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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Abstract Harmony Rose Smoke & Nickel 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Celebrate the allure of imperfections with us! Inspired by the intersection of nature and machinery, our rug transforms misprints and interruptions in mechanical duplication into a u...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Nordic Enigma Ashwood & Mauve 300x420 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This hand knotted rug transcends the ordinary, becoming a statement piece that redefines the aesthetic of your living space. The color palette of Ashwood and Mauve sets the stage for...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Fusion Echo Natural 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace simplicity and elegance with our Flatweave rug, featuring minimal and unembellished patterns transitioning into subtle gradients. The rug's natural color scheme effortlessly ...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Jute
White Pearl Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in white pearl & ivory and the board is made of oak wood veneer. It...
Category
Mexican Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Resin, Wood
African beaded head from Cameroon
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful colorful beaded head made by the people of Cameroon Africa and put on a lucite stand
Category
Cameroonian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Beads
21st Century Poseidon Square Bathroom Set Waterproof Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
It’s easy to understand why they are called best seller.
This is Poseidon, our square bathroom set entirely covered in soft and waterproof genuine leather. Our Rialto tray, together with a square soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder, and a cotton pad holder with simple and minimal design perfect for contemporary and traditional bathroom suites.
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Brenta Nightstands with gold-leaf tulip
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Brenta Nightstand with inside drawers.
A beautiful Venetian nightstand...
Category
Italian Other 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Backgammon Large Set
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite set of backgammon is made of a walnut wood and mahogany case that is upholstered in fine-dyed leather of which the color and type can be customized. The playing surface is made up of inlaid leather. The set includes checkers in boxwood and dice. The closing is magnetic to secure a safe...
Category
Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Persephone Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Meticulously handcrafted by ceramicist Stefania Boemi, this anthropomorphic vase of the Greek goddess Persephone is a testament to ancient crafting traditions. Crafted of terracotta ...
Category
Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
French Modernist Cubist Painting Summer Street in Shade
Located in Cirencester, GB
Summer street in shade
by Maurice Mazeilie (French, 1924-2021)
watercolor painting on artist paper, unframed
signed verso
stamped and signed verso
painting: 7 inches x 9.75 in...
Category
French 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Other
Yvette Dubois-Habasque French Cubist Abstract Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Abstract Composition"
original Oil Painting on board by Yvette Dubois Habasque (1929-2016)
signed front and back
Dated: 2010
Measure: Board: 7 x 5.5 inches
Fine original ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vertical Sculpture Castaña Teracotta Burnished Clay Fired with Wood Removable
Located in London, GB
Castañas (chestnuts) is a sculpture made of a series of cups.
The individual pieces can be rearranged to create different shapes, and can also be us...
Category
Mexican 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Lilac, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
New & Not Used Handwoven Wool Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian 'New / Not Used' Handwoven Kilim from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates b...
Category
Turkish Kilim 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Contemporary unique pool table in American Walnut (customisable) by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout his designs the use of pure materials and honest natural processes are paramount. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Nomadic Neutrality Light Camel & Light Camel 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This hand knotted rug from our Hula is an ode to sustainable living, combining timeless design with sustainable craftsmanship. This rectangular rug is meticulously handwoven from nat...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Jute
Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...
Category
Turkish Oushak 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Artisan Melange Medieval Blue & Medium Gray 200X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
A seamless blend of delicate traditional and tribal motifs in a Transitional style! The handknotted rug boasting intricate patterns creates a harmonious fusion of heritage and contem...
Category
Indian Tribal 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper, Silver
Mexican Hand Woven Palm Raincoat
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Rare to find raincoat made of braided palm leaves. Of pre-Hispanic origin, it is a woven garment that protects against the rain. Also known as Capisayo in or Capote in other parts of...
Category
Mexican Tribal 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Hollywood Sign Artist Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun piece of Los Angeles artwork. Hollywood sign made as an artist's model to make larger versions at a later time. Letters are perfect scale. Made of w...
Category
American 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Hebe's Bust Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This exceptional piece meticulously reproduces Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's oeuvre realized in 1806 and preserved at the Thorvaldsen Museum ...
Category
Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Other
Green Candelabra by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
Category
Mexican 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Little Devil Cat Sculpture, Designed by Javier Calleja and Lladro.
By Javier Calleja, Lladro
Located in Madrid, ES
Javier Calleja collaborates for the second time with the Spanish company Lladró.
As a result of this partnership, he has created the Little Devil Cat sculpture, crafted from porcelai...
Category
Spanish 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Cassina Ténéré Handwoven Jute Rug Barcode Version.
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Ténéré Handwoven Jute Rug Barcode Version.
A rug that celebrates nature, entirely hand-made of jute, using ancient traditional methods.
Cassina partners with the Golran com...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Jute
Camionnette Aroutcheff ARARG JUVA 4 grey
Located in Saint ouen, FR
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ARARG JUVA 4 grey
31/50
Carton dimensions : 49x22,5x21cm
Dimensions : 33x 14x12,5cm
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wood
The Virgin Mary Bust, 'Virgin Mary House' Replica Compressed Marble Powder No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary, who is known as the mother of Jesus in Christian mythology. Weighing 1.5 kg, this sculpture is produced from pressed marble powder and made using the original molds from the museum. It can be used both indoors and outdoors.
This work of art holds a special place for those interested in Christian art. The original depiction of the Virgin Mary makes it an excellent choice for art enthusiasts and collectors. Thanks to the high-quality material used in its production and the quality craftsmanship, it provides durability for many years. It can be used as a wonderful decorative piece in your garden, home, or office since it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. This Virgin Mary sculpture...
Category
Turkish Classical Greek 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Istanbul Museum Replica, Compressed Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Istanbul Archeological Museum.
Hermes, a descendant ...
Category
Turkish Classical Greek 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed Yastik Size
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The most dramatic of the Gerous ( Garrus, Gerus, Garus ) carpets are those with an "asymmetric" design. Only a section of the original is shown, in the same way, many Lotto carpets w...
Category
Turkish Revival 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mystical Horizon Aruba Blue & Cloud White 180X163 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What whispers of inspiration flow through the intricate fibers of this Modern Hand Tufted Rug, lovingly crafted in the rural heartlands of India? Embodying a captivating aura of comp...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Sage Green and Al Fresco, Modern abstract design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' Jaipur hand-tufted viscose rug in soft sage green and al fresco features a contemporary abstract pattern that brings a refreshing, natural aesthetic to any space. Crafte...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Other
Cerulean Serenade Capri & Capri 180x270 cm Handloom Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever wondered what moonlight dancing on the Capri coast would look like? Imagine the soft, uneven glow, the gentle fade from cerulean to inky blue. Now, translate that vision onto a ...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Artemis Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famous Artemis is the sister of Apollo and Dionysus; It is integrated with abundance in Anatolia. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the temple of Artemis in Ephesus was destroyed many times; but each time it was built again. Artemis, who, like Cybele, is the embodiment of nourishment rather than fertility, can be found in every region in every age.
Sculptures, busts, columns and reliefs, the originals of which are in various museums, are made with the technique of casting under vacuum with marble powder...
Category
Turkish Classical Greek 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
21st Dice Game Set Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The essential design of our Gea round tray made with waterproof and scratch calf skin leather with non-slip base meet Pinetti leisure collection reinventing one of the oldest board g...
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood, Resin
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...
Category
American Folk Art 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Contemporary British Framed Oil Painting on Canvas (White Roses In Mustard Pot)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine contemporary British oil painting on canvas of white roses in a mustard pot displaying a masterful use of color, space, and light, mounted to an attractive gray-washed and sil...
Category
British 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mexican Nativity Set Folk Art Ceramic Christmas Decoration Pottery Sculptures
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Folkloric ceramic nativity set decorated in Tonalá, Jalisco, México. Beautifully hand painted. Handmade in clay. Includes 14 figures.
The figures are first handmade in clay and burned in a wood burned oven at low temperature, then painted with acrylic paint and decorated manually. Mexican folk art...
Category
Mexican Folk Art 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
Turkish Kilim 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...
Category
American Folk Art 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Lisa Larson 'Mikey' Cat Fabric Cushions
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Cushions with zip on covers, fronts in 'Mikey' fabric designed by Lisa Larson, in typical Lisa Larson style, very reminiscent of her comical animal figures...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Incanto Bust by Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A glorious work of art by sculptor Raffaello Romanelli, this piece is an original and singular sculpture handcrafted of gypsum. It depicts the bust of a naked female...
Category
Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Another style, another iconic weave.
Canaria is our brand new family of baskets available in different sizes able to meet several uses. A magazine holder, a blanket or shoes holde...
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn house models or bird houses. This sculpture works alone on a shelf or table or can be grouped with other house sculptures by the artist. Each house sculpture is unique in design and color.
Jim Rose
Structure No. 245
repurposed painted steel
6.50h x 8w x 3d in
16.51h x 20.32w x 7.62d cm
JR0333
Jim Rose
b. 1966, d. 2023
Bio
Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Education
1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL
1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Awards
2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI
2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Solo Exhibitions
2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
National Exhibitions
2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz
2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery
2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery
Group Exhibitions
2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi
2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI
2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY
2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts,
Mesa, AZ
2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN
2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI
2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI
2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI
2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY
2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI
2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition)
2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
2006 Marriage of the Minds...
Category
American Folk Art 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Samuel Mazy Glazed Purple & White Porcelain Pansy Sculpture
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years i...
Category
French 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Large floor vase in green glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis.
2024. Unique piece.
H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches.
Approximate sizes.
Category
French Beaux Arts 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Bamboo Gold Lombardia Nightstand
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Bamboo Lombardia Nightstand, in gold with butterflies decor.
Did you know that a group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope?
The name comes from the beautiful array of colors and pattern created by many fluttering wings. We've always had a love of butterflies, as evidenced by their presence in a few of our decors. Their delicate nature and eye-catching beauty captures our hearts again and again. And then, what if we capture this beautiful light decor to the whimsical silhouette of a bamboo nightstand, in a full gold...
Category
Italian Other 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ethereal Strokes Natural White & Medium Taupe 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in the allure of artistic complexness with this luxury rug from our Entropy collection, transforming your space into an exquisite canvas of intrigue, beauty, and comfort. Thi...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Classic Gray and Liquorice, Artistic Abstract Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs presents a refined blend of classic gray and liquorice tones, offering a contemporary yet timeless look. The artistic a...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Other
Arjumand Aruba Blue & Jasper 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Introduce yourself to a realm of romance, artistry, and cultural fusion with Arjumand, a mesmerizing rug from the Majnun Collection crafted by Pavitra Rajaram. Drawing inspiration fr...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Modern 3D Tile Drops by MAKHNO
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
3D tiles DROZH features a raised geometric pattern that creates a stunning three-dimensional effect. The pattern consists of interlocking triangles that create an optical illusion as...
Category
Ukrainian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ararat Rugs Holland Park William Morris Carpet, Arts and Crafts, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Arts & Crafts Carpets, by Malcolm Haslam, and David Black, 1991, fig.49. This Hammersmith carpet was designed by William Morris in 1882, in the United Kingdom. In 1887 English artist and bookbinder T.J. Cobden Sanderson, suggested that a new group be named the “Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society” As a result, he was the first to use the term “Art and Crafts” and also is credited with naming this new emerging movement. The Arts & Crafts movement was inspired by the degradation of product standards that resulted from the factory production age. The rise of machinery in manufacturing caused a noticeable decline in uniqueness and crafts. These anti-Industrial reformers promoted economic advancement and social change. They wanted to eliminate poor quality and “artificial” items from 19th century British society. They saw a plethora of uninteresting items on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and became inspired to launch a Campaign for originality and uniqueness.
William Morris was an English designer, as well as an uplifting social activist and writer. Morris is credited with sparking the rebirth of textile arts and traditional means of production. In 1861, Morris and a small group of designers opened an incredibly fashionable design company that grew to be largely successful. Morris left behind works in many different mediums such as textiles, books, furniture, stained glass, and area rugs. But in the end, he is most remembered for the magnificent wallpapers that he designed. He got much of his inspiration from the natural world. Through his interior decor pieces, Morris set out to convert rooms or spaces into meadows with beautiful trees meandering, vines, and plants. This concept of taking something Industrial and man-made, and converting it into something natural is what William Morris meant when he once said: “-any decoration is futile… when it does not remind you of something beyond itself.”
Morris was a huge commercial success and his works are some of the most sought-after pieces in the world of design and decor. He is also credited with almost single-handedly reviving the British textile arts as well as their methods of production. Morris was also severely critical of machine-made goods, exclaiming, “Today almost all wares that are made by civilized man are shabbily and pretentiously ugly.” Houses were filled “with tons and tons of unutterable rubbish,” which, he suggested, should be heaped onto a gigantic bonfire! “As a condition of life, production by machinery is altogether evil.” He masterminded one of the most well-known styles of Arts & Crafts, recognizable by its twisting and arching patterns and simple, elegant floral design prints. Although Morris believed that Persian carpets were the greatest ever made, he adopted the coarser Turkish (Ghiordes) knot for his hand knotted carpet manufacture. They were woven at a thickness of 25 knots to the square inch at that time. Morris & Co.’s rugs are reminiscent of Persian garden design carpets in that they are smartly styled depictions of English gardens. Donegal also started producing highly desirable Irish rugs in the late 19th century. The Donegal rugs were predominantly created by English architects C.F.A. Voysey and Gavin Morton. The handcrafted Voysey rugs are typically woven in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Voysey had a knack for using contrasting shapes to decorate flat monochromatic spaces. Dark outlines added a flair of drama to his signature pattern and Celtic rug...
Category
Turkish Arts and Crafts 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a Red Breasted Nuthatch, a Black Capped Chickadee and an American Goldfinch...
Category
American Folk Art 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wood
21st Century Petanque Game Set with Leather Box Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A complete game set of 6 metal balls with one jack and a leather measuring rope.
Our portable Pétanque game set comes with its own sleek storage box, completely covered with genuine grained leather. Ideal for outdoor entertaining...
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Small Tree Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Alvaro Uribe, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category
American Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood & Calf Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pamper your furry friends with our new Pet bed.
A wooden structure masterfully handcrafted covered in leather with precious canaletto walnut wood base and so...
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut
21st Professional Poker Game Set Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Make an impression at poker nights with a gameplay experience like no other.
Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Poker set comes in a luxurious wooden box with a magnetic ...
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This is a reproduction of one of the most famous sculptures of the post-Hellenistic period, the Apollo Belvedere, which is now housed in the Vatican M...
Category
Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Merging Ripples Vanilla & Ebony 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rugs
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a visual journey with this wool rug from our Aprezo collection. The rug's aesthetic is a testament to artistry, with a pattern that delicately intertwines, resembling the p...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tamagroute Earth Candlestick - Morocco
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Tamagroute Earth Candlestick - Morocco. Tamegroute is a small Moroccan village simply known for it's rich traditional ceramics. The clay is cut by hand from the banks of...
Category
Moroccan 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ararat Rugs Derbend Kazak Rug, 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Derbend Kazak rug also known as Daghestan rug, designed late 19th century, is a type of handwoven rug that originates from the Caucasus region, specifically from the town of Derbend (also spelled as Derbent) in modern-day Dagestan, Russia. Derbend rugs have a rich history that dates back centuries and are highly regarded for their intricate designs and craftsmanship. Derbend rugs are known for their bold and vibrant geometric designs. They often feature intricate patterns and motifs such as diamonds, medallions, stars, and stylized floral elements. The designs are typically woven with high contrast, using a variety of colors, including red, blue, green, and ivory. Derbend rugs have been woven by various ethnic groups in the Caucasus region, including the Azerbaijani, Lezgian, and Avar peoples. They hold cultural and historical importance as a form of artistic expression and are considered a part of the region's rich weaving heritage. The design of this rug is interpreted by our designers and soft colors are chosen for this rug.
Color summary: 7 colors in total;
Turquoise 330 (Spurge - Madder Root - Indigo - Walnut Husk)
Dark Brown 316 (No Dye - Sheep’s Own Color)
Barley Corn 103 (Only Specially Washed)
Mandarian Orange 529 (Madder Root - Walnut Hulsk)
Wax Flower...
Category
Caucasian Revival 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Nebulous Twilight Mauve & Treetop 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever imagined turning your living space into a canvas of contemporary expression? Introducing our modern hand-tufted rug, a masterpiece meticulously handmade in rural India....
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Blooming Veil Antique White & Ombre Blue 270x360 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This handcrafted piece from our Far East collection is a stunning testament to the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. With its blooming design and exqui...
Category
Indian Tribal 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Reflective Azure Caribbean Sky & Antique White 180X270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a serene journey with this hand-knotted rug capturing the essence of the vast sky. Its Caribbean sky ground and antique white border paint a tranquil canvas that invites a ...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Tranquil Essence Natural & Natural 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What whispers of elegance and serenity does this exquisite flatweave rug carry within its threads? Inspired by minimalism and adorned with unembellished patterns, its subtle gradient...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Jute
21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder.
Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...
Category
Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Ararat Rugs Rows of Rosettes Rug, Antique Anatolian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.173. This classical shape of a rosette design 16th ...
Category
Turkish Oushak 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
VTG 2001 Printed Cotton Fabric by Tradewind Tropicals Ft. Tropical Flower Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautiful 100% cotton fabric features a striking tropical print of yellow and orange flowers and radiant multicolored leaves on a black background. It's designed by Tradewind Tr...
Category
American 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
The Virgin Mary Bust, 'Virgin Mary House' Replica Compressed Marble Powder No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary, who is known as the mother of Jesus in Christian mythology. Weighing 1.5 kg, this sculpture is produced from pressed marble powder and made us...
Category
Turkish Folk Art 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Proust armchair hand-painted in 2006 original by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
The Proust Armchair is Alessandro Mendini's best-known work, an icon of the twentieth century that in its various declinations has become a symbol of polychromy.
For sixteen years I...
Category
Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Leaf Lattice Design, Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Völker, Angela, Die orientalischen Knüpfteppiche das MAK, Vienna: Böhlau, 2001: 42–5. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug by Mamluk Sultane of Cairo, Egypt. It is exhibited at MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna Austria. The interpreted design is composed of a leaf lattice pattern taken from the border of the MAK Museum’s rug...
Category
Turkish Revival 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
3L Shatranj chess set by Madheke
Dimensions: W 54.8 D 54.8 H 9.5 cm
Materials: Leather, Metal, Wood
Inspired by the Bentley 3-Litre, the 3L Shatranj pays homage to the engineeri...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category
Turkish Revival 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Yastik Size Door Mat Entrance Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Völker, Angela, Die Orientalischen Knüpfteppiche das MAK, Vienna: Böhlau, 2001: 42–5. The rug with the central star was designed in t...
Category
Turkish Revival 21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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