Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table by Archie Shine

The work of Ecuadorian furniture maker Angel Pazmiño has been internationally recognized since the 1960s, when he was part of an initiative by the US Agency for International Develop...

A beautiful hand blown Italian glass lamp with vibrant colors. The clear glass on the outer edges appear to reflect colors from its surroundings. Rewired with gold fabric vintage cor...

A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post war Norway and indeed Scandinavia. Timeless and simplistic organic forms echo the shape of the body, resulting in a comfortable chair. These chairs have been restored, repolished and reupholstered by our team of skilled craftsmen and women. Architectural Digest (AD) have featured a similar set also in the September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller...

An organic and Brutalist style Butterly table lamp. No chips or cracks. Easily retired for all regions. Bernard Rooke (born 1938) is a British artist and studio potter. Rooke has exhibited his "Brutalist" ceramics and painting both in the UK and abroad with work in many collections both public and private including the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Nuffield Foundation, Röhsska Museum in Sweden and the Trondheim Kunstmuseum in Norway. Bernard Rooke attended Ipswich School of Art studying painting and lithography before going on to study at Goldsmiths College of Art. It was while studying here that he decided to take up pottery. Although unfamiliar with this craft and tradition, he found that working with clay provided new opportunities for freedom of interpretation and creativity. In 1960 Rooke set up his first pottery in Forest Hill in South London along with Alan Wallwork. It was a very small room with enough space for a small electric kiln. He was initially using mainly hand building, coiling, blocking and slabbing techniques. While researching ideas, he was supporting himself by part-time lecturing at London University, Goldsmiths College and St Mary's College. In addition, Rooke's membership of 'The Craftsman Potters' Association' enabled him to show his work in a shop in Carnaby Street in London. In 1967, both the need for a larger working space and becoming disillusioned with living in London spurred Rooke into moving out of the city and to an old mill building in Swilland in Suffolk. Rooke wanted to widen the range of work so as to become more commercial. With the birth of his son, Aaron, and much needed work to be done on the mill, it was important to be able to make a living. In 1968, the Grand Metropolitan Hotel commissioned Rooke to make 120 standard lamps, 120 table lamps as well as a 24 foot long ceramic mural and another 9 foot high, which incorporated interior lighting. The money from the commission helped to pay for much needed restoration work on the mill. By the 1970s, a gallery space was opened in the windmill and run by Susan Rooke, Bernard's wife, selling work to locals and tourists as well as to American airmen based nearby. The vision for Mill Gallery was beginning to develop and alongside this a reputation was building bringing in a good source of income. Sons Aaron and Felix were becoming more involved with the running of the pottery, giving Bernard more time to develop new ideas and designs and more time to continue with his painting. In 2004, the Rooke family decided not to sell to the public through the gallery anymore and close the pottery to concentrate more on painting and printmaking. In 2017 Bernard's lighting was featured in the Exhibition: “Glass, Light, Paint & Clay” at the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition featured four artists: Bernard Rooke, John Maltby...

The dining table was designed in 1957 by Robert Heritage and manufactured by Archie Shine in the late 1950s. The table was part of the luxury Bridgeford furniture range, which was so...

A magnificent vintage dining table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of lovely proportions, when closed it seats four,...

A truly stunning extending dining table by renowned furniture maker Robert Heritage, designed by Archie Shine. Made from rosewood and teak, the grain of the table top is absolutely b...

Mid-Century Rosewood Hamilton Dining Suite Table, Chairs, Sideboard & Coffee Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Enhance your home with a Mid-Century Rosewood Hamilton Dining Suite, an exquisite collection designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. This iconic set features a dining table, chairs, sideboard, and coffee table crafted from luxurious Honduras rosewood, embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century modern design. This rare dining suite seamlessly blends timeless beauty with functionality, making it a coveted choice for collectors and design enthusiasts alike. Mid-Century Hamilton Dining Suite Overview by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine This remarkable collection includes: Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Table and Chairs...