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Vintage Farrow and Ball the Polka Sprig Hand-Painted Wallpaper, Cream, Beige
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage farrow and ball the polka sprig hand-painted wallpaper, cream, beige, white. Polka Sprig is
Category
Late 20th Century English French Provincial Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pair of 1950s Paul Frankl Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Grey
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
century pieces of furniture. And here we have a lovely pair of Paul Frankl Farrow and Ball Pavilion Grey
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Large Square End Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
farrow and ball California Blue, the color and size of the table is customizable upon request. Built in
Category
2010s Modern End Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Rose Bunny by Afsoon Thayer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper
Antico Bunny by Afsoon Thayer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper
Per Linnemann-Schmidt Danish Modern Plaster Table Lamps, Pair
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Miami, FL
has a faux string/rope textured appearance. The color used is Farrow and Ball’s Babouche. These lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paint
1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
that has been lacquered in “Danish Lawn” by Farrow and Ball. The finish is a gloss to highlight the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rococo Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Sligh Mid-Century Hague Blue Lacquered bachelors Chests/Nightstands
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
gloss “Hague Blue” by Farrow and Ball. Dovetailed construction.
Dimension
30"W × 21"D × 30"H.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique very large quality painted floor wall full height dressing mirror C1920
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large quality painted (Farrow and Ball Off Black) floor wall full height dressing
Category
Vintage 1920s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 85.44 in W 38.59 in D 3.15 in
A French Louis XVI style Carved Wood Wall Mounted Console Table
Located in New York, NY
stylized acanthus carving, all unified by a paneled backboard. The table is newly painted in Farrow and
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Wivenhoe Afternoon, Alison Groom, Original Seascape Painting, Impressionist Art
By Alison Groom
Located in Deddington, GB
(White Tray Frame Farrow and Ball Ammonite)
Free Shipping
Please note that in situ images are purely an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Board, Acrylic, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.26 in
Antelope Canyon Mist Natural Organic Rectangle Area Rug Standard Size
By Sonya Winner
Located in London, GB
, sophisticated atmosphere. Inspired by Farrow and Ball’s rich whites and greys such as Moles Breath and Dove Tail
Category
2010s British Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Swedish, White Later 20th C 112-180cm
Located in Lewes, England
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The table features a repaint in farrow and ball wevet.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 44.1 in
Park Blossom I and Park Blossom II diptych
Located in Deddington, GB
popping up. Mixed media on 420gsm Hannemuhle paper, framed behind non-reflective glass in a farrow and
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
- It has been repainted in Farrow and ball wevet by hand.
It has the Classic Gustavian fluted legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
H 29.53 in W 104.34 in D 438.98 in
19th century English riverside landscape with, cows, river and people at Sunset
By Edwin Buttery
Located in Woodbury, CT
of Victorian pastoral artistry.
The painting is framed in a new English Hand made gold and Farrow
Category
1880s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950’s Bachelors Chests/ Tall Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball “Bamboozle”
Located in Charleston, SC
A matching pair of color matched gloss lacquered in Farrow & Ball “Bamboozle” small bachelors
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 30 in W 30 in D 20.25 in
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow at Truman Capote Black and White Ball
By Harry Benson
Located in New York, NY
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow at Truman Capote's Black and White Ball at the Plaza Hotel, New York
Category
1960s Photography
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow at Truman Capote's "Black and White" Ball
By Harry Benson
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1960s Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Clare Halifax, G is for Giraffe, Limited Edition Art, Stamp Art, Animal Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
overall effect. Clients have included V and A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, S is for Sloth, Affordable Art, Animal Art, Chidren's Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
overall effect. Clients have included V and A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Clare Halifax, Bridge of Sighs Oxford, Contemporary Oxford Art, Cityscape Print
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, V is for Viper, Limited Edition Animal Art, Bright Monogram Print
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
I is for Iguana by Clare Halifax, Limited edition animal alphabet screen print
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, F is for Flamingo, Limited Edition Alphabet Print, Bright Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
included V and A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Natalie Bird, Country Lane II, Original Abstract Mixed Media Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
behind non-reflective glass and comes framed in a hand-painted Farrow and Ball frame.
Natalie lives in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Brass
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Brass.
Recalling the promise and grandeur of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Clare Halifax, O is for Otter, Limited Edition Animal Print, Contemporary Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
included V and A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, L is for Leopard, Alphabet Art. Limited Edition Art, Bright Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
have included V and A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, K is for Koala, Limited Edition Print, Animal Print, Monogram Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
included V and A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
E is for Elephant, Clare Halifax, Limited Edition Prints, Alphabet Art, Gift Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
included V and A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow and Ball, John Lewis and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Natalie Bird, Bright Morning, Original Abstract Expressionist Landscape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
-painted farrow and ball frame. Buy this work now online or in-store at our gallery.
Natalie lives in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Natalie Bird, Spring Hedgerow, Original Abstract Expressionist Landscape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
-reflective glass in a hand painted farrow and ball frame.
Natalie gains her inspiration from being outdoors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Candlenut White
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Candlenut White.
Recalling the promise and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Hackles Black
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Hackles Black.
Recalling the promise and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Pomona Red
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Pomona Red.
Recalling the promise and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Plaster Pink by Farrow & Ball for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Plaster Pink by Farrow & Ball for Tala
Recalling the promise and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala
Recalling the promise and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Pleasure Garden Green
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp by Farrow & Ball x Tala in Pleasure Garden Green.
Recalling the promise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Summer Evening in The Garden With Irises, Original Landscape Painting Floral Art
Located in Deddington, GB
. Framed in hand-painted off white Farrow and Ball frame. Mixed media. Inspired by a friend’s garden a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in
Natalie Bird, Summer Bloom, Original Still Life Floral Painting, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
. Mounted onto a board and framed without glass in a hand-painted farrow and ball frame.
Natalie lives in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Board
“Jules” Large 2.5-Seat Sofa in Metallic-Weave Romo “Zinc” Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
identical to Farrow and Ball’s “Lamp Room Gray 88”, with the darker colour being identical to F&B’s “Down
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Park Blossom II, Natalie Bird, Original painting, contemporary art, abstract art
Located in Deddington, GB
popping up. Mixed media on 420gsm Hannemuhle paper, framed behind non-reflective glass in a farrow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Poltrona Frau "Poppy" 2-Seat Sofa & Armchair - In Buffalo Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
buffalo-leather (for a colour reference, they are almost identical to "Terre D'Egypte 247" from Farrow and
Category
2010s Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Canal Ring, Amsterdam and Cycle City, Amsterdam Diptych
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Screen, Paper
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Living and Learning in London by Clare Halifax, Limited Edition Cityscape Print
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
have included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, Pink House and Palm, La Palme, Limited Edition Architecture Print
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
overall effect. Clients have included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow &Ball
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, J is for (Blue) Jay, Limited Edition Print, Bird Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she continues to
Category
2010s Pop Art Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, Y is for Yellow Billed Stork, Limited Edition Print, Art Online
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she continues to
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Clare Halifax, C Is for Canary, Silkscreen Print, Bird Art, Art Online
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she continues to
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
L is for Leopard (small)
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
Online, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Clare Halifax, Hello Yellow (Green), Bright Art, Limited Edition Print, Happy
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
. Clients have included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Clare Halifax, K is for Kingfisher, Limited Edition Print, Affordable Art Online
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
Online, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Clare Halifax, Switch Views, London, Cityscape Screenprint, Bright London Art
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
overall effect. Clients have included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow & Ball
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Tropical Overlook, Barbican By Clare Halifax, Limited edition Botanical Print
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow & Ball, John Lewis and the Berkley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Screen, Paper
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Changing Seasons at St Pauls by Clare Halifax, London Illustration Art, Bright
By Clare Halifax
Located in Deddington, GB
overall effect. Clients have included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow & Ball
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Futurist Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 0.2 in
Classic Pair of Painted Pine Green Blue Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of late 20th century Classic style bedside tables night stands updated and painted in Farrow
Category
Vintage 1980s Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Pine
The Hernan Brass Fire Screen By Betzinger Designs
Located in Euless, TX
tell us the color you would like, Ben Moore, Behr, or Farrow & Ball and we will paint the frame in an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Early Antique French Painted Voyeuse Chairs
Located in Worcester, GB
have been later painted in a modern Farrow & Ball, and upholstered in a white & pink fabric
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unusual Haywood Wakefield Wicker Settee and Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
eggshell Farrow and Ball "James White". No cushions are available.
Category
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
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