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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Patek Philippe

Geneva, Switzerland 

Patek Philippe was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Antoine Norbert de Patek and, later, Adrien Philippe, inventor of the keyless winding mechanism. From the beginning, the maison became synonymous with technical innovation and refined craftsmanship, securing numerous patents and creating some of the most complicated mechanical watches in history.

The brand’s reputation was cemented by iconic models, such as the Calatrava (1932), an elegant round dress watch, and the Nautilus (1976), one of the first luxury sports watches made in steel. Guided by the motto “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation,” the company emphasizes heritage, longevity, and family tradition. Today, it is still independently owned, making it one of the most prestigious and sought-after names in haute horlogerie.

We have not offered any works by Patek Philippe at auction

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