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Categories / Design and Interiors

50th anniversary Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Miniatures

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To celebrate 50 years of production, the Egg Chair has shrunk – re-appearing in the guise of the Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Miniatures.

Not just a model, the Miniatures are replicas in every way, with both materials and production processes the same as the ones used by Fritz Hansen for the full size seats. Indeed, the full sized version was 3D scanned and digitised to get the proportions of this 1:6 scale model perfect.

The only thing different is the finish, with the mini chairs offered in plain cloths or ‘designer’ variants from the likes of Paul Smith and Kenzo. Check out the official site for the full range and if you like what you see, Skandium is selling the chairs for around £240.

Find out more at the Skandium website

Categories / Christmas, Design and Interiors

PossibiliTree – mid-century style Christmas tree

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25 years ago, architect Richard Babcock created a re-usable Christmas tree a cit above the average fake trees. And now you can buy a PossibiliTree for your home too.

Think of the PossibiliTree as a mid-century style tree for your home, made of a polished walnut, it sits perfectly next to your vintage sideboard or Eames chair. Open it up and you get a range of ‘branches’ for hanging your decorations. Once Christmas is over, flatten it down and slide it back into the storage tube.

The only downside is the size – the original stood around 6ft tall, whereas this replica is just 3ft, so you’ll probably need to stand it on a unit. Not cheap at $360, but this stylish piece of retro design is likely to be with you for many years.

Find out more at the DWR website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1970s Nike Blazer basketball shoe reissued in suede

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If you’re on the look out for authenticity, you’ll certainly find it with the reissued Nike Vintage Blazer.

This basketball boot was first issued back in 1973 – and if you want to pass your 2008 issue off as original deadstock, Nike is on hand to help. Check out the ‘faux scuff marks’ and oxidised mid sole for added age, although you might have some trouble explaining the suede finish and ‘varsity’ colour scheme to a seasoned trainer spotter.

Available to pre-order now for February 2009 delivery, you can pick them up for £60.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Sportswear

Kickers limited edition FAC51 Hacienda boots

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Well, we’ve already seen the Hacienda trainers – and now we have the Kickers limited edition FAC51 Hacienda boots.

The boots are part of Kickers’ Sound of Style range, with a pair of boots representing key dates in its four-decade history. The FAC51 is obviously representing the 80s, with the Hacienda logo on the heel and tongue and the 08 88  highlighting the arrival of house music at the legendary club. According to the spiel, Kickers were the ‘unofficial uniform’ of the club at the time, trainers being a no go at the time.

You can order a pair of FAC51s now in brown, priced at £80. More images on the site.

Find out more at the Hip website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1960s mid-century-style house in Jordans, Buckinghamshire

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Designed back in the 1960s by Gresham Dodd, this mid-century-style house in the sought-after location of Jordans, Buckinghamshire is what you might call a ‘project’.

It’s a single story house, with a design influenced by Mies van der Rohe, Craig Ellwood and Philip Johnson and little changed from the day it was built – which means wall-to-wall windows for enjoying the view and wood paneling throughout. And those views are guaranteed – a covenant on the land forbids any further building.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink, Toys and Games

Subbuteo Flick & Kick ice tray

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If boredom is setting in over as the nights get longer, you could relive the gaming of your childhood with the Subbuteo Flick & Kick ice tray.

Yes, this is a Subbuteo team in ice. Just add your water, throw in the freezer and pull them out for a full team of ice footballers – plus an authentic Subbuteo goalie. Ok, the players have a little more bulk up top, but that round base still means they’re playable. Just use a frozen pea for a ball.

And of course, you can use them to cool your drinks. Pre-ordering is available now (for late November delivery), priced at £5.99.

Find out more at the Cute Gadgets website