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MODERNISM IN DESIGN

MODERNISM IN DESIGN

Can modernism in design be reached by following the evolving landscapes of design gurus and social media influencers? It’s not for us to judge. So perhaps the even better question is: what is modernism in design?

Modernism in design is all about escaping the fripperies of old-world design. And by that, we mean pre-war design. The modernist approach is to constantly highlight the clean lines and functionality instead of the embellishments that exaggerate the form when it comes to decor. Following the philosophy of form and function is our approach to modernism in design.

A Parisian apartment, clad with Larsen textiles, while a Platner coffee table takes center stage. Photo courtesy: LARSEN
A Parisian apartment, clad with Larsen textiles, while a Platner coffee table takes center stage. Photo courtesy: LARSEN
Kurt Schwitters, Für Tillyr, 1923. Photo courtesy: CHRISTIE'S
Kurt Schwitters, Für Tillyr, 1923. Photo courtesy: CHRISTIE’S.
Modernism in Art: Jean Arp, Reveil, 1938. Photo courtesy SOTHEBY'S
Modernism in Art: Jean Arp, Reveil, 1938. Photo courtesy SOTHEBY’S.
Modernism in Architecture: Montecito, California, 2014
Modernism in Architecture: Montecito, California, 2014.
Jean Royere, armchair, circa 1954. Photo courtesy: SOTHEBY'S
Jean Royere, armchair, circa 1954. Photo courtesy: SOTHEBY’S.

This article originally appeared on MAISON VSP

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