The Design Show
You can expect to pick up some of the most desirable collectables in Mid Twentieth Century furniture and homeware as well as many other affordable vintage and retro finds, all hand picked by knowledgeable and passionate dealers. We are also excited to host contemporary designer makers selling their lovingly designed and made items showcasing their individual crafts. Pick up a coffee at the door and pop in for a browse, we would love you see you there finding pieces to sit pride of place!
Our Influences
We have an ever growing passion for Midcentury Modern design and we want to share it with you. Design for the masses that revolutionised the way people lived and continues to do so. The appreciation of this era of design across furniture, art and architecture has become much admired by many and we are really excited to celebrate it with you!
Our South East London Location
The Century Twenty Show will be held in a grade II listed building on the beautiful campus of Halley Academy (formally Corelli College). Listed in 2017, it was built for the London County Council in 1951-1954 to designs by Charles Pike of Slater, Moberley, Uren and Pike. Historic England detail main principles for listing this building were the carefully considered, Swedish-influenced design with a number of innovative features. For its structural interest including the elegant concrete shell roofs to the hall, kitchen and elliptical art room engineered by Ove Arup. This building is a true delight to behold.