Auction alert: Online 20th Century Retro Interior Design Auction

ROBERT HEAL - LADDERAX - THREE BAY TEAK MODULAR WALL UNIT

The upcoming Online 20th Century Retro Interior Design Auction is being held by East Bristol Auctions. There will be 202 lots in the sale.

Quite a few of the lots have caught our eye; we’ve highlighted some below. There are some original mid-century modern items, in our experience, that will always be snapped up. Anglepoise lamps, Ladderax modular shelving and Whitefriars glass are all extremely popular.

The timed auction is being run completely online between the following dates & times:

Started: 12th July 2022, 12 noon
Ends: 24th July 2022, 8pm

If you plan on bidding via East Bristol Auctions’ own website, their additional charges (on top of the hammer price) are as follows:

  • Buyer’s premium: 19%
  • Online commission: 3%

Online bidding is also available at Invaluable, Live Auctioneers and The Saleroom. Check each of their websites for their individual fees and charges.

International packing & shipping is offered by the auction house on all lots.

HERBERT TERRY MODEL 1227 - PRE WAR ANGLEPOISE LAMPLot 16: HERBERT TERRY MODEL 1227 – PRE WAR ANGLEPOISE LAMP
A vintage pre war Anglepoise table / desk lamp light having a cream paint finish. Features a solid cast two tiered painted base ‘The Anglepoise – Made by Herbert Terry & Sons’ to the front of the fork. The original conical shade with cooling holes along the back. Fully extended measures approx; 92cm tall.
Estimate: £50 – £80

MID CENTURY DANISH TEAK METAMORPHIC SEWING TABLE

Lot 25: MID CENTURY DANISH TEAK METAMORPHIC SEWING TABLE
A retro mid 20th Century Danish teak and wicker metamorphic sewing table having a single drop-leaf sliding top with single fitted drawer below with recessed handles. Below a wicker pull out basket section with all raised upon straight tapering supports. Measures approx; 64cm x 62cm x 43cm.
Estimate: £100 – £200

VINTAGE MID 20TH CENTURY RAILWAY / INDUSTRIAL TROLLEY

Lot 99: VINTAGE MID 20TH CENTURY RAILWAY / INDUSTRIAL TROLLEY
A vintage mid 20th Century railway / industrial luggage trolley having tubular metal frame supported turned oak handles to each end. Slatted base with all raised on a iron base with iron wheels. A good example. Measures approx; 99cm x 94cm x 43cm.
Estimate: £60 – £80

BERTRAND BALAS FOR RAAK - SPRINGFONTEIN LIGHT - 1970s CEILING LIGHTLot 180: BERTRAND BALAS FOR RAAK – SPRINGFONTEIN LIGHT – 1970s CEILING LIGHT
Bertrand Balas for Raak of Amsterdam – Fountain / Springfontein Light – An original 1970s brushed aluminium hanging ceiling pendant light. The split shade effect forcing the light swirling up and being concentrated down at the same time. Measures approx; 33cm x 35cm diameter.
Estimate: £100 – £200

WHITE & NEWTON - 60s TEAK WOOD TWO TIER COCKTAIL TROLLEYLot 239: WHITE & NEWTON – 60s TEAK WOOD TWO TIER COCKTAIL TROLLEY
White & Newton – A retro 1960s teak wood two tier cocktail drinks / tea trolley having removable trays and a raised bar handle to one side, all supported by spindle legs and raised on castors. Applied makers plaque to the underside of the top tray. Measures approx; 76cm x 64cm x 44cm.
Estimate: £50 – £80

WHITEFRIARS - THREE MID CENTURY STUDIO ART GLASSWARESLot 248: WHITEFRIARS – THREE MID CENTURY STUDIO ART GLASSWARES
Whitefriars – A collection of three retro mid 20th Century designer studio art glassware in ruby red to include a Knobbly bowl and a Bubble controlled example. Together with vase having a waited neck and boulbs body. No signs of visible damage. Vase measures approx; 23cm x 13cm diameter.
Estimate: £30 – £50

LATE 20TH CENTURY HANGING WICKER EGG CHAIR AND STANDLot 255: LATE 20TH CENTURY HANGING WICKER EGG CHAIR AND STAND
A retro late 20th Century hanging basket chair / pendulum chair of wicker construction. The pierced egg shape form chair hanging from a metal hook atop the main support attaching to a metal stand. The stand terminating into a rounded tubular base. Measures approx; 183cm x 103cm.
Estimate: £100 – £200

ROBERT HEAL - LADDERAX - THREE BAY TEAK MODULAR WALL UNITLot 260: ROBERT HEAL – LADDERAX – THREE BAY TEAK MODULAR WALL UNIT
Robert Heal – Staples – Ladderax – An original retro vintage 20th Century teak wood modular three bay modular wall unit comprising of four white metal painted upright supports with a series of adjustable shelves, sliding door cupboard, full front bureau section and chest of three drawers all with brass supports. Measures approx; 163cm x 273cm x 36cm.
Estimate: £300 – £500

RETRO HANGING CEILING LIGHT / CHANDELIERLot 586: RETRO HANGING CEILING LIGHT / CHANDELIER
A retro 20th Century hanging ceiling light / chandelier having a thick central chrome column with a series of five further column supported by shaped arms with each having domed shades. Ceiling bracket to the top. Sold as untested by ourselves. Measures approx; 87cm x 55cm.
Estimate: £200 – £300

GUY ROGERS - LARGE MID CENTURY TEAK FRAMED SOFA / DAYBEDLot 605: GUY ROGERS – LARGE MID CENTURY TEAK FRAMED SOFA / DAYBED
George Fejer & Eric Pamphilon – Guy Rogers – A large retro 20th Century Designer three seater sofa settee / daybed having a teak wood frame with shaped armrests with all raised on tapering supports. Light purple fabric upholstery. Wear commensurate with age. Measures approx; 70cm x 200cm x 83cm.
Estimate: £200 – £300

P. B. COW & COMPANY LTD - AVIATION - ALUMINIUM-CLAD DRESSING TABLELot 632: P. B. COW & COMPANY LTD – AVIATION – ALUMINIUM-CLAD DRESSING TABLE
P. B. Cow & Company – Hunting Aviation Ltd – A retro 20th Century Art Deco aluminium-clad Basildon Bedroom Furniture dressing table desk of twin pedestal form having a central kneehole recess flanked by three banks of drawers to each side. Each drawer with bakelite handles. Makers label present. Wear commensurate with age and loose mirror. Measures approx; 128cm x 108cm x 54cm. Further parts of the bedroom suite in the following lots.
Estimate: £80 – £120

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