Design - 5th August 2026, 11am

Sale Highlights Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11:00

The Design Department at Chiswick Auctions presents an important selection of 20th and 21st century design, celebrating innovation, craftsmanship and the enduring influence of leading figures in modern and contemporary decorative arts.

A highlight is the second instalment from the collection of Mo Amelia Tietenbaum, author and recognised specialist in the work of Jean-Michel Frank and COMTE. Following the success of the first offering, this group brings together important works by Jean-Michel Frank and COMTE, including guéridons, club armchairs and a parchment-covered ‘Croisillon’ table. Two rare Jean-Michel Frank mica-covered tables from another private collection, produced during his tenure with Chanaux et Pelletier and accompanied by certificates of authenticity from the Comité Jean-Michel Frank, provide a further highlight.

A distinguished international private collection features works by Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Josef Frank, Joe Colombo, Bruno Mathsson, Jonathan Saunders, Valentin Loellmann, Lella and Massimo Vignelli, and Matt Paweski. The collection is led by a bespoke charred oak and bronze dining suite by Valentin Loellmann, acquired directly from the maker.

The ceramics section features works by Jennifer Lee, Gordon Baldwin, Carol McNicoll, Richard Slee, Tim Fluck, Richard Batterham, Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie, John Ward, William Marshall and Peter Hayes, reflecting the breadth of studio pottery and contemporary ceramics.

Completing the sale is a carefully curated selection of British studio glass, with works by Peter Layton, founder of London Glassblowing, Louis Thompson and Paul Barcroft. Together, these makers demonstrate the exceptional technical skill, inventive use of colour and form, and enduring appeal that have established British studio glass as a highly collectable field.

Meet the Specialists Maxine Winning

Head of Department maxine.winning@chiswickauctions.co.uk +44 (0)77704 860 512

Jo Lloyd

Specialist

Design & Studio Ceramics jo.lloyd@chiswickauctions.co.uk +44 (0)7931 814 163

Chloe McKay

Junior Specialist chloe.mckay@chiswickauctions.co.uk +44 (0)20 3089 6853

A Distinguished Private International Collection Reflecting a discerning eye for innovation, craftsmanship and timeless design, this international private collection brings together an exceptional group of works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. The collection features pieces by Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Josef Frank, Joe Colombo, Bruno Mathsson, Jonathan Saunders, Lella and Massimo Vignelli, alongside a sculpture by the contemporary Los Angeles artist Matt Paweski.

A bespoke dining table and accompanying chairs by the acclaimed Dutch designer Valentin Loellmann form one of the collection’s principal highlights. Loellmann blurs the boundaries between sculpture and function.

His pieces are characterised by their organic silhouettes, refined detailing and sensitive use of natural materials, often juxtaposing richly figured timber with patinated bronze to create furniture that feels both timeless and deeply contemporary.

Executed in charred oak and bronze, the suite exemplifies Loellmann’s distinctive aesthetic. Acquired directly from the artist, the lot also comes with impeccable provenance, giving collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a work by a major emerging contemporary designer.

Lot 75 Lella (Italian, 1934-2016) and Massimo Vignelli (Italian, 1931-2014) for Casigliani, Italy 'Wagneriane' Floor Lamp or Torchiere Designed 1986 Black marble, anodised copper 180cm high x 51cm wide Estimate £3,000 - 5,000

Lot 64 Sigurd Lewerentz (Swedish, 1885-1975) Gemla Armchair Designed 1932 Tinted birch and leather 96cm high x 57.5cm wide x 62cm deep Estimate £3,500 - 5,000

Lot 65 Gio Ponti (Italian 1891-1979) for Fontana Arte Coffee table Italy, c. 1935 Glass, chrome-plated brass 89cm high x 44cm wide x 42cm deep Estimate £4,000 - 6,000

Lot 66 Alvar Alto (Finnish 1898-1976) for Valaistustyö A pair of door handles Finland, 1950s Patinated bronze Stamped Valaistustyö 25cm long Estimate £1,500 - 2,500

Lot 67 Gio Ponti (Italian 1891-1979) and Fontana Arte Pair of Side or Occasional Tables Italy, 1950s Ebonised wood, electric blue glass 60cm high x 55cm diameter Estimate £4,000 - 6,000

Lot 68 Josef Frank (Austrian/Swedish 1885-1967) for Svenskt Tenn Sofa model no. 968 Sweden, designed 1930, produced later Wood, fabric upholstery 81.5cm high x 197cm wide x 95cm deep Estimate £5,000 - 8,000

Lot 69 Joe Colombo (Italian 1930-1971) Elda chair, Model 1005 Italy, 1963 Leather, lacquered fiberglass 91cm high x 96cm wide x 97cm deep Estimate £3,000 - 5,000

Lot 79 Valentin Loellmann (Dutch, b 1984) Bespoke table and chairs Netherlands, 2019 Charred oak wood and brass Each piece stamped with Valentin Loellman mark Table 77.5cm high x 241cm long x 168cm wide Smallest chair 52cm high x 43cm wide x 39cm deep Largest chair 69.5cm high x 39cm wide x 43cm deep Estimate £40,000 - 60,000

Lot 70 Bruno Mathsson (Swedish 1907-1988) for DUX "Pernilla 3" chair Sweden, 1942 / c. 1970 Laminated and steam-bent beech, webbing, leather upholstery Stamped to underside 91cm high x 63cm wide x 168cm long Estimate £1,500 - 2,500

Lot 71 Gianfranco Frattini (Italian 1926-2004) for Bernini, Italy Model 530 Desk 1957 Rosewood, mahogany, brass 94cm high x 130cm wide x 80cm deep Estimate £500 - 800

Lot 72 Brooke Richard and Laura Watson for Richard Watson, USA Writing desk 2021 American walnut 76cm high x 150cm wide Estimate £400 - 600

Lot 73 Louis Kalff (Dutch 1897-1976) for Philips, Netherlands A 'Z' Table Lamp 1950s Lacquered steel, brass Applied Philips plaque to top 41cm high x 33cm diameter Estimate £200 - 300

Lot 74 Stilnovo, Italy Triple Cup Sconce 1960s Enamelled metal, brass 48cm long Estimate £1,500 - 2,500

Lot 76 Kurt Ostervig (Danish, 1912-1986) Oval Drop Leaf Table Denmark, 1960s Ebonised teak Stamped 'Made in Denmark' 172cm high x 130cm wide x 196cm long Estimate £2,000 - 3,000

Lot 78 Hans-Agne Jakobsson (Swedish 1919-2009) for Markaryd, Sweden Set of 10 Pendant Lights 1960s Polished brass, enamelled metal Pendants 11cm high x 11cm diameter Estimate £1,500 - 2,500

Lot 80 Jonathan Saunders (Scottish, b.1977) Pair of “Renfrew” stools 2010s Leather, powder coated metal 46cm high x 45cm wide x 45cm deep Estimate £4,000 - 6,000

Lot 81 Rose Uniacke, London A Conical Pendant Light Contemporary Fibreglass, plaster, patinated metal Shade height 49.5cm (total height 150cm) x 41cm diameter Estimate £800 - 1,200

Lot 82 Attributed to Andrew Martin Large L Shaped Sofa Contemporary Burgundy corduroy upholstery, hessian lined, oak Fire labels attached 63cm high x 286cm long x 165cm deep Estimate £1,000 - 2,000

Lot 83 Silvio Coppola (Italian, 1920-1985) for Bernini, Ceriano Laghetto Buffet table / sideboard Italy, 1960s Walnut 105.5cm high x 245cm wide x 52.5cm deep Estimate £2,000 - 3,000

Lot 84 Matt Paweski (American, b.1980) Ogee 2017 Aluminium, Copper Rivets and Vinyl Paint 71cm high x 71cm wide x 30cm deep Estimate £3,000 - 5,000

Studio Pottery Highlights among the studio pottery and contemporary ceramics include an elegant asymmetric vessel by Jennifer Lee, showcasing her signature laminated coloured clays, and a monumental bowl by Gordon Baldwin, whose expressive use of slip, gestural brushwork and cut surfaces creates a powerful work.

From a private collection come three groups by the pioneering ceramic artist Carol McNicoll, who died in 2025. A leading figure among the generation of women emerging from the Royal College of Art in the 1970s, McNicoll became celebrated for her witty and inventive ceramics.

The works offered reinterpret Victorian tea wares, transforming conjoined cups and saucers into playful yet sophisticated compositions.

Three works by Richard Slee, each accompanied by notes from the artist, bring another distinctive voice to the section.

Works by Tim Fluck, named Ceramic Review’s ‘One to Watch’, highlight an exciting contemporary practice. Since completing his MA at the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, in 2023, Fluck has exhibited at Ceramic Art London and Collect. His colourful, precarious architectural forms evoke the visual language of Memphis Design while remaining distinctly his own.

The section also features works by Richard Batterham, including a large jar and cover, ash-glazed ceramics by Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie, and pieces by John Ward, William Marshall, Peter Hayes and other leading figures in British studio ceramics.

Lot 239 Tim Fluck (British, 21st Century) 'Totem No.1' 2025 Porcelain Unsigned 40cm high Estimate £600 - 800

Lot 171 Gordon Baldwin (British 1932-2025) Large painted and pierced bowl sculpture 1986 Earthenware, painted slip Underside painted 'GB 86' 32.5cm diameter, 24.5cm high Estimate £1,500 - 2,500

Lot 173 Inger Rokkjaer (Danish 1934-2008) Ochre yellow diagonally-fluted cylinder vase Circa 2000 Raku fired earthenware Impressed 'IR' seal and Galerie Besson applied label 21cm high Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 174 Harrison McIntosh (American 1914-2016) Charger with wax resist decoration Circa 1960s/70s Stoneware Verso impressed 'HM' seal and applied label 24cm diameter Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 176 Richard Batterham (British 1936-2021) Fruit bowl Glazed stoneware Unsigned 21cm diameter, 10cm high Estimate £120 - 180

Lot 177 Richard Batterham (British 1936-2021) Large cut sided bowl in olive Glazed stoneware Unsigned 11cm high Estimate £120 - 180

Lot 178 Richard Batterham (British 1936-2021) Large cut sided bowl in olive Glazed stoneware Unsigned 12cm high Estimate £120 - 180

Lot 179 Richard Batterham (British 1936-2021) Large cut sided bowl in brown-black Glazed stoneware Unsigned 13.5cm high Estimate £150 - 250

Lot 180 Richard Batterham (British 1936-2021) Monumental lidded jar Glazed stoneware Unsigned 40cm high Estimate £400 - 600

Lot 181 Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie (British 1895-1985) Vase with cut sides Circa 1933 Glazed stoneware Impressed potters seal, painted glaze reference numbers to underside 15.5cm high Estimate £150 - 250

Lot 182 Bernard Leach (British, 1887-1979) 'Oak leaf' plate Glazed stoneware Incised Bernard Leach signature as well as impressed St Ives Pottery seal 25cm diameter Estimate £150 - 250

Lot 183 Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie (British 1895-1985) Globular pot in crackled green-grey Partially glazed stoneware Impressed artists seal, painted glaze reference numbers and incised marks to underside 14.5cm high Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 184 Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie (British 1895-1985) Large fruit bowl in soft white with speckles, diagonal fluting Partially glazed stoneware Impressed artists seal, painted glaze reference numbers to underside 25cm diameter Estimate £300 - 500

Lot 185 Jennifer Lee (British, b.1956) Asymmetric banded vessel with ridge and tilted rim 1988-1989 Stoneware Underside with 'JL' inside circle and applied label for Galerie Besson 23cm high Estimate £10,000 - 15,000

Lot 186 Carol McNicoll (British 1943-2025) Cup or bowl, with saucer 1980s Glazed earthenware Painted signature to underside and Designers Guild applied label Cup/Bowl: 6cm high, 12.5cm wide, Saucer: 14.5cm diameter Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 187 Carol McNicoll (British 1943-2025) Two mugs in blue with white and black linear decoration Circa 1988 Glazed earthenware Painted signature faint to underside of one mug, the other no mark found 8.5cm high, 13.5cm wide (2) Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 188 Carol McNicoll (British 1943-2025) Two sculptures of stacking cups form Glazed earthenware with transfer printed designs Each with painted signature to underside 9.5cm high Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 190 John Ward (British, 1938-2023) Large Disc Vase 20th Century Green glazed stoneware Underside impressed potter's seal 37.5cm high Estimate £3,000 - 5,000

Lot 189 Judith ( Judy) Trim (British, 1943-2001) Very large bowl with incised and coloured band to rim Smoke fired earthenware Apparently unmarked 48.5cm diameter Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 194 Peter Wright (British, 1919-2003) Interlocking male and female sculpture Slip cast porcelain Underside incised 'Wright' to one piece and 'Wright 39.250' 13cm high Estimate £200 - 300

Lot 195 William 'Bill' Marshall (British 1923-2007) Large unusual bottle vase with lugs 1991 Stoneware, celadon glaze with speckles Impressed 'WM' seal and incised date 40.5cm high Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 233 James Campbell (British 1942-2019) Crow and castle painted dish 1996 Glazed earthenware Verso incised 'Campbell / 96 : 59' 35.5 x 33cm Estimate £250 - 350

Lot 235 Richard Slee (British b.1946) 'Bernard's Hills' 1998 Glazed earthenware 33 x 51 x 8 cm Estimate £1,000 - 1,500

Lot 237 Richard Slee (British b.1946) 'Dish on Fire' 1998 Glazed earthenware attached glazed earthenware 'flames' 9.5 x 38.5 cm Estimate £1,000 - 1,500

Lot 238 Tim Fluck (British, 21st Century) ‘The Elusive Promise of Utopia No. 1’ 2023 Porcelain Unsigned 12cm high x 25cm wide x 15cm deep Estimate £500 - 800

British Studio Glass A carefully curated selection of British studio glass celebrates the artistry and innovation of one of the most dynamic movements in contemporary decorative arts.

The collection is led by works from Peter Layton, founder of London Glassblowing, and Louis Thompson, one of the studio’s distinguished contemporary artists, alongside pieces by Paul Barcroft.

Together, these makers demonstrate the exceptional technical skill, inventive use of colour and form, and enduring appeal that have established British studio glass as a highly collectable field.

Offering a diverse range of works, the selection provides a focused overview of some of the leading names in British studio glass.

Lot 282 Louis Thompson (British, 21st Century) Pair of tear-shaped vases Studio glass Etched signature to undersides 26cm high Estimate £400 - 600

Lot 268 Peter Layton (British b.1937) Kimono Coral-form Glass Centrepiece Glass Etched signature to underside 12cm high x 34cm wide Estimate £1,000 - 2,000

Lot 274 Pauk Barcroft (British, 21st Century) ‘Glass-Scape’ vase Studio glass Etched signature to base 27cm high Estimate £100 - 200

Lot 275 Peter Layton (British b.1937) Circular sculptural vase Studio glass Etched signature to base 19cm high Estimate £100 - 200

Lot 276 Peter Layton (British b.1937) Large Cascade flattened ovoid vase Studio glass Etched signature to base 38cm high Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 277 Peter Layton (British b.1937) for London Glassblowing 'Emerald Leaf' large triangular vase 2023 Handblown glass Unsigned, with accompanying certificate of authenticity signed by the artist 27cm high Estimate £200 - 400

Lot 278 Louis Thompson (British, 21st Century) 'Archive of DNA' sculpture, from the 'Bottle Archives' series Blown and solid sculpted studio glass Etched signature to underside 37cm high Estimate £300 - 500

Lot 279 Peter Layton (British b.1937) Vase Studio glass Etched signature to base 32cm high Estimate £300 - 500

Lot 280 Peter Layton (British b.1937) Stoneform sculptural vase Studio glass Etched signature to base 21cm high Estimate £300 - 500

Lot 281 Peter Layton (British b.1937) Pink Paradise vase of flattened form Studio glass Etched signature to base 37cm high Estimate £300 - 500

Lot 272 Geoffrey Baxter (British 1922-1995) for Whitefriars 'Cucumber' vase in Willow colourway Circa 1970 Coloured glass Pattern number 9679, unsigned 29.5cm high Estimate £150 - 250

COMTE and Jean-Michel Frank The second instalment from the collection of Mo Amelia Tietenbaum, author and recognised specialist in the work of Jean-Michel Frank and COMTE, brings together important examples from one of the most influential chapters in 20th century design. Following the success of the first offering, this selection reflects Tietenbaum’s longstanding scholarship, research and dedication to the appreciation of their work.

Highlights include a pair of COMTE guéridons, a pair of COMTE club armchairs and a pair of parchment-covered ‘Croisillon’ table lamps originally designed by Jean-Michel Frank. The group offers a rare opportunity to acquire works of exceptional provenance and historical importance.

From another distinguished private collection come two Jean-Michel Frank mica-covered tables. Produced during Frank’s tenure with Chanaux et Pelletier, these works date from a pivotal period in the designer’s career. Each has previously been granted a certificate of authenticity by the Comité Jean-Michel Frank, further attesting to its significance and provenance.

Lot 62 Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941) for Chanaux et Pelletier Rare and Important Low Table France, c. 1928 Mica over wood Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'CP' 40cm high x 97cm wide x 40cm deep Estimate £80,000 - £120,000

Lot 41 COMTE, Argentina A pair of Club Armchairs, produced for the Presidential Military Club Los Olivos, Buenos Aires Circa 1937 Oak, green leather upholstery 74cm high x 71cm wide x 78cm deep Estimate £5,000 - 6,000

Lot 42 Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941) for COMTE Pair of 'Confortable' armchairs Circa 1938 White leather, hessian 73cm high x 81cm wide x 72cm deep Estimate £5,000 - 6,000

Lot 45 COMTE, Argentina Pair of 'Croisillon' table lamps 1935 Vellum parchemin, oak, tubular brass 30cm high x 22cm wide x 22cm deep Estimate £1,000 - 2,000

Lot 49 COMTE, Argentina Pair of side tables Circa 1930s to 1940s Painted iron, wood 60cm high x 43cm wide x 35cm deep Estimate £1,000 - 2,000

Lot 50 COMTE, to a Jean-Michel Frank design Nest of tables 1936 Painted oak and leather 61cm high x 50cm wide x 34cm deep Estimate £1,000 - 2,000

Lot 46 Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941) for COMTE, Argentina France / Argentina, cicra 1930 Mahogany, oak, gilt leather, brass Applied COMTE plaque to underside 50cm high x 111cm long x 40cm deep (79cm when extended) Estimate £6,000 - 8,000

Lot 48 COMTE, to a Jean-Michel Frank design Pair of gueridons 1936 Painted iron 68cm high x 38cm diameter Estimate £6,000 - 10,000

Lot 61 Jean-Michel Frank (French 1895-1941) for Chanaux et Pelletier Rare and Important Low Side Table France, c. 1928 Mica over wood Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'CP' 41cm high x 50cm wide x 40cm deep Estimate £50,000 - 80,000

Design at Chiswick Auctions The Design Department celebrates creativity across centuries, from the elegance of Art Nouveau and the geometry of Art Deco to the clean lines of Mid-Century Modern and the innovation of contemporary design.

Curated sales bring together furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics and textiles that have defined style and continue to inspire today. We present British, European, Scandinavian and American design with a specialist eye for condition, attribution and provenance.

Our areas of expertise span the Aesthetic and Arts and Crafts Movements, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, Post-War and contemporary design.

The department regularly handles works by influential British, European, Scandinavian and American designers, from Christopher Dresser, William Morris and Charles Rennie Mackintosh to Gio Ponti, Jean-Michel Frank, Charlotte Perriand, Hans Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames and leading contemporary makers.

For further information, or to arrange a complimentary and confidential valuation, please contact the Design Department.

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