Categories / Art and Photography, Music

“A Visual Compendium of Notable Haircuts in Popular Music” Print

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Pop Chart Lab’s mission is to render the world in the form of charts, covering a wide range of popular culture subjects, my favourite being this one.

“A Visual Compendium of Notable Haircuts in Popular Music” is a limited edition print that as the name clearly states offers illustrations of music’s most memorable styles. The illustrations are just of the hair (including facial hair where applicable) without faces, but they are all pretty easy to recognise – although initial and surname are given below just in case. As you would expect McCartney’s mop top, Ziggy Stardust era Bowie and Morrissey’s quiff are in there, but with plenty of others too. The print measures 18 by 24 inches and has been signed by the artists.

Buy it online from the Pop Chart Lab priced $25.

Categories / Homeware

Hoo Hoo Owl Clock

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Whilst we can’t claim the Hoo Hoo Owl Clock as a design classic (unlike George Nelson’s Omar Owl clock from his Zootimer range), it still has a certain charm.

It is named after the sound that apparently owls make in Sweden, where the clock is made. It is made from acrylic with a walnut finish so it won’t look out of place amongst your midcentury style furniture.

The clock costs £25 from HunkyDory Home.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

66721-T Table Lamp by Kaiser idell

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The Kaiser idell lighting range consists of floor, wall and table lamps and pendants, but one we’ve not mentioned here before is the 66721-T Table Lamp, the smallest table lamp in the series.

It was designed by Christian Dell in 1926 and like its bigger siblings is a classic of Bauhaus design – but in miniature. It is made from steel and brass with the patented swivel joint. It stands at 25.5cm tall and is available in black, ivory or white.

Sadly, the price is far from mini, with the lamps priced £332 from Ivor Innes.

Categories / Books

Sukie My First Novel Notebooks

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Apparently, there is a frustrated author in each of us. Perhaps a My First Novel Notebook from Sukie is what you need to release the writer in you.

There are three designs to chose from; abstract, petal or alphabet, each in Sukie’s colourful retro style. Each notebook is covered in card and finished with the words “Sukie First Editions 2/6” and “My First Novel”, to give the air of a vintage book. The paper inside is plain, so you can use it from sketching too.

They cost £5.99 each from Magma Books.

Categories / Homeware

Cocktail Party Screen

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Kiki Voltaire is the interiors company of professional upholsterer, Stephanie Leclere, and its products combine vintage finds with distinctive fabrics.

The Cocktail Party Screen is a typical Kiki Voltaire piece. The room divider has been upholstered in Marimekko Ystatvat fabric on one side and orange wool on the other side to create a unique piece. It consists of four panels measuring 50cm each (standing at 180cm high). Each screen is a one-off piece, but similar screens can be made to order. It costs £950.

Visit the Kiki Voltaire store on Not on the High Street to order.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Eileen Gray E1027 Side Table

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Plenty of side tables have this minimalist combination of chrome and glass, but this is the original Eileen Gray E1027 Side Table, a true design classic.

It shares its name with the summer house Eileen Gray built for herself and her collaborator, Jean Badovici. The name is a code for their relationship; E for Eileen, 10 for Jean (J being the 10th letter of the alphabet), 2 for Badovici and 7 for Gray. The table is adjustable so it can be moved into various positions and uses. The frame is always made from chromium-plated steel, but the table tops are available in crystal clear glass, smoked glass or black lacquered metal.

Prices range from £575 to £685 from Aram.