Mid-Century & Modern Design

 

Encompassing the Modern Design Movements of the Post-War period. A renewed interest in British Design from the Festival of Britain, with the likes of John and Sylvia Reid, Ernest Race through to the Modern Designs of John Makepeace and Mark Brazier-Jones.

Scandinavian Design dominates the market and Sworders have become leaders in the sale of furniture, applied arts, glassware and Jewellery from this period. Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner, Nanna Ditzel, Alvar Aalto always feature.

British and Scandinavian glassware designed by Geffrey Baxter at Whitefriars, Orrefors glass, Finnish designed products and even tableware such as knives and forks are collected strongly.

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Our specialists

Our specialists hold regular valuation days. Please contact us for more information, or complete the online form to enquire about the valuation of your items. 

Otto Billstrom

Otto Billström
Head of Department | 20th Century Art & Design

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

John Black

John Black ASFAV
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

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