We've selected works from the gallery which evoke the iconic aesthetic of mid-century modern design. Each piece has a vintage flair, while retaining an effortlessly timeless look.
Mid-century modern is one of the most enduring design styles, marrying sleek geometric lines with warm, organic shapes and bright colours. Our five makers draw on this design tradition in their own distinctive way, echoing the the elegance, functionality and innovation that defined mid-century modern design.
Daphne Krinos, Blue Earrings, 2022
Drawing elements of 1950s design into luxury handmade contemporary jewellery, Daphne Krinos’ earrings contrast the soft, organic forms and textures of precious stones with graphic shapes.
See more of Daphne Krinos’ work here.
Angus Ross, Unstable Stool, 2022
Embodying the modernist ethos that form and function should be in harmony with one another, Angus Ross’ unique stool reimagines everyday furniture into something extraordinary: simple, refined and elegant.
See more of Angus Ross’ work here.
Jennifer Shellard, Hot Pink and Orange Scarf, 2022
Jennifer Shellard’s handwoven silk scarf is a bold and bright take on the geometric motifs which were at the heart of many modernist designers’ work, resulting in a wearable piece of art which is both vintage in feel and strikingly contemporary.
See more of Jennifer Shellard's work here.
Jane Cox, Haj Plate, 2022
Jane Cox’s ornamentation of her stoneware plates, jugs and mugs is a lyrical take on graphic prints, creating a punchy centrepiece for a mid-century inspired dinner table.
See more of Jane Cox’s work here.
Carl Fox, Nikkō (Sunlight), 2022
Carl Fox’s exquisite artworks use leather and marquetry to bring warm, organic textures to the regimented grid patterns favoured by modernist artists and designers such as Mies van der Rohe and Carl Mondrian.
See more of Carl Fox’s work here.
