Happy New Year to all our clients.

A new year and a fresh start. Preparations for Battersea are in full swing. We have found some interesting pieces of stock by good designers. Here are a few descriptions of items which will be shown on our stand at the www.Decorativefair.com.

An original Bird cage chair by Harry Bertoia dating from 1952. It is made from a grid of chrome plated stainless-steel wire and has been recovered in a red fabric  sympathetic to the original. “Bertoia worked with Charles and Ray Eames at the Evans Products Company, developing techniques for moulding plywood, however after several disagreements over his contract he then began working for Knoll. In 1946 he moved to Pennsylvania to be close to the Knoll factory and within four years he had established his own design and sculpting studio, producing designs such as the very successful innovative wire chairs. Bertoia’s designs not only addressed functional requirements but, like his sculptures, were also studies in form and space.” nb quoted from Design of the 20th century , by Charlotte and Peter Fiel.

Also for sale will be a bronze metal and glass coffee table by Jacques Quinet. Quinet was a French decorator and designer who produced beautiful classically inspired furniture of very high quality. He decorated hotels, offices, universities and was also commissioned by private clients.

We have been lucky to find three stunning ceiling lights, two of which are a pair of very large plaster ceiling lights and a beautiful gilt metal Italian ceiling light by Guglielmo Ulrich. Ulrich’s lights are extremely decorative and have the most beautiful sculptural forms. They are stunning when lit up but also when they are not. Due to their classical feel they can suit almost any interior.

A good selection of mid-century modern paintings will also be on display.

We do hope we will see you at the Decorative Fair. If you have not received one of our invitations, do contact us and we will send one by post or email. This ticket will admit two people to a free entrance.

Marketing the website is an ongoing affair and we have now joined the website www.modernshows.com. By visiting this website you will have access to other 20th century design dealers and be able to view a whole range of vintage and retro furniture, mid-century furniture and modern designs.  For the past year and a half you can also find us listed on www.ffenss.com