Design Through the Decades: Icons of the 1940s to 1960s at Antiqua Gallery

Discover the timeless elegance of mid-century modernism, the functional ingenuity born out of post-war innovation, and the bold, colorful aesthetics that shaped a generation

A curated selection of important historical design pieces from the 1940’s through the 1960’s which we hope you can pass by and enjoy. Antiqua Gallery presents a curated collection of pivotal historical design pieces from the 1940s through the 1960s, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the creativity and innovation that defined mid-20th-century aesthetics.

Discover the timeless elegance of mid-century modernism, the functional ingenuity born out of post-war innovation, and the bold, colorful aesthetics that shaped a generation. Whether you’re a design enthusiast or simply curious about the icons that defined these decades, this exhibit offers a chance to reflect on how the past continues to inspire the present.

Drawing inspiration from the sophistication of 1930’s Parisian interiors and spanning the transformative decades of the 1940s to the 1960s, this curated collection highlights a golden era in design with intricate marquetry, exotic woods, sculpted structures and sumptuous upholstery.

The installation features a selection of important furniture, lighting fixtures and decorative objects from visionary designers such as Tomaso Buzzi, Angelo Lelii, Osvaldo Borsani, Hans Bergstrom and Poul Kjaerholm as part of timeless masterpieces that continue to inspire and captivate audiences.