What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What color should I paint my mid century modern home?

There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.

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Traditional 19th century painted kitchen rack

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Traditional 19th century painted kitchen rack circa 1880. Beautiful piece of rustic european

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Traditional 19th century painted kitchen rack

H 12.25 in W 74.25 in D 5.5 in

American Early 19th Century Painted Washstand with Lower Shelf, Drawer and Cover

Located in Wells, ME

American New England painted and decorated bowfront pine washstand with removable painted cover

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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

American Early 19th Century Painted Washstand with Lower Shelf, Drawer and Cover

H 36.5 in W 18 in D 17.75 in

Early 19th Century N.E. Painted Child's Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century painted child's windsor chair in good condition. The chair has a second

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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century N.E. Painted Child's Windsor Chair

H 26.5 in W 16 in D 14 in

18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel

Located in Washington, DC

A 18th century painted boiserie panel.

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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel

H 41.5 in W 48.5 in D 2 in

French 18th Century Painted Box

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 18th century painted box. This work comes from Normandy France.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Painted Box

H 11.75 in W 25.5 in D 13.25 in

19th Century Painted Italian Commode

Located in Vista, CA

19th century painted Italian commode. An Italian polychrome faux-marble top neoclassic commode 19th

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Italian Commode

H 38 in W 49 in D 19 in

18th Century Painted Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 18th century painted English oak one drawer lamp table. 1750. Reference: 7862

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Antique 18th Century English George II Side Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Lamp Table

H 26 in W 25.5 in D 21 in

19th Century Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Wilson, NC

19th century painted blanket chest, the front with stylized floral and decorative motifs, on turned

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Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

19th Century Painted Blanket Chest

H 23.5 in W 45.5 in D 20 in

19th Century Painted Overmantel Mirror

Located in Wilson, NC

19th century painted over mantel mirror, this striking over mantel mirror has ebony liner around

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Antique Early 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Overmantel Mirror

H 26.5 in W 44 in D 4.5 in

18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box

Located in Brecht, BE

18th century painted silk jewelry box. Pure poetry.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silk

18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box

H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in

18th Century Painted and Gilded Bahut

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century painted and gilded buffet with original marble.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Buffets

18th Century Painted and Gilded Bahut

H 39 in W 54 in D 22 in

Italian 18th Century Painted Head Board

Located in Southampton, NY

Italian 18th century painted head board with shell and crown.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Painted Head Board

H 48 in W 34 in D 2 in

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

H 42.25 in W 43.25 in D 21 in

Early 20th Century Painted Metal Fish

Located in New York, NY

Large early 20th century painted metal fish. Probably from an Amusement Park. Measures: 36" x 29

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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Painted Metal Fish

H 1 in W 29 in D 36 in

Early 20th Century Painted Metal Lizard

Located in New York, NY

Large early 20th century painted metal lizard. Probably from an Amusement Park. Measures: 36" x

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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Painted Metal Lizard

H 1 in W 19 in D 36 in

Fine Italian 18th Century Painted Bookcase

Located in Rome, IT

A Fine Italian 18' century Painted Bookcase . cm 220x115x45

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Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wool

Fine Italian 18th Century Painted Bookcase

H 86.62 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in

Grain Painted Blanket Chest American

Located in Hudson, NY

has a wonderful, early 19th century painted surface. The top is affixed with iron hinges, lifting to

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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Grain Painted Blanket Chest American

H 22.5 in W 42.5 in D 16.5 in

Fine Italian 18th Century Painted Bookcase

Located in Rome, IT

A Fine Italian 18' century painted bookcase . Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 45.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wool

Fine Italian 18th Century Painted Bookcase

H 86.62 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in

Swedish 19th Century Painted Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century painted cupboard, circa 1890. Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Swedish 19th Century Painted Cupboard

H 34 in W 40 in D 17 in

Pair Of 18th Century Painted Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of French XVIII Century painted armchairs. In their original condition, newly upholstered in

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Antique 1780s French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Of 18th Century Painted Armchairs

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair of 19th Century Painted Pot Cabinets

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A pair of 19th century painted pot cabinets with single drawer, and panelled doors open to reveal

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Paint

Pair of 19th Century Painted Pot Cabinets

H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in

19th Century Painted / Giltwood Framed Settee

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Late 19th century painted / gilt wood framed Louis XVI style settee with green blended silk damask

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Antique Late 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Gold

19th Century Painted / Giltwood Framed Settee

H 41 in W 21 in D 21 in

French Mid-Century Painted Tole Palm Tree

Located in Southampton, NY

French Mid-Century painted tole palm tree.

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Vintage 1910s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

French Mid-Century Painted Tole Palm Tree

H 120 in W 36 in D 20 in

18th Century Painted Engraving, After François Boucher

Located in London, GB

French 18th century painted engraving in the Rococo style, after François Boucher (1703-1770

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Painted Engraving, After François Boucher

H 25.4 in W 20.67 in D 2.17 in

Late 19th Century Painted Wood Pedestal from Sweden

Located in Napa, CA

Late 19th century painted wood pedestal from Sweden.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Paint, Wood

Late 19th Century Painted Wood Pedestal from Sweden

H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 17 in

19th Century Painted Wooden Tibetan Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful late 19th century paint bowl with a lid that was once used for storing the famous

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Painted Wooden Tibetan Bowl

H 7.75 in Dm 8 in

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Mirror

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved Nord Italian 18th century painted mirror. Measures: cm 200 x 80.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Mirror

H 78.75 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in

English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table

Located in Southampton, NY

English 19th century painted bow front table with bamboo carved legs.

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Antique 1810s European Regency End Tables

English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table

H 29 in W 17 in D 43 in

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Canapé

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Nord Italian 18'century painted canapé Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Canapes

Materials

Wood

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Canapé

H 35.44 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in

19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box circa 1870. Practical piece of rustic swedish

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box

H 10.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes circa 1890. Good quality pair of gustavian influenced

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes

H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 in

Pair of 19th Century Painted Cast Iron Urns

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century painted cast iron urns.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Painted Cast Iron Urns

H 25 in Dm 18 in

19th Century Painted Chinese Export Clobbered Ware

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Painted Chinese Export Clobbered Ware with gold gilt accents of beautiful Chinese

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Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Painted Chinese Export Clobbered Ware

H 17.5 in Dm 7 in

Swedish 19th century painted baking table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century painted baking table circa 1880. Hand painted multi use table, which would

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted baking table

H 30 in W 78.3 in D 28.5 in

Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard circa 1820. Fine quality 2 part cupboard, ideal for

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard

H 86.5 in W 47 in D 18.75 in

18th Century Painted and Gilt Venetian Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

18th century painted and gilt Venetian chandelier from a dealer's home. Made with beautiful

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Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

18th Century Painted and Gilt Venetian Chandelier

H 38 in Dm 27 in

19th Century Painted Pine Side Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted pine side table circa 1890. Multi functional Swedish pine occasional table

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Painted Pine Side Table

H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 24.5 in

19th Century Painted Polychrome Venetian 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century painted polychrome Venetian 3 drawer commode with shaped sides. Lovely pale pink and

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Polychrome Venetian 3 Drawer Commode

H 33 in W 50.5 in D 22 in

19th Century Painted Chinese Export Clobbered Ware

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Painted Chinese Export Clobbered Ware with gold gilt accents of beautiful Chinese

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Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Painted Chinese Export Clobbered Ware

H 18 in Dm 6.5 in

19th Century painted glazed cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rustic 19th century painted glazed vitrine circa 1890. Good quality cabinet that would work well

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

19th Century painted glazed cabinet

H 76.75 in W 73 in D 13.25 in

18th Century Painted Engraving After François Boucher, Shepherdess

Located in London, GB

French 18th century painted engraving after François Boucher (1703-1770), depicting the scene of a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Painted Engraving After François Boucher, Shepherdess

H 24.81 in W 19.1 in D 1.97 in

19th century painted Swedish desktop box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted Swedish desktop box circa 1840. Good quality Scandinavian box in original

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century painted Swedish desktop box

H 6 in W 15.25 in D 10.25 in

19th Century Painted / Gilded Italian Pier Mirror

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Impressive 19th century painted and gilt frame Italian pier mirror with gilded top design details

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Antique 1840s Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted / Gilded Italian Pier Mirror

H 88.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in

Rustic 19th century painted pine side table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rustic 19th century painted pine side table circa 1860. Rustic swedish pine table with original

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables

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Pine, Paint

Rustic 19th century painted pine side table

H 28.5 in W 45 in D 24 in

Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard circa 1870. Superb quality piece which would function

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard

H 51 in W 48 in D 20 in

18th Century Painted Serpentine-Blocked Front Commode

Located in Houston, TX

18th century painted serpentine-blocked front commode in remnants of early or original finish

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

18th Century Painted Serpentine-Blocked Front Commode

H 31.25 in W 43.5 in D 22 in

Early 19th century painted iron safe

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Early 19th century painted iron safe

H 21.25 in W 14 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Painted Frame with Flower Design & Mirror Plate

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Painted Frame with Flower Design & Mirror Plate

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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

19th Century Painted Frame with Flower Design & Mirror Plate

H 20.25 in W 18 in D 1 in

A Fine Italian 17th Century Painted Center Table

Located in Rome, IT

A Fine Italian 17' century Painted and Parcel- gilt Center Table with a Painted Faux -Marble Top

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIV Center Tables

Materials

Wood

A Fine Italian 17th Century Painted Center Table

H 33.47 in W 66.15 in D 26.78 in

19th Century Painted Clay Country Pot from Brazil

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century painted clay country pot from Brazil Beautiful example of pottery from the

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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Urns

Materials

Clay

19th Century Painted Clay Country Pot from Brazil

H 15 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French

Located in Epfach, DE

19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins A rare and very comfortable chair with very

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French

H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in

Pair 19th Century Painted Pine Corinthian Column Pedestals

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair 19th century painted pine Corinthian column pedestals in the classical Italian style with

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks

Materials

Pine

Pair 19th Century Painted Pine Corinthian Column Pedestals

H 44 in Dm 14 in

Mid-19th Century Painted Swedish Water Carrier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-19th Century painted Swedish water carrier, circa 1860. Although we have seen many of these

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Pine

Mid-19th Century Painted Swedish Water Carrier

H 13.75 in W 12.25 in D 6 in

Italian Bookcase, 18th Century Painted And Parcel Gilt

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Bookcase, 18th Century Painted And Parcel Gilt. This stunning 18th century Baroque painted

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Bookcase, 18th Century Painted And Parcel Gilt

H 84.75 in W 80.75 in D 20.13 in

English 19th Century Painted Mahogany Glazed Bookcase/Dresser

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1850 English 19th century painted mahogany glazed bookcase/dresser Measures: W118 x D38 x

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Antique 19th Century Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Painted Mahogany Glazed Bookcase/Dresser

H 89.38 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Pair of 18th Century Painted Square Back Louis XVI Fauteuils

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of 18th Century Painted Square Back Louis XVI Fauteuils

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Painted Square Back Louis XVI Fauteuils

H 37.5 in W 23 in D 20 in

Early 19th Century painted satinwood card table

Located in Martlesham, GB

A highly decorative and fabulous quality early 19th Century painted satinwood card/games table in

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Antique 1820s British Regency Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Early 19th Century painted satinwood card table

H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Kitchen Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century painted pine kitchen table circa 1870. Good quality table with multiple

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Kitchen Table

H 29.75 in W 43 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Mid-19th Century Painted Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1840 Pair of mid 19th century painted hall chairs, with applied armorials, decorated

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Painted Hall Chairs

H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century painted pine blanket box circa 1828. Fine example of the traditional method of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

H 16 in W 39 in D 26 in

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Questions About Century Painted

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What color should I paint my mid century modern home?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.