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Kingham Design

Alton, GB
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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

Kingham Design

Established in 19621stDibs seller since 2025

Featured Pieces

Attributed to Edwin Lutyens - Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden
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

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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...

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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

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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

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Bronze

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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Wrought Iron

Champion Jockey, Cast iron hand painted pub or bar sign
Located in Alton, GB
A very heavy cast iron hand painted Champion Jockey pub or bar sign. Not seen one like this before, super rare. English. Circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century European Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Iron

18th century Italian bronze fountain lamp
Located in Alton, GB
Italian bronze lamp, circa 1780. Originally would have been a fountain head. Wonderfully aged patination. Aged brass lamp holder stem. Scrolling a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

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Bronze