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Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
By Henry Diltz
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition
Signed, Titled, and Numbered by Henry Diltz
Please allow extra production time.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
By Henry Diltz
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition
Signed, Titled, and Numbered by Henry Diltz
Please allow extra production time.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
By Henry Diltz
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition
Signed, Titled, and Numbered by Henry Diltz
Please allow extra production time.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
JELLY BELLY RABBIT brooch by Trifari USA , sterling silver gold plated, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
rhinestones could be imported into the USA from Europe.
Necessity is the mother of invention and a whole
Category
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Free Shipping
H 1.58 in W 1.89 in D 0.79 in
Original poster Frank Zappa "I was lord kitcheners valet" 1968
Located in PARIS, FR
and a trailblazer in the world of experimental rock. As the frontman of The Mothers of Invention, he
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper
Earliy 18th Century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
necessity being the mother of invention! Most would agree the bonnetiere came first, allowing ladies to doff
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Shibayama Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire
Located in London, GB
A superb and incredibly rare pair of gilt bronze and mother of pearl Shibayama opera glasses by
Category
Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Raja Contemporary Mother of Pearl Table by Jacopo Foggini
By Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
A precious table inspired by objects from the past, entirely made with inlaid mother of pearl in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Eighteenth-century Venetian mirror in lacquered wood and with mother-of-pearl in
Located in Vicenza, IT
foliate decorations in polychrome lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved and foliated friezes at the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood
H 45.67 in W 28.75 in D 4.73 in
Collection Of Knowles Collector Fine China Plates By Eve Licea Biblical Mothers
Located in Bastogne, BE
A collection of Edwin M. Knowles fine china collector numbered plates from The Biblical Mothers
Category
Vintage 1980s American Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
1940s Danish Just Andersen Disco Metal Figurine of Inuit Mother and Child
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1940s Danish Just Andersen Disco Metal Figurine of Inuit Mother and Child
The figurine is made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Contemporary Art By Helen Uter - Mother
By Helen Uter
Located in Paris, IDF
civilization. Helen Uter’s figurative pictures combine natural patterns interacting with her own inventions
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Set of 7 Cal Schenkel 1979 Silkscreen Lithographs Captain Beefheart Frank Zappa
Located in Dayton, OH
silkscreen lithographs signed by Cal Schenkel, creator of many Mothers of Invention and Captain Beefheart
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 26 in W 0.125 in D 20 in
Wilson’s Petrel - Mother Carey’s Chicken /// Ornithology Bird Seascape Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)
Title: "Wilson’s Petrel - Mother Carey’s Chicken
Category
1840s Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Watercolor
2 Erte Embossed Statue of Liberty Day & Night Serigraphs Sunrise & Fireworks
By Erté
Located in Dayton, OH
his mother for whom he produced his first design at age 6. In his youth his passion waved between
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
H 35.5 in W 32 in D 1 in
Virgin with child, workshop of Pieter Coecke Van Aelst, 16th c. Flemish school
Located in PARIS, FR
his mother, raising his right arm in her direction, while his left hand holds a red apple, symbol of
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oak, Oil
1930'S Cranberry Red Rayon Satin Very Rare Men's Western Shirt
Located in New York, NY
these old shirts especially in such a large size. Retains all of the original carved mother of pearl
Category
1930s Blouses and Tops
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Coral Sapphire Ruby, Emerald Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
organic materials – like mother-of-pearl, mammoth bone, wood, beetle wing, and seeds – that are
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Big Sur Northern California Seascape at Sunset by Alex Dzigurski
By Alexander Dzigurski
Located in Soquel, CA
; contrarily, his mother was most interested in her son's talent, and understood her son's wishes to extend his
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Stretcher Bars, Linen
H 36.5 in W 56.75 in D 1.5 in
A Louisiana Wild Heart II
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread
Boudicca
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread
Ghost Coast II
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Acrylic
Ghost Coast I
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Acrylic
A Louisiana Wild Heart I
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread
Luna
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread
Artemis (diptych)
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread
Theia
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorns flaming hearts, a nod to the icon of the Blessed Mother’s flaming heart. A visual prayer, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread
Omar’s Cup
By Bernard Childs
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, Brooklyn. During her last days, his mother told him he was the seventh generation of artists in the family
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Drypoint
Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
from an angel’s head, against a blue starry background.
The Child is clutching his mother’s veil with
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculpt...
Materials
Stucco
H 18.71 in W 14.77 in D 1.19 in
Getting Ready for the Revolution - Learning How to Ride in the Subway
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
invention of the rotary press, which made possible enormous print runs, and the development of the popular
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon
Nesso Gray Small Sideboard with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
say, is an invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Resin
Nesso Mint Green Large Sideboard with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
say, is an invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Resin
Nesso Beige and PinkSmall Sideboard with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
say, is an invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Resin
Nesso Beige and Pink Large Sideboard with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
say, is an invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Resin
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 18.9 in
Nesso Mint Green Small Sideboard with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
say, is an invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Resin
Nesso Gray Large Sideboard with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
say, is an invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Resin
Nesso Mint Green Large Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
H 11.82 in W 51.19 in D 33.67 in
Nesso Gray Medium Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Nesso Gray Medium Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skillful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
Nesso Beige and Pink Small Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Nesso Beige and Pink Medium Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Nesso Mint Green Medium Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Nesso Mint Green Medium Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skillful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Nesso Gray Small Coffee Table with Brass Inlayby Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skillful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Nesso Beige and Pink Medium Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl. The Scarlet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Nesso Gray Large Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Nesso Gray Small Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
Nesso Mint Green Small Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skillful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Nesso Mint Green Small Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Nesso Beige and Pink Small Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
furniture, delightfully combining resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Nesso Beige and Pink Large Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
furniture, delightfully combining resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
H 11.82 in W 51.19 in D 33.67 in
Nesso Beige and Pink Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl. The Scarlet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
Nesso Mint Green Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
invention on its own. The entire collection is delicately finished with mother of pearl. The Scarlet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
Nesso Beige and Pink Large Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Nesso Gray Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
Nesso Mint Green Large Dining Table with Brass Inlayby Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Nesso Gray Large Dining Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
resin and brass. This very skilful technique, one may say, is an invention on its own. The entire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Eileen Lake
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
invention of the rotary press, which made possible enormous print runs, and the development of the popular
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon
Animam et Corpus Trado pro Patriis Legibus - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
the Book of Maccabees. The parable is about the story of a mother and of his seven sons that were
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Mothers Of Invention For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact mothers of invention you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Pop Art style, while we also have 9 Pop Art versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mothers of invention from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a mothers of invention to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, brown, blue and more. There have been many interesting mothers of invention examples over the years, but those made by David Cintract, Mark Newport, Henry Diltz, (after) Pablo Picasso and Emile Bernard are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, plastic and acrylic paint can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Mothers Of Invention?
The price for a mothers of invention in our collection starts at $288 and tops out at $78,000 with the average selling for $6,405.
Questions About Mothers Of Invention
- When was the tantalus invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The tantalus was patented in 1881 by George Betjemann, a cabinet maker from Germany. Named after the Greek mythological character, Tantalus, the decor item is designed to hold one or more decanters. You’ll find a selection of tantalus pieces on 1stDibs.
- When were cellarettes invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cellarettes, wooden cabinets that were used specifically to store alcohol, were first invented in Europe in the 1400s. They became more popular when they were made in the United States in the 1700s. Shop a range of antique cellarettes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What did Hockney invent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022David Hockney invented a theory about how Old Masters created such realistic works of art. It holds that artists used devices like mirrors and the camera obscura to reflect images that they could then trace. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of David Hockney art.
- Who invented jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024It's not possible to say for certain who invented jewelry. Anthropologists have determined that our neanderthal ancestors produced jewelry out of natural materials. One of the oldest examples of jewelry is a necklace fashioned out of seashell beads, estimated to be around 115,000 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
- What did Raphael invent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Raphael invented the idea of modes of coloring, according to many art historians. Unlike his peers and predecessors, who tended to use similar color schemes in their works, Raphael devised the concept of matching color styles to projects to enhance their meaning and allow them to engage with their surroundings. Raphael also made contributions to the development of linear perspective, a method of making two-dimensional images appear as if they exist in three dimensions. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- Who invented watercolor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one knows for certain who invented watercolor, as the earliest examples of the material date back to Paleolithic times. However, many historians consider the German Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer to be the father of European watercolor painting. His work inspired many painters, such as Anthony van Dyck and Claude Lorrain, to work in the medium. Find a collection of watercolor paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Hans and Zacharias Janssen invented the first microscope in what is now the Netherlands around the year 1600. Before making their invention, the father-and-son duo worked as eyeglass makers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of microscopes.
- Where was watercolor invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The use of watercolor goes back to the cave paintings. Watercolors were employed in ancient Egypt and as early as 4000 B.C. in Asia, emerging in Europe during the Renaissance.
- Who invented the stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.
- When was the sofa invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
- When were mirrors invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Mirrors were invented in ancient times. The earliest known human-made reflective surfaces date back to 4000 B.C., when artisans polished obsidian to a mirror-like finish. By the 5th century A.D., the Greeks had mastered the art of producing handheld mirrors for the purpose of grooming. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of mirrors.
- When was porcelain invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Porcelain was invented during the Tang Dynasty in China, which began in 618 A.D. and ended in 907. Pieces produced during this period tended to be very simple and might not be easily recognizable as porcelain to modern-day collectors. The form of porcelain that most people envision today emerged during the Yuan Dynasty, which occurred between 1279 and 1368 A.D. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of porcelain.
- Who invented the chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024No one knows the name of the person who invented the chair. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced some of the oldest representations of chairs back to ancient Egypt. The chairs produced around 5,800 years ago featured wood construction with leather or textile upholstery and had seat heights of only around 10 inches. Shop antique and vintage chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The typewriter was invented in 1867. However, the inventors Christopher Latham Sholes, Carlos Glidden and Samuel W. Soule didn’t receive a patent until 1868. In 1873, their design went into production and hit the markets. These early typewriters were usually mounted on sewing machine stands. On 1stDibs, find a collection of typewriters.
- Who invented Pointillism?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The French painters Georges Seurat and Paul Signac invented Pointillism. The technique emerged from Impressionism, and like Impressionist painters Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro, Seurat and Signac were fascinated with the concept of exploring how the eye perceives the world around it. As a result, they experimented with using tiny dots of color that come together to form a complete image when viewed from afar. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Pointillist art.
- Who invented denim?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented denim. Historians have traced the fabric back to 17th-century France, when farmers began wearing a heavy cotton twill cloth as workwear. Most credit Levi Strauss, the founder of Levi Strauss & Co., for popularizing denim in the U.S. and abroad beginning in the late 19th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of denim apparel from some of the world's top boutiques.
- Who invented the globe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Crates of Mallus invented the first known globe more than 2,100 years ago. Unfortunately, the Greek geographer’s invention did not survive the centuries that followed. The oldest globe in existence dates back to 1492 and was the work of the German geographer and cartographer Martin Behaim. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of globes.
- Who invented the desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - Who invented the milking stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
- Who invented the penny scale?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Percival Everitt is believed to have invented the penny scale. He obtained the first patent for one in England in 1884. The first penny scales arrived in the U.S. in 1885 and were popular methods of tracking weight through the 1930s and 40s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of penny scales.
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Cabochon Sapphire Clip Earrings
Coral And Pearl Earrings
Pink Modern Dining Chairs
Melt Table
Dining Chair Mint
Large Dining Table D Shape
Wood And Gold Earrings
White Gold Emerald Pearl Earrings
Luxury Dining Table Large
Mediterranean Coral Earrings
12 Carat Coral Earrings
Methacrylate Table
Table Green Resin