20th Century

The 20th century period can be characterized by industrial as well as technological advancements - the invention of the airplane, the automobile, and the Internet. This ushered in a new way of living, which inspired the designers of the 20th century. Industrially influenced design became a new culture in the 1920s, also known as the Machine Age. 

While the second World War led to people embracing hand-crafted as well as natural items, 20th-century art & designs were fueled by mass-produced materials. Paving the way for today’s age of design, the later years of the 20th century saw experiments in various forms such as Postmodernism in the art world, the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) revolution, and more. 

Areas of Expertise

20th-century art & design is one of Bidsquare’s specialist areas as it leads auctions and valuations on a diverse listing of the mid-century modern furniture and design movements. Furniture sale feature mid-century chairs, sofas & Lounges, mid-century tables, mid-century mirrorsmid-century lighting, mid-century ceramics, and glass from the Arts and Crafts movement to Art Deco style, through works from the post-war years and on through contemporary design. 

Our vintage and antique 20th century Art & Design sale include works from Piero Lissoni, Marta Laudani en Marco Romanelli, Hendrix-Allardyce, Baccarat, Tiffany Studios, Louis Poulsen, Philippe Starck, Paul Ferrante, Charles Edwards, Fulvio Bianconi, and Martin Ballenat, among many others. Our online auction lots from around the globe include examples from the 20th-century style. Browse through Bidsquare to find mid-century modern furniture and design auctions on sale. 

20th century Furniture Quick Facts: 

  • 20th century witnessed four major styles of furniture - Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mission, and Modern.
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  • Edward Redfield, Impressionist Winter Scene, Oil on Board, signed LR
    Price$8,500

    Edward Redfield, Impressionist Winter Scene, Oil on Boa...

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $8,500
  • Pair of Continental Mirrored Wall Sconces
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Pair of Continental Mirrored Wall Sconces

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Brunk Auctions
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $250
  • Kenneth Snelson (American, 1927-2016) sculpture
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000

    Kenneth Snelson (American, 1927-2016) sculpture

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $8,000
  • Lee A. Schuette (American 1951- ) table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Lee A. Schuette (American 1951- ) table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Hampshire Pottery Leaded Glass Lamp c1910
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500

    Hampshire Pottery Leaded Glass Lamp c1910

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Rembrandt Mica Bridge Lamp c1920
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Rembrandt Mica Bridge Lamp c1920

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Beaded Shade Lamp c1920
    Estimate
    $500 - $600

    Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Beaded Shade Lamp c1920

    Est.
    $500 - $600
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Contemporary Prairie School Leaded Glass Lamp c2000
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Contemporary Prairie School Leaded Glass Lamp c2000

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Gustav Stickley Leather-Top Lamp Table c1905
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500

    Gustav Stickley Leather-Top Lamp Table c1905

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Wheatley Pottery Matte Green Lamp Base c1910
    Estimate
    $750 - $950

    Wheatley Pottery Matte Green Lamp Base c1910

    Est.
    $750 - $950
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Dirk van Erp Hammered Copper Rivetbase Lamp c1911-1912
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000

    Dirk van Erp Hammered Copper Rivetbase Lamp c1911-1912

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $7,000
  • Paine Furniture Co Two-Drawer Table c1910
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    Paine Furniture Co Two-Drawer Table c1910

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Grand Rapids Maple Spade Cutout Trestle Table c1905
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200

    Grand Rapids Maple Spade Cutout Trestle Table c1905

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Stickley Brothers 50"w One-Drawer Library Table c1910
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000

    Stickley Brothers 50"w One-Drawer Library Table c1910

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Grand Rapids One-Drawer Side Table c1910
    Estimate
    $750 - $950

    Grand Rapids One-Drawer Side Table c1910

    Est.
    $750 - $950
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Lakeside Crafts Shop - Sheboygan, WI Oak Table-Top Bookrack c1910
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Lakeside Crafts Shop - Sheboygan, WI Oak Table-Top Book...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Early Gustav Stickley Set of 4 "Thornden" Side Chairs c1901
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,500

    Early Gustav Stickley Set of 4 "Thornden" Side Chairs c...

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Charles Rohlfs Oak Meditation Prayer Chair 1901
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000

    Charles Rohlfs Oak Meditation Prayer Chair 1901

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,000
  • Large L&JG Stickley Slatted Armchair c1908-1912
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500

    Large L&JG Stickley Slatted Armchair c1908-1912

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Arts & Crafts Period Austrian Chunk Glass Spherical Hanging Light c1910
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Arts & Crafts Period Austrian Chunk Glass Spherical Han...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Three-Light Hanging Light c1910
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500

    Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Three-Light Hanging Light...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Prairie School Brass & Tulip Light Chandelier c1910
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500

    Prairie School Brass & Tulip Light Chandelier c1910

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Gustav Stickley V-Back Rocker c1910
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200

    Gustav Stickley V-Back Rocker c1910

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Gustav Stickley #323 Slatted Rocker c1910
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200

    Gustav Stickley #323 Slatted Rocker c1910

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • Early Stickley Brothers Heart Cutout Rocker c1902
    Estimate
    $750 - $950

    Early Stickley Brothers Heart Cutout Rocker c1902

    Est.
    $750 - $950
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Limbert #559 3/4 Evenarm Settle c1910
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,500

    Limbert #559 3/4 Evenarm Settle c1910

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Gustav Stickley Evenarm Hall Settle c1910
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000

    Gustav Stickley Evenarm Hall Settle c1910

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Birmingham Arts & Crafts Evenarm Spindled Settle c1900s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500

    Birmingham Arts & Crafts Evenarm Spindled Settle c1900s...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Lee A. Schuette (American 1951- ) desk
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000

    Lee A. Schuette (American 1951- ) desk

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • (6) ITALIAN VENETIAN PAINT DECORATED DINING CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    (6) ITALIAN VENETIAN PAINT DECORATED DINING CHAIRS

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED OAK DINING TABLE
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED OAK DINING TABLE

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Kodner Galleries
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Tin Wall Sconce
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Tin Wall Sconce

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    New England Auctions
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $75
  • Painted Windsor Side Chair
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Painted Windsor Side Chair

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    New England Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Marvin Jones (American 1940-2005) 3 ceramic works
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Marvin Jones (American 1940-2005) 3 ceramic works

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $80
  • RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED OAK COFFER-BASE HALL BENCH
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED OAK COFFER-BASE HALL BENCH

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • ENGLISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,500

    ENGLISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE

    Est.
    $800 - $1,500
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • LARGE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BOOKCASE/ DISPLAY CABINET
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500

    LARGE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BOOKCASE/ DISPLAY CAB...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Floor Lamp
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Leonard Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Chippendale Side Chair
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Chippendale Side Chair

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    New England Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Two Pairs British Painted and Gilt Wood Sconces
    Estimate
    $600 - $900

    Two Pairs British Painted and Gilt Wood Sconces

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Brunk Auctions
    5 Bids
    Current Bid
    $500
  • Claude Conover (American, 1907-1994) sculpture
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Claude Conover (American, 1907-1994) sculpture

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $550
  • Gustav Stickley #635 Splayed-Leg Table c1910
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000

    Gustav Stickley #635 Splayed-Leg Table c1910

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Michigan Chair Co Reverse-Table Square Side Table c1910
    Estimate
    $750 - $950

    Michigan Chair Co Reverse-Table Square Side Table c1910...

    Est.
    $750 - $950
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Stickley Brothers Slatted Morris Rocker c1910
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500

    Stickley Brothers Slatted Morris Rocker c1910

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Nakashima Style Cocktail Table
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Nakashima Style Cocktail Table

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Handel & Hampshire Pottery Kerosene Lamp c1905
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000

    Handel & Hampshire Pottery Kerosene Lamp c1905

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Unique Art Glass & Metal Company, Brooklyn, NY - Floral Leaded Glass Lamp c1910
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500

    Unique Art Glass & Metal Company, Brooklyn, NY - Floral...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
    California Historical Desig...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000