{"title":"This Week's Collection","description":"\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-highback-reading-chairs-by-charles-eames-eero-saarinen","title":"'Organic' Highback Reading Chair by Charles Eames \u0026 Eero Saarinen for Vitra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEames \u0026amp; Saarinen Organic High Back Reading Chair for Vitra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed in 1940 by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, the Organic Chair is one of the most important and influential seating designs of the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated for the Museum of Modern Art’s Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition in New York, the chair was revolutionary in its approach to comfort. Rather than relying on a rigid frame, Eames and Saarinen developed a sculptural, human-centred form that supported the body naturally, anticipating many of the moulded seating designs that would define post-war furniture design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the chair won first prize in the competition, the technology required to manufacture its complex organic shell did not yet exist at a commercial scale, and the design remained largely unproduced until decades later. It was eventually brought into production by Vitra who continue to manufacture the chair under licence today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example bears the Vitra manufacturer’s label and has been completely reupholstered in a luxurious Romo bouclé. The tactile fabric complements the chair’s soft, sculptural form, highlighting the flowing curves that made the design so groundbreaking. The textured upholstery adds warmth and depth while remaining sympathetic to the chair’s modernist origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black stained legs provide a subtle contrast to the pale bouclé and emphasise the chair’s distinctive silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally and completely reupholstered in Romo bouclé upholstery. Presented in excellent condition throughout. Vitra manufacturer’s label present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Eames (1907-1978)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharles Eames is widely regarded as one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. Born in St Louis, Missouri, he initially studied architecture before establishing a design practice that would ultimately transform furniture, architecture, exhibitions, film and industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn partnership with his wife Ray Eames, he became known for pioneering new manufacturing techniques, particularly the moulding of plywood and later fibreglass. Their furniture designs for Herman Miller in America and Vitra in Europe remain among the most recognisable and widely collected pieces of modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeyond furniture, the Eameses produced more than one hundred films, designed exhibitions for major institutions including IBM and the Smithsonian, and developed educational projects that explored science, mathematics and communication. Charles Eames famously described design as “a plan for arranging elements to accomplish a particular purpose”, a philosophy that continues to influence designers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEero Saarinen (1910-1961)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEero Saarinen was born in Finland and moved to the United States as a child when his father, the architect Eliel Saarinen, emigrated to teach at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. Cranbrook would become one of the most important centres of modern design in America and was where Saarinen met Charles Eames and many of the figures who would shape twentieth-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough best known as an architect, Saarinen made a profound contribution to furniture design. His work was driven by a desire to simplify form and eliminate visual clutter, leading to some of the most innovative furniture of the post-war period. His celebrated Pedestal Collection for Knoll, including the Tulip Chair and Tulip Table, sought to remove what he called the “slum of legs” found beneath conventional furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs an architect, Saarinen designed some of the most iconic buildings of the modern era, including the TWA Flight Center at New York’s JFK Airport, the Gateway Arch in St Louis and the General Motors Technical Center in Michigan. His furniture designs demonstrate the same sculptural quality and concern for form that characterised his architecture.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eW: 730 x D: 680 x H: 830 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57434626851200,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/Untitled-2_852a442f-b18d-4b51-9299-898f4431e0c4.jpg?v=1782378971"},{"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":"shield-landscape-george-dannatt-1915-2009-1996","title":"George Dannatt (1915-2009) - Shield Landscape, 1996","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:a931726d-925a-49f2-9f28-7cd725a29e67-0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none 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data-writing-block-fullscreen-fallback-target=\"inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writing-block-1fac63bb-5c9c-4450-8534-01097d1cf0c8\" class=\"relative isolate w-full overflow-clip rounded-[24px] shadow-[0px_4px_80px_rgba(0,0,0,0.02)]\" data-writing-block=\"true\" data-testid=\"writing-block-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative z-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"writing-block-editor markdown-new-styling relative flow-root pt-(--writing-block-editor-pt) pe-(--writing-block-editor-pr) pb-(--writing-block-editor-pb) ps-(--writing-block-editor-pl)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProseMirror markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full min-h-6 break-words focus:outline-none writing-block-open-link-mode\" data-writing-block-fullscreen-editor-region=\"true\" data-writing-block-fullscreen-editor-layout=\"inline\" aria-disabled=\"false\" dir=\"auto\" translate=\"no\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShield Lanscape, 1966\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eScreenprint with ink and paint (mixed media) sigbed, titled and dated verso by the artist.  Edition 11\/58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eImage size: 12.4 × 18.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Dannatt (1915-2009)  was a British abstract artist closely associated with the St Ives movement and the development of post-war British abstraction. Unusually, he came to painting through several other careers. He trained as a chartered surveyor in his father's practice and later worked as a music critic, experiences that informed the strong sense of structure, rhythm and balance that would become characteristic of his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pivotal moment came in 1955 when his brother, the architect Trevor Dannatt, introduced him to the painter Adrian Heath. Through Heath, Dannatt became part of an influential circle of artists that included Patrick Heron, Terry Frost, John Wells, Denis Mitchell and Alexander Mackenzie. He would go on to become a member of both the Penwith Society and the Newlyn Society, establishing himself as an important figure within the St Ives artistic community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing inspiration from both landscape and abstraction, Dannatt developed a visual language built around carefully considered relationships between line, form and space. His background in surveying is often reflected in the precision of his compositions, while his lifelong interest in music can be sensed in the rhythm and movement of his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mixed-media work combining screenprint with hand-applied ink and paint. The composition demonstrates Dannatt’s mature style, in which simplified geometric forms are set within a restrained landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einspired setting. The artist has signed, titled and dated the work verso, together with a note describing the medium as “screen print + ink \u0026amp; paint (mixed media)”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse also retains the original label from Dannatt’s studio at East Hatch, Tisbury, Wiltshire, providing direct provenance to the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition. Presented in a painted frame and under glass. The reverse retains the artist’s inscription and studio label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside his own artistic practice, Dannatt and his wife Ann assembled one of the most important private collections of St Ives and post-war British art. Built through friendships with many of the leading artists of the period, the collection was later gifted to Pallant House Gallery, where it remains an important record of twentieth-century British abstraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In very good condition. Presented in its original silver frame. There is a small scratch to the lower left-hand side of the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58260200522112,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/Untitled-4_ce2a9b22-bf87-4ab1-969e-170e033c8671.jpg?v=1781700441"},{"product_id":"peter-wills-b-1955bowl-porcelain","title":"Peter Wills Porcelain Bowl in Dry Blue-Green Glaze (UK)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Peter Wills porcelain bowl finished in a dry blue-green glaze. The bowl has a finely potted, gently flared form with a small foot ring and a translucent glaze that pools and breaks across the surface to create an intricate cellular pattern. The decoration extends across both the interior and exterior, giving the piece a depth and complexity that changes as it catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe glaze is particularly characteristic of late twentieth-century studio ceramics, where experimentation with materials and firing techniques became as important as form. The pale green tones and organic surface patterning contrast with the precision of the porcelain body, demonstrating the balance between control and chance that is central to studio pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeter Wills (b.1955) is a British studio potter known for his porcelain vessels and highly developed glaze effects. He studied ceramics at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts before establishing his own workshop practice. Throughout his career he has explored the technical possibilities of porcelain and glaze chemistry, producing work that sits between functional pottery and ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike many potters working within the Leach tradition, Wills became interested in more experimental ceramic surfaces, developing glazes that produce crystalline, mottled and cellular effects during firing. His work has been exhibited widely and is admired for its combination of technical precision and visual complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. Craze lines are present within the glaze, consistent with the firing and age of the piece. No evidence of restoration. 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The interior is finished in a muted celadon-grey glaze, while the raised foot and gently flared rim give the piece a satisfying balance in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA yunomi is a traditional Japanese tea cup intended for everyday use rather than the formal tea ceremony. Unlike a tea bowl, which is often associated with ritual, a yunomi is designed to be lived with and used daily. The form became particularly important to British studio potters who admired the Japanese belief that ordinary objects could possess extraordinary beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Potter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJim Malone (born 1946) is widely regarded as one of Britain’s finest living studio potters. Born in Sheffield, he studied at Camberwell School of Art before spending time working under Ray Finch at Winchcombe Pottery, one of the most important centres of British studio ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the 1970s Malone moved to the Eden Valley in Cumbria, where he established Ainstable Pottery and built his own wood and oil-fired climbing kiln. There he developed a practice deeply influenced by Korean and Japanese ceramics, producing pots that celebrated the interaction between clay, glaze and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMalone became known for his mastery of ash glazes, tenmoku glazes and traditional firing techniques. His work is admired for its quiet restraint and technical excellence, and is held in major public collections including the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum. Collectors often regard his jugs and tea wares amongst the finest examples of contemporary British studio pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis yunomi demonstrates many of the qualities that define Malone’s work: a simple form, subtle glaze effects and a surface that reveals more detail the closer it is examined. Like the best studio pottery, it feels both humble and extraordinary at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition. 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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. Every piece is thrown, glazed and high-fired in his own workshop, with subtle variations reflecting the handmade nature of studio pottery. 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Often referred to as cement-relief prints. Rather than depicting dramatic landscapes or scenes, he often focused on simple everyday objects such as tea bowls, lanterns, doors and architectural forms, reducing them to their essential shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eChawan\u003c\/i\u003e (the Japanese word for a tea bowl) is a wonderful example of this approach. Printed in 1981, the work combines a subtle cement-relief embossing with delicate colour and texture, creating an image that feels both tactile and serene. The silver ginkgo leaf motif sits quietly against the softly textured surface, reflecting the Japanese appreciation for simplicity, craftsmanship and the beauty found in ordinary objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is signed, titled and numbered 10\/130 in pencil and bears Maki’s personal red seal. It is presented in a silver aluminium frame and remains in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA thoughtful and beautifully executed work by one of Japan’s most collected twentieth-century printmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn very good condition. 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John is the grandson of Bernard Leach (1887–1979), the pioneering potter who founded Leach Pottery in St Ives alongside Shoji Hamada in 1920 and helped establish the studio pottery movement in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Leach family spans four generations of potters. Bernard’s son, David Leach, became an influential potter in his own right, while David’s sons, John and Michael Leach, each developed their own distinct practices. Rather than simply continuing the family tradition, John established his own reputation through decades of making at Muchelney Pottery, where he worked from the 1960s onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn’s pottery remains rooted in the values that made the Leach name famous: functional forms, honest materials and an appreciation of East Asian ceramic traditions. However, his work is often recognisable for its more expressive use of glaze. This yunomi combines a warm iron-rich stoneware body with flowing ash and tenmoku-style glazes that have broken and pooled across the surface during firing, creating a landscape-like pattern unique to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003eyunomi\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese tea cup intended for everyday use rather than formal tea ceremonies. 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The stepped, grooved detailing and symmetrical shape are characteristic of the geometric forms used in British Art Deco design during the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Goodden was a British designer and silversmith who produced several pressed-glass designs for Chance Brothers during the decade. Chance Brothers was founded in Smethwick in 1822 and became one of Britain’s most important manufacturers of industrial, architectural and domestic glass. The company was particularly known for its technical glass production, including lighthouse lenses, before expanding its domestic ranges during the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough originally made as an ashtray, its  proportions allow it to be used as a decorative bowl or vide-poche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Robert Goodden\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Chance Brothers\u003cbr\u003eModel: Orlak\u003cbr\u003eDate: circa 1935\u003cbr\u003eCountry of origin: England\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Pressed opal glass\u003cbr\u003eColour: Pale blue\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Vintage condition with age-related surface marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58322971984256,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/Untitled_73aaafdb-f5d3-46a5-abb2-be5ce2371618.jpg?v=1782290635"},{"product_id":"outside-stools","title":"Vintage Wood and Steel Stool by MH Stalmøbler, Denmark (1960s) 6 Available","description":"\u003cp\u003eMH Stålmøbler was a Danish manufacturer specialising in practical furniture for schools, workshops and commercial interiors during the mid to late twentieth century. Working primarily with tubular steel and laminated timber, the company produced furniture that reflected the principles of Scandinavian modernism: simple forms, durable construction and honest use of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on decorative detail, MH Stålmøbler developed robust designs intended for everyday use. Their stools, chairs and tables were built to withstand demanding environments while maintaining a refined, understated appearance. 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Rather than relying on a rigid frame, Eames and Saarinen developed a sculptural, human-centred form that supported the body naturally, anticipating many of the moulded seating designs that would define post-war furniture design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the chair won first prize in the competition, the technology required to manufacture its complex organic shell did not yet exist at a commercial scale, and the design remained largely unproduced until decades later. It was eventually brought into production by Vitra who continue to manufacture the chair under licence today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example bears the Vitra manufacturer’s label and has been completely reupholstered in a luxurious white wool bouclé by Scumacher. The tactile fabric complements the chair’s soft, sculptural form, highlighting the flowing curves that made the design so groundbreaking. 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Born in St Louis, Missouri, he initially studied architecture before establishing a design practice that would ultimately transform furniture, architecture, exhibitions, film and industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn partnership with his wife Ray Eames, he became known for pioneering new manufacturing techniques, particularly the moulding of plywood and later fibreglass. Their furniture designs for Herman Miller in America and Vitra in Europe remain among the most recognisable and widely collected pieces of modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeyond furniture, the Eameses produced more than one hundred films, designed exhibitions for major institutions including IBM and the Smithsonian, and developed educational projects that explored science, mathematics and communication. Charles Eames famously described design as “a plan for arranging elements to accomplish a particular purpose”, a philosophy that continues to influence designers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEero Saarinen (1910-1961)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEero Saarinen was born in Finland and moved to the United States as a child when his father, the architect Eliel Saarinen, emigrated to teach at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. Cranbrook would become one of the most important centres of modern design in America and was where Saarinen met Charles Eames and many of the figures who would shape twentieth-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough best known as an architect, Saarinen made a profound contribution to furniture design. His work was driven by a desire to simplify form and eliminate visual clutter, leading to some of the most innovative furniture of the post-war period. 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Retaining the articulated arm and pivoting shade that made Anglepoise famous, the WL-3 was developed as a practical working lamp for desks, studios and workshops during the latter half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Anglepoise story began in 1932 when automotive engineer George Carwardine patented a spring mechanism that allowed a lamp to remain perfectly balanced in almost any position. His invention revolutionised task lighting, combining precision engineering with ease of movement. Production was undertaken by Herbert Terry \u0026amp; Sons, a Redditch-based manufacturer already renowned for its expertise in spring making, and together they produced what would become one of Britain’s most recognisable industrial designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThroughout the twentieth century, Anglepoise expanded its range while remaining faithful to Carwardine’s original balancing principle. 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Conceived as both a functional light source and an object of beauty, its flowing silhouette and softly diffused light have made it an enduring icon of Danish modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned in collaboration with Louis Poulsen in 1971, the Panthella was one of Panton’s favourite creations. Unlike conventional lamps, where the shade simply conceals the light source, the Panthella was engineered so that both the shade and trumpet-shaped base reflect and diffuse the light. The result is a warm, glare-free glow that creates atmosphere as much as illumination, making it equally suited to a living room, bedroom or reading corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVerner Panton (1926–1998) was one of Denmark’s most visionary designers. While many of his contemporaries worked primarily in timber and natural materials, Panton embraced new manufacturing techniques, experimenting with moulded plastics, vivid colour and organic forms. His work challenged the conventions of Scandinavian modernism while retaining its emphasis on function and craftsmanship. Today, his designs are held in museum collections worldwide and continue to influence contemporary furniture and lighting design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Panthella was produced by Louis Poulsen, the renowned Danish lighting manufacturer founded in Copenhagen in 1874. Throughout the twentieth century, Louis Poulsen became synonymous with exceptional lighting design through collaborations with some of Denmark’s greatest designers, including Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton. 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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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By the mid-twentieth century, the island had become the centre of a remarkable period of innovation, with glasshouses such as Seguso, Mandruzzato, Venini and Sommerso producing bold, sculptural objects that came to define Italian modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis elegant vide-poche is created using the \u003cb\u003esommerso\u003c\/b\u003e technique, one of Murano’s most celebrated innovations. Meaning \u003ci\u003e‘submerged’\u003c\/i\u003e in Italian, sommerso involves encasing one coloured layer of glass within another layer of crystal while the glass remains molten. The process creates remarkable optical depth, allowing colour to appear suspended within the glass and shift beautifully as the piece catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts geometric rectangular form contrasts with the soft, organic bowl that appears to float within it. The combination of cool blue encased within warm peach-tinted crystal creates an ever-changing interplay of colour and reflection, making the piece as sculptural as it is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned as a \u003cb\u003evide-poche -\u003c\/b\u003eliterally ‘empty pockets’- it is the perfect resting place for keys, jewellery or other treasured objects, while also serving as a striking standalone work of glass sculpture. Pieces of this quality demonstrate why Murano glass remains among the most collected decorative arts of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Murano, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1960s-70s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Sommerso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-blown blue glass encased in peach-tinted crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWidth: 13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDepth: 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight: 5 cm\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58458862551424,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/DSC01839-681.jpg?v=1784208176"},{"product_id":"a-murano-bullicante-glass-lamp-in-pale-pink","title":"Murano Bullicante Glass Lamp in Pale Pink, Italy, c.1960s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMurano Bullicante Glass Table Lamp, Italy, c.1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Murano glass table lamp in pale pink bullicante glass, retaining its etched Murano maker’s mark. The lamp measures 44cm in diameter and 23cm high and is raised on a simple circular base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bullicante technique was developed on the island of Murano during the 1930s and became one of the defining innovations of post-war Italian glassmaking. The process involves trapping a regular pattern of tiny air bubbles between layers of molten glass using a mould fitted with metal spikes. A second layer of glass is then applied, permanently sealing the bubbles within the body of the piece. The technique requires exceptional control of temperature and timing, making it one of Murano’s most technically demanding decorative processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the 1950s and 1960s, Murano glasshouses including Venini, Barovier \u0026amp; Toso, Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Cenedese and Archimede Seguso experimented extensively with bullicante, producing lighting, vases and sculptural glass that combined traditional Venetian craftsmanship with modern forms. While many pieces remain unattributed to a specific designer, the technique itself has become synonymous with Murano’s post-war revival and its influence on twentieth-century glass design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis lamp is in excellent conditon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58458931364224,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/DSC01915-757.jpg?v=1784283385"},{"product_id":"an-anita-harris-pottery-ceramic-wall-tile","title":"Anita Harris Pottery Ceramic Wall Tile (UK)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCeramic Wall Tile by Anita Harris Pottery, England\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA hand-decorated ceramic wall tile by Anita Harris Pottery, measuring 35.5 × 24.5cm. Decorated with a mottled splashed design in layered coloured glazes, the tile is signed and bears the pottery’s relief moulded seal to the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnita Harris established Anita Harris Art Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, continuing the long tradition of hand decorated British art pottery in the heart of England’s ceramic industry. Having previously worked as Head Designer at Poole Pottery, Harris brought together traditional decorating techniques with contemporary glaze experimentation, producing individually hand-finished ceramics rather than factory-produced wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorking with a small team of decorators, each piece is individually glazed using techniques including lustres, reactive glazes, tube-lining and hand painting. 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Joining Holmegaard in 1942, he remained with the Danish glassworks for more than fifty years, designing over 3,000 pieces and becoming one of the most influential figures in twentieth century glass design. His work is celebrated for its organic forms, exceptional understanding of molten glass and ability to create objects that feel both sculptural and effortlessly functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded in \u003cb\u003e1825\u003c\/b\u003e, Holmegaard is Denmark’s oldest and most prestigious glass manufacturer. Throughout the post-war period it collaborated with some of the country’s leading designers, helping establish Danish glass as one of the defining exports of Scandinavian Modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis striking smoked glass bowl is one of Lütken’s most recognisable designs. Often referred to as the \u003cb\u003e‘Offset Scoop’\u003c\/b\u003e bowl, its asymmetrical form appears to have been gently pushed from one side while the glass was still molten, creating a beautifully fluid silhouette that changes dramatically depending on the angle from which it is viewed. The rich smoked glass enhances the sculptural quality of the piece, catching and reflecting light with remarkable subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Per Lütken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Holmegaard, Denmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1960s-70s\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 Hand-blown smoked glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiameter: 13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight: 6 cm\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58468619944320,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/DSC01704-705.jpg?v=1784281430"},{"product_id":"a-nils-landberg-smoked-glass-shouldered-vase-encased-in-clear-15cm-high","title":"Nils Landberg Smoked Glass \"Shouldered\" Vase for Orrefors (1950s\/60s) Sweden","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNils Landberg ‘Shouldered’ Vase for Orrefors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFew designers have had a greater influence on Scandinavian art glass than \u003cb\u003eNils Landberg (1907–1991)\u003c\/b\u003e. Joining the renowned Swedish glassworks \u003cb\u003eOrrefors\u003c\/b\u003e in 1927, Landberg spent more than four decades refining a design language defined by elegant proportions, technical precision and an extraordinary understanding of colour within glass. Alongside contemporaries such as Vicke Lindstrand and Edvin Öhrström, he helped establish Orrefors as one of the world’s most celebrated glass manufacturers during the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLandberg became particularly known for his mastery of \u003cb\u003esommerso - \u003c\/b\u003ethe Italian glassmaking technique in which a coloured layer of glass is encased within a thicker layer of crystal. At Orrefors he interpreted the technique with remarkable restraint, favouring soft smoky tones and beautifully balanced forms over decoration. His work feels effortlessly Scandinavian: refined, understated and sculptural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis elegant \u003cb\u003e‘Shouldered’ vase\u003c\/b\u003e is a wonderful example of that philosophy. The rounded shoulder and compact form allow the softly smoked glass to appear almost suspended within the crystal, creating a remarkable sense of depth and light. As the vase catches the light, the encased grey core seems to shift in colour and transparency, revealing the craftsmanship that made Orrefors internationally admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Nils Landberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Orrefors, Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1950s-60s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Smoked sommerso glass encased in clear crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight: 15 cm\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. 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Finished in a rich, deep green glaze with a contrasting ivory collar, it reflects the sculptural forms and confident glazing techniques that made West German pottery a defining feature of post-war interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe impressed shape number 553-38 follows the numbering system used by many West German manufacturers, with the final number denoting the vase’s height in centimetres. Although many pieces remain unattributed to a specific factory, this system has become an important tool for collectors researching and identifying examples today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced during a period of remarkable industrial and artistic growth, West German pottery combined traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern design. Manufacturers such as Scheurich, Carstens Tönnieshof, Bay Keramik, Ruscha and Dümler \u0026amp; Breiden exported millions of pieces worldwide, helping establish West Germany as one of Europe’s leading ceramic producers. 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