Design

Next Auction

Design

28th Jan, 2025 10:00

 

Sworders conduct four specialist auctions a year which have quickly become an established part of the UK auction calendar. The DESIGN sale caters to all budgets with estimates ranging from £100 to £100,000. 

There are three distinct sections within the sale covering Arts & Crafts, Art Deco and Modern Design, Furniture, Studio Ceramics, and 1960s Design

Over the last few sales we have concentrated on growing the Scandinavian Furniture and Design element and now have a sale solely dedicated to contemporary lighting, objects, and mid-century and modern design.

Past sale highlights include a piano designed by Charles Robert Ashbee for the Guild of Handicrafts sold for £10,400; a collection of Clarice Cliff totalling over £30,000; Finn Juhl's ‘Bwana’ chair selling for £2,200 and Barbara Hepworth's 'Two Rotating Forms II', selling for £250,000.

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John Black

John Black
Director

T: 01279 817778
E: johnblack@sworder.co.uk

Alex Froggatt

Alex Froggatt
Senior Valuer | Glass & Decorative Arts

T: 01279 817778
E: alexfroggatt@sworder.co.uk

News & Articles

Fascinating Figures | Charles Vyse and Ceramics

English studio potter Charles Vyse has an exciting and vibrant selection of ceramic works on offer in Sworders 28 January Design sale. Delve into the history of the craftmanship behind these pieces and the career that led to such captivating creations.

4 December 2024

 

Sworders’ Design Department | Exceptional Objects and Incredible Sales

Following their impressive 2024 results, Sworders’ Design department aims to continue offering the best quality decorative arts and furniture. Interested in selling in 2025? Contact the department for a no-obligation valuation and advice on selling with Sworders.

4 November 2024

 

Dr Christopher Dresser | A Master of Design

Forward-thinking designer Dr Christopher Dresser covered a span of materials across varying forms of art. Our next Design sale on 22 October includes 12 lots of Dresser's work, from the collection of Dr William Lind.

17 October 2024