Too early For Christmas? Probably – but these vintage Robot glass ornaments might not be around in December.
Yes, ditch those plastic and glass balls and go for something with real retro cool. These large (4.5 inches) ornaments are superb reproductions of 50s-style robots in glass, all packed with enough bling to glow and shine off your Christmas tree lights.
Four in a set, retailing for $28, which is around £14.
Find out more at the Plasticland website
It might look like a piece from the 60s, but the Le Klint 101 pendant light actually dates back to the 40s.
The 101 is the work of architect Kaare Klint, produced in 1944 and generally known as the ‘Fruit Lantern’ (due to its shape). It’s still made in a very old fashioned way too – hand-folded from a single sheet of plastic, arriving assembled with a 2m white flex, ceiling rose cover and lamp holder.
All of that is priced from £210, depending on your choice of size.
Yesterday I said that the Karimoku K sofa was the most stylish piece of seating I’d seen in a long time. Well, one day later and it’s got a competitor – the Autoban Built By De La Espada Box Sofa.
Taking it’s prompts from 1950s modernism, this box-like sofa is available in both walnut or oak and in two sizes (compact or large), all with that cushioned cream interior, very much reminiscent of the Knoll sofas of that period.
As you might expect, it’s certainly not the cheapest sofa on the market – prices start at £2,245.
Find out more at the De La Espada website
Remember Morph? The plasticine man wit the big eyes who managed to graduate from being Tony Hart’s sidekick to grabbing his own TV show in the 80s. And over 30 years on since his first TV appearance, Morph is back as My Own Morph.
Yes, as the name suggests, this is your very own Morph – but you have to make him from the supplied blocks of plasticine, an instruction book and accessories (eyes cricket bat, wizard’s hat, skateboard, beard and comic book). And once you’ve made Morph, you can sit back and compare him to the real thing – the kit also features a DVD with 15 classic TV episodes.
Sounds like a wet weekend covered – and yours for £10.95.
A bit like a Dansette for the modern era, the Audio Pro Porto and Porto Go iPod sound systems offer top-notch sound in a stylish retro-inspired package.
Yes, just like an old 60s record player, both the Porto and Porto Go offer portable leather-clad audio, complete with a convenient carry handle. Except they don’t play vinyl – instead there’s room for all iPods (except the shuffle), a rechargeable battery and a hefty and expansive 100dB output enhanced by the company’s EmbracingSound technology. And if you go for the Porto, you also get an FM RDS radio and a built-in screen.
Take your pick from black, white or this vintage-style red, with the Porto selling for £229 and the Porto Go yours for £179.
James Bond villains are every bit as famous as the man himself – and now they’re all being rightfully celebrated with the launch of the Swatch James Bond Villain watch collection.
Yes, all of them – from Dr No (in Dr No) through to the next villain in line, Dominic Greene in the forthcoming Quantum of Solace – each one individually made to fit the relevant man (or woman) of crime, as well as featuring the 007 logo. Browse the full selection for your favourite, but we’ve picked out the two above.
The first one is based around Hugo Drax in Moonraker, a sophisticated watch for a sophisticated man, packing water-resistance, date and time into a stainless steel case for £125. The second (if you haven’t guessed) is Oddjob, Goldfinger’s chief henchman, offering up a water-resistant chronograph in gold and brown stainless steel for £120.
Check out the full range at the site – prices vary considerably.
Find out more at the Swatch website
