Alan Wallwork Furniture

Stoneware studio pottery 'split pod' form designed by Alan Wallwork (British, 1931-2019) and dating from around 1980. The heavily made sculptural pod sta...

A large sculptural ceramic vessel by British potter Alan Wallwork (1931 to 2016). The vessel has a grooved crescent form in neutral brown tones, with...

A 1960s lamp, the base being a large piece of work by post-war London ceramicist, Alan Wallwork (1931-2019). Original shade. A strong sculptural design, handbuilt and decorated with Wallwork's own runic symbols; finished in a mixture of glazes in natural tones from light oatmeal to deep grey. The piece is in good original condition with the characteristics one might expect of a handmade piece, including minor imperfections, asymmetry and firing cracks; a short clay tear to the base, most likely from the drying process. A piece from Wallwork's London years, signed and dated to the underside "W 64". Shade The large statement shade fits through a duplex carrier (included). The shade is in good vintage condition overall with some wear to the string cover, which is fragile in places, light dust and fading. Wiring The wiring will need to be replaced in the country of install to meet local needs and regulations. The original switched bulb-holder takes a standard bayonet-fitting bulb. We advise a low-heat bulb (eg LED) with an opaque finish to protect the piece for the future and diffuse the light through the shade. Approximate dimensions H: 97cm including shade / 57.5cm ceramic only Dia: 52cm at the shade Wallwork set up his first studio in south London, in the late 1950s, sharing with other former Goldsmith students, then with fellow potter Bernard Rooke. Both Wallwork and Rooke were regarded as belonging to the group of handbuilders of the 1960s, which included Ruth Duckworth, Gillian Lowndes, Ian Auld and Gordon...

Monumental or oversize ceramic table lamp by the highly-regarded English artist potter Alan Wallwork (1931 - 2019). Signed and dated to underside AW 64. ...