Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

French, Hungarian, 1906-1997

Widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the French-Hungarian painter Victor Vasarely (1906–97) created eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting.

Such illusions were more than pleasing tricks for Vasarely, who insisted that “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” He wanted to “democratize” art by producing works in large editions at reasonable prices that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a “Planetary Folklore.”

Embodying Vasarely’s singular belief that art should serve a social function, accessible to all, these innovations may perhaps be his greatest contribution to 20th-century art.

Find a collection of Victor Vasarely prints, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

Creator: Victor Vasarely

Vintage Victor Vasarely Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory

$2,800

Vintage Victor Vasarely Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory

By Victor Vasarely

Located in North Miami, FL

This four sided every changing graphic optical Op Art lucite vintage cube sculpture by Victor Vasarely is vintage from the 1970s. They were produced in ...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Acrylic, Paint

Art Deco Cubist Pelican Paperweight Desk Sculpture by G.H. Laurent, France, 1925

$1,199

H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 3.75 in

Art Deco Cubist Pelican Paperweight Desk Sculpture by G.H. Laurent, France, 1925

By Georges H. Laurent

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Cubist Pelican paperweight desk sculpture by G.H. Laurent, France, 1925. Art Deco cubist pelican figure mounted over a Italian marble. Dark Green original patina on the bird...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Metal

Pebble Black Marble Meditative Cushion by On.Entropy Ideal as a Desk Accessory

$356Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Pebble Black Marble Meditative Cushion by On.Entropy Ideal as a Desk Accessory

By on entropy

Located in Athens, GR

Pebble press papier, designed with softness in mind. Hand-sculpted from a single block of marble, it challenges expectations of the material, transforming what is rigid and heavy int...

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2010s Greek Modern Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Marble

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight

$3,000

H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight

By Enzo Mari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Resin

Pop-Art Enzo Mari Style Lucite Cube Sculpture

$950

H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in

Pop-Art Enzo Mari Style Lucite Cube Sculpture

By Enzo Mari

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage blue lucite cube sculpture with suspended steel marbles. In the style of Enzo Mari.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Victor Vasarely "Topaze Noire Positif"

$7,500

H 14.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in

Victor Vasarely "Topaze Noire Positif"

By Victor Vasarely

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wood wall sculpture by Victor Vasarely Artist Signed Denise Rene label on verso.

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1970s French Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Wood

Minimalist Lucite Cube Op Art Sculpture

$144Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in

Minimalist Lucite Cube Op Art Sculpture

By Enzo Mari

Located in San Diego, CA

Minimalist lucite cube sculpture. Unsigned.

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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Set of 10 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1991

$3,500 / set

H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in

Set of 10 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1991

By Shlomi Haziza, Vasa Velizar Mihich

Located in St. Louis, MO

Faceted colorful & playful set of ten Lucite Vasa Mihich cube sculptures, one is signed Vasa and dated '91. 2" square blocks of colors, change at angles of play of light into differe...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Lucite

1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base & Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture

$375

H 6.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base & Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture

By Victor Vasarely, Alessio Tasca

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1960s Mod OP Art Lucite & chrome base Photo Prism kinetic sculpture designed by Bob Cornell Creations. The photo frame brochure (not included), says its a fine precision ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Art Nouveau sculpture desk Inkwell Stand, Figure of the Law and Justice 1900´s

$1,440Sale Price|42% Off

H 8.67 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in

Art Nouveau sculpture desk Inkwell Stand, Figure of the Law and Justice 1900´s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

WMF, superb Art Nouveau desk inkwell. Wonderful work. Maker mark for WMF. Model 288. The Lady is the Law. Similar to the justice sculpture See Photos...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Spelter

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s

$475

H 3.5 in W 3.88 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s

By Merle James Edelman, Abraham Palatnik

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern c. 1970's Merle Edelman half round Op Art face lucite sculpture with 3D eyes over a black geometric grid. Similar style as Abraham Palatnik. In fine condition, no ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Op Art Acrylic Cube Sculpture by Vasa Mihich

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Op Art Acrylic Cube Sculpture by Vasa Mihich

By Vasa Velizar Mihich

Located in San Diego, CA

Op Art acrylic cube sculpture by Vasa Mihich, circa 1986. The optical look is changed by rotating the piece and letting the light refract at dif...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Lucite, Acrylic

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside

$3,300

H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside

By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very rare Mari resin cube from the 1950s, it measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7, has a couple of flee bites in 2 corners. Similar sample with black inside i...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Resin

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Victor Vasarely Op Art Graphic Lucite Cube Sculpture

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H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in

Victor Vasarely Op Art Graphic Lucite Cube Sculpture

By Victor Vasarely

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful angled Victor Vasarely op art Lucite sculpture is different color patterns and graphics on all four sides. It creates an optical ...

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1970s Hungarian Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Victor Vasarely Op Art Graphic Lucite Cube Sculpture / SAT. SALE

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H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in

Victor Vasarely Op Art Graphic Lucite Cube Sculpture / SAT. SALE

By Victor Vasarely

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful angled Victor Vasarely op art Lucite sculpture is different color patterns and graphics on all four sides. It creates an optical movement and illusion. One can change ...

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1970s Hungarian Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Victor Vasarely desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Victor Vasarely desk accessories are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Victor Vasarely desk accessories, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desk accessories by Victor Vasarely were created in the modern style in europe during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desk accessories by Daum, Lalique, and Christofle. Prices for Victor Vasarely desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,750 and can go as high as $2,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,775.

Questions About Victor Vasarely Desk Accessories

Who is Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist best known for his Op art. By combining principles of geometry with artistic techniques, he produced two-dimensional works with incredible depth. Some even seem to move on the canvas. Vasarely also made sculptures, collages and decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
Where is Victor Vasarely from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Victor Vasarely was originally from Hungary. He was born in Pécs on April 9, 1906. His family moved to Piešťany, Slovakia, during his childhood, and he attended medical and art schools in Budapest, Hungary. In 1930, Vasarely relocated to Paris, France, and lived there until his death on March 15, 1997. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
How do I pronounce Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To pronounce Victor Vasarely, say "VIK-tr va-sr-EH-lee." His first name and surname are Hungarian. The artist, known as one of the pioneers of Op art, was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 9, 1906. Find a variety of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
When was Victor Vasarely born?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Victor Vasarely was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 9, 1906. Over the course of his life, he lived in Piešťany, Slovakia; Budapest, Hungary; and Paris, France. He died in Paris on March 15, 1997. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
What are some facts about Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
One key fact about Victor Vasarely is that he is considered the grandfather of Op art due to his eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. He was born in Pécs, Austria-Hungary, on April 9, 1906, and began studying medicine at the Eötvös Loránd University in 1925 with the hope of one day becoming a doctor. Two years later, he shifted gears and enrolled in a painting course at the Podolini-Volkmann Academy. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. One final fact is that both Hungary and France have issued postage stamps featuring his artwork. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Victor Vasarely art.
Where is Zebra by Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Victor Vasarely's famous painting Zebra is on display at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France. He painted the piece in 1937. You can see elements of the Op art style that Vasarely would later become famous for taking shape in the painting. On 1stDibs, find a range of Victor Vasarely art.
What inspired Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Many things inspired Victor Vasarely over the course of his life. The color theory of Josef Albers, and the Constructivist methods of Wassily Kandinsky greatly influenced his work. He also found inspiration in the geometry of the natural world, particularly in the landscapes of Breton Beach of Belle Isle in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
What are some facts about Victor Vasarely's art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Here are some facts about Victor Vasarely's art. First, his work contributed to the development of Op art and consisted largely of eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer's perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Vasarely wasn't just attempting to fool the eye; he wanted to "democratize" art by producing work in large editions at reasonable prices and with themes that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. Also, Vasarely developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a "Planetary Folklore." On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
What type of art did Victor Vasarely do?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Victor Vasarely was an artist, working in painting, sculptures and collages. His vibrant, geometric pieces earned him the nickname of ‘grandfather’ of the Op Art movement. Shop a selection of Victor Vasarely’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What are the names of some artworks by Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The name of one of the most well-known artworks by Victor Vasarely is Zebra. He produced the piece in 1937, and it depicts two zebras with bold black stripes that seem to undulate before the eye. Other acclaimed works by the Hungarian-French artist include Vega-Nor, Tekers MC, Keple-Gestalt, The Chess Board, Vonal-Stri, Vega 200 and Orion Gris. Explore a collection of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
What materials did Victor Vasarely use?
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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.
What is Victor Vasarely best known for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Victor Vasarely is best known for producing sculptures and paintings with a grid-like appearance. The Hungarian-French artist first began to create these works in 1960, aiming to play with how viewers perceive depth and form. These works demonstrated that kinetic art could be two-dimensional and evoke a sense of movement despite remaining stationary. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
How did Victor Vasarely create his art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
How Victor Vasarely created his art varied. For his paintings, the Op artist typically used canvas as a base, painstakingly adding geometric forms in oil and acrylic paint. When producing sculptures, Vasarely often used lucite and glass to give his works a feeling of depth and luminosity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
What was Victor Vasarely’s most famous piece?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Many historians identify Zebras as Victor Vasarely's most famous piece. He painted the work in 1937. Some of his most famous Op art compositions include Tridim, Vega-Nor, Denfert and Cheyt-M. On 1stDibs, find a range of Victor Vasarely art.
Is Victor Vasarely an abstract artist?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, Victor Vasarely was an abstract artist. Specifically, he was a part of the Op art movement, which focused on depicting two-dimensional abstract images that appear three-dimensional. His best known works include Zebras, Tridim, Vega-Nor, Denfert and Cheyt-M. Find a collection of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
How did Victor Vasarely make Op art?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Victor Vasarely produced Op art by employing principles of physics and geometry. He painted his works by hand with oils and acrylics on canvas in a way that made the images seem three-dimensional and capable of movement. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
How many paintings did Victor Vasarely paint?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The exact number of paintings Victor Vasarely painted is unknown. However, historians know of more than 1,000 works produced by the artist over the course of his life. In addition to paintings, he produced sculptures, collages and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Victor Vasarely art.
What is an example of Op art by Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
There are many examples of Op art by Victor Vasarely, who is widely considered the grandfather of this art movement. A classic example is 1937’s Zebra, which has undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Other Op art works by Vasarely include Vega-Nor, The Chess Board, Vonal-Stri and Keple-Gestalt. Shop a range of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
How many paintings did Victor Vasarely make?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Victor Vasarely made 44 works of art in his lifetime. The artist’s paintings fell into the Op-Art movement and his work entitled Zebra is considered one of the earliest examples of Op-Art. His paintings often focus on bold colors, shading, shapes and optical illusions. Shop a selection of Vasarely pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
How many artworks did Victor Vasarely make?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The exact number of artworks produced by Victor Vasarely is unknown. However, references include more than 1,000 pieces attributed to the Hungarian-French artist. Vasarely shaped the Op art movement with pieces like Tridim, Vega-Noir and Cheyt-M. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.

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