Robert Welch Old Hall Campden 4 Slice Toast Rack Original Box English British Design

Robert Welch Old Hall Campden 4 Slice Toast Rack. 

In its original gift box.

In the satin brushed stainless steel pioneered by Robert Welch.

Stylish modernist design.  

Designed by British designer Robert Welch in 1957.  

Has ‘Designed by R Welch Old Hall England’ etched onto its base.

Produced until 1982 by high end British Mid Century homewares manufacturer, Old Hall.  

19cm long, 6cm wide and 7cm high.  

Very good vintage condition with only minor signs of age.

The Campden toast rack was awarded a prestigious Design Council award in 1957 for its “elegant and ingenious construction”. The award was presented by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh - google to see a wonderful photo of Robert Welch with Prince Philip.
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Robert Welch was an English designer and silversmith who studied at the Royal College of Art. He was very influenced by Scandinavian design, having visited Scandinavia extensively including studying in Stockholm. He also worked with Norwegian and Danish silversmiths and other Scandinavian designers. 

After graduating he set up his own studio in Chipping Campden in the South West of England in 1955 and soon after designed the Campden range named after his studio’s location. The toast rack in the Campden range won a British Design Council award. 

He went on to collaborate with / be commissioned by a range of prestigious and influential companies and individuals including Prince Philip, Danish steel homewares producer Lauffer (who produced steel products for Dansk Designs and Stelton), Poole Pottery and Royal Doulton. His children continue to produce products in the same studios to this day.
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Note that we have attempted to show and state the condition as accurately as possible but this is a pre-loved, vintage item and some minor signs of age and/or use are to be expected. There may also be slight variations in the colours shown due to lighting, the camera lens and the device the image is viewed through.