Lighting

The recent auction of 20th century design at Sworders (25% buyer’s premium) in Stansted Mountfitchet was underpinned by more than 60 consignments from the estate of MJ Long.

Mid-century style is very much on the rise at the moment – as the organisers of the two Midcentury Shows in London know well.

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

Peter Card’s fascination with this niche area stretches to the joy of extensive research

Toby Jones of Jones Antique Lighting specialises in early 20th century decorative antique lighting.

Lamps in south London form a stylish and popular part of the mid-century collecting field.

A set of four Cotswold School Arts & Crafts wall sconces, one shown below, was catalogued by Moore Allen & Innocent (20% buyer’s premium) as in the Wild Strawberry pattern and in the manner of Ernest Gimson (1864-1919).

Topped by the 17th century Dutch bottles at £30,000 (see ATG No 2375), the year’s first sale at Hannam’s (23% buyer’s premium) had other treasures among the 2000 lots including the French bronze figural torchères, right.

Those looking to brighten their home this winter could turn to the wide selection of bright or colourful antiques on offer during the next edition of 'Art & Antiques for Everyone'.

The specialist Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell proved to be the strong suit in a 111-lot Scandinavian design sale held by Artcurial (25/20/12% buyer’s premium) in Paris.

This pair of ormolu candlesticks by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) will feature in the May 24 auction at Duran Subastas in Madrid.

The lone swimmer at the Brockwell Lido pictured here appears oblivious to what’s going on alongside the walkways.

From minimalist lamp to starry chandelier