They look like three vases that remain in balance by magic, but Dervish is a unique piece, masterfully blown in Venice by Soffieria for Hands on Design. Designed by KANZ Architetti t...

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2010s Italian Hands On Design

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Glass

Turned Wood Sculptural Vase 'Anni L' Made in Italy

$462 / item

H 14.18 in Dm 7.49 in

Turned Wood Sculptural Vase 'Anni L' Made in Italy

By Hands On Design, Lorenzo Franceschinis

Located in Milan, IT

This cypress wood vase is designed by Massimo Barbierato and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The material look is emphasized by the...

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2010s Italian Modern Hands On Design

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Wood

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 3'

$108

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 3'

By Hands On Design, Kazuyo Kamada

Located in Milan, IT

Tsukroi is designed by Kazuyo Komoda and manufactured for Hands on design by Maruyoshi Kosaka, a workshop in Japan specialized in Urushi laquer, a fine natural lacquer, traditionally...

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2010s Japanese Hands On Design

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Glass

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Red'

$192 / item

H 0.79 in Dm 11.03 in

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Red'

By Hands On Design

Located in Milan, IT

Network is designed by Eliana Lorena and crafted for Hands on Design by Maruyoshi Kosaka, a Japanese workshop specializing in Urushi lacquer—a precious natural finish traditionally u...

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2010s Japanese Hands On Design

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Glass

Murano Murrine Glass Plate 'Bouquet M White' Millefiori Technique

$421 / item

H 0.87 in Dm 7.09 in

Murano Murrine Glass Plate 'Bouquet M White' Millefiori Technique

By Ercole Moretti, Hands On Design

Located in Milan, IT

Designed by the Italo-Japanese couple Shiina+Nardi design, this plate is manufactured in Murano (Venice) by Ercole Moretti for Hands on Design, one of the last artisan dealing with this rare technique. Bouquet is the expression of a modern shape for an ancient technique dating back to the ancient Romans and still living in Murano murrina...

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2010s Italian Hands On Design

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Murano Glass

Turned Wood Pine Vase 'Sinfonia Up Natural' Made in Italy

$516

H 11.42 in Dm 12.6 in

Turned Wood Pine Vase 'Sinfonia Up Natural' Made in Italy

By Lorenzo Franceschinis, Hands On Design

Located in Milan, IT

This pine wood vase is designed by the Italian studio Sovrappensiero and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The vase has a glass inser...

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2010s Italian Modern Hands On Design

Materials

Wood

Turned Wood Pine Vase 'Alberi Short' Made in Italy

$697

H 12.21 in Dm 8.27 in

Turned Wood Pine Vase 'Alberi Short' Made in Italy

By Lorenzo Franceschinis, Gumdesign, Hands On Design

Located in Milan, IT

This pine wood vase is designed by the Italian studio Gumdesign and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The shape is simple and archaic...

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2010s Italian Modern Hands On Design

Materials

Wood

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Blue'

$192 / item

H 0.79 in Dm 11.03 in

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Blue'

By Hands On Design

Located in Milan, IT

Network is designed by Eliana Lorena and crafted for Hands on Design by Maruyoshi Kosaka, a Japanese workshop specializing in Urushi lacquer—a precious natural finish traditionally u...

Category

2010s Japanese Hands On Design

Materials

Glass

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Hands On Design furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hands On Design furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Hands On Design were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Les Ottomans, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, and Eva Zeisel. Prices for Hands On Design furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $89 and can go as high as $1,675, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $296.

Questions About Hands On Design

Who designed the Hand chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a hand hooked rug?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
What hand do you wear bracelets on?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.
What is a hand mirror called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.
Is Fornasetti hand painted?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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What is the difference between fashion design and costume design?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
The difference between fashion design and costume design is the end goal of the design process. Fashion design is the term for creating apparel, accessories, bags, shoes and jewelry intended for people to wear in their everyday lives for casual, work and special occasions. Costume design focuses on creating similar items for performers to wear during theatrical and other stage productions, television shows and films. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
Who have been the designers for Balenciaga?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Many people have been designers for Balenciaga since the fashion house's founding in 1919. The brand's first designer was Cristóbal Balenciaga, who led Balenciaga until 1968. Other designers who have contributed to the company's success include Michel Goma, Josephus Thimister, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and Demna Gvasalia. Shop a variety of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
What is Eastlake design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eastlake is a design movement started by architect Charles Eastlake. It is considered part of the late Victorian-era and features geometric shapes and curves in furniture, a nod towards modernism. You can shop a collection of Eastlake furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who is Balmain's designer?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
Balmain’s designer is Olivier Rousteing, the iconic French couture house’s current creative director. Rousteing is an alum of Roberto Cavalli. He was installed as Balmain’s creative director in 2011. Shop vintage Balmain clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Who is Balenciaga the designer?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024
Cristóbal Balenciaga was a revolutionary Spanish designer who founded the revered haute couture house Balenciaga. He opened several boutiques in Spain before moving to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades). He retired in 1968. In 1986, Jacques Bogart SA acquired the rights to Balenciaga, and Kering purchased the brand in 2001.

Balenciaga's creative director is Demna Gvasalia. He was appointed to the role in 2015 and succeeded Alexander Wang. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who designs Gucci?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
At Gucci, the creative director primarily designs the fashions and accessories. Alessandro Michele took on the role of creative director for Gucci in 2015. Previous Gucci creative directors include founder Guccio Gucci, Tom Ford and Frida Giannini. Shop a curated collection of Gucci apparel on 1stDibs.
Who were Gucci's designers?
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Many well-known names in fashion were once designers at Gucci. The original designer for the Italian luxury fashion house was Guccio Gucci. His sons Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo began designing for Gucci during the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. Other designers who have worked at Gucci include Tom Ford, Alessandra Facchinetti, Frida Giannini, Alessandro Michele and Sabato De Sarno. Shop a wide range of Gucci apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
Who is the designer of Libertine?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Johnson Hartig is the designer for the luxury fashion brand. The American designer co-founded the label in 2001 and serves as the company's CEO as of January 2020. You'll find a range of Libertine apparel from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs
Who is the Missoni designer?
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Angela Missoni is currently the president as well as the creative director of Missoni. She is the daughter of the founders, Ottavio and Rosita Missoni. She has headed up the company since 1998. Browse a collection of beautiful Missoni pieces from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.
Who is the designer of Chanel?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024
The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.

Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.

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What is a filigree design?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A filigree design is an intricate design made of thin pliable threads of precious metal like gold, silver, platinum and sometimes even metals like copper, by twisting and turning the metal into curls, twists or turns. Filigree designs can be inset with precious stones like diamonds, rubies, coral and others. A wide range of necklaces, rings, bracelets, in antique, vintage, and contemporary filigree designs set with precious stones can be sourced on 1stDibs.
What does an interior designer do?
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An interior designer's job is to make interior spaces functional and well as beautiful. Interior designers accomplish these goals by selecting both essential and decorative items to fill and complement the space. By drawing, reading, and editing blueprints as well as selecting the proper colors, furnishings and materials, they bring life to a space.
What does an industrial designer do?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.
What is an İznik design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Of Turkish origin, İznik refers to a type of pottery that was decorated with intricate designs depicting colors inspired by semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli and malachite. Designs were largely made using quartz or quartzite. You can shop a selection of İznik designs from some of the world’s sellers on 1stDibs.