Makers & Designers

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades.

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades. This searchable database lists prominent makers and designers sold by Strauss & Co, including René Lalique, Gio Ponti, Patrick Mavros, as well as coveted houses like The Barnards and Tiffany & Co.


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Frystark

South Africa 1948-1968 

In 1948 two brothers, Derek and Owen Frye, started their furniture manufacturing business. The business grew and in 1959 it acquired country-wide distribution through its merger with G H Starck Ltd of Cape Town and their furniture factory in Ndabeni. known as D & O Frye, Starck & Co. Ltd. - shortened for easy reference to the Frystark Group. Frystark was taken over by A.F.C.O.L (Associated Furniture Companies Limited) in 1968 which effectively ended the era of classic mid century modern Frystark furniture in favour of the more conservative Unita. ranges.https://visi.co.za/frystark-relaunches-in-south-africa/

1 lot offered      100.00% sold      ZAR 23 450
 

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Frystark; Burmese teak 'Status' sideboard, South Africa
1 Oct 2025
Sold for ZAR 23 450
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT