Napier modernist pendant with faux lapis stones
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A Napier modernist pendant. Features a silver tone square pendant with gold tone rope design in the middle, accented by faux lapis stones. Silver and gold tone. Weight 120.7 grams. Chain length 42 cm. Pendant size 8.2 x 6.7 cm. Napier established its reputation by standing out from the crowd, their style was large, bold and chunky, which was very different to other designs at the time. At one time, the fashion industry was dominated by Napier jewellery, and was highly sought after and worn by famous personalities of the time including Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Arlene Francie and the Duchess of Windsor. Today, Napier jewellery is still a favourite for avid jewellery Collectors or those with a keen interest in fashion.
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- Modernism / Modernist - Modernist furniture and design emerged in the early to mid-20th century as a response to traditional styles of the 19th century and prior times, and a reflection of the technological and social changes of the time. Characteristics of Modernist furniture and design include simplicity and minimalism and clean lines and a lack of unnecessary ornamentation are key features. That form follows function is a fundamental principle of Modernist design, and furniture and objects are designed with a focus on their practical use.
Modernist furniture often incorporates geometric shapes, such as cubes, rectangles, and circles. This reflects a departure from the more ornate and curvilinear forms of previous design styles. The furniture often prioritizes ergonomic design, ensuring that objects are comfortable and user-friendly. Modernist designers aimed to create designs that could be mass-produced, making good design accessible to a broader population.
Prominent figures associated with Modernist furniture and object design include designers such as Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Ettore Sottsass - Faux - A French word meaning "false", but when used in decorative arts, the intention is not to deceive, but to simulate the decorative effects of the more expensive material it is imitating. The term " faux bois" meaning "false wood" refers to a furniture item that has been decorated with a marked grain (woodgrain finish) to imitate a more expensive timber.
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