Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray was a famous American filmmaker, painter and photographer. His career is distinctive, above all, for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europe. First maturing at the center of American modernism in the 1910s, he made Paris his home in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1940s, he crossed the Atlantic once again and spent periods in New York and Hollywood.
Ray’s art spanned painting, sculpture, film, prints and poetry, and in his long career, he worked in styles influenced by Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine art and came to be a sought-after fashion photographer. Ray is perhaps most remembered for his photographs of the inter-war years, in particular, the camera-less pictures he called "Rayographs," but he always regarded himself first and foremost as a painter. Although he matured as an abstract painter, Ray eventually disregarded the traditional superiority painting held over photography and happily moved between different forms. Dada and Surrealism were important in encouraging this attitude; they also persuaded him that the idea that motivates a work of art was more important than the work of art itself.
André Breton once described Ray as a pre-Surrealist, something which accurately describes his natural affinity for the style. Even before the movement had coalesced, in the mid-1920s, his work, influenced by Marcel Duchamp, had Surrealist undertones. He would continue to draw on the movement's ideas throughout his life. Ray's work has ultimately been very important in popularizing Surrealism.
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Bench Eye Le Temoin by Man Ray for Studio Simon, Italy, 1971
By Simon Gavina Editions, Man Ray
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Bench pouf stool or coffee low cocktail table Eye sculpture "Le Témoin" by Man Ray for Studio Simon ( Dino Gavina ). An edition from the 1990s.
Faux Leather, Resin, Plywood
1960s Organic Bench
Located in New York, NY
1960s organic bench. Solid walnut bench with dovetails. Can also be used as a coffee table.
Walnut
$9,437 / item
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Civil Bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Civil bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Available in teak, oak or black stained oak. Assembly, con...
Rattan, Wood, Oak, Teak
$2,200
H 13.5 in W 71 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style "Long John" Walnut Bench, Coffee Table, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Edward Wormley for dunbar style walnut "long john" Bench. Coffee Table. Bed End. Featuring a longer rectangular slat-style Walnut surface, turned edge...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
Birch, Walnut
Pine Bench for Les Arcs by Chalrotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A 3 seater bench designed under the supervision of Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a French ski resort.
Pine
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Birch & Black Iron Bench / Coffee Table
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Light Wood Slat Bench / Table with Black Frame, Circa 1970's. Featuring an open rectangular form with Birch slats atop a geometric black enameled Iron framewo...
Iron
$9,500
H 13 in W 67 in D 19 in
Majestic Restored Pagoda Coffee Table or Bench by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent coffee table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing: meticulous professionally restored and completely installation ready. An exquis...
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.
Ebonized Wood All-Black MiMi Bench by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile and essential bench is both iconic and minimal. The painted facets of its angular geometry capture the ever-changing gradients of light....
Birch, Oak, Plywood
$3,900
H 15 in W 63 in D 14 in
Harry Bertoia Midcentury Slat Bench by for Knoll International, USA, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist ashwood slatted bench with an Y-shaped iron base from the 1960s. Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll INternational. Restored, in very good condition. A multipur...
Iron
$1,475
H 16.93 in W 31.89 in D 18.51 in
Bench or Coffee Side Table in Rattan and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian organic coffee table or bench in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French Riviera style side table was designed in Italy during the 1960...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$2,631
H 18.9 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Bench/Table Designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-konst, Sweden. 1970s
By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench/table designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-Konst, Sweden, 1970s. Elm. Dimensions: L: 137 cm/ 54" D: 70 cm/ 27 1/2" H: 48 cm/ 18 7/8"
Elm