridal Ring Set 1.32ct 18k White Gold Engagement Gift for her
Oval Diamond Halo Bridal Ring Set 1.32ct 18k White Gold Engagement Gift for her

Oval Diamond Halo Bridal Ring Set 1.32ct 18k White Gold Engagement Gift for her

Located in Deira, AE

The oval's elongated facets return broad, steady brightness against the sharper sparkle of the surrounding rounds, building material and tonal contrast. Set in 18k white gold with ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Grand Tour 18th Century Veduta Capriccio Paintings, After Gennaro Greco
Pair of Grand Tour 18th Century Veduta Capriccio Paintings, After Gennaro Greco

Pair of Grand Tour 18th Century Veduta Capriccio Paintings, After Gennaro Greco

By Pietro Cappelli

Located in Cotignac, FR

The artist's ability to use perspective and the skillful rendering of building materials, such as the realistic marbles of the columns, make these paintings a tour de force.

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18th Century Baroque Used Building Materials

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Grand Tour 18th Century Veduta Capriccio Painting, After Gennaro Greco
Grand Tour 18th Century Veduta Capriccio Painting, After Gennaro Greco

Grand Tour 18th Century Veduta Capriccio Painting, After Gennaro Greco

By Pietro Cappelli

Located in Cotignac, FR

The artist's ability to use perspective and the skillful rendering of building materials, such as the realistic marbles of the columns, make this painting a tour de force.

Category

18th Century Baroque Used Building Materials

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Grand Tour 18th Century Capriccio Painting Roman Ruins after Gennaro Greco
Large Grand Tour 18th Century Capriccio Painting Roman Ruins after Gennaro Greco

Large Grand Tour 18th Century Capriccio Painting Roman Ruins after Gennaro Greco

By Pietro Cappelli

Located in Cotignac, FR

The artist's ability to use perspective and the skillful rendering of building materials, such as the realistic marbles of the columns, make this painting a tour de force.

Category

18th Century Baroque Used Building Materials

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia
Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia

Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia

Located in Leuven , BE

After brief stays in Egypt and Djibouti, he established a successful trading company in 1896, importing goods such as textiles, beverages, and building materials into Ethiopia. His m...

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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Used Building Materials

Materials

Iron

Antique Loius XV Revival Marquetry Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century
Antique Loius XV Revival Marquetry Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

Antique Loius XV Revival Marquetry Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The red "marble" of Rance was very popular as a prestigious building material for decorative use. Although it has been exploited since Roman Antiquity it became most renowned since t...

Category

1860s English Used Building Materials

Materials

Wood

6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs
6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs

6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in Topeka, KS

They were originally manufacturers of building materials. But when the building industry took a downturn in 1907 the put their efforts into producing steel office furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Used Building Materials

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Beaver with Webbed Feet Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1792
Antique Beaver with Webbed Feet Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1792

Antique Beaver with Webbed Feet Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1792

Located in Langweer, NL

They are used for digging, manipulating branches and vegetation and handling food and building materials. The Beaver’s Extraordinary Tail The beaver’s broad tail is another remarka...

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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Used Building Materials

Materials

Paper

Yellow Ceramic Apple Shaped Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1939.
Yellow Ceramic Apple Shaped Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1939.

Yellow Ceramic Apple Shaped Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1939.

By Ingrid Atterberg, Einar Luterkort, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Eva Jancke-Björk

Located in Malmö, SE

Benefiting from the region’s rich clay deposits and growing demand for building materials, the factory quickly expanded its operations.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Used Building Materials

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large White Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Large White Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

Large White Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Eva Jancke-Björk, Upsala Ekeby, Einar Luterkort, Ingrid Atterberg

Located in Malmö, SE

Benefiting from the region’s rich clay deposits and growing demand for building materials, the factory quickly expanded its operations.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Used Building Materials

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape
Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

It is often planted around temples and shrines, either symbolizing protection and purification or for practical reasons, as cedar is a prized building material in Japan. In Japanese ...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Used Building Materials

Materials

Gold Leaf

Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~
Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~

Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~

Located in Landshut, BY

The first post-war house was Haus Fahr on the slope of the Hohentwiel (Domäne), for which the building materials were sourced from a demolished log cabin that a French officer had bu...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Cherry, Upholstery

Soft Form 3. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Soft Form 3. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Soft Form 3. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Soft Form 4. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Soft Form 4. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Soft Form 4. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Big Soft Form 1. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Big Soft Form 1. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Big Soft Form 1. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Big Soft Form 2. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Big Soft Form 2. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Big Soft Form 2. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Soft Form 1. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Soft Form 1. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Soft Form 1. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Mixed Media, Fabric, Emulsion, Acrylic

Soft Form 2. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Soft Form 2. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Soft Form 2. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Soft Form 6. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Soft Form 6. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Soft Form 6. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Big Soft Form 2. Abstract painting from Soft forms series
Big Soft Form 2. Abstract painting from Soft forms series

Big Soft Form 2. Abstract painting from Soft forms series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

By using textile as a building element, the material itself becomes the primary surface of the object - representation, with certain specificities and qualities - softness, elasticit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Big Soft Form 5. Abstract painting from Soft forms series
Big Soft Form 5. Abstract painting from Soft forms series

Big Soft Form 5. Abstract painting from Soft forms series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

By using textile as a building element, the material itself becomes the primary surface of the object - representation, with certain specificities and qualities - softness, elasticit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Big Soft Form 3. Abstract painting from Soft forms series
Big Soft Form 3. Abstract painting from Soft forms series

Big Soft Form 3. Abstract painting from Soft forms series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

By using textile as a building element, the material itself becomes the primary surface of the object - representation, with certain specificities and qualities - softness, elasticit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Set of Soft Form 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6, Polyptych. From Achromatic velour paintings
Set of Soft Form 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6, Polyptych. From Achromatic velour paintings

Set of Soft Form 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6, Polyptych. From Achromatic velour paintings

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Big Soft Form 1 & 2, Dyptich. From Achromatic velour paintings series
Big Soft Form 1 & 2, Dyptich. From Achromatic velour paintings series

Big Soft Form 1 & 2, Dyptich. From Achromatic velour paintings series

By Bosiljka Zirojevic Lecic

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Positioning the material as a building element of the painting provides the opportunity to work and explore within an expanded field, where the characteristic properties of the mater...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Building Materials

Materials

Fabric, Emulsion, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Find a variety of used building materials available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used building materials was constructed with extraordinary care, often using organic material, stone and shell. Used building materials have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used building materials are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs.

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Used building materials can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,243, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.

Questions About Used Building Materials

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Michelangelo used a variety of materials. For sculptures, he utilized marble, bronze, wood, terracotta and stone. His paintings tended to be frescoes, which he produced by applying layers of fresh plaster to the wall and then applying natural pigments so that the artwork would dry into the architecture. The Italian artist also made many drawings in ink and chalk. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Miró used a wide range of materials to produce his artwork. When painting, he sometimes worked directly on canvas, but other times, he first drew a rough sketch and painted over top. He also produced pastel sketches, prints, sculptures, ceramics, tapestries and murals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Joan Miró art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Hepworth used a variety of materials over the course of her career. Of the more than 500 sculptures that the English artist produced, many feature different varieties of natural stone, such as gray alabaster, Seravezza marble and limestone. She also used other materials like silver, Burmese wood and bronze. Find a range of Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    What materials Giacometti used varied. Alberto Giacometti was a painter, printmaker and furniture designer, but he is best known as one of the 20th century’s most important sculptors. When creating his sculptures, he typically used clay or plaster and worked with his hands to form and shape figures. His finished works were then typically cast in bronze. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alberto Giacometti art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Winnowing is the process that separates the grain from the chaff in agriculture, and was mechanized during the Industrial Revolution. A common material before that time was the winnowing basket, used to throw the grain into the air and catch it again so that the chaff would blow away. On 1stDibs, shop antique winnowing baskets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Ellsworth Kelly used a variety of materials over the course of his career. The American artist produced paintings with oil paints on canvas and two-dimensional works with a sponge roller and oil-based ink. Kelly was also a sculptor, experimenting with steel, aluminum and bronze as well as birch, elm, mahogany, maple and oak woods. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Ellsworth Kelly art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Suzanne Belperron used a variety of materials for her jewelry pieces. However, she was particularly well known for combining rock crystal with diamonds. Over the course of her life, she worked with yellow gold, platinum and sterling silver and also incorporated emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other gems into her pieces. Find a collection of Suzanne Belperron jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander McQueen often incorporated natural materials into his designs. Examples include hair, feathers, coral, shells and wood. Tweed is a signature material for many fashions, and the brand's scarves tend to feature airier fabrics like silk and chiffon. You'll find a collection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Leo Sewell used a variety of materials to create his sculpture, including plastic, metal and wood. Leop Sewell is known for his collage-like sculpture using primarily recycled materials and featuring naturalist themes and animals. Shop a selection of Leo Sewell artwork on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paula Rego is known for her use of pastels in her artwork. She starts with using hard pastels, then completes her piece with soft pastels. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of authentic Paula Rego pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Theaster Gates is an American artist known for being an installation artist with urbanism and social practice influences. Theaster Gate creates art that involves people and communities and is well-known for his big architectural projects. Shop a selection of Theaster Gates art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Keith Haring used a variety of materials. Over the course of his career, he produced works in markers, chalk, felt-tip pens, ink and acrylic paints. For his murals, he often preferred spray paint. Interestingly, the artist rarely made sketches for even his largest works, preferring to improvise during the creation process. Find a wide range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Peter Anton uses a variety of materials to produce his artwork. Among them are resin, metal, clay, plaster and wood. To give his whimsical food-inspired sculptures vibrant color, Anton applies acrylic and/or oil paints. Explore a variety of Peter Anton art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Thornton Dial primarily used spray paint and found materials to produce his art. The self-taught American artist frequently combined organic elements like tree branches with man-made items, such as discarded rebar, barbed wire and rags. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Thornton Dial art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Benjamin Shine uses tulle fabric to produce his art. He spent 10 years developing his innovative technique that makes use of an ordinary household iron and one piece of fabric. Some of his most well-known works include Breath, Reason, Mantra, Within and Stillness. Find a variety of Benjamin Shine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely used a variety of materials to produce his art. He painted with both oils and acrylics and usually used canvas as the base of his works. Many of his sculptures feature lucite and glass. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Ettore Sottsass used a variety of materials over the course of his career. The Italian artist experimented with glass, ceramics, enamel, brass, textiles and more. Along with fellow members of the Memphis Group, he skewed expectations for furniture by using inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates decorated to resemble exotic finishes like animal skins. He also revolutionized ceramics through the pieces he created for the Italian maker Bitossi. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ettore Sottsass art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Gerrit Rietveld used a variety of materials. He was one of the first furniture makers to employ plywood and aluminum in furniture designs. Two of his most famous pieces are the Red Blue chair and the Zig Zag chair. Shop a selection of Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To produce his sculptures, Pablo Picasso used many different materials. He worked in clay, metal and bronze for many pieces. In addition, he gathered discarded everyday objects, discarded paper and used wood to produce some of his work. You'll find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.