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Born out of a sincere love for Modernism, 20cdesign has been buying and selling extraordinary examples of classic 20th-century design since our inception in 1998. It is our desire to develop lasting business relationships with designers and collectors from around the world. We invite you to visit our award winning gallery in the heart of the Dallas design district where you will discover a uniquely curated selection of furniture, fine art and decorative objects.

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Featured Pieces
Six-Drawer Double Dresser by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
An exemplary piece of mid-century design, this 1st-generation Florence Knoll 6-drawer double dresser embodies the "disciplined modernism" that defined the Knoll aesthetic. Crafted in...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Dining Extension Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This expertly restored Dunbar dining table seamlessly blends mid-century ingenuity with timeless luxury. Professionally refinished in a rich espresso stain and sealed with a clear sa...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Six-Drawer Dresser by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
An exemplary piece of mid-century design, this 1st-generation Florence Knoll 6-drawer double dresser embodies the "disciplined modernism" that defined the Knoll aesthetic. Crafted in...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Three Drawer Chest by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1st-generation Florence Knoll 3-drawer chest embodies the "disciplined modernism" that defined the Knoll aesthetic and is an exemplary piece of mid-century design. Crafted in be...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Steel
Rare Charles & Ray Eames Walnut ESU / EDU Desk Model D-20N for Herman Miller-50s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare early Eames Desk Unit (EDU) model D-20-N designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller between 1952-1955. This particularly handsome example features a bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity with Stool & Mirror in Highly Figured Avodire '40s
By Donald Deskey, Donald Deskey
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional three-piece vanity ensemble comprising a dressing table, monumental round mirror and matching stool, crafted by the Holland Furniture Company in the 1940s. The set is executed in beautifully figured ribbon Avodire, an exotic African hardwood prized for its luminous golden color and dramatic striped grain.
The restrained architectural form is particularly striking, combining the refined materials and craftsmanship associated with late Art Deco with the clean, unornamented geometry that would define postwar American modernism. Subtle details—including integrated drawers, finely constructed interiors and the slender circular frame of the oversized mirror—allow the exceptional Avodire veneer to remain the focus.
Holland, Michigan and nearby Grand Rapids were at the center of American furniture production during this period. The region attracted many of the country's leading manufacturers and designers, including Baker and Widdicomb, both of which produced important designs by Donald Deskey during this era. This suite reflects the same sophisticated transition from 1930s Art Deco toward the emerging vocabulary of American modern design.
A remarkably elegant and uncommon bedroom suite with exceptional visual presence.
A matching pair of tall dressers...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze, Patchwork Steel & Slate Cabinet, 1968
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly unusual cabinet by American designer and sculptor Paul Evans, executed in 1968. The substantial case is clad entirely in hand-worked, blackened patchwork steel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Cut Steel
André Dupré Model 130 Stacking Chairs for Knoll International -sold in sets
By Andre Dupre
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare collection of Model 130 stacking chairs designed by French designer André Dupré for Knoll International. Available in sets of 6, 8 or 12. An elegant exercise in minimalist const...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Douglas Leon Cartmel Monumental Oil Painting “Ariel (in Candle Light), ” 2005
By Douglas Leon Cartmel
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental oil on linen titled Ariel (in Candle Light) by American artist Douglas Leon Cartmel, executed in 2005. Measuring an impressive 81 x 50 inches, the painting is a major exam...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Linen, Paint
David L Deming Centurion II Abstract Modern Sculpture in Flat Black Steel, 1985
Located in Dallas, TX
An astounding abstract sculpture hand crafted by renowned Texas artist David Deming executed in 1985.
It was titled "Centurion II" because of its ominous ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wingback Chairs in Cartier Pierre Frey Textile
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally rare pair of sculptural wingback lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Among Wormley’s more dramatic seating designs, the chairs feature ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Jens Risom Armless Settee in Walnut Cradle Frame with Linen Upholstery 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome mid-century modern settee designed by Jens Risom, featuring his characteristically clean lines, sculptural profile and beautifully crafted walnut frame. The gently angled ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
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