20th Century Decorative Arts

All photos (unless stated) snapped by me of my antique / design stock past and present and the odd personal snap

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Recently renovated our modest family bathroom

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For sale. A wonderful large Italian ceramic model of a cheetah c1970. One of the best I have seen with a beautiful face and in great condition. 62cm high #italianceramiccheetah #ceramiccheetah #ceramiccheetahsofinstagram #italianceramicanimals #ceramicleopard #1970sitalianceramics #ceramicanimals #italianceramicsculpture #italianceramics #hollywoodregency #potterycheetah #italianpottery #animalsculpture #cheetahsculpture

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More Hollywood regency and another metal Curule / Savonarola chair, this one with striking green velvet seat and back.  

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Fallen for this large patinated bronze pig by the Sculptor Ted Roocroft (1918-1991), he lectured at the Manchester College of Art in the 1960′s at taught the artist Geoff Key amongst others. http://tinyurl.com/mdr4plf 

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This Pierre Vandel gold plated metal, lucite and glass two tier Hollywood Regency coffee table is quite large but visually takes up little room and is pretty much a classic design now. http://tinyurl.com/msbamyy 

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Deciding which shades to put on these gilt bronze lamps by Les Heritiers for Fondica Paris, great quality and more than a nod to Diego Giacometti http://tinyurl.com/lg8dja8 

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Rare Art Deco gilt bronze statue by Romanian sculptor Demetre H. Chiparus 

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Wonderful Spanish mid-century ceramic bull, Emilia Xargay c1950′s 

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A stunning Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Art Deco green marble, chrome and black onyx clock c1930′s

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Ebonised music stand designed by Josef Hoffmann c1906, rare piece of Secessionist design http://tinyurl.com/jgyfzj3 

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A lovely compact Ladderax shelving system c1964, slim bronze metal ladder uprights and teak shelves designed by Robert Heal for Staples

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Luciano Gaspari "Pinnacolo" vase for Salviati, a large, impressive and heavy piece of Italian Glass from the 1950′s, Sommerso with spiral Zanfirico decoration

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Stunning Belle Époque Sapphire and Diamond Negligee Necklace http://tiny.cc/g48edy 

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Murano Sommerso faceted glass vases and dish, great quality, simple, decorative and reasonable... start of a collection?

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Lucky enough to have several beautiful works by Eleanore Mikus including this: Tablet Litho 3. 1968 Lithograph (stone) on German etching paper 20 1/4" x 14"

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Rare B&B Italia Arca Sofa designed by Paolo Piva c1985, been hidden in storage waiting for the leather to be restored, having a sort out so managed to get to it, such a great design and very comfortable