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MacKenzie-Childs furniture: more is more

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NEW YORK — Whimsy meets drama in the colorful furniture and decorative goods made by MacKenzie-Childs.

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The American Arts and Crafts Movement: Handcrafted Furniture Masterpieces

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Celebrated American Arts and Craft Furniture Designers Leading the charge for the American Arts and Crafts movement were several pioneering figures who devoted their professional careers to demonstrating how the skill-centered simple forms and celebration of nature inherent to the movement could revolutionize American design.

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Furniture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne easily beat estimates at Ahlers & Olgletree

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ATLANTA — Three key lots of the unique furniture designs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne came to market June 26 at Ahlers & Ogletree as part of their Modern and Contemporary Art and Design sale. Despite sturdy estimates, all three beat their top numbers handily. Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers.

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Here’s the Definitive Volume on Donald Judd’s Minimalist Furniture Designs

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The Judd Foundation's first book on the artist's furniture features his greatest hits and deep cuts alike. The post Here’s the Definitive Volume on Donald Judd’s Minimalist Furniture Designs appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences

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A hallmark of Art Deco furniture, streamlined geometry finds its architectural and design counterpart in Streamline Moderne. Exposed to the workings of his father’s construction business in late 19th-century Paris, Émile-Jacques Ruhlman rose to prominence as a furniture designer early in the subsequent century.

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German Artist MadC Makes a Foray Into Furniture Design With Limited Edition Table

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The post German Artist MadC Makes a Foray Into Furniture Design With Limited Edition Table appeared first on Artnet News. Presented by Eins zu Eins, the work blurs the boundary between sculpture and functional object.

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Colonial silver, Shaker furniture and Albert Bierstadt headline Eldred’s July 24-26

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Jacob Hurd (1703-1758) is today considered one of Boston’s most important […] The post Colonial silver, Shaker furniture and Albert Bierstadt headline Eldred’s July 24-26 appeared first on Auction Central News. Three star lots symbolize the high level of quality in each of the three days.