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Basil Spence

English Coventry Cathedral Stackable Chairs
English Coventry Cathedral Stackable Chairs

English Coventry Cathedral Stackable Chairs

$2,429 / 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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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.    

Category

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

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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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.