Design and decorative arts of the 20th century

There is no doubt about the appeal of 20th century design and decorative objects, a sector that attracts a very heterogeneous public, enthusiasts and collectors alike, who are sensitively fascinated by the appeal of Made in Italy and international design.

Design is often synonymous with quality, refinement and style, coveted status symbol objects especially if they are rare or unique. The result of the genius of renowned architects, designers and established Italian and international companies, the objects and decorative art we select for our design auctions belong to different types: furniture and furnishing accessories, lighting, decorative objects, precious Murano glass, furniture and seating.

Eclectic collections then, the design auctions by Arcadia Casa d'Aste in Rome, sales where design enthusiasts can win precious objects to include in their collections.
Arcadia's 19th Century Design and Decorative Arts Auction catalogues include works produced during important periods in international art and culture including Avant-Garde, Bauhaus, Constructivism, Post-Modernism, Futurism, Deconstructivism and others. We pay special attention to Italian design, successfully dealing with works by well-known designers such as Giò Ponti, Giacomo Balla, Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa, Willy Rizzo, Gianfranco Frattini, Romeo Rega, Umberto Mascagni, Paolo Buffa and others, as well as manufacturers such as Flos, Stilnovo, Fornasetti, Lenci Torino, Fontana Arte, Thonet, Giò Ponti Casa Giardino and many others.
The richness of the offering in the 19th Century Design and Decorative Arts Auction is the result of the competent and passionate work of our design experts who produce the estimates for the objects in the catalogue.
The estimate, a fundamental and indispensable step to include a design object in an auction, is expressed on the basis of art market quotations, the quality of the work under analysis, the state of preservation and the author.

Would you like to sell a design object at auction? Would you like to buy a design work to complete your collection at best? Arcadia Auction House experts in Rome are always at your disposal for free and non-binding estimates for your design works, contact us for more information.