Mid-Century Modern Decorative Arts: Function Meets Style

31 products

31 products
Mid Century Blue Etruscan porcelain cushion stool with intricate rope-twist borders by Collection TH20
Mid Century Blue Etruscan porcelain cushion stool with goddess motif by Collection TH20, Italian vintage design circa 1950
Mid Century Blue Etruscan Porcelain ‘Cushion’ Stool
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table
Pair of mid century three tier end tables - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of mid century three tier end tables - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of mid century three tier end tables
Mid-century Maison Jansen bar cart drinks trolley with gold frame and glass shelves sold by Nwtiques
Mid Century Maison Jansen bar cart drinks trolley with gold frame and glass shelves by Nwtiques
A Mid Century Maison Jansen Bar Cart Drinks Trolley
Mid Century Onyx, Verde Antico, Brass Coffee Table - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Onyx, Verde Antico, Brass Coffee Table
Mid Century Marquetry and Polished Brass Bar Cart Drinks Trolley
Mid-century Italian marquetry drinks trolley with brass accents and wheels by Nwtiques
Close-up of polished brass detailing and wheel mechanism on Nwtiques mid century Italian marquetry drinks trolley
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY
French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart Drinks Trolley
Seven mid century Bohemian coloured glass vases with intricate faceting by Collection TH20, showcasing timeless artistry and design.
Five elegant mid century Bohemian coloured glass vases with vibrant hues by Collection TH20
Seven Mid Century Bohemian Coloured Glass Vases
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY - Nicholas Wells Antiques
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY - Nicholas Wells Antiques
MID CENTURY ITALIAN MARQUETRY DRINKS TROLLEY
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals
Mid Century Bronze Three Branch Candelabra
A pair of mid century silver plate wall appliques in the manner of Jansen
Mid Century Vine Wood Table Lamp - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Vine Wood Table Lamp - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Vine Wood Table Lamp
Mid Century Rattan and wrought Iron Drinks Trolley
Mid Century Polished Brass Cocktail Drinks Trolley - Bar Cart
Swedish Mid Century Porcelain Vase – By Rorstrand
Mid Century Wooden Lamp and Shade - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Wooden Lamp and Shade - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Wooden Lamp and Shade
Mid-century maroon parchment and chrome ice bucket by Aldo Tura, offered by Nwtiques
Mid Century Maroon Parchment and Chrome Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura displayed on bar by Nwtiques
Aldo Tura - Mid Century Maroon Parchment & Chrome Ice Bucket
A pair of mid century Belgochrom glass and chrome etageres pedestals
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Mid Century Polished Brass and Glass Bar Cocktail Table
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Pair of Italian Mid Century Polished Brass Stools
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Round Drinks Trolley : French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart
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Pair Of Nickel Plated Mid Century Modern Two Tier Tables
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Pair Of Mid Century Polished Brass Lamp Bases
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Mid century chrome hall stand on black cast iron base with hooks and umbrella holder by The Sold Archive
Mid Century Chrome Hall Stand
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Exceptional & Rare Mid Century Italian Alabastro Di Palombara, Gibraltar Stone & Brass Cocktail Or Coffee Table, Circa 1955
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Syrie Maugham Carved Giltwood Mid Century Brocatelle Marble Low Table
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A mid century gilt bronze and glass pendant glass lantern
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Mid Century American Bell Cocktail Shaker
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Mid Century Polished Brass Drinks Trolley
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Mid-century modern refers to the post-war design movement of the 1940s through the 1960s. Rooted in early 20th-century modernist and Art Deco traditions, it embraced new technologies, innovative materials, and a pared-down aesthetic. Designs from this period were vibrant, colourful, and free from unnecessary ornament, favouring clarity of form and functional elegance.

Designers and Makers

Nwtiques has handled works by many of the era’s most celebrated designers:

  • Gilbert Poillerat – A French master of wrought iron, renowned for intricate yet modern ironwork.

  • René Drouet – French furniture designer known for refined pieces with a touch of whimsy.

  • Maison Jansen – The famed Parisian design house, creating luxurious interiors for elite clients worldwide.

  • Guy Lefevre – A French designer celebrated for sleek, modern furniture that epitomised the period.

  • Gio Ponti – Iconic Italian architect and designer, whose furniture and buildings shaped international modernism.

  • Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret – Innovators who worked with Le Corbusier, pioneering functional yet stylish furniture.

  • Guido Gambone – Italian ceramicist admired for bold, playful, and colourful ceramic works.

Legacy

The mid-century modern era transformed the decorative arts with its bold embrace of industrial materials like metal and plastic, combined with timeless craftsmanship. Blending functionality with style, these designs remain highly collectable today and continue to influence contemporary interiors and decorative arts.
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