Stuart Devlin Furniture
Australian, 1931-2018
Stuart Devlin was a mid-century modern Australian metalworker whose sparkling creations showcased the luster of silver. He used techniques like filigree and gilding to make a range of sterling silver serveware and decorative sculptures.
Devlin was born in Geelong, Victoria, in 1931. From 1951 to 1955, he taught gold and silversmithing in the town of Wangaratta. He went on to study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1957 and earned a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London in 1958. Devlin was awarded a two-year Harkness Fellowship by the Commonwealth Fund, which he used to spend time at Columbia University in New York City.
After returning to Melbourne, he won a competition to design Australian coinage in 1964. His initials are still on the 1966 Australian 50-cent coin. A year later, he moved back to London and opened a workshop. There, he began producing limited-edition Christmas boxes and Easter eggs, which continue to be highly prized by collectors. Devlin also took commissions for coins and medals from countries around the world. From 1979 to 1985, he operated a popular showroom on London’s Conduit Street.
Devlin was widely acclaimed and recognized for his work over his long career. In 1982, he was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweler to Her Majesty the Queen. From 1996 to 1997, he served as the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. In 2000, he designed a coin series for the Summer Olympics in Sydney.
Devlin retired to Littlehampton, West Sussex, where he died in 2018 at the age of 86. As described in his obituary in The Guardian, Devlin sought to bring “delight, surprise, intrigue and even amusement” to modern style.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Stuart Devlin serveware, decorative objects and more.
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Creator: Stuart Devlin
Stuart Devlin - Mid Century Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars - London 1969
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, feature flame pierced gilt sides, and gilt interiors to the bowl.
Each salt cellar...
Category
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Stuart Devlin Solid Silver Cigar Ashtray, c.1972
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Modern 20th Century Stuart Devlin solid silver gilt cigar ashtray, the textured surface with an organically formed border, the plain bowl resting on a circular foot. Hallmarked Engli...
Category
20th Century English Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver
Stuart Devlin Silver Candlesticks with Gilt Shades - set of 6
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Maidstone, GB
Set of 6 Stuart Devlin Silver Candlestick bases, with Gilt Shades, each hallmarked underneath, London 1974. Both base and shades are rare triangular style.
Three of the candlesticks...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977.
Stuart D...
Category
1970s Australian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver
Stuart Devlin Commemorative box with Royal wedding Charles & Diana
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
Stuart Devlin commemorative silver and parcel gilt box with Royal Wedding Charles & Diana portraits.
The box is in circular drum form, applied with a cast double portrait bust and f...
Category
1980s British Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Gilt Bear Ornament by Stuart Devlin
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English sterling silver model of a bear made by Stuart Devlin; part of our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage silver ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a slumped forlorn bear.
The silver bear ornament...
Category
20th Century British Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver
Rose Coffee Table by Stuart Devlin
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Maidstone, GB
Rare coffee table designed by Stuart Devlin.
Glass table top lays directly on the base box of gilt wood rose petals.
Base of table measures 44cm x 44cm x 38cm high.
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set six mid-century silver & gilt Champagne flutes
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Set stylish mid-century Champagne flutes with tapering cone-shaped stems and circular bases decorated in a mottled pattern and gilded. The hand-hammered bowls also have gilded interiors to create a most attractive and elegant appearance. This is a typical design from Stuart Devlin.
At Langfords, we stock a large selection of antique and contemporary silverware from some of the most collectable silversmiths, including Stuart Devlin, Paul Storr, George Adams, Omar Ramsden and De Vecchi.
Who is Stuart Devlin?
In the 1960s, with old silversmithing techniques dying out, Devlin cut the chains of tradition and developed new techniques and experimented with old ones, to create radically different designs. His unique approach incorporated intricate silver-gilt decoration to produce a wide variety of tactile surfaces and filigree forms instead of just plain silver.
Gilded filigree is an important design motif of his large centrepieces and candelabra, while silver-gilt features in Champagne flutes, goblets and beakers. His distinctive Easter egg and Christmas box curios, now collectors' items, are instantly recognisable as his.
Among his most popular commissions, Devlin designed coins for 36 countries throughout the world, including the UK, and precious medals and coins for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin - Modernist Design Sterling Silver & Gilt Champagne Flutes - 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes, have cast and gilt floral head d...
Category
1970s English Organic Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin - Modernist Design Sterling Silver & Gilt Champagne Flutes - 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes, have cast and gilt floral decoration to the stems, a hand hammered finish, and ...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Stuart Devlin, Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented...
Category
1970s English Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin, Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Condiment Set, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome Sterling Silver Condiment Set, feature typical gilt and flame pierced decora...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Exquisite Centerpiece with Top in Gilt Sterling 1970s 'Signed'
By Stuart Devlin
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted centerpiece with base in polished sterling silver and top in gilt sterling by Stuart Devlin, England 1970s (stamped “SD” on bottom). Hallmarked for Stuart Devlin,...
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Vintage Sterling Silver and Silver Gilt Beaker with Bark Effect
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
Stuart Devlin vintage sterling silver and silver gilt beaker with Bark Effect on Base.
Made by Stuart Devlin.
Made in London in 1972.
Fully hallmarke...
Category
1990s British Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver
Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin Egg, Dated 1976, London Assay
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Silver gilt Stuart Devlin egg, dated 1976, London Assay
Textured in a matt finish with enamelled star shaped flowers and leafwork inside plus a single
lad...
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1970s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1978 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish, modernist design, sterling silver centrepiece, features four holders for candles (or flowers), and a cast and gilt flower...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mug, Stuart Devlin, 1974
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Elizabeth II parcel-gilt sterling silver mug by Stuart Devlin, London, 1974. The mug is of tapering circular form, with textured decoration, ang...
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver
Stuart Devlin Set of 28 English Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver & Gold Flutes
By Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exquisite collection of twenty-eight English parcel-gilt silver champagne flutes, masterfully crafted by the renowned Stuart Devlin in London between 1977 and 1981. Ea...
Category
20th Century English Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin Egg, Dated 1979, London Assay, in Fitted Box
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin egg, dated 1979, London Assay, in fitted box
Lovely hammered finish with bi-coloured blue flowers and staymens inside.
Very heav...
Category
1970s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1978 Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes Set of Six
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An fine and impressive set of six vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver champagne flutes made by Stuart Devlin; an addition to our range ...
Category
1970s English Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Devlin Staurt Set of Twelve English Parcel-Gilt Silver Wine Globets
By Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of twelve English parcel-gilt silver wine Globets by Devlin Staurt, London, 1970 / 1976. The taller are marked on rims of bowls, and the shorter are marked on bases. The six ta...
Category
20th Century English Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin 1973 Sterling Silver Goblet
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver commemorative goblet made by Stuart Devlin; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver goblet has a cylindrical tapering form onto a shaped pedestal to a circular domed foot.
The surface of this vintage Stuart Devlin goblet...
Category
1970s English Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin, Mid-Century Modern, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1973 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is typical of Devlin's design, featuring a gilt flam...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Vintage Sterling Silver Pair of Champagne Flutes 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
Sophistication from the 1970s, these sterling silver champagne flutes bear designs by the legendary Stuart Devlin.
Stuart Devlin's work can be found in award-winning hotels and rest...
Category
1970s British Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Falcon Award 1979 Silver Champagne Flute
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
Stuart Devlin Falcon Award 1979 silver champagne flute. Each with conical cup engraved with a small falcon, leading to a textured gilded stem up...
Category
1970s British Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Gilded Clown Surprise Egg, Stuart Devlin, London, 1972
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage sterling silver gilded clown surprise egg
Maker: Stuart Devlin
Made in London 1972
Limited edition, Nr.12
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions:
Diameter x height: 5 x 7 cm
W...
Category
1970s British Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set of 8 Bark Effect Silver Beakers or Mint Julep Cups - Stuart Devlin 1972
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1972 by Stuart Devlin, this outstanding, Elizabeth II, set of 8 sterling silver beakers are typical of his work, with plain bodies and gilt bark effect bases.
...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver & Gilt Centrepiece Rose Bowl, London 1982
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1982 by Stuart Devlin, this striking, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is elegantly created in Devlin's recognisable style, with the remo...
Category
1980s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin - Modernist Design Sterling Silver Cigarette Box - London 1968
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1968 by Stuart Devlin, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, is typical of Devlin's design, and is gold plated.
...
Category
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 mid-century silver & gilt wine goblets
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
A set of eight mid-century silver wine goblets by one of the finest silversmiths of the 20th century, Stuart Devlin, and reflecting his very distinctive decorative style. The hand ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stuart Devlin Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Stuart Devlin furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stuart Devlin furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Stuart Devlin were created in the modern style in united kingdom during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Garrard & Co. Ltd., Christopher Lawrence, and John Ward. Prices for Stuart Devlin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $956 and can go as high as $89,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,908.