About Cherished Designs UK
Design is much more than form, function and material possession; it enriches our lives and satisfies our souls. It surrounds us in a subtle and comforting way and provides a welcome haven from the pressures of everyday life. At Cherished Designs we celebrate this ideal and showcase design from the 20th and 21st century. Whether you love vintage, mid century modern, retro or contemporary design we have something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to invest in iconic furniture or want to be inspired by something new, we’ll do our best to turn your head. We aim to compl...Read More

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Featured Pieces
Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A pair of vintage natural cane, Wicker and chrome MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs for Thonet.
The MR20 (the armchair version of the MR10) is a hallmark of Bauhaus and M...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Early 1950s Danish Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen.
Originally designed in 1948 for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Inter...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
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Beech, Teak
Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Leather Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A classic Danish Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Oxide red leather and teak Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia Furniture.
Designed in 1963, the 220...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and matching Ottoman for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceptional early 1960s Danish vintage Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair with matching ottoman for AP Stolen with teak 'paws' and legs that has been beautifully reupholstered in two ton...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Black Leather Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK22s for E. Kold Christensen 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A pair of early production 1960s Vintage Danish Mid Century Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge chairs in polished steel and black leather for E. Kold Christensen. The price shown is for both...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown.
Designed by Ludwig...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Unique sculptural platinum and white gold leaf coated metal and crystal console
Located in Highclere, Newbury
WAR TORN - a unique handmade sculptural platinum and white gold leaf coated metal and crystal glass console table.
Created by Nick and Sue Allen of 'The Allen Studio' renown this un...
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Early 2000s British Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair Vintage Cassina Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret LC2 Leather Armchairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A pair of vintage original Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret LC2 Chrome and Ivory Leather lounge chairs for Cassina with labelled upholstery and serial numbers. The price shown is for both chairs.
The LC2 chair, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is a key piece in the evolution of modernist furniture. Originally part of a series created for the Villa Church (a private residence for a client in the Paris suburb of Ville-d'Avray), the LC2 epitomizes the collaborative spirit of the three designers. Its tubular steel frame and free form cushions marked a break from traditional designs, combining minimalist form with unexpected comfort. It was first presented in 1929 at the Salon d'Automne in Paris as part of a collection that would later be called the Equipement Interieur d’une Habitation (Interior Equipment for a Living).
Alongside the LC2, the trio designed other iconic pieces, such as the LC1 Sling Chair, the LC3 Sofa, and the LC4 Chaise Longue. The LC4, in particular, is often considered one of the most innovative pieces in the collection, with its curved steel frame and adjustable reclining mechanism it was not just a chair, but a piece of furniture designed to enhance relaxation. As such it became a symbol of the modernist ideal—furniture that was as much about living comfortably as it was about making a design statement.
The LC designs were created not just as individual works but as a broader vision for modern interiors, where furniture wasn’t just decorative but integrated into the living environment, serving both aesthetic and functional purposes. While the LC2 chair was part of this vision for the Villa Church, it wasn't designed specifically for that one space; rather, it was a part of an overall shift towards modernist furniture that transcended any one project.
When compared to the Bauhaus metal chairs...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
6 rare lounge version Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs in vibrant Ferrari red velvet
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 6 rare high back lounge version Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen Oxford chairs in vibrant Ferrari red coloured velvet with revolving ...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage Danish mid century 1960’s model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater sofa for Fritz Hansen in recently reupholstered dark chocolate coloured leather.
Arne Vodder was one of the grea...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage sheepskin and leather and cane easy chairs attributed to Rohe Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Welcome to Valhalla! Very Nordic in style this pair of chairs features thick leather seats and backs, on bound cane supports with long haired Icelandic sheepskin throws – both throws...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Cane
Vintage Italian Tri-symmetric Cherry wood side table
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Unusual vintage Italian Tri-symmetric Cherry and Satinwood side table.
This is a wonderful little decorative side table created in the same style as Tri-symmetric occasional tables with 3 angular and equally opposed legs. It has a Cherry wood top supported on a Satinwood base that features beautiful figuring in the wood. The fine wishbone legs having a soft and contoured rounding to the fore of each angle and with radial veneers to the top that display a high level of craftsmanship.
It’s by an unknown designer and maker but is clearly a quality item as Satinwood was only ever used as accents on expensive furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Satinwood




