Design
ARTS & CRAFTS
The British Arts and Crafts movement is well collected through the disciplines, with strong results for William Morris, William De Morgan, Ernest Gimson, CFA Voysey, Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson, Stanley Webb Davies, Shapland & Petter and Liberty Design.
ART DECO & BEYOND
Art Deco encompasses all the graphic and applied Arts including British, French, Continental and American forms of furniture and design.
Birds-eye maple furniture of Epstein, Betty Joel designed products, Wedgwood Fairyland lustre, Art Deco figures by Chiparus, Lorenzl and Preiss are always popular.
Glassware from the French factories of Lalique and Galle are always featured along with American Tiffany glassworks.
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.
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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
