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Vitra Ball Wall Clock Special Edition by George Nelson

Ball

The original is something we have featured in the past, In fact, it's one of our favourite midcentury interior pieces. But now there's a new edition of the clock to tempt you in – the Vitra Ball Wall Clock Special Edition by George Nelson.

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eBay watch: 1970s Raphael Raffel space age Plexi Ball Chair

Raffel

This is actually one of two being sold by the seller, one of two Raphael Raffel space age Plexi Ball Chairs that is.

It's a fantastic 1970s space age design out of France, made of smoked plexi glass for the outer, with synthetic brown leather for the inner seating, finished off with that tulip-style base.

Condition is down as 'good', as well as being in 'original and unrestored' condition, so a few scratches and some wear to the upholstery. See the close-up images for the lowdown. No doubt this is a rare design, with a price to reflect that – £604.25 or you can make an offer.

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eBay watch: 1970s Welltron Model 2002 space age ball radio

Welltron

Yesterday, I was discussing with regular RTG correspondent Andrew the difficulty these days of finding good space age design at a decent (aka cheap) price. A point summed up well by this Welltron Model 2002 space age ball radio.

It's a stunning piece of space age design, playing AM/FM radio in stereo sound from that ball-shaped unit, throwing in some eye-catching sliders and chrome-clad controls. it even has the original magnetic stand included.

Condition is described as 'unrestored' and 'very good above', with only marginal wear from age and of course, it works. It's the kind of thing that would have turned up in junk shops some years back and would have cost a few quid even then. But certainly nothing like the £399 being asked here. Although you can make an offer. See the listing for lots more photos.

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1960s Frandsen Ball floor light

Frand

Yes, hot on the heels of the wall light varation comes the Frandsen Ball floor light.

Like the wall lights, the Ball floor light is a variation of the original 1969 Danish design, keeping that distinctive round shade, but finishing things off with a matching stem and base, plus transparent cord. The whole things stands around 150cm tall.

Choose from red, white or black, all selling for £207.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Frandsen 1960s Ball pendant light

Frandsen

Sometimes simple is often the most stylish – as is the case with the Frandsen 1960s Ball pendant light.

Designed in Denmark back in 1969 and remaining pretty much timeless ever since the Frandsen Ball is pretty much what it says – a ball-shaped metal pendant with 2m of transparent cord for a 'floating' effect.

You can choose from a range of colours including limited editions and a chrome finish, all of which retail for around the same price – £60. Not bad for a design classic.

Find out more at the Panik Design website