The Modern Living & Design Auction, ending Friday 26 June 2026 from 11:00, brings together a stylish selection of mid-century, contemporary and statement interior pieces, celebrating bold design, craftsmanship and individuality. This is a sale with real personality, combining sculptural furniture, eye-catching ceramics, distinctive lighting, modern works of art and decorative objects with strong collector appeal. From elegant Art Deco inspired design to characterful studio pottery and contemporary painting, the catalogue offers plenty for interiors buyers, collectors and those looking to add a striking focal point to a modern living space.
Whether you are drawn to clean lines, rich materials, playful forms or pieces with a story behind them, this sale offers a curated mix of design-led lots suited to both collecting and contemporary interiors.
Furniture with Form & Presence
The furniture section brings together pieces that combine practicality with strong visual impact, from refined luxury finishes to mid-century statement seating and entertaining pieces.
Among the highlights is Lot 2015, a
Giorgio Collection Art Deco design macassar ebony ‘Luna’ console table, estimated at
£800 to £1,200. Retailed by Harrods, the table has a rectangular bow-front top with cross-banding and sunburst veneer, fitted with a single drawer and raised on a curved U-shaped base. With its rich macassar ebony finish and architectural profile, it offers a polished statement piece for a hallway, living room or design-led interior.
British mid-century design is represented by Lot 2070, an
Ernest Race DA3 wingback settee, estimated at
£300 to £500. Upholstered in buttoned beige fabric, the settee reflects Race’s interest in modern furniture that balanced comfort, economy of form and everyday usability. Its wingback shape gives it a softer, more domestic presence, while its mid-20th century design credentials make it an appealing piece for collectors and interiors buyers alike.
For those who like their furniture with a little theatre, Lot 2010, a Barget of London mid-20th century cocktail bar, offers plenty of character. Estimated at £80 to £120, the L-shaped bar combines teak, black vinyl, gilt metal banding, glazed display and open shelving, with applied lattice mouldings to the front. It is a wonderfully sociable piece, full of vintage entertaining appeal and ideal for a home bar, studio or retro-inspired interior.