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Dame Lucie Rie Scarce Festival of Britain Studio Pottery Vase
By Lucie Rie
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce mid-century Studio Pottery Festival of Britain vase by renowned modernist potter Dame
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
James Hart Festival of Britain 1951 London Transport map poster UK Mid Century
By James Hart
Located in London, GB
Festival of Britain
Lithographic poster map
45x58cm
Folding map published for London Transport and British
Category
1950s Realist More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Cinema: The Telecinema architectural drawing Festival of Britain Telekinema
By Derek Wicrow
Located in London, GB
1951 Festival of Britain, situated between Waterloo Station and the Royal Festival Hall. Whilst press
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Atomic Era Cocktail Table
By Edward Ihnatowicz
Located in Hanover, MA
table designed by Edward Ihnatowicz for Mars Furniture and exhibited at the 1951 Festival of Britain
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Low Side Table End Table by Edward Ihnatowicz Mars Furniture
By Edward Ihnatowicz, Heal's
Located in London, GB
midcentury low table are typical of the 1951 festival of Britain style championed by British designers such
Category
Vintage 1950s British End Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Michael O'Connell (1898-1976) Wall Hanging, Flying Bomb
Located in London, GB
, such newly developed techniques were used by O'Connell to create the Festival of Britain wall hangings
Category
Vintage 1950s Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
1950s Gordon Russell Hardwood and Mahogany "Double Helix' Sideboard
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
Russell of Broadway.
Model 407 originally exhibited at the Festival of Britain in 1951, later went into
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
Charles Mahoney - Self Portrait, Modern British watercolour and ink drawing
Located in London, GB
those for Morley College, the Festival of Britain and Campion Hall, Oxford.
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race
By Ernest Race, Race Furniture
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
.
Made for the 1951 Festival of Britain, the chairs are of original vintage. The chairs bear remnants of
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.
By Ercol
Located in Geneva, CH
counterparts.
Ercol furniture was exhibited at the 1951 Festival of Britain, as it represented the latest
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Gordon Russell Ltd of Broadway, 'Double Helix' Sideboard, Designed 1951
By Judith Ledeboer, Gordon Russell, David Booth
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Booth and Judith Ledeboer, 1951 which was exhibited at the Festival of Britain. The design was an
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Sapele Wood
H 33.08 in W 47.84 in D 18.12 in
Leonard Rosoman Shell Guide to Midlothian advertising poster Modern British Art
By Leonard Rosoman
Located in London, GB
war he taught at Camberwell College of Art. He painted a mural for the Festival of Britain in 1951
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Cats and Flowers - 20th Century British Applique textile collage
Located in London, GB
for the Country Pavilion of the Festival of Britain exhibition of 1951 (now in the collection of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric
English Mid Century Hand Crafted Ercol Elm Drop Leaf Coffee Lounge Table.
By Ercol
Located in High Wycombe, GB
exhibited at the 1951 Festival of Britain, as it represented the latest style and fashion in furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Robin Day for Hille, Teakwood Cupboard, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
prominence in 1951 when he came up with the seating for the Festival of Britain.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Teak
Cats in a Conservatory - Applique work Picture, British c.1950
Located in London, GB
for the Country Pavilion of the Festival of Britain exhibition of 1951 (now in the collection of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Textile
WW2 Factory Safety Poster Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
was a key part of the Festival of Britain in the early 1950s. He designed posters for the London
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Large Pair Of Victorian Cast Iron Drive Way Gates By Yates Haywood & Co England
Located in London, GB
Festival of Britain in 1951.
Sizes of width given with both gates together each gate being 136cm w
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
H 95.67 in W 107.09 in D 1.97 in
Robin Day Utility Sideboard by Heals, 1950s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Southampton, GB
store in London and exhibited in the Home and Gardens Pavilion at the Festival of Britain in 1951. The
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Rare 1930s Bauhaus Glass Ball Pendant Light by A.B Read for Troughton & Young
By Alfred Read
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
the central chandelier and all other lighting for the Royal Pavilion at the 1951 Festival of Britain.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Classical Statuary - a pair
Located in Cambridge, GB
murals and features for the Festival of Britain and took important commissions from industrialists
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Interplan Unit 'K' Lacquered Sideboard by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in Buffalo, NY
when he came up with the seating for the Festival of Britain.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Walter Hoyle Shell Guide to Monmouthshire advertising poster Modern British Art
By Walter Hoyle
Located in London, GB
printers. Bawden had been commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce a mural for the South
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Death of Faithful - Horses from Pilgrim’s Progress
Located in London, GB
of his works are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival of Britain sculpture 'The Sunbathers' was recently
Category
1950s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Paper
Michael O'Connell, "car crash", paste resist painting on woven textile, 1950s
Located in London, GB
hanging for the Festival of Britain.
O'Connell focused on the wall hanging or 'painted tapestry' as a
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Textile
H 50.79 in W 24.02 in D 0.2 in
Michael O'Connell, sunbathing, wall hanging, painting on woven fabric, 1950s UK
Located in London, GB
56 meters long wall hanging for the Festival of Britain.
O'Connell focused on the wall hanging or
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric
H 82.68 in W 70.87 in D 0.4 in
Mid Century Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, Frank Guille England, C.1950
Located in London, GB
wave of designers. Exhibiting at the Festival of Britain in 1951.
In excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Stone Bust Sculpture by a Student of Sir Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
appointed Director of Architecture for the Festival of Britain. It was for this that he received his
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
‘The Thinker’ Carved Kneeling Statue by a Student of Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depicts a small figure in a kneeling pose as if
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Lynn Chadwick, British, ink abstract figurative painting, black wash, 1966
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
1951, the Arts Council of Britain commissioned him to produce a large-scale sculpture for the Festival
Category
20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Portrait of Elizabeth Allison - British Slade Sch Art Deco portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
in short supply. In 1951 he made a 10 x 30 ft. fluorescent paint mural for the Festival of Britain
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Henry Cliffe Festival Gallery Bath Abstract Poster Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art and works by Henry Cliffe, scroll down to "More from this
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Walter Hoyle Queens' College Cambridge linocut print Modern British Art
By Walter Hoyle
Located in London, GB
Britain’s greatest linocut printers. Bawden had been commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Linocut
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 0.04 in
Walter Hoyle Jesus College Cambridge linocut print Modern British Art
By Walter Hoyle
Located in London, GB
printers. Bawden had been commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce a mural for the South
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Linocut
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 0.04 in
Carved Antique Stone Sculpture by a Student of Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
the Festival of Britain. It was for this that he received his knighthood, remaining in the public eye
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Walter Hoyle King’s College Chapel Cambridge linocut print Modern British Art
By Walter Hoyle
Located in London, GB
’s greatest linocut printers. Bawden had been commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce a mural
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Linocut
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Christmas Festival' Fantasy Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting.
Elvic Steele is a fascinating English painter. Her works entrance the observer, d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Londoners' 1940s Etching
Located in London, GB
and Modern British Art section 1920-1940, and several of his works are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Variations on the Theme ‘Window’ - Neighbours
Located in London, GB
and Modern British Art section 1920-1940, and several of his works are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Paper
'Londoners' 1940s Etching - by Peter László Péri
Located in London, GB
and Modern British Art section 1920-1940, and several of his works are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival
Category
1940s Constructivist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 16.34 in W 18.31 in D 1.19 in
Variations on the Theme ‘Swabbing and Sweeping’ - by Peter László Péri
Located in London, GB
and Modern British Art section 1920-1940, and several of his works are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival
Category
1940s Constructivist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 20.67 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Hugh Casson: St John's College, Oxford lithograph
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
Air Ministry, in 1948 he was appointed as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A
Category
1980s Impressionist More Art
Materials
Lithograph
Variations On The Theme ‘Mother And Child’
Located in London, GB
are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival of Britain sculpture 'The Sunbathers' was recently restored and
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
Hugh Casson The Chapel, Radley College signed print c. 1980
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
the Festival of Britain. A close friend of the Royal Family, he undertook designs for the 1953
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Color
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in
Festival No. 6
By Katsunori Hamanishi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Festival No. 6
Color woodblock, 2002
Signed, titled and numbered in pencil (see photos)
Edition
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
'Londoners' 1940s Etchings - Love
Located in London, GB
and Modern British Art section 1920-1940, and several of his works are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Mother and Child
Located in London, GB
and Modern British Art section 1920-1940, and several of his works are in MoMA. His long-lost Festival
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
Walter Hoyle Gate of Honour Caius linocut print
By Walter Hoyle
Located in London, GB
Britain’s greatest linocut printers. Bawden had been commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Linocut
Festival No. 6
By Katsunori Hamanishi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Festival No. 6
Color woodblock, 2002
Signed, titled and numbered in pencil (see photos)
Edition
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Walter Hoyle: St Catharine's College, Cambridge linocut print
By Walter Hoyle
Located in London, GB
commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce a mural for the South Bank, and chose Hoyle to assist
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Linocut
Trinity College, Oxford watercolour by Hugh Casson
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
he was appointed as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A close friend of the Royal
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Queens' College, Cambridge lithograph by Hugh Casson
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
, in 1948 he was appointed as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A close friend of
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Keble College, Oxford lithograph by Hugh Casson
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A close friend of the Royal Family, he
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Hugh Casson Magdalen College and Bridge Oxford limited edition print
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
World War 2 by the Air Ministry, in 1948 he was appointed as director of architecture for the Festival
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Color
Ernest Race, Vintage DA Armchair, 1940's, in Black Velvet
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
, designed for the Festival of Britain in 1951. The BA3 won a gold medal at the 10th Milan Trienale in 1954
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Hugh Casson: Magdalene College, Cambridge, First Court limited edition print
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
, in 1948 he was appointed as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A close friend of
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Color
Hugh Casson King's College, Cambridge from the Backs proof print
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A close friend of the Royal Family, he
Category
20th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Color
Hans Coper Small Pot
By Hans Coper
Located in Atlanta, GA
considerable recognition exhibiting his pots in the "Festival of Britain."
Coper favored compound shapes
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Hugh Casson Emmanuel College Cambridge Front Court limited edition print
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A close friend of the Royal Family, he
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Color
Hugh Casson Oriel College, Oxford limited edition print
By Hugh Casson
Located in London, GB
as director of architecture for the Festival of Britain. A close friend of the Royal Family, he
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Color
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