The Design Department at Chiswick Auctions is proud to present its first sale of 2026, featuring four distinguished private collections spanning diverse periods and disciplines.
From the collection of researcher, author and specialist Mo Amelia Teitelbaum comes a selection of works by Jean-Michel Frank, designed during his time in Argentina, where he co-founded the design firm COMTE S.A. The group reflects this important Argentine chapter in his career, and includes a scarce and important desk made for the Sans Souci Palace, a rattan and cherrywood table commissioned by Fritz Mandl, and a pair of bridge chairs designed for the foyer of the Kavanagh Building, the iconic Modernist skyscraper in the heart of Buenos Aires.
A single-owner collection of Italian design, spanning the 1920s to the present day, demonstrates the enduring relevance of Italian style. Works by masters such as Gio Ponti, Zanotta, Paolo Buffa, Piero Fornasetti and Ico Parisi are presented alongside lighting by Barovier & Toso, Angelo Lelli and Venini.
Art Deco and Art Nouveau are particularly well represented, complimented by a large consignment from a private collector of Dutch decorative works that bridge the gap between the two Movements. Works on offer include some of the finest examples of decorative ceramics to emerge from the Dutch potteries of the late 19th and early 20th century. Rarely offered at auction is lighting by De Nieuwe Honsel, textiles by Jaap Gidding, and an impressive clock by Winkelman and Van der Bijl.
Finally, the sale includes a remarkable single-owner collection from a Georgian riverside property. Behind its 18th century facade was an extensive selection of Postmodern and contemporary design, including a trio of Cappellini ‘Mondrian’ cabinets, a Chris Howker ‘Dip’ bench, and a Giandomenico Belotti ‘Rietveld’ chair.
Art Deco and Jean-Michel Frank
A rare and important selection of works by Jean-Michel Frank is presented alongside other exceptional examples of Art Deco design. This single-owner collection brings together pieces by some of the movement’s most celebrated and influential figures, including Serge Roche, Maison Desny and Franz Hagenauer.
Other highlights include a gilt relief panel after a design by Maurice Picaud, originally conceived for the facade of the Folies Bergère. Depicting the dancer Lila Nikolska, the composition exemplifies the stylised elegance now synonymous with the Art Deco aesthetic.
Further notable works include dancer statuettes by Josef Lorenzl, a rare Cicada seal with wax tray by Maurice Daurat, and a striking bronze female nude by Joe Descomps. Juxtaposing Frank’s refined language of simplicity and restraint with more theatrical and decorative works such as the Pico relief, the collection reflects the full breadth of the Art Deco era.
Lot 197
Jean-Michel Frank for COMTE
Pair of Modernist Bridge Armchairs
Circa 1930s
Green leather, oak
Executed by COMTE, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
Lot 204
Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941) for COMTE, Argentina
Low side table
Circa 1937 to 1940
Black stained oak
Executed by COMTE, Buenos Aires, Argentina, commissioned by María Mercedes Saavedra Zelaya for Hotel Horizonte , Mar Del Plata
Plaque reads 'COMTE SRL Buenos Aires' 58cm high x 70cm wide x 40cm deep
Estimate £10,000 - 15,000
Lot 200
Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941)
Pair of 'Croisillon' table lamps
Circa 1930s
Sanded oak, tubular brass
One stamped '17835' to base 30cm high x 22cm wide x 22cm deep
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 203
Jean-Michel Frank (French 1845-1941) for COMTE, Argentina
Tric-Trac Low Table
France / Argentina, cicra 1930
Mahogany, oak, gilt leather, brass Applied COMTE plaque to underside 50cm high x 111cm long x 40cm deep (79cm when extended)
Estimate £8,000 - 12,000
Lot 215
Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941) for COMTE, France / Argentina
Rare and Important, Three Drawer Console Desk, from the Palais Souci, Buenos Aires
Circa 1930
Parchment, oak
77cm high x 127cm wide x 52cm deep
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000
Lot 218
Jean-Michel Frank for COMTE, Argentina
Bench
Circa 1930s to 1940s
Oak, white upholstery
Stamped 'J.M. Frank' to underside
45cm high x 110cm wide x 47cm deep
Estimate £10,000 - 20,000
Lot 198
Jean-Michel Frank (French 1845-1941) for COMTE, Argentina
Folding Modernist screen
Circa 1930s
Oak, woven rush
Comissioned for an important private client
165cm high x 177cm wide
Estimate £3,000 - 5,000
Lot 207
Jean-Michel Frank (French 1845-1941) for COMTE, Argentina
Circular low table
Circa 1940s
Rattan, cherrywood, iron
Executed by Jean Michel Frank for COMTE, Buenos Aires, Argentina, commissioned by Frtiz Mandl Applied 'COMTE' plaque to underside
50cm high x 76cm diameter
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 216
In the manner of Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941)
Faux Bois Planter or jardiniere
Circa 1930s
Wrought iron
93cm high x 63cm wide x 31cm deep
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 190
Art Deco, France
Art Deco Hall stand with leaping gazelles decoration
Circa 1930
Silvered wrought iron, central mirror
Unmarked
192cm high x 94cm wide x 21cm deep
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 191
Manner of Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt or Paul Kiss, French
Art Deco fire screen with flower urn decoration
Silvered wrought iron
Unmarked
80cm high x 64cm wide
Estimate £700 - 1,000
Lot 208
After Jean Dunand (Swiss-French 1877-1942)
'Tigre d'Or' Gold Tiger
Circa 1980s
lacquered and gilt wood, gold leaf
109cm high x 168cm wide
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 130
Maurice Picaud (Pico) (French 1900-1977)
Gilt relief after a design for the facade of the Folies Bergeres depicting the dancer
Lila Nikolska
Circa 1927
Giltwood panel, in oak frame, metal plaque
Plaque to frame 'M. PICO' 48 X 50cm (frame: 62 x 63.5cm)
Estimate £1,500 - 2,500
Lot 131
Art Deco, Europe
Hall mirror with stylised flowers and geometric moulding
Circa 1915
Gilded carved wood
Unmarked 86cm high, 65cm wide
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 177
Manner of Walter Gilbert (English 1871-1946)
Wall sconce modelled as swallows in flight and fountain
Circa 1900
Cast brass
30cm high
Estimate £300 - 500
Lot 140
Rene Lalique (French 1860-1945)
Coq powder box and cover
Circa 1915
Glass with blue staining
Etched 'R Lalique France' 10.5cm diameter, 5cm high
Karl Hagenauer (Austrian 1898-1956) for Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna
'The Duck' figure
Circa 1930s
Ebonised wood, brass
Stamped 'Hagenauer Handmade' with circular Wiener Werkstätte mark
30cm high
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 129
Joe (Joseph) Descomps (French 1869-1950)
Large Art Deco sculpture of a reclining female titled 'Meditation' Circa 1920
Bronze
Signed, and foundry mark 'LN Paris JL' for Les Neveux de J. Lehmann 42cm high, 61cm wide
Estimate £800 - 1,200
Lot 195
Maison Desny, Paris
Pair of table lamps
Circa 1920s
Chrome, bakelite
Stamped 'Desny, Paris' 20cm high
Estimate £3,000 - 5,000
Lot 184
Franz Hagenauer (Austrian 1906-1986) for Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna
'Head in Profile' Female Bust
Circa 1935
Nickel-plated brass, wood
Stamped 'Hagenauer. Wien Franz' along with Werkstätte Hagenauer cipher to base
24cm high
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 194
La Maison Desny, Paris
Pair of wall sconces
Circa 1930s
Nickel, clear glass
Stamped' DESNY PARIS MADE IN FRANCE DÉPOSÉ'
23cm high x 13cm wide x 13cm deep
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000
Lot 213
Serge Roche (French 1898-1988)
Large palm frond table lamp
Circa 1935
Early to mid 20th century
Unmarked 44.5cm high
Estimate £800 - 1,200
Italian MidCentury Design
Witty, elegant and endlessly inventive, 20th century Italian design transformed everyday objects into expressions of style and imagination. Rooted in a rich craft tradition yet energised by post-war industry, designers blurred the lines between art, architecture and design, creating pieces that are as intelligent as they are beautiful.
Figures such as Gio Ponti, Achille Castiglioni and Vico Magistretti brought lightness, humour and technical ingenuity to modern living, while Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi explored more sculptural, expressive forms. Supported by forwardthinking companies such as Cassina and showcased at events including the Milan Triennale, Italian design quickly gained an international voice.
This exceptional collection includes lighting by Stilnovo, Fontana Arte, Carlo Moretti and Barovier & Toso, together with furniture by Mario Bellini, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi and Guglielmo Ulrich, showcasing Italy’s flair for style, elegance and craftsmanship.
Lot 293
Carlo de Carli (Italian 1910-1999)
Oval Coffee Table 1960s
Italian walnut, glass 63cm high x 82cm wide x 58cm deep
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 277
Ico Parisi (Italian 1916-1996)
Low side table with magazine rack
Circa 1960s
Walnut, glass
56cm high x 56cm wide x 36cm deep
Estimate £200 - 400
Lot 283
Claudio Salocchi (Italian 1934-2012) for Sormani, Italy
Pair of bedside tables
Circa 1970s
Teak, glass
50cm high x 41cm wide x 35cm deep
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 290
Carlo Molino (Italian 1905-1973) for Zanotta, Italy
Moulded Cassina marks and applied labels to undersides
81cm high x 47cm wide x 42cm deep
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400
Lot 312
Stilnovo, Italy
Sputnik chandelier
Circa 1960s to 1970s
Brass, opaline glass
70cm long
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 320
Barovier & Toso, Italy
Six branch chandelier 1950s
Murano glass, brass fixtures
78cm high x 81cm diameter x 55cm high
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 326
Venini, Italy
Drum chandelier
Circa 1925
Smoked Murano glass, lacquered metal, five rounds with single hook Stamped Venini SAS 120cm drop x 67cm diameter
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 342
Pietro Chiesa (Italian 1892-1948) for Fontana Arte, Italy
Pendant light or chandelier
Circa 1950s
Glass, brass, lacqeured metal 98cm long x 29cm wide x 16cm deep
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 380
Carlo Moretti (Italian, b.1934)
Murano Glass Table lamp
Late 20th Century Glass
Etched 'Carlo Moretti' to stem 69cm high x 48cm diameter
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 341
Albano Poli (Italian) for Poliarte, Italy
Pair of Brutalist wall sconces or uplights 1960s
Glass, chrome fixtures 20cm high x 24cm wide
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 274
Barovier and Toso, Italy
'Bamboo' Mirror
Circa 1970s
Brass, glass, mirror plate, board backing 110cm high x 80cm wide
Estimate £1,400 - 2,000
Lot 267
Guido Gambone (Italian 1909-1969)
Teal ewer with wax resist parallel line decoration
1950s
Glazed stoneware
Underglaze painted donkey mark 30cm high
Estimate £400 - 600
Lot 416
Gianni Versace (Italian 1946-1997) for Archimede Seguso, Murano
Vase
Late 20th Century Glass
Etched signature and applied Versace label to underside 21cm high x 24cm diameter
Estimate £300 - 500
Lot 417
Alessandro Mendini (Italian 1931-2019) for Venini, Murano
'Dor' Vase
1990 Glass
Etched signature to underside 35cm high
Estimate £400 - 600
Postmodern Design
Playful, irreverent and deliberately unconventional, Postmodern design challenged the strict functionalism of modernism with bold colour, exaggerated form and a taste for visual wit. Drawing freely on historical references, ornament and eclecticism, it brought a new sense of personality to interiors and objects alike.
This section of the sale includes works by designers now closely associated with the movement, including Emmanuelle Sanner, Giandomenico Belotti and Andrea Branzi. Also featured are Mondrian- and Sottsass-inspired works, including a trio of striking lacquer cabinets.
Lot 461
Danilo Silvestrin (Italian, 1942-2024) for Rosenthal
'Hommage à Mondrian' desk
Postmodern, designed 1983
Lacquered wood in red, blue, black, and grey
75cm high x 191cm wide x 105cm deep
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 441
Giandomenico Belotti (Italian, 1922-2004) for Alias
'Rietveld' Armchair
Designed 1985
Enamelled metal
76cm high x 72.5cm wide x 48cm deep
Estimate £300 - 500
Lot 443
Andrea Branzi (Italian, 1938-2023) for Cassina
Pair of 'Lubekka' Dining Chairs
1991
Ebonised Ash
Moulded Cassina mark to undersides
90cm high × 46cm wide × 48cm deep
Estimate £300 - 500
Lot 303
Design
2000, Rome
Pair of Post-Modern side tables
Circa 1970s / 1980s
Faux green Carrara marble metal with copper, glass top
56cm high x 60cm wide x 60cm deep
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 458
Koni Ochsner (1933-1995) for Röthlisberger Collection
'Mondrian' cabinet
1983
Lacquered wood, steel
Impressed mark to interior 163cm high x 83cm wide x 54cm deep
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000
Lot 410
Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010) for Sirrah
'Sirius T' Floor Lamp
Circa 1977
Enamelled metal
186cm high
Estimate £150 - 250
Lot 386
Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 19392024) for FISH Design
'Rock' Vase
Circa 2004
Resin
Stamped 'FISH DESIGN Serie 2004
Gaetano Pesce' to base
29cm high
Estimate £300 - 500
Holland and the Amsterdam School
The distinctive character of the Amsterdam School is clearly reflected in the works presented here, offering a rare opportunity to acquire pieces by makers seldom encountered at auction, including Winkelman & Van der Bijl and De Nieuwe Honsel. The movement’s restrained yet expressive modernism is evident in the geometric motifs and matte glazes seen in two refined works by De Distel and a ‘Blocks’ vessel by Kennemer Pottery.
The sale also includes an extensive group of vases, chargers and inkwells from leading Dutch factories, including Rozenburg Den Haag and Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, showcasing the richness and variety of ceramic production in the Netherlands during this period.
Lot 111
Hildo Krop or Henri Lantman for Winkelman & Van der Bijl (attributed)
Amsterdam School clock
Circa 1925
Brass, bronze dial
Unmarked
48cm wide x 26cm high
Estimate £1,000 - 1,500
Lot 113
Frits Woltjes (Dutch 1903-1934) for De Nieuwe Honsel
Amsterdam school 'Tuschinski' wall light
Circa 1925
Opaque painted 'Polychrome' glass, brass
Unmarked
Coloured shade height 17cm, approx drop 31cm, shade diameter 14cm
Estimate £250 - 350
Lot 114
Frits Woltjes (Dutch 1903-1934) for De Nieuwe Honsel
Amsterdam School 'Tuschinksi' ceiling light shade
Circa 1925
Painted opaque 'Polychrome' glass, brass
Unmarked
Shade height approx 34cm, 44.5cm diameter
Estimate £300 - 500
Lot 115
Frits Woltjes (Dutch 1903-1934) for De Nieuwe Honsel
Amsterdam School 'Tuschinksi' ceiling light
shade, model E344
Circa 1925
Opaque painted 'Polychrome' glass, brass
Unmarked
Shade approx 45cm diameter x 25cm high
Estimate £600 - 800
Lot 116
Jaap Gidding (Dutch 1887-1955) (attributed)
'Trijp' Tuschinski style rug or carpet
1920s
Hand woven wool
Unsigned
162 x 136cm
Estimate £700 - 1,000
Lot 117
Jaap Gidding (Dutch 1887-1955) (attributed)
'Trijp' Tuschinski style rug or carpet
1920s
Hand woven wool
Unsigned
140 x 81cm
Estimate £700 - 1,000
Lot 118
Amsterdam School, attributed to Winkelman and Van der Bijl
Ceiling light with three hanging shades, pierced bees and stylised flowers decoration
Circa 1920
Brass
Unmarked
Drop from ceiling approx 85cm, approx 42cm diameter, each of three shades 14cm diameter
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 97
Brantjes & Co, Purmerende, Holland
Art Nouveau two handled vase with purple clematis decoration, model no. 1077
1896
Painted and glazed earthenware
Underside hand painted 'Faiences de Purmerende Hollande', '1077 Decor A', the Brantjes clog mark and 'NB' (for Nicolaas Brantjes) and 'GN' 35cm high, approx 28cm wide
Estimate £400 - 600
Lot 96
Brantjes & Co, Purmerende, Holland
Art Nouveau jug, model no. 1025
1897-1904
Painted and glazed earthenware
Underside hand painted 'Faiences de Purmerende Hollande', '1025 Dec B', the Brantjes clog mark and 'NB' (for Nicolaas Brantjes) and other marks 23.7cm high, approx 17.5cm diameter
Estimate £250 - 350
Lot 106
Rozenburg den Haag, Dutch
Large peacock vase, model no. 197
1900-1910
Painted and glazed earthenware
Underside with printed stork mark, painted model no. '197', and incised '45' 34cm high, approx 27cm diameter
Estimate £400 - 600
Lot 120
Bert Nienhuis (Dutch 1873-1960) (attributed) for Plateelbakkerij de Distel
Vase with geometric design
Circa 1905
Glazed stoneware
Printed Distel factory mark and painted marks 12cm high, approx 15cm diameter
Estimate £200 - 400
Lot 121
Plateelbakkerij de Distel
Small vase with purple flower decoration
Circa 1905
Glazed stoneware
Underside handpainted 'DISTEL / M91 / GB' 6.5cm high
Estimate £100 - 150
Lot 122
Eelke Snel for Kennemer Pottery, Holland
'Blokjes' (Blocks)' vase
1929-1932
Glazed earthenware
Marked 'VELSEN / KP / HOLLAND', '9', and painters mark 'JB' (possibly J.G.P. Belt) 13cm high
Estimate £200 - 400
Arts and Crafts Metalwork
This section of the sale presents a refined selection of works in copper and pewter, which embody the Arts and Crafts ethos of honest craftsmanship, restrained ornament, and a celebration of the inherent beauty of materials. Included are iconic designs by Archibald Knox for Liberty, firedogs by Ernest William Gimson, hand-crafted copper ceiling lights, and a finely executed firescreen.
Lot 167
Ernest William Gimson (English 1864-1919)
Pair of firedogs
Circa 1900
Iron, brass
Unmarked
51cm high x 23cm wide x 38cm long
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 19
David Veazey for Liberty and Co, British
'Tudric' 'Tree of Life' vase
Circa 1905
Pewter
Underside stamped '4', 'TUDRIC', and model number 20.5cm high
Estimate £150 - 250
Lot 28
Archibald Knox (British 1864-1933) for Liberty and Co, British
'Tudric' inkwell with enamel cabochon to cover, model 0140
Circa 1905
Pewter, enamel
Underside stamped '9', TUDRIC', 'MADE IN ENGLAND', and model number 6cm high
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 29
Archibald Knox (British 1864-1933) for Liberty and Co.
'Tudric' Claret jug, model no. 0310
Circa 1905
Pewter, green glass
Stamped with indistinct model number and registration no. 426580
20.6cm high
Estimate £600 - 800
Lot 33
Arts and Crafts in the manner of Jesson Birkett or W.A.S. Benson, Powell type shades
Three branch chandelier from a central dome
Circa 1905
Hammered copper, brass, replacement glass shades (later) in clear glass with pink drips
Unmarked
Approximate drop from ceiling: 51cm, approx diameter 19cm
Estimate £400 - 600
Lot 36
Arts and Crafts, British
Inkwell with polychrome enamel to hinged cover
Circa 1900
Copper, enamel, glass liner
Unmarked 8.5cm high
Estimate £300 - 400
Lot 35
Arts and Crafts, British
Large and small caskets or boxes with central polychrome enamel to the hinged cover
Circa 1900
Copper, brass, enamel, velvet lining
Larger box stamped to underside 'RS 32', smaller stamped to inner '27'
Larger box: 17.5 x 10 x 7.5cm high, Smaller box: 5cm high. (2)
Estimate £300 - 500
Franz Xavier Bergmann and Art Nouveau
Franz Xavier Bergmann, the celebrated Austrian foundry owner, is renowned for his finely executed cold-painted bronzes, encompassing an imaginative range of subjects from endearing animal studies to exotic and often orientalist figures. Among his most coveted creations, however, are the ingenious metamorphic models. These playful works conceal a hidden narrative: what at first appears to be an Egyptian mummy or a modestly draped female figure transforms, at the press of a button or the opening of a hinged section, to reveal a secret figure within.
This section of the sale includes five such examples, among them a charming model of an owl perched upon a book, which opens at the press of a button to reveal a delicately cast kneeling female figure concealed inside.
The Art Nouveau offering is further complemented by a selection of Loetz glass, vases by Paul Dachsel, sculpture by Agathon Léonard and Ernst Wahliss, and finely crafted ceramics by Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel.
Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian 1861-1936)
Erotic metamorphic model of an Egyptian goddess opening to reveal seated female nude
Circa 1900
Cold painted bronze
Verso marked 'Nam Greb' and stamped with B amphora stamp 12.5cm high
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 51
Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian 1861-1936)
Erotic metamorphic model of an owl on book opening to reveal a kneeling female nude Circa 1900
Cold painted bronze
Verso stamped with B amphora stamp, and 'GESCHUTZT' (trademark)
10.5cm high
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 50
Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian 1861-1936)
Erotic metamorphic model of an Egyptian goddess opening to reveal seated female nude Circa 1900
Cold painted bronze
Verso marked 'Nam Greb' and stamped with B amphora stamp 12.5cm high
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 53
Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian 1861-1936)
Erotic metamorphic model of a sphinx opening to reveal a female nude Circa 1900
Cold painted bronze
Verso marked 'Nam Greb' and stamped with B amphora stamp behind the female 13.5 x 5.5 x 8cm high
Estimate £500 - 800
Lot 52
Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian 1861-1936)
Erotic metamorphic model of a female torch bearer with towel opening to reveal nude Circa 1900
Cold painted bronze
Verso marked 'Nam Greb' and stamped with B amphora stamp 30.5cm high
Estimate £500 - 800
Made in Britain
The sale celebrates the extraordinary breadth and innovation of British design, spanning from the late 19th century, with the richly patterned tiles of William de Morgan, through to mid-20th century and later pottery, including the delicate cups and saucers of Lucie Rie and painted dishes by Quentin Bell for Fulham Pottery.
More contemporary works include expressive sculpture by Chris Buck, iconic textiles by Lucienne Day, and a prototype by Tom Dixon, together charting a continuous lineage of British creativity that unites meticulous craftsmanship, inventive experimentation and bold modernist vision.
Lot 511
Chris Buck (British, b.1956)
'Back to Back' sculpture, limited I/IX
2008
Bronze on slate base
Incised 'CB I/IX 2008'
52cm high
Estimate £600 - 1,000
Lot 476
Quentin Bell (British 1910-1996) for Fulham Pottery
Plate painted with a female wearing hat
1980s
Painted earthenware
Verso incised 'Fulham Pottery / Quentin Bell' 27cm diameter
Estimate £400 - 600
Lot 477
Quentin Bell (British 1910-1996) for Fulham Pottery
Oval dish painted with ballerina as Kitri from Don Quixote
1980s
Painted earthenware
Underside incised 'Fulham Pottery / Quentin Bell'
25.8 x 13.7cm
Estimate £300 - 500
Lot 478
Quentin Bell (British 1910-1996) for Fulham Pottery
Tile painted with a portrait of a female wearing a hat Circa 1980
Earthenware
Reverse impressed with bell stamp and 'FULHAM POTTERY' stamp 10 x 10cm
Estimate £200 - 300
Lot 479
Quentin Bell (British 1910-1996) for Fulham Pottery
Tile painted with a portrait of a female with hands behind her head
Circa 1980
Earthenware
Reverse impressed with bell stamp and 'FULHAM POTTERY' stamp 10 x 10cm
Estimate £200 - 300
Lot
480
Quentin Bell (British 1910-1996) for Fulham Pottery
Tile painted with a portrait of a female nude Circa 1980
Earthenware
Reverse impressed with bell stamp and 'FULHAM POTTERY' stamp and incised 'JXXX PXXX / QB / Dancer' Approx 10 x 10cm
Estimate
£200 - 300
Lot 482
Lucie Rie (Austrian-British 1902-1995) and Hans Coper (German-British 1920-1981)
Four cups, five saucers and one small plate Circa 1958
Manganese and white glazed stoneware
Impressed seals for both artists to underside of cups, one saucer unmarked Each cup: 6.3cm high, each saucer: 13cm diameter (10)
Estimate £1,500 - 2,500
Scandinavian Design
Understated and deeply considered, Scandinavian design is defined by its balance of beauty, function and human comfort. Emerging in the early 20th century across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, it reflects a cultural commitment to simplicity, craftsmanship and everyday usability.
Designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner pioneered a modernism softened by natural materials and organic forms. The sale includes works by figures such as Finn Juhl, Tapio Wirkkala, Eero Saarinen, Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, alongside designers including Poul Kjærholm and Poul Cadovius.
Taking centre stage is a group of works by Alvar Aalto, including the much sought-after Table 91 complete with its original lazy Susan, offered alongside the timeless Screen 100 and Model 60 stools.
Lot 158
Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) for Artek
Table 91 with Lazy Susan
Designed 1933
Birch veneer
Applied ‘Bowman Bros ltd, Complete House Furnishers, Camden Town, London’ plaque 128cm diameter x 70cm high
Estimate £3,000 - 5,000
Lot
164
Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) for Artek
Tea Trolley 900
Originally designed 1937
Ceramic tile, birch plywood, rattan 58cm high x 90cm wide x 62cm deep
Estimate £1,400 - 2,000
Lot
250
Hans J Wegner (Danish 1914-2007) for Carl Hanson & Son, Denmark
Pair of CH445 'Wing' Chairs
Originally designed 1960, this model later
Cream upholstery, chromed steel
Carl Hanson & Son plaque to underside 103cm high x 90cm wide x 90cm deep
Estimate £400 - 600
Lot
251
Arne Jacobsen (Danish 1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen
Pair of 'Swan' Chairs
Originally designed 1958, this model later Red upholstery, steel
Applied Fritz Hansen label to underside 76cm high x 75cm deep x 62cm deep
Estimate £600 - 800
Lot 252
Hans J Wegner (Danish 1914-2007) for Carl Hansen & Son
CH07 'Shell' Chair
Originally designed in 1963, this model later
Black painted oak, leather
Carl Hansen & Son plaque to underside 74cm high x 92cm wide x 82cm deep
Estimate £600 - 1,000
Lot 258
Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b.1932)
Bubble Chair, Model 8360
Designed 1968
Acrylic, steel, leather
Unmarked
107cm high x 102.5cm wide x 80cm deep
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Lot 435
Poul Kjærholm (Danish 1929–1980)
PK-25 Lounge Chair
E. Kold Christensen
Denmark, 1951 / c. 1956
Matte chrome-plated spring steel, flag halyard
74cm high × 69cm wide × 75cm deep
Estimate £1,000 - 2,000
Chiswick Auctions
Chiswick Auctions provides an industry-leading service with over fifteen specialist departments offering around eighty sales per year. Covering a broad spectrum of specialisms from Old Master Paintings to Books, from Asian Art to Silver, from Designer Handbags and Fashion to Jewellery, offering dedicated knowledge and expertise. Complementing our specialist sales, we host regular Interiors, Homes & Antiques auctions catering to a wide range of interests, budgets, and tastes - and across all the main collecting categories.
We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled service for both buyers and sellers. For sellers, our specialists’ knowledge and understanding of provenance, authenticity and current market prices help us obtain the best results. For buyers, our invaluable insights into collecting trends, and our knowledge of artists and designers offer you the chance to acquire rare and iconic pieces that will elevate and enhance your private or professional collection.
We also offer a range of professional services from our Estates, Insurance & Probates department. A dedicated and informed team provide swift and full appraisals based on current market trends and a comprehensive and reliable start-to-finish service.
With a belief that each client is important, that each lot is special, and with a professional and efficient operational system at our core, we seek to be our best in all aspects of the sales cycle for all our clients, both in the UK and internationally.
