20th century design & art
Vintage brass dog, a wonderful folk art one-off, circa 1930s-50s. It looks like it was made to hold pencils or possibly taper candles.
Chunky solid brass body with a turning head and big flappy ears!
9.5cm long x 4.5cm high
Free UK delivery.
A beautiful French lounge chair, circa 1950s/60s in the style of Charles Dudouyt.
Low wooden frame with woven cord seat and distinctive floating back rest. Small decorative details such as the ball ends on the arms and finials on the uprights.
The seat is generously sized and comfortable.
Sturdy with no wobbles. There is a fair amount of wear to the stained finish, especially on the arms.
77.5cm deep x 55.5cm wide x 36cm seat height x 88cm high.
London delivery is £60 (outside of congestion zone). Please enquire for other areas.
Model C566 bookcase by Heal & Son, early 1930s.
A graphic modernist design with interlocking offset shelves. At some stage the unit has been painted an off white/beige.
Illustrated in the Heals 1933 catalogue ‘Economy with a difference’.
The paint has some wear on the sides and edges, it looks like it has maybe been painted a couple of times, it is a little patchy in places but still looks good.
91.5cm wide x 106.5cm high x 23.25cm deep.
London delivery is £60 (outside of congestion zone). Please enquire for other areas.
A set of four ‘Rascal’ chairs designed in the 1990s by Irish architect/designer Niall O`Flynn for Spectrum (Netherlands).
The chairs have a strong minimal form with tubular galvanised metal frame and a woven metal mesh seat. Despite their look they are surprisingly comfortable.
In very good condition with some light ageing to the frame.
81cm high x 46.5cm wide at base of legs x seat is 42.5cm wide x 57cm deep x seat height is 45cm at the front edge.
London delivery is £60 (outside of congestion zone). Please enquire for other areas.
A set of four Josef Hoffman style dining chairs, retailed by Habitat in the 1980s.
Black stained frames with newly upholstered seats in soft ivory coloured Romo Linara fabric.
All chairs are sturdy. There is some wear to the black finish on the armrests.
53cm wide x 49cm deep x 67.5cm high x 43cm seat height.
London delivery is £60 (outside of congestion zone). Please enquire for other areas.
Modernist corner bookcase with offset shelves creating a very striking profile. English, circa 1930s-50s.
Dark wood, most probably mahogany with a plywood back and lower black plinth. The edges of the shelf ends are curved. Offers lots of storage, the lower deep shelves are suitable for larger books.
In original condition so does have some marks, scratches and wear to the finish but still looks great.
90.75 long each way from the corner x 25cm deep x 89.75cm high.
London delivery is £60 (outside of congestion zone). Please enquire for other areas.
Postmodern floor lamp designed by Sergio Asti for Eleusi in 1983, part of the Alice Collection.
A mad and playful design in typical Memphis Design style colours. Tall turquoise tube with blue dished uplighter and adjustable gooseneck spotlight, perfect for directing over a chair for reading.
Has been professionally rewired with new LED driver, the two lights can be used independently.
Vintage ‘Locus Solus’ chairs designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy, 1964. Tubular chrome frame flowing with playful circular lines. The rounded shape and padded seat make them very comfortable.
These particular chairs were purchased in the 1960s by the previous owner’s grandfather in Switzerland.
Price is per chair. Five available.
In very good condition, some minor scuffs to the chrome. The seats have recently been reupholstered in black leather and the feet replaced. Easy to change the upholstery if required.
Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) was a renowned Italian architect. Her projects include key cultural landmarks – Musée d’Orsay (1980–86) and the Contemporary Art Gallery at the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the restoration of Palazzo Grassi in Venice (1985–86).
66.5cm high x 56.5cm wide x 55cm deep x 42cm seat height.
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