Author: Justine Harvey

When a product name includes the word “pod”, you just know it is going to be space-age style, and the Pod Table from Urban Outfitters is no different. This practical side table adds a touch of retro-futuristic style to your lounge.

Made from moulded high-gloss plastic, the pod table is available in a choice of white, black, lime or orange, although there is the orange and white have proved so popular that they won’t be available again until August.

They cost $110 (approximately £56) from the Urban Outfitters website.

The Kubrick Coffee Table is obviously named after the director, presumably with his classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey in mind.

It is totally white, made entirely from acrylic capped ABS, which gives it that simplistic, but space-age look. However, beyond this simplicity it does have a dual purpose as it can be used as a magazine rack too, due to the deep grooves in the table top.

It costs £279 from Home Temptations.

Something here for our American readers and from a surprising source. The Stockholm Desk is from Walmart, certainly not somewhere I’d normally associate with retro design.

It is said to be inspired by Swedish design, but it also has a definite mid-century look to it. It is made from light coloured veneer (sadly not from real wood) with white and orange accents.

It has now been reduced from $186 to $149.97 (approximately £76). Matching storage trolley and cabinet are available to complete the look. Visit the Walmart website for further details.