Vinterior's Mid-Century Modern Dollshouse

On display in the Chapel | 20 August to 17 October

Online Auction | Wednesday 16 October to Sunday 20 October 2024

Museum of the Home is showcasing a one-of-a-kind Vinterior replica dollshouse, created in partnership with The Kensington Dollshouse Company. Meticulously restored, this vintage pre-loved dollshouse was inspired by mid-century modern design, and offers a spin on the traditional dollshouse.

About the dollshouse

Inspired by mid-century modern aesthetics, this exquisite dollshouse features a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, all beautifully decorated with Edward Bulmer paints. Each room is furnished with period-appropriate pieces, including an iconic Eames rocking chair and industrial pendant lamps, creating a nostalgic yet stylish ambiance.

Vinterior's vibrant social community played an integral role in the final stages of the restoration. They were invited to vote on the finishing touches for each room, making this dollshouse a collaborative creation.

Get a glimpse into mid-century modern design on a miniature scale, showcasing its intricate details and craftsmanship.

In addition to the display, there will be a series of panel talks and events throughout the exhibition period, providing deeper insights into the restoration process and the era that inspired it.

Online Auction

Wednesday 16 October to Sunday 20 October

From 7pm on Wednesday 16 October to 8pm on Sunday 20 October, the Mid-Century Modern Dollshouse will be auctioned online to raise vital funds for the Museum's social engagement and community outreach work. Our work supports causes including hidden homelessness, food equality, period poverty and climate action.

How does the auction work?

• Sign up here to be alerted when auction registration opens
• Auction opens (7pm, Wednesday 16 October)
• Bid!
• Auction closes (8pm, Sunday 20 October)
• Museum of the Home contacts winner to arrange payment and delivery of the Dollshouse

*International bidders welcome. The winning bidder is to cover postage/delivery.

What will the winning bid support?

Museum of the Home has a long history of using its collections and creative interactions to educate outside the classroom. Our programming and campaigning focuses on the issues which affect people’s experiences and ideas of ‘home’. In the next year this includes:

• Tackling social isolation with Free Tea Fridays, our regular, artist-led, free events for our local community, bringing people together over a cuppa of our Home Blends developed by artists Yara and Davina with local residents
• Advocating for Food Equality via our work with the Food Museum and Hackney Foodbank
• Creating space for activism through Home Truths talks, workshops and programming.