Lyon & Turnbull’s Design department celebrates the creativity, innovation and craftsmanship that define the best of 20th and 21st-century design. Our sales bring together a selection of decorative arts, furniture, ceramics, glass, and metalwork, representing both iconic names and emerging talent.
From Art Nouveau and Art Deco masterpieces to Mid-Century Modern and Contemporary Design, our auctions highlight works by designers such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, William Burges, E.W. Godwin, Archibald Knox, Ernest Gimson, Alvar Aalto, Hans Wegner, Lucie Rie, Arne Jacobsen and Ettore Sottsass.
Guided by a team of specialist valuers and curators, Lyon & Turnbull is recognised as a leading destination for collectors of British, Scandinavian, and international design. We offer expert valuations, market insights, and opportunities for both new buyers and seasoned collectors to acquire important design pieces at auction.


















