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Basil Spence

English Coventry Cathedral Stackable Chairs
English Coventry Cathedral Stackable Chairs

English Coventry Cathedral Stackable Chairs

$2,501 / set

H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 17.52 in

English Coventry Cathedral Stackable Chairs

By Sir Basil Spence

Located in Faversham, GB

Basil Spence commissioned Dick Russell to design a chair for the opening of the cathedral in 1962. The

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

William Crosbie, Reclining nude, Scottish Modernist oil
William Crosbie, Reclining nude, Scottish Modernist oil

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

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20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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Teak "Bishop's Chair" by Sir Basil Spence for Coventry Cathedral
Teak "Bishop's Chair" by Sir Basil Spence for Coventry Cathedral

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

Gordon Russell Mid-Century Modern Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Ten Oak Chairs
Gordon Russell Mid-Century Modern Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Ten Oak Chairs

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

Abstract Wooden Sculpture 'Untitled' by Ronald Pope
Abstract Wooden Sculpture 'Untitled' by Ronald Pope

Abstract Wooden Sculpture 'Untitled' by Ronald Pope

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H 18.12 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 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

Coventry Cathedral Chairs, Dick Russell, 1960
Coventry Cathedral Chairs, Dick Russell, 1960

Coventry Cathedral Chairs, Dick Russell, 1960

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H 27.96 in W 15.56 in D 20.87 in

Coventry Cathedral Chairs, Dick Russell, 1960

Located in London, GB

Cathedral; a post-war project led by Sir Basil Spence following the near total destruction of the cathedral

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Leather Cordite Carrier Umbrella Stand
19th Century Leather Cordite Carrier Umbrella Stand

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.    

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Fish Ceramic by Steven Barry Sykes
Mid-Century Fish Ceramic by Steven Barry Sykes

Mid-Century Fish Ceramic by Steven Barry Sykes

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H 9.45 in W 10.44 in D 1.19 in

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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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional ant...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

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Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher
Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

$938

H 4.9 in W 5.2 in D 3.7 in

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By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

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Pocket Pale Blue Sloes [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Small art, Fruit art
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By Dani Humberstone

Located in Deddington, GB

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Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"
Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"

Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Rookwood Jens Jensen matte glaze floral theme mantel vase or urn. Marked 1929 XXIX on base with shape 604 DD, signed with encircled J with wings. Jens Jacob Herring Krug Je...

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The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors
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The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors

$65 / item

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

An inspiring collection of idiosyncratic interiors assembled around eclectic collections of objects with life and history The once-rarefied world of antiques is bursting open thanks...

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Custom Made Lucite Oversized Coffee-table Book Stand for Taschen Sumos
Custom Made Lucite Oversized Coffee-table Book Stand for Taschen Sumos

Custom Made Lucite Oversized Coffee-table Book Stand for Taschen Sumos

By Iconic Design Gallery

Located in Miami, FL

Custom Made Lucite Oversized coffee-table book stand for Taschen Sumos This large, free-standing lucite book stand allows you to display and view oversized specialty books as seen a...

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Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Located in Braintree, GB

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Located in London, GB

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125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)
125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)

125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)

$275 / set

H 8.25 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in

125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

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Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s
Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s

Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s

By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Utrecht, NL

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French Chaise Longue with New Upholstery in Striae Velvet, circa 1930s
French Chaise Longue with New Upholstery in Striae Velvet, circa 1930s

French Chaise Longue with New Upholstery in Striae Velvet, circa 1930s

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754

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Located in Milano, IT

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Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone. This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...

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SAN JACINTO
SAN JACINTO

Frances H. GearhartSAN JACINTO, c. 1926

$3,700Sale Price|22% Off

H 6.625 in W 4.125 in

SAN JACINTO

By Frances H. Gearhart

Located in Santa Monica, CA

FRANCES H. GEARHART (1869-1958) (Mt.) SAN JACINTO c. 1926 Color block print. Signed in pencil. Unknown edition but uncommon. Image 6 5/8 x 4 1/8 inches. On Gearhart's typical fibr...

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Portrait Of A Red Haired Holding Flowers, circa 1900

Portrait Of A Red Haired Holding Flowers, circa 1900

Located in Blackwater, GB

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Oil

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Basil Spence For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal basil spence for your home. A basil spence — often made from animal skin, ceramic and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a basil spence — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right basil spence, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made basil spence over the years, but those crafted by Steven Barry Sykes are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Basil Spence?

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.