Basil Spence
Design for Tapestry c. 1930s for George M Hammer furniture designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell and who
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Exclusive & Attractive 1930s poster design - George M Hammer furniture London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Bedroom Furniture. 1930s for George M Hammer designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Walnut Cabinet with Silver Decoration 1930 for George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
renowned for their interior woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Furniture of Distinction 1930s poster design - George M Hammer designers London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Art Deco Marquetry Panels 1927 for Furniture George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell
Category
1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Art Deco Marquetry Panels 1927 for Furniture George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Lounge Furniture. 1929 for George M Hammer designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
D.L Hadden Design for Executive Desks Geo.M.Hammer 1959 Watercolour and Pencil
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Nude Portrait of a Spanish Woman - Scottish art female portrait oil painting
By William Crosbie
Located in London, GB
Hugh MacDiarmid, J D Fergusson, James Bridie, T J Honeyman, and Basil Spence. Other regulars at his
Category
20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Calligraphy for George M Hammer London Church Fitters post-war reconstruction
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
D.L Hadden Design for Coat of Arms for Derby County Council Chambers 1956
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
19th Century Leather Cordite Carrier Umbrella Stand
By Sir Basil Spence
Located in Den Haag, NL
English late 19th century leather cordite carrier, the original carrying handle is lost, Some burn
marks, heavily used. Lots of patine. Beautiful brown colors.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Leather
William Crosbie, Reclining nude, Scottish Modernist oil
By William Crosbie
Located in Harkstead, GB
architects such as Basil Spence; the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Britain Can Make It show in 1946 and the
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 8.5 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
William Crosbie, Phoenix, Full length nude, Large Scottish Modernist oil
By William Crosbie
Located in Harkstead, GB
through his association with architects such as Basil Spence; the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Britain Can
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 59 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
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By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
This vintage teak extendable dining table from G Plan UK, dating back to the 1960s, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. With its rich teak wood construction and sleek mid-cen...
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Pair of Drexel Heritage Burlwood & Brass Nightstands
By Drexel
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Papier-mâché flower lamp, UK 1977
Located in London, GB
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"Two Espressos" Still-Life American Folk Contemporary Minimal Oil Paint Red
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
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Two Espressos Oil on Panel
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"Brutalist Burgundy Bench" Painting on Paper Furniture Design Raw Gouache rigid
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
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Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Saul Steinberg Dessins Recent Drawings
By Saul Steinberg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster for the Recent Drawings by Steinberg held at Galerie Maeght Paris in April and May 1953 - Dessins recents de Steinberg - featuring an architect...
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Vintage 1950s French Posters
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Paper
H 25.99 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood structure and upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric, Italy, 1960s.
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H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Teak Sideboard Model Fresco by Victor Wilkins for G Plan, 1967, UK
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in CANGAS, ES
Aparador Gplan de la línea Fresco. La línea Fresco se diseña a finales de los años 1960’s siguiendo el estilo escandinavo predominante en la mitad del siglo pasado.
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H 31.3 in W 83.86 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Teak Dressing Table by John&Sylvia Reid for Stag, circa 1960s, UK
By Stag Furniture 1, John & Sylvia Reid
Located in CANGAS, ES
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H 50.01 in W 46.46 in D 18.12 in
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Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
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Original Vintage Soviet Exhibition Poster Unofficial Art To Perestroika USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet art exhibition poster - 40 лет ленинградского искусства От неофициального искусства к перестройки / 40 Years of Leningrad Art From Unofficial Art to Perestroi...
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H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 0.04 in
Antique English Dog Painting Portrait of Border Terrier framed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Border Terrier
by Leonard Richard Finn (British, b. 1891)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 24 x 20 inches
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condition:...
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'Appel Palm Springs Desert Museum' Original Art Exhibition Poster, 1977
By Karel Appel
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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ARTIST
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YEAR
1977
CONDITION
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DIMENSIONS
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17th Century wooden pail, UK
Located in London, GB
With lashings of charm, character and a slight earthy smell, this wooden pail is thought to have been used to collect farm produce. It is in vintage condition and the wood shows sign...
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Henry Link Set of White Wicker Bedroom Furniture, Nightstands, Mirror 1980s
By Henry Link
Located in Richmond, Surrey
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H 30.32 in W 46.46 in D 19.3 in
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Teak "Bishop's Chair" by Sir Basil Spence for Coventry Cathedral
By Sir Basil Spence
Located in New York, NY
edition custom-made for Coventry Cathedral, this chair was designed by Sir Basil Spence in 1960.
Sir
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Vintage 1960s English Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Black & White Photograph of Brutalist Architecture, Edinburgh by Egle Kisieliute
By Egle Kisieliute
Located in London, Hertfordshire
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Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh, 1967 Architect: Sir Basil Spence
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Board, Photographic Paper
H 51.19 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Photograph of Brutalist Architecture, Edinburgh University by Egle Kisieliute
By Egle Kisieliute
Located in London, Hertfordshire
, 1967 Architect(s): Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson
Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh, 1970
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Board, Photographic Paper
H 51.19 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Gordon Russell Mid-Century Modern Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Ten Oak Chairs
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
Cathedral in England was damaged by bombs during the Second World War and the Scottish architect, Sir Basil
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Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Abstract Wooden Sculpture 'Untitled' by Ronald Pope
Located in Surbiton, GB
number of architectural commissions in the Midlands including a figure of St Catherine for Basil Spence
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
D.L.Hadden 1930s Original Gouache Design for Embroidery for Cushion
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
renowned for their interior woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
1930s Design for Master's Chair for British Optical Association - Geo. M Hammer
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell and who
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1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Design for Art Deco Castle Marquetry Panel 1927 for Furniture Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell and who
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1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Mid-Century Fish Ceramic by Steven Barry Sykes
By Steven Barry Sykes
Located in Roma, IT
artwork to many churches in the UK and had an association with architects such as Basil Spence and Gerard
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Design for Mahogany Hepplewhite Sofa. 1930s for George M Hammer designers London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Design for Walnut Curio Cabinet. 1930s for George M Hammer designers London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
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A basil spence can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $310, while the lowest priced sells for $130 and the highest can go for as much as $8,845.
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