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Ornamentum 1 by Orson Oxo Van Beek & Quinten Mestdagh - 2020

Creator: Orson Oxo Van Beek
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
‘Ornamentum’ is the first collaboration between designer Orson van Beek and fashion designer Quinten Mestdagh. The work evolved out of research based on the history of ornamental art and furniture and how this has evolved through time and history. Both artists are fascinated by ornamental and decorative furniture and questioned why there is such an absence of this in contemporary design. The aim of Orson Van Beek and Quinten Mestdagh was to create new ornamental furniture which touches the boundaries between aesthetics and functionality. The typical historical aesthetics connected to baroque and rococo styles are translated into graphic symbols and icons which form the structure of the pieces. With this idea, they created a still life of three objects representing a chair, a table and a lamp. Orson Van Beeck and Quinten Mestdagh wanted to make the pieces of furniture so overly decorated untill a point that the actual piece of furniture becomes functionless and that it becomes an ornament on itself. ‘Ornamentum’ is a study and a reflection on how ornamental furniture has evolved over time, how it can be reinvented, and how it can find a place again in contemporary furniture design.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Belgium
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	6 mm lasered Aluminium
Creation Date:	2020
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	589603

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	47.24 in;	D.	26.77 in;
W.	40 cm;	H.	120 cm;	D.	68 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.