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The set features a Bakelite-handled dip pen, an unengraved seal, and a small collection of writing accessories designed for traditional calligraphy and correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBakelite dip pen with metal ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnengraved brass seal with Bakelite handle - ready to be personalised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSealing wax spoon (used for melting wax over a flame before pressing the sealLetter opener    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginal fitted box with velvet-lined tray and satin lid lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of the spoon and seal suggests this was intended not only for calligraphy but for letter sealing -  a refined practice associated with formal correspondence. 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This example shows his signature aerodynamic silhouette, with the extended spout and curved handle. The salt-glaze finish gives the surface its characteristic subtle sheen and fine orange-peel texture.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect as a functional pot or as a standalone display piece, it sits comfortably within both contemporary and mid-century interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: As new \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Jeremy Nichols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeremy Nichols (b. 1957) is a highly regarded British studio potter best known for his salt-glazed teapots, jugs and pouring vessels. 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Designed in 1967 and launched in 1968, the Cylinda-Line marked a turning point for Stelton - introducing a new era of Danish stainless-steel tableware defined by precision, minimalism, and modern living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cylindrical pot, with its perfectly flat lid and small angular cut-out, is a classic example of Jacobsen’s approach: nothing superfluous, everything resolved. It works beautifully for sugar, jam, chutneys, or small serving condiments, and sits effortlessly alongside other pieces from the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner\u003cbr\u003eArne Jacobsen (1902–1971) was one of Denmark’s most influential modernist architects. Alongside major architectural works - SAS Royal Hotel, Bellevue Theatre - he designed furniture and objects that have become design icons: the Egg chair, Swan chair, Series 7, and the full Cylinda-Line for Stelton. 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This is the 30oz version with a refined pouring lip (model 03\/1), presented in excellent condition with the original late-1960s Stelton sticker still intact on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in 1967 and released in 1968, the Cylinda-Line set a new aesthetic for Scandinavian tableware: pure cylinders, brushed stainless steel and a complete absence of ornament. 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The stainless steel is weighty with a soft brushed finish, and each bowl nests neatly within the others. Whether used for serving, displayed as sculptural objects, or kept as part of a design collection, they embody the clean, industrial aesthetic that defined Stelton’s mid-century output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Erik Magnussen (1940–2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErik Magnussen was one of Denmark’s most influential industrial designers, known for his restrained, fluid forms and uncompromising functionalism. Trained as a ceramicist at the School of Applied Arts and Design in Copenhagen, Magnussen moved seamlessly between materials - ceramics, metal, glass, and plastics - but always with the same design ideology: clarity, precision, and usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis most iconic work is the Stelton EM77 vacuum jug (1977), a piece that became a Danish design classic and remains in production today. 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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. 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These subtle rails help stabilise glasses or crockery when carrying, while also adding a pleasing sculptural line to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teak has a warm, even tone with attractive grain patterns that have developed a soft patina over time. Pieces such as this were designed to move easily between kitchen and living room, reflecting the relaxed, informal entertaining culture that became popular in Scandinavia during the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped to the underside “Digsmed Denmark”, confirming its Danish manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant yet practical, it works equally well for serving drinks, breakfast, or simply as a decorative object on a coffee table or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eLength: 50 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Digsmed, Denmark\u003cbr\u003eDigsmed was a Danish manufacturer active during the mid-twentieth century, known for producing high-quality teak kitchenware and serving pieces. Working during the height of Scandinavian modernism, the company specialised in objects that combined careful craftsmanship with simple, functional design. Their trays, cutting boards and serving items were widely exported and became popular across Europe and North America during the 1950s and 1960s. Using richly grained teak and restrained forms, Digsmed’s products embodied the Danish design philosophy that everyday domestic objects should be both useful and beautifully made. 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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. The underside is stamped “Denmark” and retains the original Haddonstone Denmark Teakwood label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a fruit bowl, serving piece, or decorative centrepiece for a dining table or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (widest): 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Haddonstone, Denmark\u003cbr\u003eHaddonstone produced a range of teak household objects during the mid-twentieth century, when Danish modern design was internationally celebrated for its balance of craftsmanship and simplicity. Their bowls and serving pieces reflect the Scandinavian philosophy that everyday domestic objects should be both practical and beautifully made. 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He belongs to the generation of potters who followed Bernard Leach and Michael Cardew, embracing the belief that pottery should be both useful and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs a student he encountered the work of Leach, Hamada and Cardew, whose influence remained with him throughout his career. 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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The faceted form is finished in a river iron glaze over a granite glaze and impressed with the potter’s seal to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMike Dodd is regarded as one of Britain’s leading studio potters and has worked as an independent maker for over fifty years. After studying at Eastbourne College of Art, he established his first workshop in Devon before settling at Cocking, West Sussex, where he has continued to make pottery since the late 1960s. His work is deeply rooted in the traditions of the British Studio Pottery movement established by Bernard Leach, while also reflecting the influence of Japanese pottery and the philosophy of making functional objects for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDodd is best known for producing domestic stoneware using locally sourced clays, wood ash and iron-rich glazes. 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The contrast between the industrial clarity of the acrylic and the warmth of the natural cane is characteristic of Italian design in the 1960s and 1970s, when designers were increasingly interested in combining traditional materials with new manufacturing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe box is beautifully constructed, with the lucite acting almost like a frame around the woven cane. Light passes through the transparent structure while the cane introduces texture and pattern, creating an object that functions equally well as storage or as a decorative piece. It works particularly well on a desk, dressing table or coffee table, where the materials can be appreciated from all angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlessandro Albrizzi was an Italian designer and entrepreneur best known for his work with lucite and acrylic furniture and accessories during the 1960s and 1970s. 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The simplicity of the form allows the materials to take centre stage, with the reflective steel appearing to float within the transparent lucite body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlbrizzi was particularly interested in the visual effects created by transparency and reflection, and this box demonstrates that approach perfectly. Depending on the light and viewing angle, the steel surfaces create changing reflections that give the piece a surprising sense of depth. The clean geometric form and restrained material palette make it a particularly versatile decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlessandro Albrizzi was among the designers who helped popularise acrylic furniture and accessories in post-war Italy. 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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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Joining the glassworks in 1942, he went on to design over 3,000 individual pieces, shaping the visual identity of Danish glass throughout the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLütken believed glass should feel “alive” - fluid, organic, and expressive - and he pushed Holmegaard’s craftsmen to master increasingly complex free-blown forms. Many of his designs begin with a single sweeping gesture: a curve, a tilt, a soft distortion of symmetry that gives the object a quiet sense of movement. His work often feels like a captured breath in glass: elegant, controlled, and deeply tactile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of his most recognisable series include Arkipelag, Stub, Ship’s Glass, and Carnaby, each showcasing his instinct for combining simple silhouettes with subtle shifts in weight and colour. 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Finished in dark grey metal, it is designed to hold eight slender taper candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts compact proportions and geometric construction are characteristic of Danish modernist design of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eParo Design was a Danish manufacturer of decorative metal objects, particularly known for its geometric cast iron candleholders produced during the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe collection included a variety of interconnected and modular designs, with square, triangular and hexagonal arrangements accommodating different numbers of candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePieces were marked \u003ci\u003eParo Design, Made in Denmark\u003c\/i\u003e and frequently carried the Danish inscription \u003ci\u003eMønsterbeskyttet\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning design protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGood vintage condition with minor age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWidth: 11.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for eight slender taper candles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60373726069120,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/DSC00780-4104.jpg?v=1794493380"},{"product_id":"an-iden-pottery-rye-bowl-with-multi-coloured-spiral-pattern","title":"An Iden Pottery, Rye bowl with multi coloured spiral pattern (1960s) UK","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA  ceramic bowl by Iden Pottery, Rye, Sussex, dating to the 1960s or 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA shallow, circular bowl featuring an intricate geometric design of concentric bands in blue, green, pink and earthy tones. Fine incised lines radiate from the centre, creating a distinctive pattern of intersecting circles and lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe decorative interior contrasts with the simple, off-white glazed exterior. A characteristic example of British studio pottery from the period, combining geometric decoration with a functional form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe underside bears the original blue printed Iden Pottery, Rye, Sussex backstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIden Pottery\u003c\/b\u003e was established in 1959 by Dennis Townsend, who had previously worked at Rye Pottery. Initially based in the village of Iden, East Sussex, the pottery expanded and moved to larger premises in Rye in 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKnown for its distinctive hand-decorated ceramics, Iden Pottery produced a wide range of domestic and decorative wares. 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