India Unravelled

We are delighted to welcome Architourian to The Modern Marketplace - a name synonymous with refined discovery and design-led travel.

Architourian crafts expertly curated, small-group journeys that invite discerning travellers - solo adventurers, couples, and aesthetes alike - to experience architecture as living art. Seven immersive days, for example, uncovers the soul of midcentury India through the visionary works of Lutyens, Le Corbusier, and Bijoy Jain, three masters whose creations have indelibly shaped the nation’s architectural identity. From the grand boulevards of New Delhi to the modernist geometry of Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, culminating at the exclusive Amaya Hotel, where sweeping Himalayan vistas frame your final evening, every detail is exquisitely choreographed.

Savour gastronomic excellence, enjoy rare private access to architectural landmarks, and travel with the ease of an experience that has been seamlessly orchestrated from start to finish.

“The access was extraordinary… You feel a million miles away from the usual tourist experience.”
Michael Franke, Photographer

“The tour far exceeded my expectations... It’s been eye-opening. I would 100% recommend this to anyone.”
Tessa Clist, Pilates Instructor

Discover the art of travel reimagined here

Midcentury Modern® Returns

Step into a celebration of timeless design as the Dulwich Midcentury Modern® fair returns on Sunday 16 November. Bringing together 85 leading dealers and contemporary designers, the event offers a curated blend of C20 icons and cutting-edge C21 craftsmanship from sculptural furniture and ceramics to handcrafted textiles and jewellery.

Bonnie Kirkwood’s collection of handwoven cushions and throws and Sarah Herriot’s award-winning sculptural silver jewellery debut alongside a host of new and returning talents (see more below).

Set within the striking architecture of Dulwich College in SE London, Midmod is an unmissable opportunity to shop sustainably, discover design classics, and find unique, meaningful gifts ahead of the festive season.

Advance discount tickets here

£11 from 10am £7 from 1pm

£12 on the door

Images from top left: Christison Hall; Ernest Race Antelope chair photographed by Kevin Dutton from founding partner Lucy’s book 100 midcentury chairs (available here); Bonnie Kirkwood; Lou Power Ceramics.

Coming to Dulwich

November’s Midcentury Modern® (above) welcomes an inspiring mix of new and returning dealers, each bringing a distinctive eye for design and craftsmanship.

Like Midcentury Modern® Hester was founded by two friends with a passion for 20th-century design. Enjoy a curated selection of restored furniture, ceramics, and art, with each piece styled in their own homes to spark ideas for yours.

My Moka Home is the only brand dedicated exclusively to vintage and collectible moka pots. Sourced directly from Italy and spanning the 1940s to the 1990s, these iconic coffee makers celebrate the artistry of Italian design, many gracing the collections of modern art museums worldwide.

Specialists in design-led furniture and lighting with a focus on the machine age and industrial style Otto’s, founded in 2013, now resides in the historic England’s Glory Match Factory near Gloucester Docks.

Champions of sustainability, Hooke & Taylor restores midcentury furniture using vegan, cruelty-free products and recycled packaging, proving that conscious design and craftsmanship can go hand in hand.

To enquire about the final remaining spaces for this show, please contact:
Contemporaries: tanya@modernshows.com
Dealers: petra@modernshows.com
Press and Partnerships: lucy@modernshows.com

Images from top left: Hester, photographed by Rachael Smith; My Moka Home; Otto’s; Hooke & Taylor.

Sworders October Design Auction

At the heart of the auction on 21st October, Sworders is delighted to present the first instalment of the David Rapley Collection, a remarkable assemblage of silver works by Stuart Devlin, Christopher Nigel Lawrence, and David Andersen, among other leading 20th-century silversmiths and designers. Rapley’s eye for quality and originality is evident throughout this exceptional collection.

Also featured is a standout selection of Eric Ravilious ceramics, meticulously gathered by a dedicated collector alongside numerous pieces by celebrated British ceramicists including Robin Welch, James Tower, Emmanuel Cooper, Jim Malone, Katherine Pleydell-Bouverie, Peter Beard and Paul Philp.

With a strong global focus, the auction shines a light on iconic midcentury design, from sculptural Alvar Aalto armchairs and refined Hans Wegner furniture, to glowing Finnish glassware by Helena Tynell.

Further highlights include a timeless Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' lamp, imaginative Italian pieces by Fornasetti, and a remarkable 1961 ‘Slab I’ coffee table by George Nakashima, a true masterwork of form and function.

From studio ceramics to Scandinavian classics and international midcentury icons, this is a celebration of design at its most innovative and enduring.

Browse the full catalogue here