Auction watch: Three Merrow Associates display cabinets available at Christies

Not one, not two but three sought-after Merrow Associates display cabinets in a single lot - and available at the Christies 20th Century Decorative Art & Design auction this month.

All three date from around 1970 and offer up a Brazilian rosewood veneer finish, along with some chrome plated steel highlights and a real attention to detail in the construction when you get up-close.

Not the smallest things you'll have in your house, with each one around 72.75 inches tall, but very useful and eye-catching. If your home can take three, the estimate is between £2,000 and £3,000. If they go for the bottom estimate, that's something of a bargain. Check out the lots at the website or at the sale, which takes place on 24th March 2010 at CChristies' South Kensington branch.

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How much? Merrow Associates dining table sells at Christies for over £5,000

If you want an example of the rising price of Merrow Associates furniture, the recent Modern Design auction at Christies has the answer.

The Merrow Associates Extending Dining Table above went for £5,040 - a huge amount for something you could have picked up for well under £1,000 a few years back. On the plus side though, it is an unusual design - I've not seen another rosewood extender on the market.

But I have seen plenty of chrome and glass in a similar style, so if you have one of those, don't expect a similar figure. Check out the details of the table via the link below.

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