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Modern & Contemporary Design

Lyon & Turnbull is a market leader in Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary Design auctions in the UK, with one of the largest dedicated departments for international design.

Our expertly curated sales showcase iconic and influential design movements, including Mid-Century & Post-War Design, Italian & Nordic Design, British, European & American Modernism, Studio Craft & Contemporary Design, Glass and Studio & Contemporary Ceramics.

Discover exceptional furniture, lighting, ceramics, and decorative arts from the world’s leading designers. Whether you're a collector or consignor, our extensive network and industry expertise maximise visibility and results.

^{All sale results shown are inclusive of buyer’s premium.}

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Specialist Modern Design Auctions

Renowned for our curated approach, expert presentation, bespoke marketing, and premium printed catalogues -a level of quality few competitors match - our Modern & Post-War Design sales showcase works by some of the most influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Highlights include ceramics by Lucie Rie, Hans Coper, Magdalene Odundo, Jennifer Lee, and Picasso Ceramics; furniture by Piero Fornasetti, Jean Prouvé, Mark Brazier-Jones, John Makepeace, Ron Arad, Hans Wegner, Ettore Sottsass, and André Dubreuil; works of art by Peter Collingwood, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, and Sam Herman; and jewellery and silver by Georg Jensen, Wendy Ramshaw, and Hiroshi Suzuki, among others.

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Our specialists in Modern & Post-War Design are renowned for their knowledge and passion in the field of 20th & 21st Century Design. Sourcing strong examples both nationally and internationally, they have a wide network of contacts and strong links to leading Design experts and museums. Working closely with our sister company, Freeman’s | Hindman, America's Oldest Auction House, allows us to reach wider audiences in the USA, sourcing and marketing collections for sale.

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