About 20TH CENTURY DESIGN
20th Century Design – Curated by Hummel + Hummel Founded in 2015 by Hummel, 20th Century Design reflects a career at the intersection of design, restoration, and collectible sourcing. Trained in three-dimensional spatial design at art and design college, with further studies at Central Saint Martins and Chelsea School of Art, Hummel began as an art director in London’s creative heyday before rising to creative director on major international brands. Leaving advertising out of a yearning for permanence and meaning led to years of travel across Europe, Asia, America, Aus...Read More

Established in 20151stDibs seller since 2017
Featured Pieces
French Art Deco tambour screen room divider in Pine 1930’s attributed Baumman
By Baumann France
Located in London, GB
French Art Deco Patinated Pine Folding Screen / Room Divider Attributed to Jomaine Baumann, 1940s
A sculptural and beautifully patinated French Art Deco freestanding room divider or...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Teak and brass table lamp by Temde Leuchten with decorative shade, 1950s Swiss
By Temde Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Swiss teak and brass table lamp by Temde Leuchten with decorative shade, 1950s.
A beautifully composed mid-century modern table lamp produced by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, circa 1...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Mid-Century Modern 1960’s
Located in London, GB
Italian Brass Shell Form Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Circa 1970
A sculptural Italian modern brass table lamp designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, circa 1970. I...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Beveled Glass Easel photo frame in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, GB
Italian Brass and Beveled Glass Easel picture frame in the Style of Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1950s
An elegant and sculptural Italian brass easel picture frame in the style of Pietro Ch...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Barrel Primitive Folk Art Log Store
Located in London, GB
Large 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Barrel / Primitive Folk Art Log Store
A beautifully timeworn 19th century Swedish painted pine barrel or storage vessel, originally used with...
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Indonesian Wild Boar Hunting Vest, Carved Bone Armour, Lombok, Mid-20th Cent
Located in London, GB
Indonesian Wild Boar Hunting Vest, Carved Cow Bone Armour, Lombok, Mid-20th Century
This rare and evocative vest from Lombok, Indonesia, was traditionally worn by hunters protecting...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Organic Material
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Sasak, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s
Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry o...
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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Indonesian Wild Boar Hunting Vest, Chinese Coin Armour, Lombok, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
Indonesian Wild Boar Hunting Vest, Chinese Coin Armour, Lombok, Mid-20th Century
This extraordinary and rare vest from Lombok, Indonesia, was traditionally worn during wild boar hun...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Indonesian Painted Buffalo, Cow Bell Decorative Folk Art Sculpture, wall art
Located in London, GB
Antique Indonesian Buffalo Racing Cowbell Painted Wood with Rope Handle
Discover this antique Indonesian buffalo racing cowbell, traditionally strapped around the necks of water bu...
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Vintage 1910s Indonesian Folk Art Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988
This refined Hermès correspondence box exemplifies the Maison’s dedication to craftsmanship, discretion, and timeless lu...
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Vintage 1980s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Indonesian Painted Buffalo, Cow Bell Decorative Folk Art Sculpture, wall art
Located in London, GB
Antique Indonesian Buffalo Racing Cowbell Painted Wood with Rope Handle
Discover this antique Indonesian buffalo racing cowbell, traditionally strapped around the necks of water bu...
Category
Vintage 1910s Indonesian Folk Art Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Fabric
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