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Dive into the time period that suits best your search: we promise you will enjoy your time travel.
Before 1900
Antiques and history
This is intOndo’s broadest category and includes selected antiques which together with their rich history bring to your house a good dose of chame. These works, rigorously handmade with techniques that often lost today, are collectible objects that can still admirably serve their original function.
1900s-1910s
Belle Époque
At the peak of the Belle Époque many of the 19th century scientific innovations translated into benefits for the society. Electrical light, cinema and radio are only some of the progress that became commodities in this era when design and the arts followed the Art Nouveau, Liberty e Arts and Crafts stiles.
Selected items
1920s-1930s
Geometries triumph
This period is distinguished for its modernity and its attention to function and detail. Geometrical patterns and simple lines are common elements both in design and fashion. You can find few strong colors, often placed in contrast with each other. The style that dominated the 20s and 30s is the Art Decò, but the Bauhaus School was also born at this time and its style is still contemporary today. Therefore furniture, lights and decor in this category is very easy to mix with any other object you may already have.
Selected items
1940s-1950s
Design after the Great Wars
The years following the Great Wars are crucial for the advent of industrial design. This is when the modern concept of design really started. Plastic and new materials seem to take over mass production of objects designed for the modern daily life. Anything can be designed and realized at this time and there are no limits to invention and realization of thing and a time for optimism. Mid-century furniture produced in this period is still fashionable today.
Selected items
1960s-1970s
Industrial designers at work
A new generation of designers brings strong vibes in these years dominated by the Pop Art. Industrial designers felt free to reinterpret the classics with bright colours and new materials to add a burst of energy to daily life. Round shapes typical of ‘60s give a sense of comfort and wealth, and the ‘70s chromed or optical patterns add that touch of extravagance that any home should have even today.
Selected items
1980s-1990s
Elegance and minimalism
Simple, minimal and essential lines are the main characteristics of the ‘80s and ‘90s design. Objects produces at this time are works of art dressed with the most technological materials in the most elegant way. The colour palette is limited and soft and the shapes are ergonomic and essentials. Nothing is redundant in this style that has much to tell us in its straight forward look.
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Contemporary
Young and promising
Any respectable collection includes young artworks with great potential. Thus also on intOndo you can find a number of contemporary pieces. Even if it is rare nowadays, we find special objects that pass our accurate selection for their uniqueness and the quality of their materials. It is mainly artisanal works that we care for and support as they speak of craftsmanship and contemporary genius.
Selected items
19th century
Revival e realism
When you look at decorative arts and architecture, revival is what distinguishes art movements during the 19th century. Yet the real novelty of this time is the refined realism of paintings and sculptures. Discover in this section refined French furniture, geometrical landscapes, comfortable Imperial style armchairs, tables, consoles, and much more.
