A fairly modern design, but with a look rooted firmly in 1930s modernism – the Stelton Press coffee maker.
It’s the work of iconic designer Arne Jacobsen, stylish enough to show off, but functional too – press down that plunger to prepare your ground coffee, which is kept warmer for longer via the double-walled casing.
It holds a litre of your favoured brew, selling for £145.
When it comes to looks, the Nomad Traveler is a definite winner.
Those looks are based on a 1930s radio – and indeed there is an AM/FM radio packed into that wood and tweed casing, with electronic tuning via the retro dial on the front. But its main purpose is as a portable, full-range iPod speaker, with connectivity on the back for your MP3 player and 4x AA batteries (or mains) for power.
Exclusive to Urban Outfitters (and quite possibly, the US site only), it retails for $72 (around £36).
Find out more at the Urban Outfitters website
Another lighting gem from the 1960s gets the reissue treatment – the Roberto Menghi Globo di Luci pendant light.
Designed back in 1968 and now available once more via Fontana Arte, this globe-shaped hanging light isn’t a million miles from the stuff Tom Dixon is currently producing – a blown glass globe in silver, gold or red with aluminium internal reflector and chrome plated ceiling rose.
Which all adds up to a timeless light with a lot of style and plenty of brightness. Three sizes available (small, medium and large), with prices starting at £211.
Find out more at the Panik Design website
Words sometimes mean nothing – you really have to see the images of Falling Water to appreciate why this house could be your dream 70s home.
Apparently inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and designed by Ronald Chipchase & Partners for Newcastle scrap metal millionare Freddie Sheperd, it’s an ostentatious show of wealth almost frozen in time – from the stylish modernist exterior and generous gardens through to the authentic 1970s fittings, many last seen in the better home magazines and books of the period.
Fancy forming an 80s-style synth band? Or maybe you just like the idea of making a load of weird electronic noises. Either way, the MicroKorg could be for you.
Yes, we’re in the land of the synthesiser pioneers, with old school looks, a library of vintage electronic sounds to experiment with, plenty of effects and a 37-key keyboard. Oh yes, there’s a vocoder in there too with built-in microphone, ideal for adding those robotic vocals, even better if you’re forming an Air tribute band.
Check out the site for the full technical lowdown – and if you like what you read, you can order one for $399.99 (around £200).
A 60s classic that still looks eye-catching over 40 years on – the Artemide Nesso table lamp.
Designed back in 1967 by Giancarlo Mattioli and pretty much essential for anyone chasing a space age look, the Nesso features a body and diffuser made of injection molded ABS thermoplastic – just turn it on and watch the whole thing glow.
Still available in two late 60s colours too – white and orange – priced at £154.99.
