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22 pieces in the gallery

A vintage porcelain candle holder decorated with hand-painted ceramic roses in pastel blue, pink, and cream, featuring a single tall dark red taper candle. The item is set against a plain, light yellow background.

Flowerbud Candlestick

£25

ceramic

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

£650

A rectangular landscape wall tapestry in muted earth tones of green, ochre, and brown, depicting a wooded river scene with a stone bridge. The textile is suspended from a polished brass rail against a backdrop of draped cream satin fabric.

Large French Gobelin Style Verdure Landscape Tapestry

£800

1950-70s · textile

A vintage Murano glass pendant light with a wide, flared shade featuring delicate white filigree swirls. The fixture includes a warm wood collar and aged brass hardware.

Large Italian Spiral Optic Art Glass Pendant Light, c.1970

£650

1970s

A circular green majolica earthenware plate features a high-relief textured pattern of overlapping leaves and buds. The glossy glaze varies in depth, accentuating the naturalistic botanical detail.

Decorative Leaf Serving Platter

£45

Ceramic

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 circular Murano glass wall light with a striped multi-coloured pattern radiates from a central point. The hand blown glass shade is mounted on a plain cream wall, with a thin white cord hanging below.

Rare Murano Striped Glass Flush Mount Light

£720

A pair of deep red glazed ceramic candelabra featuring figural details and scrolled arms on a dark surface. The glossy pottery pieces stand against a pleated neutral curtain.

Pair of French Ceramic Candelabras

£195

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 vintage pendant light featuring a large, ribbed white glass bowl suspended by black metal hardware. The swirled glass bowl has a distinct horizontal texture and is held by a dark finish fixture with a matching canopy.

Large Italian Optic Opaline Glass Pendant Light, c.1975–1985

£450

1970s

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 vintage Murano glass pendant light with a smoke-grey tint, featuring a delicate elongated stem and a ribbed, teardrop-shaped shade. It hangs from a simple chain against a draped, champagne-colored silk fabric background accented with white seashells.

Venetian Blown Glass Pendant with Baluster Stem

£850

Venetian Glass

A close-up of a decorative Italian ceramic vessel featuring high-relief fruit motifs including lemons and citrus slices. The surface is glazed in vibrant pastel tones with scrollwork detailing.

Bassano Confectionery Wall Hanging

£45

c1970 · ceramic

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 pair of vintage pendant lights featuring amber-toned marbled glass shades with brass hardware, suspended by matching brass chains against a draped cream silk background.

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Lights

A tall, uneven stack of twelve vintage green ceramic plates with a glossy finish and textured edges. The plates sit on a white surface against a blurred, translucent curtain background.

Vintage Ceramic Cabbage Plates

£70

A pair of vintage majolica-style ceramic lidded pots resting on soft pink fabric. The jars feature a vibrant green textured body and a deep blue lid adorned with a sculpted ceramic fruit finial.

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Jars

£55

1980s · ceramic

A round, amber-tinted Murano glass flush mount light fixture with a textured, ribbed pattern and a ruffled edge. It is topped with a central, solid amber glass knob.

Murano Amber Glass Sunburt Flush Mount Ceiling Light

£290

c.1970

A pair of vintage two-arm candelabra with glossy deep burgundy ceramic bases and frosted glass candle inserts. The sculptural U-shaped bases feature a twisted design with gold-tone accents, set against a soft gold curtain backdrop.

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Frosted Glass Shades

£350

unknown · Ceramic

A two-tier pendant lamp made of woven rattan and bamboo, suspended by a green metal chain. The light fixture has a layered cylindrical silhouette and a natural honey-coloured finish.

Vintage Rattan & Cane Pendant Light, c.1970s

£395

1970s

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

A vintage pendant light features a white milk glass globe shade with a ruffled, clear glass rim suspended from a brass chain and mount. The lamp is set against a draped champagne-colored silk curtain.

Italian Opaline Glass Pendant

£650