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  • On September 26th auction house Bishop & Miller will be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice and Zest with a charity auction fundraiser, placing 200 of Sheerans personal belongings under the hammer.

    The Ed Sheeran Auction

    Auctionet are delighted to be hosting a dedicated charity auction from objects donated by global megastar Ed Sheeran at Bishop & Miller Auctioneers in Suffolk.

  • Måns Alfvén (CEO Alfvén & Didriksson) and Therese Östansjö Moberg (Investment Manager Alfvén & Didriksson) on either side of Niklas Söderholm (CEO Auctionet).

    Auctionet Announces Significant Investment From Alfvén & Didrikson


    Auctionet, the leading Nordic marketplace for continuous online auctions, is proud to announce a significant growth investment from the investment company Alfvén & Didrikson. The investment will be used to fuel further growth to enable Auctionet to achieve its ambitious vision to become the leading European auction marketplace and the number one partner to local auction houses and auction

  • A few samples from the Lucinda Riley Collection.

    THE WRITE STUFF: AUTHOR’S COLLECTION YIELDS £81,000 FOR CHARITY

    Auctionet were honoured to host a live charity auction on behalf of Bishop & Miller Auctioneers of personal items belonging to international best seller book author, Lucinda Riley, in aid of the charity United World Schools. The auction raised an enormous £81,000 (check) for United World Schools

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Paavo Tynell, ceiling lamp modell 9018 Taito. ⁠ ⁠ After this weekend’s auctions, we revisit the timeless work of Paavo Tynell, whose celebrated design reached close to 1.6 million SEK, affirming his lasting legacy.⁠ ⁠ In 1948, Paavo Tynell designed large animal-themed ceiling lamps for the Finland House restaurant in Manhattan, a bold showcase of Finnish modernism abroad. Manufactured the previous year at the Taito factory in Helsinki, four lamps were installed in the bar area, with Tynell himself travelling to New York to oversee the work.⁠ ⁠ The Finland House lamps represent a turning point in Tynell’s career. After the Second World War, freed from the strictures of pure functionalism and inspired by the renewed availability of brass, he combined rational design with the warm, decorative spirit of his earlier work. This new approach, first seen in Finland at the Kestikartano (1946), Helsinki City Hall (1947), and Vaakuna (1947) restaurants, brought a unique softness and playfulness to modern lighting. His wife, Helena Tynell, created the animal motifs that adorned the lamps and related metal tables for both the Finland House and Helsinki’s Vaakuna restaurant. The designs captured Finnish nature through stylised hares, foxes, moose, bears, fir trees and stars, a poetic modernist expression of national identity.⁠ ⁠ Though Finland House also sold Finnish furniture, textiles and jewellery, it was Tynell’s lamps that captured the imagination and drove business. The bar lamp, model 9018, was offered as a special-order piece, prised for its craftsmanship and commanding a higher price than even Tynell’s celebrated Snowflake chandeliers. It later appeared in Idman’s custom collection in the late 1950s, though its rarity has left few records.⁠ ⁠ #paavotynell #auctionet⁠

Paavo Tynell, ceiling lamp modell 9018 Taito. ⁠ ⁠ After this weekend’s auctions, we revisit the timeless work of Paavo Tynell, whose celebrated design reached close to 1.6 million SEK, affirming his lasting legacy.⁠ ⁠ In 1948, Paavo Tynell designed large animal-themed ceiling lamps for the Finland House restaurant in Manhattan, a bold showcase of Finnish modernism abroad. Manufactured the previous year at the Taito factory in Helsinki, four lamps were installed in the bar area, with Tynell himself travelling to New York to oversee the work.⁠ ⁠ The Finland House lamps represent a turning point in Tynell’s career. After the Second World War, freed from the strictures of pure functionalism and inspired by the renewed availability of brass, he combined rational design with the warm, decorative spirit of his earlier work. This new approach, first seen in Finland at the Kestikartano (1946), Helsinki City Hall (1947), and Vaakuna (1947) restaurants, brought a unique softness and playfulness to modern lighting. His wife, Helena Tynell, created the animal motifs that adorned the lamps and related metal tables for both the Finland House and Helsinki’s Vaakuna restaurant. The designs captured Finnish nature through stylised hares, foxes, moose, bears, fir trees and stars, a poetic modernist expression of national identity.⁠ ⁠ Though Finland House also sold Finnish furniture, textiles and jewellery, it was Tynell’s lamps that captured the imagination and drove business. The bar lamp, model 9018, was offered as a special-order piece, prised for its craftsmanship and commanding a higher price than even Tynell’s celebrated Snowflake chandeliers. It later appeared in Idman’s custom collection in the late 1950s, though its rarity has left few records.⁠ ⁠ #paavotynell #auctionet⁠

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Marcel Breuer, Isokon Long Chair, 1936.⁠ ⁠ Described in a 1936 catalogue as offering “scientific relaxation to every part of the body,” the Isokon Long Chair embodies the Bauhaus vision of form meeting function. Designed by Marcel Breuer—an innovator in modern furniture—it was his first commission for the Isokon Furniture Company, founded in London by Jack Pritchard to bring modernist design to Britain.⁠ ⁠ Encouraged by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, Breuer joined Isokon in 1935, shifting from his earlier work with steel to exploring the sculptural potential of plywood. The Long Chair reimagines a 1932 aluminum recliner Breuer had created in Switzerland, now softened and redefined through wood.⁠ ⁠ Production ceased during World War II due to material shortages but was revived by Pritchard in 1963. Today, the chair is celebrated as a modernist icon, held in major collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Swedish Museum of Furniture Design.⁠ ⁠ Explore the auction through the link in our bio.

Marcel Breuer, Isokon Long Chair, 1936.⁠ ⁠ Described in a 1936 catalogue as offering “scientific relaxation to every part of the body,” the Isokon Long Chair embodies the Bauhaus vision of form meeting function. Designed by Marcel Breuer—an innovator in modern furniture—it was his first commission for the Isokon Furniture Company, founded in London by Jack Pritchard to bring modernist design to Britain.⁠ ⁠ Encouraged by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, Breuer joined Isokon in 1935, shifting from his earlier work with steel to exploring the sculptural potential of plywood. The Long Chair reimagines a 1932 aluminum recliner Breuer had created in Switzerland, now softened and redefined through wood.⁠ ⁠ Production ceased during World War II due to material shortages but was revived by Pritchard in 1963. Today, the chair is celebrated as a modernist icon, held in major collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Swedish Museum of Furniture Design.⁠ ⁠ Explore the auction through the link in our bio.

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Eric Chambert, first exhibited in 1945.⁠ ⁠ Chambert was a versatile and changing professional. He was an artist, designer, furniture and interior designer. Although his 1930s furniture was characterized by the austere and sober ideals of the time, he never fully subscribed to functionalism's advocacy of standardisation and mass production. Chambert always praised craftsmanship, and all the furniture that left his family's furniture factory, where he served as artistic director, was handmade and characterised by high quality control and care.⁠ ⁠ As the 1930s progressed, functionalism's almost ascetically stripped-down ideals softened and were replaced by a more permissive modernism, with lighter lines, livelier interiors, brighter colors and a more appreciative approach to decor. During the 1940s Chambert began using the cabinets as artistic canvas, creating lush flower meadows with oil paint. Chambert had gained an interest in drawing and painting already during his studies, and over time he came to be a recognized visual artist.⁠ ⁠ The floral-painted cabinet reflects Chambert’s shift from strict functionalism to a more expressive, nature-inspired modernism. The cabinet showcases his rare ability to merge fine art with furniture.⁠ ⁠ Access the auction through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #ericchambert #auctionet

Eric Chambert, first exhibited in 1945.⁠ ⁠ Chambert was a versatile and changing professional. He was an artist, designer, furniture and interior designer. Although his 1930s furniture was characterized by the austere and sober ideals of the time, he never fully subscribed to functionalism's advocacy of standardisation and mass production. Chambert always praised craftsmanship, and all the furniture that left his family's furniture factory, where he served as artistic director, was handmade and characterised by high quality control and care.⁠ ⁠ As the 1930s progressed, functionalism's almost ascetically stripped-down ideals softened and were replaced by a more permissive modernism, with lighter lines, livelier interiors, brighter colors and a more appreciative approach to decor. During the 1940s Chambert began using the cabinets as artistic canvas, creating lush flower meadows with oil paint. Chambert had gained an interest in drawing and painting already during his studies, and over time he came to be a recognized visual artist.⁠ ⁠ The floral-painted cabinet reflects Chambert’s shift from strict functionalism to a more expressive, nature-inspired modernism. The cabinet showcases his rare ability to merge fine art with furniture.⁠ ⁠ Access the auction through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #ericchambert #auctionet

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Uno Åhrén, Swedish Grace, 1925. ⁠ ⁠ The model was displayed in the so-called ladies' salon, along with a chaise longue and a coffee table, in the Swedish Pavilion at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1925.⁠ ⁠ Uno Åhrén (1897-1977). Architect and Urban Planner. Åhrén made his debut with a residential interior at the "Home Exhibition" at Liljevalchs in 1917. He was one of the first to collaborate with Estrid Ericson at the company Svenskt Tenn. Åhrén, who became one of the leading advocates of Functionalism, only worked as a furniture designer during the early part of his career.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio for direct access to the auction. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠#swedishgrace #auctionet

Uno Åhrén, Swedish Grace, 1925. ⁠ ⁠ The model was displayed in the so-called ladies' salon, along with a chaise longue and a coffee table, in the Swedish Pavilion at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1925.⁠ ⁠ Uno Åhrén (1897-1977). Architect and Urban Planner. Åhrén made his debut with a residential interior at the "Home Exhibition" at Liljevalchs in 1917. He was one of the first to collaborate with Estrid Ericson at the company Svenskt Tenn. Åhrén, who became one of the leading advocates of Functionalism, only worked as a furniture designer during the early part of his career.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio for direct access to the auction. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠#swedishgrace #auctionet

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A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of showcasing the largest Upsala-Ekeby themed auction to date as we attended the antiques fair — and what a week it was!⁠ ⁠ Visitors from across Sweden stopped by our booth to admire the beautiful pieces featured in the auction, presented by @formstad .⁠ ⁠ From rare ceramic gems to iconic mid-century silhouettes, the collection sparked wonderful conversations and a brilliant turnout. The auction closed last weekend with fantastic results — a heartfelt thank you to everyone who bid, browsed, and shared in the joy of Swedish design with us.⁠ ⁠ Here you see Linnea Holmer, who curated the auction, presenting some of her favourite pieces. Swipe to see some auction results 👉️⁠

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of showcasing the largest Upsala-Ekeby themed auction to date as we attended the antiques fair — and what a week it was!⁠ ⁠ Visitors from across Sweden stopped by our booth to admire the beautiful pieces featured in the auction, presented by @formstad .⁠ ⁠ From rare ceramic gems to iconic mid-century silhouettes, the collection sparked wonderful conversations and a brilliant turnout. The auction closed last weekend with fantastic results — a heartfelt thank you to everyone who bid, browsed, and shared in the joy of Swedish design with us.⁠ ⁠ Here you see Linnea Holmer, who curated the auction, presenting some of her favourite pieces. Swipe to see some auction results 👉️⁠

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Say hello to our latest obsession: the iconic pink B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa 💘 ⁠ Based in London, @lotsroadauctions invites you to discover a beautifully curated selection of treasures: from contemporary and period furniture to striking paintings, delicate prints, antiques, mirrors, lighting, objet d'art and handwoven rugs.⁠ ⁠ Viewing Times:⁠ Wednesday – 10am–6pm⁠ Thursday – 10am–6pm⁠ Friday – 10am–6pm⁠ Saturday – 10am–6pm⁠ Sunday – 9am–6pm⁠ Explore the auction - link in bio!

Say hello to our latest obsession: the iconic pink B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa 💘 ⁠ Based in London, @lotsroadauctions invites you to discover a beautifully curated selection of treasures: from contemporary and period furniture to striking paintings, delicate prints, antiques, mirrors, lighting, objet d'art and handwoven rugs.⁠ ⁠ Viewing Times:⁠ Wednesday – 10am–6pm⁠ Thursday – 10am–6pm⁠ Friday – 10am–6pm⁠ Saturday – 10am–6pm⁠ Sunday – 9am–6pm⁠ Explore the auction - link in bio!

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