The Contemporary Craft movement has received growing recognition and significance in the UK over the past few decades, and has grown into an important and avant-garde area of the design industry. The commercial market has grown exponentially as buyers take greater interest in makers and the physicality of objects in their collection. At its core, as the lines between fine art and design blur, contemporary craft champions the materials, techniques, and ideas of individuals and offers buyers a direct sense of intimacy between the maker and their story.

At Sworders, our Contemporary Craft department is undergoing a period of growth as the market demands it and our team of specialists are drawn to the forward-thinking, human side of this area of the market. The movement includes but is not limited to ceramics, glass, textiles, metalwork, and woodworking – with each maker’s identity instantly visible in their work.

Our dedicated team are committed to the promotion of this important sector, and have a history of achieving exceptional results in our specialist, dedicated auctions. We present works by leading figures of contemporary craft including Tadek Beutlich, Anthony Bryant, Gerald Benney, Dale Chihuly, Jongjin Park, Gaetano Pesce, Peter Collingwood, Wendy Ramshaw, Akiko Hirai and Junko Mori.

To discuss consigning your contemporary craft items, get in touch now for a complimentary, confidential discussion.

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