A Century Guild satinwood table designed by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo

A Century Guild satinwood table designed by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo, manufactured by E. Goodall & Co, rectangular top on elegant tapering legs with carved foliate detailing, on castors stamped E Goodall & Co/Manchester, 68.5 x 45cm (top), 68.5cm. high

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Although only short lived, it was founded in 1882 and disbanded in 1888, The Century Guild proved highly influential. Its designs by Mackmurdo, Selwyn Image and Herbert Horne (produced by makers including Goodall and Collinson & Locke) are credited with predicting and inspiring the continental Art Nouveau style.