Century Industries

A rare and playful example of Brazilian mid-century experimentation, where industry, upholstery, and sculptural form converge in a distinctly human expression of modernism.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Delftware was a major industry, exporting all over Europe.

Dating back to the late 13th century, the glassmaking industry in Murano evolved as a strategic move to protect the city of Venice from the risk of fires caused by glass furnaces.

HISTORY The souvenir trade in Rome during the 19th and early 20th centuries was a booming commercial industry driven by The Grand Tour, a traditional rite of passage for wealthy Eur...

Dating back to the late 13th century, the glassmaking industry in Murano evolved as a strategic move to protect the city of Venice from the risk of fires caused by glass furnaces.

Perfect as a statement console, kitchen island, or studio workbench, this piece embodies the raw aesthetic of early 20th‑century French industry while offering timeless functionality.

The Beurdeley firm was one of the few not still located near le faubourg Saint-Antoine, or the heart of the 18th century furniture industry. They were unique in their ability to vent...

This example — solid, dark, absolutely of its time — is built in tiger oak, that wood of undulating and unrepeatable grain that the late-nineteenth-century American industry made int...

Dating back to the late 13th century, the glassmaking industry in Murano evolved as a strategic move to protect the city of Venice from the risk of fires caused by glass furnaces.

The building is shown with a steeply pitched roof and adjoining mill mechanism, including a waterwheel and timber framework, suggesting the presence of a working mill structure typic...

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Delftware was a major industry, exporting all over Europe.

It is believed that this art originated in Venice in the 16th century. In Spain, this technique became an industry from the 18th century onwards, which lasted until the mid-20th cent...

This original screenprinted poster is an attractive document from a period when Spain was rapidly developing its international tourism industry. Combining mid-century graphic design,...

This remarkable 'Black Forest' bear bench remains in excellent antique condition, possessing a rich, warm patina that highlights the immense skill of the nineteenth-century carvers. ...

Horse models were particularly popular, reflecting the animal’s central role in early nineteenth-century transportation, agriculture, and industry.

Technique: Collotype photographic plates mounted on sheet Maker: Likely Deli Maatschappij publication after period photography, Sumatra, c.1910 Keywords: Sumatra, Deli, Medan, tobac...

At the beginning of the 20th century in Italy, industries specializing in bentwood furniture emerged, thanks to a license from Michael Thonet and the spread of the technique through ...

Known as “The Buckeye State,” Ohio had developed into a powerhouse of steel, coal, and manufacturing by the late 19th century. Cleveland’s steel industry, Toledo’s glass and auto-rel...

In this lithograph, the artist captures both the functional maritime setting and the architectural grandeur of the building, framed by the quiet industry of 19th-century naval life. ...

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Delftware was a major industry, exporting all over Europe.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Delftware was a major industry, exporting all over Europe

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Delftware was a major industry, exporting all over Europe

In the space of two centuries, the small family industry that began during the Revolution has come a long way. 

Animal carvings are among the jeweler’s most celebrated creations, adored and collected by some of the most prominent figures of the early 20th century. Russia's stone carving indust...

In two centuries, the small family industry born during the Revolution has come a long way. 

In the middle of the 19th century, the bathing industry experienced a significant boom.

The catalogue captures the spirit of playfulness for which the Eames are renowned. Integrating House Industries' Eames Century Modern font family, and the historic photographs from t...

The company's origins date back to the family of Vincenzo Gazzabin of glassmakers based in Murano in the 16th century. Although the Gazzabin family was prolific for centuries, the de...

Gutta percha, a natural material, experienced a remarkable peak in the 19th century and revolutionized numerous industries and technologies.

Under British rule in the 19th Century, this industry was revived with the assistance of American entrepreneurs, resulting in the manufacture of larger made to order carpets whose de...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

In 1951, Jakobsson founded his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, which became a significant name in the mid-century lighting industry. His work continues to be admire...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Overall, antique European Paisley shawls are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and creativity of the 19th Century textile industry, and they continue to be admired and appreci...

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Delftware was a major industry, exporting all over Europe.

Architectural. American Mid Century Modern. Westwood Industries labels to sockets prior to rewiring and restoration.

This particular plate offers a fascinating look into the architecture of commerce and industry in 19th-century France. Its balance of utility and ornament illustrates the era’s commi...

His outstanding designs were exhibited on a regular basis at the Venice Biennale which earned him world wide recognition and made him one of the leading figures of the 20th Century M...

Under British rule in the 19th Century, this industry was revived with the assistance of American entrepreneurs, resulting in the manufacture of larger made to order carpets whose de...

To this day, few in America know about Chinese work in the fisheries, in the early wine industry, in 19th century urban industry, and in the colorful cultural life of San Francisco i...

To this day, few in America know about Chinese work in the fisheries, in the early wine industry, in 19th century urban industry, and in the colorful cultural life of San Francisco i...

To this day, few in America know about Chinese work in the fisheries, in the early wine industry, in 19th century urban industry, and in the colorful cultural life of San Francisco i...

To this day, few in America know about Chinese work in the fisheries, in the early wine industry, in 19th century urban industry, and in the colorful cultural life of San Francisco i...

At the dawn of the 19th century, the glass industry has flourished. However, the main transport routes and the raw materials needed to manufacture glass were far from the factory site.

At the dawn of the 19th century, the glass industry has flourished. However, the main transport routes and the raw materials needed to manufacture glass were far from the factory site.

Under British rule in the 19th Century, this industry was revived with the assistance of American entrepreneurs, resulting in the manufacture of larger made to order carpets whose de...

During the 19th century, great industries such as glass making and ship building thrived in the city.

Under British rule in the 19th Century, this industry was revived with the assistance of American entrepreneurs, resulting in the manufacture of larger made to order carpets whose de...

Attached are a very collectible notepad with celluloid date pages by the Shiebler company in the Aesthetic style as well as a stamp holder, pin holder (frog on lily pad), retractable...

Under British rule in the 19th Century, this industry was revived with the assistance of American entrepreneurs, resulting in the manufacture of larger made to order carpets whose de...

Under British rule in the 19th Century, this industry was revived with the assistance of American entrepreneurs, resulting in the manufacture of larger made to order carpets whose de...

hoku retains a reputation as a remote, scenic region with a harsh climate. In the 20th century, tourism became a major industry in the T?