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Van Gogh vs. Paul Gauguin. ⁠ ⁠ Whilst the two post-Impressionist artists had a friendly rivalry at first – both used colour and line to emphasise feelings and ideas in their paintings – they had diverse personalities and approaches to creating art: Van Gogh was artistically daring and intense during his life whilst Gauguin was a louche and freestyling figure.⁠ ⁠ Myth and controversy still pervades as to what exactly happened to end the once dynamic friendship: in December 1888, Gauguin recounted that he left the house to take a walk and Van Gogh chased after him with a razor, when he returned the next morning from the hotel he had stayed the night in, he found Van Gogh soaked in blood with his ear razored off. After this incident, Gauguin left France to never return. Van Gogh ended his life two years later in 1890.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #vangogh #paulgauguin #auctionet

Axel Einar Hjorth, 'Typenko', 1932.⁠ ⁠ His career gained momentum in the 1920s, and in 1927 Hjorth was appointed chief designer at Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Stockholm’s most prestigious department store and a key player in Swedish design. At NK, he introduced a new, modern style to replace the traditional historical revival furniture that had dominated the Swedish market. It was during this transformative period that Hjorth designed the Typenko chair, a refined yet forward-looking piece that was later featured in NK’s 1935 catalogue Furniture in Traditional and Modern Types. In his role, Hjorth oversaw interiors for both private homes and public institutions, including cafés and bakeries in central Stockholm. His influence extended well beyond Sweden, in 1933, he was commissioned by the Shah of Iran to design custom train carriages, marking the international reach of his vision.⁠ ⁠ Read more about his enduring design legacy and subscribe to future auctions through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #axeleinarhjorth #nordiskakompaniet #auctionet

A 1925 house @jstridh⁠ ⁠ We are inspired by Julia’s thoughtful approach to restoring an older home. In the kitchen, a glimpse reveals a vintage glass vase, sourced through our auctions, quietly anchoring the space with its subtle presence.

Two expressions of Hermès mastery. ⁠ ⁠ The Haut à Courroies (HAC) the original Hermès travel bag, designed in the early 20th century for carrying riding boots, here shown in a deeply worn leather, each crease and mark earned over decades of use. Beside it, a near-pristine Birkin in glossy crocodile, sculptural and untouched. ⁠ ⁠ One tells stories of time and travel, the other, a symbol of restraint, rarity and refinement. Together, they reveal the dual nature of true luxury: lived or preserved.⁠ ⁠ Explore more Hermés products through the link in our bio and stay up to date on future birkin bags on auction. ⁠ ⁠ #birkin #janebirkin #hermes #auctionet

Popping by @emmasundh⁠ ⁠ Our visit to Emma’s house felt like stepping into a pure expression of conscious living. Built from straw bales, clay and stone, and layered with salvaged doors, windows, furniture and vintage objects, the space is raw, beautiful, and entirely her own. It’s sustainable design with soul and we left deeply inspired.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio.

Armchair LC1 'Sling Chair', 1928.⁠ ⁠ Designed in 1928 by the French trio Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, the LC1 armchair is a defining example of early modernist furniture. The designers were key figures in L'Union des Artistes Modernes, a movement of architects and artists committed to functional, unornamented design that reflected the spirit of a new industrial age.⁠ ⁠ LC1 reflects the group’s ambition to create furniture that was simple, durable, and stripped of superfluous decoration. Produced in three different versions, the chair was first shown at the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1929, a pivotal event for avant-garde design. Although this particular model was not released into general production until 2011, it remains a powerful expression of a timeless design philosophy that continues to inspire.

'70s style, @warginna ⁠ ⁠ With a style straight out of the '70s, filled with orange and brown hues, rich velvet textures, unique objects and furniture full of character.

Alvar Aalto, the history of a metal table. ⁠ ⁠ A few years into the 1970s, Alvar Aalto has reason to return to the functionalist expression. Then in connection with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in New York ordering a copy of his round table with six plates. Aalto accepts and also takes the opportunity to refine some details. The ashtray is made slightly larger and placed closer to the outside of the circle. ⁠ ⁠ The task of carrying out the order work goes to Viljo Hirvonen. It is no coincidence that Hirvonen is entrusted with the task. Viljo Hirvonen founded the company Valaistustyö Ky in 1952 and began a collaboration with Alvar Aalto the following year. Hirvonen masters metalwork at his fingertips and becomes for Aalto an ideal partner in the manufacture of luminaires. When MoMa orders a work in metal, Hirvonen is the obvious choice. However, Viljo Hirvonen has no more time than to complete the table before he passes away after a short illness. When Alvar Aalto dies the following year, the order is never shipped. The table will remain in Finland and has until now been privately owned.

Interior design studio, @studiodorrian ⁠ ⁠ The vintage drawer, an Auctionet find, in a beautiful space. ⁠ ⁠ #interiordesign #auctionet

Modernists in love, Alvar & Aino Aalto. ⁠ ⁠ Together, Alvar and Aino Aalto would design numerous classic design pieces. Among the couple’s extensive catalogue are pieces like the Paimio chair, originally designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in Finland, whose pressed wood and unique shape were intended to ease patients' breathing, and the Savoy vase, whose wavy form has become almost synonymous with Finnish design. During their lifetime, Alvar received most of the attention, but today experts say it’s difficult to distinguish who did what. The couple is now seen as a prime example of collaboration in its purest form: four hands so synchronised they function as one.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio, and explore other significant couples in design and architecture. ⁠ ⁠ #alvaraalto #ainoaalto #auctionet

Auctionet Academy, at the Assembly House.⁠ ⁠ In an intimate setting at The Assembly House in Norwich, Auctionet Academy brought together a group of curious minds to explore the stories behind the objects we live with and love.⁠ ⁠ Our dear colleague Oliver Miller, from Bishop & Miller, treated us to a warm and insightful talk, sharing highlights from past auctions and the many ways we assign value to objects: sentimental, historical, financial.⁠ ⁠ We truly enjoy meeting our customers, opening up conversations and discovering the personal stories that bring each item to life.⁠

Lighting, with character. ⁠ ⁠ Lamps do more than light up a room, they tell a story, set the mood and bring soul to your space. Whether it's vintage charm or sculptural silhouettes, the right light can be the finishing touch that makes a room with character.⁠ ⁠ Discover unique lighting pieces currently up for auction through the link in our bio.