Zigzag Modern

Mathieu Matégot Pair of Domino Tables, design 1953 one yellow, one black lacquered perforated steel and tubular steel, brass ball feet made in early 1950s by Les Ateliers Matégot, France bearing label to underside: MATEGOT / Made in France Each L shaped table...

Wendell Castle Triad Chair, USA 2007 gel coated fibreglass with gold leaf etched signature and date to underside Castle '07 with limited edition no. 5/8 86cm high, 86cm deep, 91cm w...

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, model S2 suspension lamp with sun and moon ideogram together with the original paper bag stamped S2 Noguchi designed his series of Akari light s...

Gino Sarfatti Floor Light, model 1086 designed 1961 and made by Arteluce, Italy black enamelled steel and aluminium 110cm high, the base 17cm diameter Arteluce label to inside of s...

Gino Sarfatti Floor Light, model 1076/N designed 1957 and made by Arteluce 162cm high, 26cm diameter black enamelled iron foot and stem, aluminium bulb holder and top plate, holding...

Ettore Sottsass Square Living Room Table manufactured circa 1959 by Poltronova, Italy teak with patinated metal legs, on adjustable brass feet 77cm wide, 77cm deep, 38cm high Litera...

Ettore Sottsass Pirulino Coffee Table, model TC70 designed in 1963 and manufactured by Poltronova, Italy rosewood and ash woods, fitted two back-to-back drawers, on castors with part...

Hans J Wegner Stringed Deck Chair or Lounge Chair, model JH-524 designed 1958 and this early original example made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark stamped with m...

Le Corbusier Table from Cité de Refuge de l'Armée du Salut, Paris enamelled steel, painted plywood frame, linoleum writing surface painted letter R to underside 74cm high, 111cm wide...

Hans Wegner (Danish 1914-2007) "Rolling" or "Swivel" Office Chair, model JH502 designed 1955, manufactured in 1950s by Johannes Hansen, Denmark teak backrest with feature joints, se...

Paul Evans (American 1931-1987) Zigzag Coffee Table model PE11 conceived 1970 and made by Directional, USA The zigzag base in welded, polychromed and patinated steel, with rectangul...

Jean Prouvé 'Direction' or 'Directeur' Desk rare original 1950s example Oak veneer top set in dark brown enamelled steel frame, the legs with stainless steel caps Fitted with three t...

Giancarlo Mattioli MT table lamp, designed 1969 produced by Sirrah, Italy 47cm high, 45cm diameter This rare sculptural lamp can be used either as a large table lamp, or a small fl...

Hans J. Wegner Slatted Bench, model JH-574 in solid oak stamped to underside Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark 120cm wide, 43cm deep, 31cm high Provenance: previously in the Col...

George Nakashima Cabinetmaker, USA, 1987 Greenrock Table with highly figured single slab top in Butternut wood. Features three exposed knots and two walnut butterflies. Signed a...

Poul Kjærholm PK24 Chaise Longue made by E Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960s cane seat with leather pillow, on chrome plated steel stand 150cm long, 85cm high, 67cm wide This clever...

Alvar Aalto (Finland 1898-1976) Beehive Pendant Light, model A332 made by Valaistustyö, Finland constructed from six white enamelled metal bands with pierced polished brass mounts to...

Hans Wegner (Danish 1914-2007) Hammock Chaise Longue designed 1967 made by Getama, 1960s oak frame with flagline seat, the rope secured with copper cleats, complete with a light lin...

Venini, Murano, Italy Original 1940s glass pendant light, the tapering shade in filigrana glass, complete with internal opaque glass shade, brass fittings and tubular brass column 1...

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 5066 designed circa 1940 and made by Taito Oy, Finland Hard wood square stem with circular brass base and push button, the original silk shade with br...

Olaf von Bohr Medusa table lamp designed 1968 original example, produced by Ecolight for Valenti, Italy white lacquered metal strips on black lacquered metal base 67cm high, 40cm d...

Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU 400 Storage Unit, circa 1950 coloured panels Herman Miller label to middle drawer 148.5cm high, 119.5cm wide, 43cm deep The Eames Storage Unit (E...

Designed by Angelo Lelii and manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, this stunning 10-light chandelier comprises adjustable vari-coloured lamp shades on brass arms with ball counterweight...

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Moon Lamp pendant ceiling light, model 2130, designed 1969 white lacquer aluminium reflectors with micro bulbs attached to the upper curve, with orange per...

Hans J Wegner Telephone Table, designed 1954 made by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s, stamped teak cabinet in with black laminate top on turned oak dowel legs, fitted two painted wood ...

George Nakashima Lounge Chair with Right Arm made in the Nakashima Studio, 1977 American black walnut with hickory spindles, single slab arm with one free edge and single slab seat ...

Egon Riss (1901-1964) Penguin Donkey, Mark 1 birch plywood 60cm wide, 43cm high, 42cm deep This original Isokon Penguin Donkey Mark 1 was designed by the architect Egon Riss in 1939 and made by Isokon, probably the most forward-thinking British furniture manufacturer of the 1930s, whose founder Jack Pritchard worked with the leading modernist designers and architects of the day to produce innovative furniture which have become design icons. Isokon furniture exploited the strength and lightness of bent plywood, and the Donkey is no exception. It was named the Donkey because of its organic, curvilinear shape with four legs and two 'panniers'. Books were stacked in the panniers while the space between them could be used for magazines and newspapers. In the late 1930s, the Penguin Donkey bookcase...

Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp collaborative design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) and Hans J Wegner (1914-2007) as part of the furniture and fittings for the new city hall that Jacobsen h...

Angelo Lelii "Triennale" floor lamp, model 12128 Chrome plated brass stand with lacquered aluminium shades in black, white and grey. Multi adjustable arms with counterweight handles...

Angelo Ostuni and Renato Forti for Oluce, Italy 1950s Telescopic Floor/Table Lamp, model 201/v2 Formed by Ostuni in 1945, Oluce produced high quality lighting for many years. This l...

Vassilakis Takis (Greek 1925-2019) Signal Lamp, Series 2, No. 180, 1968 painted and lacquered aluminium base, two chrome plated steel telescopic supports, square and circular lights ...

Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Teak Partners' Desk, 1957 made by Willy Beck Cabinetmaker, Denmark the planked top on turned spindle legs united by tapering supports to the cent...

George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table, 1962 American black walnut single slab top with two free edges, several exposed knots, and expressive grain Inscribed to underside with client's...

Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Pendant Light, produced by Louis Poulsen large size in copper, 72 leaves The large 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen...

Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn chair, model JH 505 designed by Wegner in 1952 and made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s teak frame with curved 'cow horn' ends to the back rail and inlaid ...

Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) Set of two square coffee or side tables from the Aquilon series manufactured by Les Huchers-Minvielle, circa 1960 each formed from a cross base in teak wi...

Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Cometa floor lamp, no. L026 acrylic, lacquered metal, chrome, Italy, designed 1970 and produced for the Design Centre by Poltronova, Italy as part of t...

Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) Umbrella Stand anodised aluminium, silver colour with circular cut outs revealing blue-grey interior manufactured by Rinovel, Italy 1950s stamped mark to ...

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) Art Deco Glass Table Mirror handworked in twisted colourless Murano glass, the spiral design known as “a treccia” after its resemblance to a braid. The glass frame lined with a brass band, secured with a pierced trapezoid clip to the wooden back-plate, with brass folding...

"Triennale" floor lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii An iconic mid-century classic introduced circa 1950, this example of 50's production by Lelii's own Arredoluce Company based in Monz...

Max Ingrand Bar Cart or Serving Trolley, model 2246 made by Fontana Arte, Milan, Italy, circa 1960 brass, smoked glass 59.5cm high, 61.5cm diameter This stylish bar cart designed by...

Verner Panton, Danish 'Flowerpot' Pendant Light, model VP2 designed and manufactured late 1960s This is the rare larger version, model VP2, with shade measuring 50cm diameter, 33cm ...

Paul Philp (British, born 1941) Contemporary hand built stoneware vessel 54cm high, 30cm wide, 14cm deep Stamped with potter’s seal to base In perfect condition Paul Philp ( born...

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Three-Arm Floor Light, circa 1960 Chrome plated brass stem and arms with lacquered aluminium shades and counterweights Arredoluce label This model appear...

Joe Colombo ‘Elda’ Lounge Chair, Black Leather and White Fibreglass Shell, Produced by Comfort, Italy. 93cm high, 95cm wide, 98cm deep. The Elda Chair was designed by Joe Colombo in...

George Nakashima (1905-1990) Wepman Occasional or End Table Nakashima Studio, USA, 1984 American black walnut single slab top with two free edges, and sapwood details. 66cm wide, 43c...

Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured in Italy by Poggi in the late 1950s, the Luisa and Luisella chairs have become icons of Italian mid-century design. The fr...

Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950 Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered folded steel legs, with original drawer pack in yellow moulded plastic by Charlotte Perr...

Luciano Nustrini (1928-1999), PA1 Chair, made by Poltronova, Italy 1950s This fabulous little chair is about as 1950s as you can get! Constructed with a curved walnut ply backrest,...

Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) Leather Desk Lamp, model A704 made by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s Designed in 1954, the A704 lamp has a black enamelled metal shade with double-laye...

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Adjustable Wall Light with red lacquered steel mesh shade on a fully articulated tubular brass support with central hinge which allows the shade to be mo...

Charlotte Perriand 'Cansado' Table or Desk, late 1950s Grey laminated plywood top on laminated steel base, fitted one drawer of yellow plastic with impressed mark Modele Charlotte P...

Designed by Hans J Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an icon of mid-century Danish design. Model number FH4283 in a series of items designed by Wegner and manufactured by cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen, Denmark, this chair was created as a homage to furniture...

Very rare large size 'Bidone' adjustable wall light, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena, 1950s Long opaline glass shade suspended from a brass collar, cu...

Axel Salto, Large Ceramic Bowl, model 20729, for Royal Copenhagen, 1965 Axel Salto (1889-1961) worked for Royal Copenhagen throughout the 1930s-50s, designing ceramics with relief p...

Lucie Rie (1902-1995) Tall vase, circa 1978 Stoneware, with white and mottled brown glazes, craquelure effect 29.5cm high, 12.5cm wide, 9cm deep Impressed with artist's seal

Paul Philp (British, born 1941) Contemporary hand built stoneware vessel 50cm high, 28cm wide, 19cm deep Stamped with potter’s seal to base In perfect condition Paul Philp ( born...

Axel Salto, Budding Vase, circa 1968 for Royal Copenhagen Stoneware with green/brown Solfatara glaze, incised signature, painted with model number 20708 and manufacturer's mark [Den...

Rare adjustable table lamp, model no. 12401, designed by Angelo Lelii circa 1952 and manufactured by Arredoluce, Monza, Italy. Marble base, with lacquered and polished brass stem co...

Sculptural bronze vessel, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti as part of his Cap53 series of sculptural vessels and made at Fonderia Battaglia early 1960s for Bernini, Milan Cast bronze ...