20th century design & art
A very rare floor lamp designed in the 1950s by Beverley Pick as part of the Chrysaline range for GEC (General Electric Company), UK. As well as producing lighting for GEC, Pick was also a prominent display and exhibition designer.
Chrysaline refers to the plastic translucent coating that covers the metal armature of the shade. The egg-shaped shade sits on a three-legged metal base with brass feet and brass ball handle.
In good original condition. The shade has ageing, especially inside. There is a one small slit to the shade material and another much smaller one although not very noticeable. The shade gives off a nice warm glow.
The lamp has had one owner from new and comes with the original purchase receipt.
Has the original wiring although I’m happy to rewire if preferred.
99.5cm high x 40cm diameter.
A mid-century metal table, very much in the style of French designer Mategot Mathieu.
Elegant thin metal legs and frame with perforated metal ‘rigitulle’ lipped top.
In very good condition, some light paint loss to the legs.
44.5cm wide x 34.25cm deep x 40.5cm high.
UK delivery is £20.
Pendant light designed in the 1950s by John & Sylvia Reid for Rotaflex. Made of extruded cellulose acetate spun around a mould to create an oval shaped shade.
Gives off a beautiful warm light when switched on.
In excellent condition with no damage. Comes with the original metal hanger that clips onto a lampholder.
20.5cm high x 40cm wide.
UK delivery is £15.
A charming and characterful London bus model, made of plywood, circa 1930s.
Double-decker bus with bent plywood body and wooden seats and staircases. The side panels have nice destination labels.
Lots of ageing to the wood with some areas of damage. Makes a wonderful display piece.
51.5cm long x 16cm wide x 34.5cm high.
UK delivery is £15.
A vintage set of ‘Toledo’ cutlery designed by Falle Uldall for Dansk, Denmark. 24 piece set for six people - 6 dinner knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 dessert spoons and 6 teaspoons. I have a few spare extra pieces that I will include in the set.
A great everyday cutlery set, stainless steel with distinctive long handles with fluted detail and angular spoon bowls. They are stamped ‘Stainless, Denmark’.
Free UK delivery.
56 piece set of Pride silver-plated cutlery designed in 1953 by David Mellor and made by Walker and Hall, Sheffield. A beautiful and elegant design that went on to win one of the first Design Centre Awards in 1957.
For 6 people - 6 dinner knives, 6 fish knives, 6 side knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 fish forks, 6 side forks, 6 dessert spoons, 6 soup spoons, 6 teaspoons and 2 large serving spoons.
Originally created while Mellor was still a student at the Royal College of Art, Pride has remained in continuous production and is regarded as one of the most enduring cutlery designs of the 20th century.
Made of A1 grade silverplate with softly tapered handles, the design is equally suited to modern or traditional environments. The knives have stainless steel blades and ivory coloured acetal handles. Beautifully balanced in the hand, the design combines sculptural simplicity with exceptional functionality.
This vintage set dates from the 1950s/60s and is in remarkably good condition. There is some slight natural variation in the colour of the knife handles.
David Mellor still manufacturers Pride, a new set of this size currently retails for over £1500.
Free UK delivery.
Wooden handmade jewellery box, originally purchased in Sweden in the 1970s.
A very decorative piece. There are multiple compartments with beautifully made wooden hinges in contrasting lighter wood - two bentwood semicircular areas with burgundy felt lining and then two smaller adjacent compartments that have lift out trays perfect for holding smaller pieces of jewellery as well as space beneath.
In good original condition, one small chip at the end (see last photo).
35cm long x 21cm deep x 6.5cm high.
Free UK delivery.
Vintage plywood bin, an interesting design with three cutout ‘feet’.
The plywood has mellowed to a golden colour, there is a fair bit of ageing/marks to the finish. Maker’s stamp to the underside.
30cm diameter x 35.25 high.
UK delivery is £10.