About Kingham Design
WELCOME TO KINGHAM DESIGN Here at KINGHAM we have gathered together an inventory of curios that we have gone to great lengths to source, scoured from all corners of the globe and curated for your contemplation. Procured with a passion for their uniquity, scarcity and wonderment. It's not always easy locating the objects of your desire, we hope our catalogue of seductive fascinations will help you find what you are looking for. Should that not be the case, let us know as we are constantly sourcing the splendiferous, elusive and specific for our discerning clientele. Per...Read More

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Featured Pieces
Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden – attributed to Edwin Lutyens
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in Alton, GB
Early Lutyens houses like this are very important to Arts & Crafts architecture, and original interior joinery rarely enters the market.
An important section of Arts and Crafts o...
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century 1950s Vintage Vaulting Horse by H. Hunt & Son — Liverpool
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and striking example of mid-century athletic design, this 1950s vintage wooden vaulting horse by the esteemed H. Hunt & Son Ltd, Liverpool, represents the perfect marriage of utilitarian craftsmanship and timeless form. Originally intended for gymnasium use, this solid piece bears all the hallmarks of the British educational athletic tradition—built for durability, but beautifully aged with character and grace.
The branding mark on the leg—“H. Hunt & Son Ltd, Woodend Avenue, Liverpool 24”—authenticates its origin and era, placing it within the heart of British post-war industrial design. This firm, known for manufacturing high-quality physical education equipment, produced gym staples that are now coveted for their robust materials and nostalgic appeal.
Constructed from solid beechwood and topped with a plush, aged tan leather or hide, this vaulting horse has gracefully weathered the decades. It separates into two distinct, fully functional components: a bench and a table—each capable of standing on its own both structurally and stylistically. The top section is luxuriously upholstered and softly worn, making it a welcoming seating option, while the lower structure transforms effortlessly into a charming coffee or display table.
Whether placed in a refined living space, a high-concept retail environment, or a creative workspace, this piece adds a quiet sense of heritage and strength. It invites interaction and admiration without pretension.
The mid-20th century was a golden era for British craftsmanship, where even utilitarian school and gym equipment was made to last. H. Hunt & Son Ltd was one of the key suppliers to UK schools and institutions, known for their dedication to quality and consistency. Items such as this vaulting horse were built to withstand generations of rigorous physical use, and now stand as iconic relics of British design history.
Understated and evocative, this H. Hunt & Son vintage vaulting horse...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memora...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and iconic piece of British retail history, this authentic 1940s HMV illuminated shop sign has been salvaged with care and expertise from the legendary His Master’s Voice stor...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Edward VII Commemorative Bronze Fountain Plaque by William Silver Frith (c.1910)
Located in Alton, GB
This exceptional cast bronze relief plaque depicts His Majesty King Edward VII in high profile, majestically attired in the full regalia of the Order of the Garter, encircled by a la...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
1940s Tansad “De Luxe V.26” Swivel Office Chair – Red Leather & Enamel Grey.
Located in Alton, GB
Emanating post-war British refinement and industrial ingenuity, this exquisite Tansad “De Luxe V.26” swivel office chair, dating to the 1940s, stands as an evocative piece of Mid-Cen...
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elegant Danish Early 20th Century Oak Wingback Armchair with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Alton, GB
A superb example of refined Danish craftsmanship, this early 20th-century oak wingback armchair stands as an embodiment of both elegance and functionality. With its winged silhouette...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Late 19th Century Swiss Alpine Oak Café Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and evocative set of six Swiss alpine oak café chairs, dating from the late 19th century, with origins in a mountain ski lodge nestled deep in the Swiss Alps. These beautifull...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Victorian winged armchair by Cornelius V. Smith.
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Alton, GB
Strikingly chromatic mustard yellow coloured Victorian winged arm chair with buttoned back and seat pad. Turned mahogany front legs with sabred back legs, ceramic and brass castors. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Coalbrookdale Passion flower pattern 'Lovers' seat.
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Alton, GB
A beautiful reproduction of a Coalbrookdale Passion flower pattern alloy garden seat circa 1970. Rare and interesting, this fabulous 'Passion flower' lovers seat...
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Mid-20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Lutyens design styled teak wood five seater garden bench
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in Alton, GB
Bring the elegance of a Victorian Country Home to your garden with this sophisticated five-seater Lutyens styled Teak Garden Bench. Compact but surprisingly spacious, the Lutyens can...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
Lutyens design styled teak wood three seater garden bench
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in Alton, GB
Bring the elegance of a Victorian Country Home to your garden with this sophisticated three-seater Lutyens styled Teak Garden Bench. Co...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
Second world war Spitfire 'apprentice piece' engineers bench.
Located in Alton, GB
Amazing find, this is an 'apprentice piece', rare as can be, we sourced this from a family who's relative had passed away. He had been an engineer man and boy in a factory in Southam...
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron



