Kinetic Tourmaline Ring by Michael Berger: Modernist Gold Design

Michael Berger (1966-) kinetic 18ct yellow gold and tourmaline…
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Michael Berger (1966-) kinetic 18ct yellow gold and tourmaline ring, modernist form with a large baguette cut green tourmaline set the wedge form kinetic swivelling top, brushed polished finish. 27.95gm. With gold mark and maker's monogram. In original monogrammed box. Note: Michael Berger follows in the footsteps of his mentor, Friedrich Becker, noted as an outstanding designer and master craftsman who had a decisive influence the art of the goldsmith in the second half of the 20th century. Berger's hand-made kinetic rings move and spin on the wearer s hand. His studio in the city of Dusseldorf. Provenance: From the Jill Mandeno estate.

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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

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