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A dark red painted wooden armchair with a high, arched backrest featuring vertical cutouts and a two-part seat upholstered in a multi-coloured floral fabric. The chair sits on a green carpet against a draped cream fabric backdrop.

Baumann ‘Argos’ Armchair, c.1970s

Original Baumann ‘Argos’ armchair, manufactured in France in the late 1970s. A striking French modernist design characterised by its sculptural circular frame, curved arms and suspended backrest. The chair has been fully restored and resprayed in a deep burgundy finish,with newly upholstered seat cushions in House of Hackney ‘Hollyhocks’ Organic Velvet. The richly coloured floral velvet gives a playful contrast to the architectural frame while retaining the chair's distinctive 1970s silhouette. Dimensions: H 73 × W 60 × D 63 cm Condition: Restored and newly upholstered A rare and characterful statement chair combining original French design with contemporary British textile.

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A pair of matching square side tables upholstered in a cream-toned floral tapestry fabric with inset glass tops. The tables stand on a bright green carpet against a backdrop of draped cream fabric.

Tapestry Side Tables

£400

Textile and Glass

A rectangular coffee table features a top made of multicolored onyx mosaic tiles in shades of cream, green, and red-brown. It is supported by a dark metal trestle base with wavy, sculptural horizontal detailing.

Brutalist Agate Coffee Table

£440

Agate and Iron

A rectangular wall mirror with a thick, modular dark wood frame made of recessed square and rectangular panels. The mirror is positioned in front of draped beige fabric.

Ateljé Glas & Trä Mirror

£550

A rustic live edge wooden bench with a thick slab seat and four tapered cylindrical legs. It sits on a dark speckled terrazzo floor against a white wall and pale yellow fabric.

Raw Edge Side Table

£300

A set of three vintage nesting tables with brown wooden frames and polished onyx tops holding two sculptural ceramic vases in black and blue. The geometric vessels have stacked, angular forms and are placed next to vintage velvet armchairs.

Pair of Vintage Chocolate Velvet Reclining Armchairs c 1970

£650

1970s

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