Sworders' Flagship DESIGN auctions are held quarterly, featuring distinct sections that encompass Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Modern Design, Furniture & Lighting, Studio Ceramics, and 1960s Design. With estimates ranging from £100-£100,000, these have quickly become an established part of the UK auction calendar.
Over the last few sales we have concentrated on growing the Scandinavian Furniture and Design element and now have a sale solely dedicated to contemporary lighting, objects, and mid-century and modern design.
Past sale highlights include a piano designed by Charles Robert Ashbee for the Guild of Handicrafts sold for £10,400; a collection of Clarice Cliff totalling over £30,000; Finn Juhl's ‘Bwana’ chair selling for £2,200 and Barbara Hepworth's 'Two Rotating Forms II', selling for £250,000.
For further information on specific Design collecting areas, please follow the links below.
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Our specialists hold regular valuation days. Please contact us for more information, or complete the online form to enquire about the valuation of your items.
We're pleased to welcome Matthew Yeats, who joins Sworders as Head of Design. With a commitment to building on the department’s success and expanding the reach of its sales, here he shares an insight into his background and expertise.
20 February 2025
At Sworders, we have a long and proud history of handling studio ceramics; this field is a passion of ours, and we are committed to its growth - honouring its rich history while embracing the exciting evolution of contemporary craft.
20 February 2025
Stanley Webb Davies is known for his finely crafted furniture and our January Design auction will feature examples of his highly collectable work. His designs emphasise simplicity and functionality, together with the natural beauty of wood.
21 January 2025
