Six lots at auction to give you an eye-catching Modern or Art Deco look

Here we pick out six lots to give a flavour of what’s on offer at the sale at Stamford Auction Rooms on July 31.

1. Studio pottery soap dish

Studio pottery soap dish – estimated at £40-60 at Stamford Auction Rooms.

Looking for something to add a touch of colour to your bathroom? This 20th century studio pottery soap dish, pictured above, ticks the boxes for both style and function. Made by Vicky Walton, a designer and painter who worked with Quentin Bell at the Fulham Pottery, it is estimated at £40-60.

View the catalogue entry for this Vicky Walton soap dish on thesaleroom.com.

2. Starburst mirror

Art Deco style starburst mirror – estimated at £70-100 at Stamford Auction Rooms.

A trademark Art Deco style piece which is bound to turn heads, this giltwood starburst mirror features a central roundel centre bordered by 36 mirrored segments. It measures 3ft 4in (1.01m) in diameter and is estimated at £70-100.

View the catalogue entry for this Art Deco style starburst mirror on thesaleroom.com.

3. Lalique horse

Lalique Kazak glass horse – estimated at £100-200 at Stamford Auction Rooms.

Among a strong selection of Art Deco style glass at the Stamford sale, this Lalique Kazak glass horse is estimated at £100-200.

Etched ‘Lalique France’ to one side, it measures 4.5 x 7in  (11.5 x 18cm).

View the catalogue entry for this Lalique Kazak glass horse on thesaleroom.com.

4. Ralph Lauren sofa

Ralph Lauren leather three-seater sofa – estimated at £600-800 at Stamford Auction Rooms.

If you’re in need of something stylish to sit on to watch the football this summer, this Ralph Lauren leather three-seater sofa could be just the thing. It is estimated at £600-800 at the Stamford sale.

View the catalogue entry for this Ralph Lauren sofa on thesaleroom.com.

5. Spelter book ends

Art Deco style spelter leaping deer book ends – estimated at £200-400 at Stamford Auction Rooms.

The auction in Stamford features a large group of modern and Art Deco figures, sculptures and works of art. Among them is this pair of gilded spelter leaping deer book ends.

Measuring 8.25in (21cm) high, they are estimated at £200-400.

View the catalogue entry for these Art Deco book ends on thesaleroom.com.

6. Art Deco brooch

Art Deco diamond and aquamarine brooch – estimated at £3000-5000 at Stamford Auction Rooms.

If you’re keen on modern jewellery and looking to splash the cash, the Stamford auction will include this stunning 18ct yellow gold, platinum, ruby, diamond and aquamarine brooch.

The hexagonal cut aquamarine totals approximately 12cts and is housed within a lozenge platinum setting. It is estimated at £3000-5000.

View the catalogue entry for this Art Deco brooch on thesaleroom.com.

For more inspiration, view the entire sale catalogue.