Design: The Return Of Wood

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Design: the return of wood [Aug 10] At auctions, collectors of top-end design are showing a distinct penchant for highly decorative furniture produced in very limited editions, or even unique pieces.  Alongside this trend, the bidding is also particularly strong for works that emphasise a dialogue with nature. Such “natural” inspiration had its heyday just over a century ago with Art nouveau, which appeared in 1890 and died out as the First World War began.

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This video shows some of  the collection at...Musée d'Orsay, section Art Nouveau!...