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Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

ORGANIC MODERN STYLE

Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.

Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.

Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil & Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.

Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.

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Style: Organic Modern
"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Ikebana bamboo basket hand-woven by Japanese artist Chikusie Watanabe (1932-) circa late 20th century. The Hanakago basket is of a classic vase form with elongated handle an...
Category

20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

"Forest Mist" Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as scholars' rocks (go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone, Steel

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite stone on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural specimen displays...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Malachite

Chinese Meditation Dream Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. In the spirit ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone, Steel

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Malachite

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Japanese antique appreciation stone/penis-shaped stone/strange stone
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H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Japanese antique small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Old Blue Garden Tree Lantern
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Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
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Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
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The first we have seen A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...
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Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
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"Poet's Cave" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Stone, Steel

"Rushing Current" Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. This sculptura...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone, Steel

"Desert Sands" Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese scholar's studio, evoking the grandeur of nature and inspiring creative thought. Known as scholars' rocks (gongshi)...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Sandstone, Steel

Large Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
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"Robed Traveler" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
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"Moon Mountain" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
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Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone
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Organic Modern scholar's objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Organic Modern scholar's objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage scholar's objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, malachite and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern scholar's objects made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for scholar's objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,600 and tops out at $7,280 while the average work can sell for $3,600.

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