Author: Julia Grant

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Predicta Meteor – retro space age TV set

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No, this isn’t the work of a mad 50s scientist, Predicta is a modern company making TVs heavily influenced by mid-century design.

Check out the Predicta website for the full range of weird and wonderful TVs and more details on our favourite model, the Predicta Meteor. Designed by Mike L. Scott, the Meteor has aircraft-inspired legs, a hand-built hardwood cabinet and a 24-inch screen, which pivots on a polished brass collar.

And although these TVs are designed to fit into period houses, they’re still packed with the latest technology – easily connecting up with your cable/satellite supplier and video/DVD player.

Now the bad news – well for some of us. These are only currently available in the US. And even if you’re in the US, pricing is incredibly vague. So if you’re in the US, drop them an email for a quote for your chosen set. And for those of us outside – we’ll keep you posted as soon as they become available here.

Find out more at the Predicta website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Vintage Football 54 shoe

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When Adidas says ‘Football’ they mean (for our US readers) soccer. And in 1954, this is the kind of footie footwear being worn by the German team, updated and re-produced under the name Adidas Vintage Football 54.

Available in a black or red colour scheme, they’re an ankle-length boot in a mix of suede and leather with a nice ‘mock’ stud on the rear. Worth shopping around for these as they seem to be appearing in the sales – follow the link below to Milan Clothing, which has them reduced from just under £100 to £50. And if they haven’t your size, a Google search should find other outlets.

Find out more at the Milan Clothing website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Design and Interiors

Retro car pillow

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If you have a fondness for the cars that featured in US crime dramas of the 70s, you’ll probably like the look of this Retro Muscle Cars pillow, designed by Joey & Aleethea.

Packed with the turbo-charged motors of the day – Mustangs, Chargers, Cougars, and Firebirds – it’s backed with a soft chocolate brown corduroy, and stuffed with extra loft polyfil.

Measuring 10" by 20" and made of 100% cotton, you can pick one up for $24 (around £13).

Find out more at the Etsy website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Retro shower curtains

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For something so prominent in your bathroom, there’s not usually a lot of choice when it comes to finding decent-looking shower curtains. Tesco currently has a nice 60s-inspired one, but if you want a bit more choice, check out this range of retro shower curtains from Utilities.

The US-based retailer has 16 curtains, ranging from the stylishly retro to kitsch, including the four designs featured above. Sizes vary, so check the site for full details. Prices start at around $27 (£14). Check with the site for details of worldwide delivery.

Find out more at the Utilities website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Kay + Stemmer 50s-style Flow sideboard

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Sarah Kay and Andrea Stemmer have built up an impressive reputation as cabinet makers and interior designers, primarily for one-off and bespoke items. But now they’ve moved into retail in conjunction with Heals, with the first range available going under the name Flow.

The collection includes a desk, nesting tables, a bookcase and this 50s-style sideboard, which is made of walnut and oak and features a slide-opening front, along with the flowing curves that give the range its name.

Not cheap at £1,695 for the sideboard, but an incredibly stylish item for your 50s-styled home.

Find out more at the Kay + Stemmer website

Categories / Design and Interiors

ILVA’s retro Padua sofa range

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ILVA, the Danish home furnishing chain, has offered up some great retro design this year, including the modernist Casa lamp, the space age Funghi lamp and the Kobe ceiling light. And if you’re after a sofa, check out the company’s Padua range.

There’s three sofas in the range – a two-seater, three-seater and a corner unit/chaise longue. All use the same 70s-style design, using wood and leather – more specifically, palisander veneer and black leather.

A nice alternative to the Robin Day sofas from Habitat, prices start at £650. Check out the ILVA website for the location of your nearest store.

Find out more at the ILVA website