Basil Spence
Design for Tapestry c. 1930s for George M Hammer furniture designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell and who
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Exclusive & Attractive 1930s poster design - George M Hammer furniture London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Bedroom Furniture. 1930s for George M Hammer designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Walnut Cabinet with Silver Decoration 1930 for George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
renowned for their interior woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Furniture of Distinction 1930s poster design - George M Hammer designers London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
woodwork, they were commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Art Deco Marquetry Panels 1927 for Furniture George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Art Deco Marquetry Panels 1927 for Furniture George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of Gordon Russell
Category
1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Lounge Furniture. 1929 for George M Hammer designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick
Category
1930s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
D.L Hadden Design for Executive Desks Geo.M.Hammer 1959 Watercolour and Pencil
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell (brother of
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
Nude Portrait of a Spanish Woman - Scottish art female portrait oil painting
By William Crosbie
Located in London, GB
Hugh MacDiarmid, J D Fergusson, James Bridie, T J Honeyman, and Basil Spence. Other regulars at his
Category
20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Calligraphy for George M Hammer London Church Fitters post-war reconstruction
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
commissioned to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
D.L Hadden Design for Coat of Arms for Derby County Council Chambers 1956
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
to undertake the choir stalls in Sir Basil Spence’s ground-breaking Coventry Cathedral. Dick Russell
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
19th Century Leather Cordite Carrier Umbrella Stand
By Sir Basil Spence
Located in Den Haag, NL
English late 19th century leather cordite carrier, the original carrying handle is lost, Some burn
marks, heavily used. Lots of patine. Beautiful brown colors.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Leather
William Crosbie, Reclining nude, Scottish Modernist oil
By William Crosbie
Located in Harkstead, GB
architects such as Basil Spence; the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Britain Can Make It show in 1946 and the
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 8.5 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
William Crosbie, Phoenix, Full length nude, Large Scottish Modernist oil
By William Crosbie
Located in Harkstead, GB
through his association with architects such as Basil Spence; the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Britain Can
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 59 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
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Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
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Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Saul Steinberg Dessins Recent Drawings
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LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA LEATHER RHINOCEROS RHiNO FOOTSTOOL STOOL GLASS EYES
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
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H 6.7 in W 4.93 in D 13.39 in
Horst Brüning Daybed in Steel and Camel Leather
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Teak "Bishop's Chair" by Sir Basil Spence for Coventry Cathedral
By Sir Basil Spence
Located in New York, NY
edition custom-made for Coventry Cathedral, this chair was designed by Sir Basil Spence in 1960.
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Black & White Photograph of Brutalist Architecture, Edinburgh by Egle Kisieliute
By Egle Kisieliute
Located in London, Hertfordshire
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Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh, 1967 Architect: Sir Basil Spence
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Archival Ink, Board, Photographic Paper
H 51.19 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Photograph of Brutalist Architecture, Edinburgh University by Egle Kisieliute
By Egle Kisieliute
Located in London, Hertfordshire
, 1967 Architect(s): Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson
Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh, 1970
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Archival Ink, Board, Photographic Paper
H 51.19 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Gordon Russell Mid-Century Modern Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Ten Oak Chairs
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
Cathedral in England was damaged by bombs during the Second World War and the Scottish architect, Sir Basil
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Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Abstract Wooden Sculpture 'Untitled' by Ronald Pope
Located in Surbiton, GB
number of architectural commissions in the Midlands including a figure of St Catherine for Basil Spence
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Wood
D.L.Hadden 1930s Original Gouache Design for Embroidery for Cushion
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
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1930s Design for Master's Chair for British Optical Association - Geo. M Hammer
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
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1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Coventry Cathedral Chairs, Dick Russell, 1960
Located in London, GB
Cathedral; a post-war project led by Sir Basil Spence following the near total destruction of the cathedral
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Oak
Design for Art Deco Castle Marquetry Panel 1927 for Furniture Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
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1920s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Mid-Century Fish Ceramic by Steven Barry Sykes
By Steven Barry Sykes
Located in Roma, IT
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Design for Mahogany Hepplewhite Sofa. 1930s for George M Hammer designers London
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Located in London, GB
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Design for Walnut Curio Cabinet. 1930s for George M Hammer designers London
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Basil Spence For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal basil spence for your home. A basil spence — often made from animal skin, ceramic and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a basil spence — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right basil spence, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made basil spence over the years, but those crafted by Steven Barry Sykes are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Basil Spence?
A basil spence can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $310, while the lowest priced sells for $130 and the highest can go for as much as $8,845.
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