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The substantial weight and soft, sculptural shape give it a strong presence, perfect as a fruit bowl, centrepiece or decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped to the underside with a makers mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm grain of the teak is even and finely finished, in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56910280130944,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/EMILY_DICKS_PHOTO_C-3934.jpg?v=1763653043"},{"product_id":"skinner-wooden-bowl","title":"Teak, Hand Turned Bowl (Scandinavian) 1960\/70s","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeak · Hand-turned · Mid-century \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely turned teak bowl with a thinner, more elegant wall profile, measuring 24 cm in diameter. The lighter shaping gives it a refined, minimal look. Its an deal piece for serving, styling shelves or bringing natural material warmth into a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has a beautifully smooth interior and a consistent mid-century Scandinavian feel. The teak grain is warm and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition with only light, age-appropriate wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56910286946688,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/EMILYDICKSPHOTOC-3987.jpg?v=1763653198"},{"product_id":"a-danish-teak-sculptural-bowl-stamped-denmark","title":"1970s Danish teak wood sculptural bowl, stamped 'Denmark'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDanish Turned Teak Bowl - Denmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural turned teak bowl was made in Denmark and bears the classic “Denmark” mark used by many mid-century Danish workshops producing high-quality wooden objects during the 1950s - 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has been carved from a single block of teak and turned on a lathe, revealing the beautiful layered grain of the timber. The surface shows the subtle rippling that comes from the turning process, giving the piece a strong sense of movement when viewed up close. Over time the teak has developed a warm, honey-brown tone typical of well-aged Danish teak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts proportions are generous without being oversized, making it suitable both as a decorative object and as a practical bowl for fruit or serving. The curved walls and thick rim give it a satisfying weight in the hand, while the interior shows the gentle circular pattern left by the turning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjects like this were often produced alongside furniture by Danish manufacturers during the mid-century period, reflecting the wider Scandinavian design approach of bringing natural materials and carefully made everyday objects into the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example remains in very good vintage condition with light surface marks consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 23 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 15.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57434562494848,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/Untitled-1-3_31cc1d7f-ac36-4153-91f0-c41a9a01995a.jpg?v=1772031066"},{"product_id":"teak-lazy-susan","title":"Digsmed Teak Lazy Susan, Denmark, c.1960s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigsmed Teak Lazy Susan, Denmark, c.1960s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA solid teak Lazy Susan manufactured by Digsmed, Denmark, during the 1960s. Measuring 35cm in diameter, it retains its original maker’s stamp to the underside and rotates smoothly on its concealed bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded in Hørve, Denmark, Digsmed became one of the country’s leading manufacturers of teak kitchenware and serving accessories during the post-war period. The company specialised in practical domestic objects crafted from carefully selected hardwoods, producing serving boards, bowls, trays, cheese boards and Lazy Susans that were exported throughout Europe, Britain and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike many Danish manufacturers of the period, Digsmed embraced the principles of Scandinavian modernism, producing functional household objects with an emphasis on quality materials, skilled craftsmanship and understated design. Rather than relying on well-known individual designers, the company built its reputation on the consistency of its manufacturing and the quality of its timber, with many pieces bearing the distinctive Digsmed stamp as a mark of Danish manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe concealed rotating mechanism allows dishes, condiments or serving bowls to be shared easily around the table, making the Lazy Susan a practical addition to mid-century dining. Digsmed continued producing teak household wares for several decades, and their stamped pieces remain a good record of Denmark’s strong tradition of functional domestic design during the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57478204064128,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/Untitled-1-24.jpg?v=1772034342"},{"product_id":"yellow-samarkand-range-storage-jar-by-susan-williams-ellis-for-portmeirion-pottery-1960s-uk","title":"Yellow Portmeirion ‘Samarkand’ Lidded Storage Jar by Susan Williams-Ellis, England, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003ePortmeirion ‘Samarkand’ Lidded Storage Jar by Susan Williams-Ellis, England, 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking ceramic storage jar produced by Portmeirion Pottery and decorated in the distinctive Samarcand pattern. Designed during the 1960s by Susan Williams‑Ellis, the decoration reflects the bold graphic language that made Portmeirion one of the most recognisable names in British ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jar features a lively arrangement of stylised suns, crescents and geometric motifs in warm tones of ochre, brown and mustard set against a white ground. The lid is finished with a small knop decorated with a matching sun motif, creating a pleasing continuity across the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped to the underside “Portmeirion Pottery, Stoke - Susan Williams-Ellis - Made in England - Samarkand”, confirming its maker and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed as part of a modern kitchen range, the jar works beautifully today for storing sugar, coffee or spices, or simply as a decorative object on an open shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 11 cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Susan Williams-Ellis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Williams-Ellis (1918–2007) was one of the most influential British ceramic designers of the twentieth century and the founder of Portmeirion Pottery. The daughter of architect Clough Williams‑Ellis, she established the company in 1960 with the aim of producing ceramics that combined strong graphic decoration with practical everyday forms. Her designs drew inspiration from architecture, nature and international decorative traditions. 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Standing 10 cm high and finished with a cork stopper, the jar reflects the lively graphic language that characterised much of Portmeirion’s pottery during the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration combines stylised geometric and celestial motifs arranged in a strong vertical composition. Blue and green enamel colours are set against a white glazed ground, with forms that include stars, crescents and radiating sun shapes. These motifs echo the playful, folkloric visual language Williams-Ellis often explored in her tableware and decorative ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a practical kitchen storage jar, pieces like this were typically used for dry ingredients such as coffee, sugar or grains. The cork lid provides a simple seal while maintaining the informal domestic character that Portmeirion ceramics became known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jar works equally well as a functional kitchen object or as a decorative ceramic piece, where the bold patterning reads clearly even at a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner - Susan Williams-Ellis (1918–2007)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Williams-Ellis was a British ceramic designer and co-founder of Portmeirion Pottery. She was born in 1918, the daughter of architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who created the village of Portmeirion in North Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliams-Ellis studied painting at the Chelsea School of Art before turning to pottery design. 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Turned from richly grained teak, the bowl has a wonderfully simple, rounded form that allows the warmth and depth of the timber to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly distinctive is the subtle raised foot carved into the underside. Rather than sitting flat on the surface, the bowl is lifted slightly from the table, creating the impression that it almost floats. This small but thoughtful detail is typical of Scandinavian design from the period, where careful shaping and proportion transform everyday objects into quietly sculptural pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teak has developed a deep, honeyed tone over time, with beautiful grain patterns visible around the sides and rim. 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Rather than pursuing industrial production, Dodd established Wellrash Pottery in rural Herefordshire, where he spent decades making pots rooted in the traditions of British country pottery. He became known for using local materials, creating ash glazes from wood ash and minerals gathered from the surrounding landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCollectors value Dodd’s work for its honesty, restraint and connection to the Leach tradition, while recognising a distinctive style that is entirely his own. 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Its decoration and form are typical of European mid-century studio and art pottery produced during the 1950s and 1960s.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA striking decorative piece that celebrates the colour and craftsmanship of mid-century ceramics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVery good vintage condition with light age-related wear. 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Rather than treating everyday objects as purely functional, the company believed they should be thoughtfully designed, impeccably made and beautiful enough to leave on display. Their work reflects the wider Danish design movement of the period, where craftsmanship, honest materials and restrained detailing were considered just as important as practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Combiwood range is one of Lundtofte’s most recognisable collections. By combining richly coloured teak with brushed stainless steel, the designers created pieces that felt both warm and contemporary. The contrast between organic timber and precision-machined steel was a hallmark of mid-century Scandinavian design, echoing the work of leading Danish designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Jens Quistgaard and Henning Koppel, who were all exploring similar material combinations during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis generously proportioned lidded bowl was originally designed as a serving piece for the dining table, but its timeless simplicity lends itself equally well to modern interiors. Whether used for serving salads, storing bread, displaying fruit or simply as a sculptural object, it is a piece that quietly elevates everyday rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMore than fifty years after it was made, the Combiwood range remains highly sought after for its exceptional quality and understated elegance. It is a wonderful example of the philosophy that made Danish design internationally admired: creating objects that are practical enough to use every day, yet beautiful enough to treasure for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Lundtofte, Denmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRange:\u003c\/b\u003e Combiwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Denmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Teak with brushed stainless steel handles and lid pull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with use. 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