Author: Justine Harvey

Laura Ashley is far from being a hotbed of mid-century design, but they do occasionally have a surprise gem. One such item would be the Charlston Side Table which takes its style from further back, looking for inspiration from the 1920s.

It comprises of two mirrored drawers on art deco style curved legs. The piece is given an interesting twist as the table legs are made from solid birch, which contrasts with the sleek mirrored surfaces. It costs £225 and there is a matching chest of drawers available if you are looking for more storage space.

Full details can be found on the Laura Ashley website.

London Transport Museum has come up with some ingeneous designs based on its vehicles and trains.

The Bus Lamp, designed by Daniel Fosbury, takes its inspiration from the little red bell you push in order to get the bus to stop. Utilising components taken from buses, he has created this striking lamp with the red button at the centre of a yellow pole stand.

The lamp costs just under £60 and can be purchased from the London Transport Museum shop.

The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen needs no introduction and most would think it couldn’t be improved. However, this classic design has been given a makeover in the Floral Edition reproduction currently being sold by Mojo Interiors.

The floral print is a wild, scattered pattern in grey on the red and green chairs and in white on the black model. It adds a more homely feel to the stark original design, but whether that is a good thing is a matter of personal taste.

The chair costs £799 and a matching footstool is available for an additional £200. Visit Mojo Interiors to see all of the options.