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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
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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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
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1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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20th Century Nude Paintings

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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
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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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.    
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands

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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
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20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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
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20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

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Oil, Board

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Teak "Bishop's Chair" by Sir Basil Spence for Coventry Cathedral
By Sir Basil Spence
Located in New York, NY
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Black & White Photograph of Brutalist Architecture, Edinburgh by Egle Kisieliute
By Egle Kisieliute
Located in London, Hertfordshire
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By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
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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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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

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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Design for Art Deco Castle Marquetry Panel 1927 for Furniture Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
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Mid-Century Fish Ceramic by Steven Barry Sykes
By Steven Barry Sykes
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Mid-Century Fish Ceramic by Steven Barry Sykes
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H 9.45 in W 10.44 in D 1.19 in
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
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
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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.