Where did Balenciaga live?

Cristóbal Balenciaga lived and worked in Spain and France. The revolutionary Spanish designer opened his first boutique in the former, in San Sebastián, in 1917. The opening of additional Balenciaga boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona followed before Cristóbal moved to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades).Balenciaga was born in the Spanish province of Getaria in 1895 and died in Valencia in 1972. On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world.

How long did Picasso live?

Picasso lived for 91 years. He was born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain, and he died on April 8, 1973, in Mougins, France. During the course of his life, the Spanish artist produced more than 147,800 works. His last piece was a drawing entitled Self Portrait Facing Death, which he was working on just hours before he passed away. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Pablo Picasso art.

What is a living room suite?

A living room suite is a set of furniture pieces for the living room. It usually consists of a sofa with two or more matching chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage living room suites on 1stDibs today.

What is a live edge table?

A live edge table is a table where the natural, organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.

What is a live-edge table?

A live-edge table is a table that sees the actual gnarled shape of the edge of a tree on at least one side of the structure. This kind of table preserves the forest's natural beauty — impurities in the wood are retained, and the tree's edges are left undisturbed for at least part of the table. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary live-edge tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Where does Takashi Murakami live?

Takashi Murakami lives and works in both Tokyo, Japan, and New York, New York. He was born in Tokyo on February 1, 1962, and he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a Ph.D. in art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Takashi Murakami art.

Where does Damien Hirst live now?

Damien Hirst lives in the United Kingdom. Specifically, he splits his time between residences in the cities of London, Gloucestershire and Devon. He was born in Bristol on June 7, 1965. Shop a large selection of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.

Where does Florence Knoll live?

Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.

Where did Max Ernst live?

Max Ernst lived in several places during his life. He was born in Brühl, Germany, in 1881 and later moved to Bonn to attend the university located there. Then he settled in Cologne, not far from his birthplace. In 1922, Ernst moved to France, where he soon became affiliated with Surrealism, the avant-garde art movement taking shape in Paris. Alongside Man Ray, Joan Miró and others, Ernst was among the first visual artists to experiment with imagery and techniques associated with Surrealism. When Germany occupied France during World War II, Ernst escaped to America with the help of patron and collector Peggy Guggenheim, whom he married in 1941. While living in New York, Ernst's work and techniques proved instrumental in inspiring the early development of Abstract Expressionism. He later moved to Sedona, Arizona, where he lived with his fourth wife, Dorothea Tanning, a fellow Surrealist and prolific visual artist and poet. While Ernst and Tanning are largely responsible for Sedona's reputation as an artist colony, they relocated to France in the 1950s and remained there until Ernst's death in Paris in 1976. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Max Ernst art.

Where did Marc Chagall live?

Marc Chagall lived many places over the course of his life. He was born in Liozna, Belarus, on July 7, 1887. When he began working as an artist, he lived and worked in Saint Petersburg, Russia; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany. During World War II, he relocated to the U.S. and then returned to Paris where he primarily resided until his death in 1985. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marc Chagall art.

Where did Pablo Picasso live?

Although born in Spain, Pablo Picasso lived in France while working as an artist. From 1904 to 1946, he called Paris home. Then, he relocated to the South of France. He died there in the commune of Mougins on April 8, 1973 at the age of 91. Shop a large selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

Where did Salvador Dalí live?

Salvador Dalí lived in Spain throughout much of his life. He was born in Figueres, Spain, and died in the same city on January 23, 1989. He relocated to Paris, France, from 1936–39 to flee the Spanish Civil War. In 1940, he took his family to Monterrey, California, due to the violence of World War II. The Dalís returned to Spain in 1947. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Salvador Dalí art.

Where did Picasso live in France?

Picasso lived in more than one place in France. In 1904, he moved to Paris and settled in the artist quarter of Montmartre. In 1936, he set up his studio at 7 rue des Grands-Augustins in Paris. During World War II, he briefly fled to the south of France but then returned to his Parisian studio in 1940 and remained there until 1955, when he relocated to a villa near Cannes called La Californie. After a brief stay in the French village of Vauvenargues, he finally moved to Mougins, where he lived until he passed away in 1973. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Pablo Picasso art.

Where did Chuck Close live?

Chuck Close lived in a few places. He was born in Monroe, Washington, in 1940 and grew up in the area. Close attended Everett Community College in Everett, Washington, and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. Then, he relocated to Connecticut to pursue a master's degree from Yale University. His studies would also prompt him to move to Vienna, Austria, to take courses at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. After graduation, Close settled in the Amherst, Massachusetts, area while working at the University of Massachusetts. In 1967, he moved again to New York City, New York, to establish his own studio in Soho. Close died in 2021 in Oceanside, New York. Explore a variety of Chuck Close art on 1stDibs.

What is live edge furniture?

Live edge or natural edge furniture incorporates the natural edge of the wood into the piece. This may mean that the artist even leaves the natural cracks, or they might fill them in with resin. Because the pieces are unique and in high demand, the pieces can be more expensive than other wooden furniture.

Where did Keith Haring live?

For most of his life, Keith Haring lived in New York City and died there on February 16, 1990. He grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and briefly attended an art school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After he arrived in New York in 1978, he turned the city into a gallery space, creating murals in public areas like subway stations. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Keith Haring art.

What is a console in a living room?

In a living room, a console is a type of table. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Shop a selection of console tables on 1stDibs.

What is a live EDGE desk?

A live-edge desk is a desk in which the original gnarled shape of the edge of a tree beneath its bark is not sawed off, but it is preserved carefully for a raw look. Unlike traditionally finished desks, a live-edge desk brings the natural lines of the tree into the living space, creating the illusion of being outside within. Find a variety of live-edge desks on 1stDibs today.

What is a live edge bench?

A live edge bench is a piece of furniture that features a live edge seat. This means that the top is a slab of wood that shows off the edges of the tree trunk, allowing you to admire its natural patterns and imperfections. Find a collection of live edge benches on 1stDibs.

What is a living room set?

Living room sets are comprised of several pieces including sofas , loveseats , end tables, coffee tables, and lamps.

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Barclay Butera "Living in Style" Coffee Table Book

$75

Barclay Butera "Living in Style" Coffee Table Book

By Assouline Publishing, Barclay Butera

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Barclay Butera "Living in Style" large coffee table book. Publisher: Assouline (2008), (New York).

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Paper

$2,250

$4,831

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Danish Pine Chairs & Table Set in the Style of Rainer Daumiller, Circa 1975

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Scandinavian Design Danish Pine chairs & table set in the Style of Rainer Daumiller, made in Denmark circa 1975. 4 chairs and kitchen size dining table. All pine construction...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Pine

$17,500 / set

Rare MCM Stepped Rattan Sofa Chair Ottoman Livingroom Set w/ Built in End tables

By James Mont

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Perfect for creating a warm, elevated tropical-inspired living space. In the style of Paul T. Frankl. Every piece we offer is carefully restored by experts—structurally tightened, r...

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Restored 4-Strand Double Arch Speed Arms Rattan Sofa & Chairs Livingroom Set

$15,437Sale Price / set|35% Off

Restored 4-Strand Double Arch Speed Arms Rattan Sofa & Chairs Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It is perfect for creating a stylish and cozy tropical coastal-inspired living space. In the style of Paul T. Frankl Rattan is more than just furniture—it's a statement of style, un...

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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Restored Rattan "Golden Girls" Sofa & Lounge Chairs Livingroom Set

$24,750 / set

Restored Rattan "Golden Girls" Sofa & Lounge Chairs Livingroom Set

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Perfect for creating a warm, elevated tropical-inspired living space. In the style of Paul T. Frankl. Every piece we offer is carefully restored by experts—structurally tightened, r...

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Restored Art Deco Preside Stick Reed Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

$17,500 / set

Restored Art Deco Preside Stick Reed Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Perfect for creating a warm, elevated tropical-inspired living space. In the style of Paul T. Frankl. Every piece we offer is carefully restored by experts—structurally tightened, r...

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Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Sofa Livingroom Set

$26,100

$18,000

Handwoven Mazandaran-Style Flatweave Rug – Minimalist Afghan Kilim in Soft Blue

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This handwoven flatweave rug is a contemporary interpretation of the Mazandaran kilim tradition, rendered in soft linear bands of sky blue, sand, ivory, and slate. Created in Afghani...

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2010s Afghan Modern Persian Style Rugs

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$22,000

$400

$3,800

Modern Shiraz-Inspired Gabbeh Rug in Sage Green, Hand-Knotted Wool, Afghanistan

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional contemporary hand-knotted Gabbeh rug is crafted in Afghanistan from 100% hand-spun wool and natural vegetable dyes. Inspired by traditional Shiraz Gabbeh weaving, th...

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2010s Afghan Modern Persian Style Rugs

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1950s Sofa and Armchairs in Art Deco Style

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H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in

1950s Sofa and Armchairs in Art Deco Style

Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32

Art Deco style upholstered green velvet sofa and armchairs with wooden armrests and legs. Upholstered in green velvet (recommended replacement). Made in Denmark in 20th century. S...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Velvet, Oak

A Settee in style of Jean -Michel Frank

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A Settee in style of Jean -Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

French polished mahogany frame & new fine upholstery materials covered in a moss colored green velvet.
SETEE DIMENSIONS: 47 in wide X 26 1/2 in deep X 35 in high.
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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Folke Ohlsson

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H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Folke Ohlsson

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Amsterdam, NL

In another time this was common (now no longer done) to have a (larger) man’s chair and a (petite) woman’s chair. The brown skai is in immaculate condition with the exception of o...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Wood

French Art Deco Settee, Chairs and Table in the Style of Paul Follot green

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H 38 in W 56 in D 29 in

French Art Deco Settee, Chairs and Table in the Style of Paul Follot green

By Paul Follot

Located in Oakland, CA

Original French Art Deco settee plus chairs and matching table. This spectacular set with intricate carving throughout the frame represents that ‘old world craftsmanship’ all solid w...

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Fabric, Wood

Late 19th Century Set of Four English Mahogany Chairs in the French Empire Style

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H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in

Late 19th Century Set of Four English Mahogany Chairs in the French Empire Style

Located in Suffolk, GB

An excellent quality late 19th century set of four highly decorative English mahogany chairs in the French Empire style with superb ormolu mounts by EH Kahn & Co, London. This set...

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Norwegian Set of 2 and 3-Seat Sofa in the Style of Soda Galvano

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H 34.26 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in

Norwegian Set of 2 and 3-Seat Sofa in the Style of Soda Galvano

By Soda Galvano

Located in Porto, PT

This solid set of sofas is in painted oak and black leather. Was produced in Norway, during the 1960s. The 2-seat has 133 cm length. The 3-seat has 192 cm length. As you can see i...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Oak

Chairs Luigi Filippo Style in Walnut Made at the End of the 19th Century

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H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in

Chairs Luigi Filippo Style in Walnut Made at the End of the 19th Century

Located in Monza, IT

Authentic Louis Philippe chairs made of walnut wood made towards the end of the 19th century. The 6 chairs are in excellent condition. Notes the handmade carving of the precious ci...

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Brass

Persian Sultanabad Late 19th Century Zeigler in Style

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W 101 in L 139 in

Persian Sultanabad Late 19th Century Zeigler in Style

Located in Katy, TX

Persian Sultanabad possible Ziegler workshop woven in the late 1880s, it shows some wear, no repairs have been done only a through wash has been done and its original character has b...

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Wool

Original Mazandaran Kelim, New Wool, Persian Artistry in Pink and Purple

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W 144.49 in L 171.26 in

Original Mazandaran Kelim, New Wool, Persian Artistry in Pink and Purple

Located in Berlin, DE

Experience the timeless beauty of the Original Mazandaran Kelim, crafted from wool and embodying the rich heritage of Persian artistry. This new creation is a vibrant tapestry of col...

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Persian Tabriz Oriental Rug Tapestry with Ten Commandments of Abraham In Hebrew

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Large clock in golden bronze, malachite and rock crystal

By Italian Petra Dura Style

Located in Milano, IT

The technique was developed in Florence during renaissance under the impulse of the Medici family and has ever since been synonym with unique crafting abilities. The stones are cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque More Clocks

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Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Bronze

A CHINESE HAND CARVED TWIG BASKET IN THE IKIBANA STYLE

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 8 in

A CHINESE HAND CARVED TWIG BASKET IN THE IKIBANA STYLE

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

The unusual piece carved by a master in the Japanese Ikibana style popular in the 19th Century. The carving markings with its asymmetrical bark-like handle and free-form basket shown...

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glass chandelier in murano style

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H 23 in Dm 28 in

metal chandelier in country style

Located in Jersey City, NJ

vibrant chandelier with sheaves with great coloring-very French country style.

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Mirror, Pine

Art Deco Style Sideboard in Goatskin and Oak in the Style of Suzanne Guiguichon

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$76Sale Price|20% Off

Bulgari Catalog, Jewelry and Watches Collection 2011

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Bvlgari catalog, jewelry and watches. Bulgari "Serpenti" Collection of 2011. Hardcover catalog of one of the most famous Luxury Jewellery maker in the world. Sotirio Bulgari, young G...

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Living room set by Mobilgirgi, 1970s

$682 / set

H 32.68 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in

Living room set by Mobilgirgi, 1970s

By Mobil Girgi

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Experience the fusion of wood and velvet from the 1970s, with this exclusive living room set by Mobilgirgi. The set is composed of 1 sofa (depth: 80cm x width: 152cm x height: 83cm) ...

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

In Stock in Los Angeles, Beaumarly Paris by Gilbert Costes, Assouline

$51Sale Price|40% Off

H 16 in W 12 in D 3 in

In Stock in Los Angeles, Beaumarly Paris by Gilbert Costes, Assouline

By Assouline Publishing

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beaumarly Paris (Hardcover) In stock in Los Angeles Icons of the Parisian lifestyle, Beaumarly establishments encompass more than twenty ultra-stylish cafés, hotels, nightclubs, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books

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Paper

Bulgari Italy by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book

$545

H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Bulgari Italy by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Bulgari Book by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book. Bulgari Jewelry Coffee Table Book, Italy. This is a beautiful coffee table or library book about the history of th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Books

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Paper

$3,637Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35.44 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in

Living Room Sets Elegant Shape and Design, 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Living room sets elegant shape and design 1950s, feet in spiked wood, new cloth, black and white checked and white fabric rear.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wood

Selection of Coffee Table Books - Architecture and Interior Design

$150 / item

H 12 in W 9 in D 1.5 in

Selection of Coffee Table Books - Architecture and Interior Design

By David Adler, Robert Adam

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Coffee Table Books, priced at $150 each. If one of the books is sold, it will have SOLD next to the title below. These books are all from the estate of . was the Preside...

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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Lady Chairs in Style of Marco Zanuso

$7,990 / set

H 35 in W 28.5 in D 33.5 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Lady Chairs in Style of Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso

Located in New York, NY

A classic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or Armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso's 'Lady Chairs'. The chairs are set upon a set on boldly angled and tapered solid...

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H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in

Contemporary chenille walnut brass handmade Arches dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Metal

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Questions About Living In Style

Where did Balenciaga live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024
Cristóbal Balenciaga lived and worked in Spain and France. The revolutionary Spanish designer opened his first boutique in the former, in San Sebastián, in 1917. The opening of additional Balenciaga boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona followed before Cristóbal moved to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades).

Balenciaga was born in the Spanish province of Getaria in 1895 and died in Valencia in 1972. On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world.
How long did Picasso live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
Picasso lived for 91 years. He was born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain, and he died on April 8, 1973, in Mougins, France. During the course of his life, the Spanish artist produced more than 147,800 works. His last piece was a drawing entitled Self Portrait Facing Death, which he was working on just hours before he passed away. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Pablo Picasso art.
What is a living room suite?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A living room suite is a set of furniture pieces for the living room. It usually consists of a sofa with two or more matching chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage living room suites on 1stDibs today.
What is a live edge table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A live edge table is a table where the natural, organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.
What is a live-edge table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A live-edge table is a table that sees the actual gnarled shape of the edge of a tree on at least one side of the structure. This kind of table preserves the forest's natural beauty — impurities in the wood are retained, and the tree's edges are left undisturbed for at least part of the table. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary live-edge tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Where does Takashi Murakami live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Takashi Murakami lives and works in both Tokyo, Japan, and New York, New York. He was born in Tokyo on February 1, 1962, and he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a Ph.D. in art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Takashi Murakami art.
Where does Damien Hirst live now?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Damien Hirst lives in the United Kingdom. Specifically, he splits his time between residences in the cities of London, Gloucestershire and Devon. He was born in Bristol on June 7, 1965. Shop a large selection of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
Where does Florence Knoll live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
Where did Max Ernst live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
Max Ernst lived in several places during his life. He was born in Brühl, Germany, in 1881 and later moved to Bonn to attend the university located there. Then he settled in Cologne, not far from his birthplace. In 1922, Ernst moved to France, where he soon became affiliated with Surrealism, the avant-garde art movement taking shape in Paris. Alongside Man Ray, Joan Miró and others, Ernst was among the first visual artists to experiment with imagery and techniques associated with Surrealism. When Germany occupied France during World War II, Ernst escaped to America with the help of patron and collector Peggy Guggenheim, whom he married in 1941. While living in New York, Ernst's work and techniques proved instrumental in inspiring the early development of Abstract Expressionism. He later moved to Sedona, Arizona, where he lived with his fourth wife, Dorothea Tanning, a fellow Surrealist and prolific visual artist and poet. While Ernst and Tanning are largely responsible for Sedona's reputation as an artist colony, they relocated to France in the 1950s and remained there until Ernst's death in Paris in 1976. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Max Ernst art.
Where did Marc Chagall live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Marc Chagall lived many places over the course of his life. He was born in Liozna, Belarus, on July 7, 1887. When he began working as an artist, he lived and worked in Saint Petersburg, Russia; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany. During World War II, he relocated to the U.S. and then returned to Paris where he primarily resided until his death in 1985. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marc Chagall art.
Where did Pablo Picasso live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Although born in Spain, Pablo Picasso lived in France while working as an artist. From 1904 to 1946, he called Paris home. Then, he relocated to the South of France. He died there in the commune of Mougins on April 8, 1973 at the age of 91. Shop a large selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
Where did Salvador Dalí live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Salvador Dalí lived in Spain throughout much of his life. He was born in Figueres, Spain, and died in the same city on January 23, 1989. He relocated to Paris, France, from 1936–39 to flee the Spanish Civil War. In 1940, he took his family to Monterrey, California, due to the violence of World War II. The Dalís returned to Spain in 1947. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Salvador Dalí art.
Where did Picasso live in France?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Picasso lived in more than one place in France. In 1904, he moved to Paris and settled in the artist quarter of Montmartre. In 1936, he set up his studio at 7 rue des Grands-Augustins in Paris. During World War II, he briefly fled to the south of France but then returned to his Parisian studio in 1940 and remained there until 1955, when he relocated to a villa near Cannes called La Californie. After a brief stay in the French village of Vauvenargues, he finally moved to Mougins, where he lived until he passed away in 1973. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Pablo Picasso art.
Where did Chuck Close live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Chuck Close lived in a few places. He was born in Monroe, Washington, in 1940 and grew up in the area. Close attended Everett Community College in Everett, Washington, and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. Then, he relocated to Connecticut to pursue a master's degree from Yale University. His studies would also prompt him to move to Vienna, Austria, to take courses at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. After graduation, Close settled in the Amherst, Massachusetts, area while working at the University of Massachusetts. In 1967, he moved again to New York City, New York, to establish his own studio in Soho. Close died in 2021 in Oceanside, New York. Explore a variety of Chuck Close art on 1stDibs.
What is live edge furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Live edge or natural edge furniture incorporates the natural edge of the wood into the piece. This may mean that the artist even leaves the natural cracks, or they might fill them in with resin. Because the pieces are unique and in high demand, the pieces can be more expensive than other wooden furniture.
Where did Keith Haring live?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
For most of his life, Keith Haring lived in New York City and died there on February 16, 1990. He grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and briefly attended an art school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After he arrived in New York in 1978, he turned the city into a gallery space, creating murals in public areas like subway stations. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Keith Haring art.
What is a console in a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
In a living room, a console is a type of table. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Shop a selection of console tables on 1stDibs.
What is a live EDGE desk?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A live-edge desk is a desk in which the original gnarled shape of the edge of a tree beneath its bark is not sawed off, but it is preserved carefully for a raw look. Unlike traditionally finished desks, a live-edge desk brings the natural lines of the tree into the living space, creating the illusion of being outside within. Find a variety of live-edge desks on 1stDibs today.
What is a live edge bench?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A live edge bench is a piece of furniture that features a live edge seat. This means that the top is a slab of wood that shows off the edges of the tree trunk, allowing you to admire its natural patterns and imperfections. Find a collection of live edge benches on 1stDibs.
What is a living room set?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Living room sets are comprised of several pieces including sofas, loveseats, end tables, coffee tables, and lamps.