Contrary to general opinion, not everything from the mind of Joe Colombo was space age and plastic – some of his designs were as simple as the Couple table lamp.
Designed for Oluce Lighting in 1967, it’s very much a functional item, but with that magic ingredient of style. Take your pick from black or white, both with lacquered metal bases, lacquered aluminium heads and chrome plated stems.
If you want to treat your desk, it will cost you around £413.
Find out more at the Nest website
An old name in audio is using an old method of air travel as inspiration for new sound system – the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Zeppelin iPod dock.
State-of-the-art design meets audiophile quality audio, but that design does have a practical quality, offering surround sound from its 360° speaker. The iPod hooks up via a separate support arm, which also features a unique spring-loaded mounting system for compatibility with all iPods. There’s also connectivity for other MP3 players and a total output of 150W.
Yours for £399.
Find out more from the John Lewis website
If you’re on the look out for an eco-friendly way of getting to work, buy a bike. If that sounds a bit too much like hard work, the Ultra Motor Europa could be an option.
Styled like a classic Dutch bike, the Europa offers more than pedal power – a lithium-ion battery to power you to work and back. It’s capable of hitting 20mph and covering an area of 20 miles. And it charges by plugging into the mains.
And should you feel a burst of energy coming on, there’s also 7-speed Shimano gears to assist with some authentic cycling. Not sure about a UK price, but US readers can pick one up for around $1,900 (around £950).
Find out more at the Ultra Motor website
An old look from a new design – the James Design Hardwood Wingback chair.
We have covered James Design previously with the stylish Double Rocker and this is very much in the same vein – a seat built for comfort, with an oak hardwood frame, bute melrose fabric upholstery (other colours also available on request) and those vintage-style wings to keep the breeze from your neck.
Not cheap at £1,610, but a timeless design that’s certain to give you a lot of use over the years.
Find out more at the James Design website
Can’t say 1978 rings any bells as a year of significance in fashion, but that’s the year Levi’s has chosen for its Levi Vintage 1978 Dry Pack.
For your money, you get a pair of 5-pocket 501s in dark indigo (presumably without the enormous flares that were just about hanging on in that year), an authentic 70s-style sports t-shirt (in white) and a vintage-style laundry bag to store it all in, should you need to get it washed.
All of that in limited quantities for £165.
If you’re on the look out for a timeless classic for your home, the Georg Jensen Masterpiece Candle Holder undoubtedly fits the bill.
Jensen designed it back in 1960, that no nonsense shaped crafted from stainless steel and ideal as a table centrepiece of as a piece of home design in its own right.
Two sizes to choose from, either 44cm or 17.5cm high, with the former priced at £365, while the latter is a more budget-friendly £145.
Find out more at the Skandium website
