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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Geo. Parkes & Sons

Knysna, South Africa 

George Parkes, arrived from Birmingham, England in the town of Knysna in 1891. He immediately recognised the opportunities presented by the indigenous hardwoods of the Knysna forest and bought his first sawmill in 1892.

He bought the first woodturning machinery from America in 1892 and became the first local manufacturer of turned wooden articles such as tool handles, furniture legs and wagon parts and planks.

His sons arrived from England and joined the firm which remains in the family to this day, the current management being fourth generation.

Geo Parkes & Sons has survived the turmoil of wars, global financial crises and natural disasters. The company has been upgraded and modernised, and constantly strives to supply responsibly managed South African indigenous timbers directly to the trade, while conserving the forests for future generations.

We have not offered any works by Geo. Parkes & Sons at auction

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