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Ross Littell 1960s Luar Chair
Not everything from he 1960s is big bold and plastic – some items have an understated, cool, like this Luar Chair from ICF, designed by Ross Littell.
Dating back to 1965, this timeless design (very much in the Merrow Associates style) will fit into more or less any home today, just like it did back in the day. For your money, you get a steel frame with the seat and backrest made from a choice of interwoven cotton or saddle hide bands.
Prices start at £1,095.
Mai ’68 – extremely limited edition book of the Paris 1968 street posters
Regular readers will recall our fascination with the posters from the Hayward Gallery’s May 68: Street Posters from the Paris Rebellion exhibition, which were available in very limited numbers from the Keep Calm Gallery back in April. Well, if you missed out there and have a grand to spare, we have just the thing.
Mai ’68 is the official book of the exhibition. But it’s not just your average catalogue. Oh no, this a seriously limited edition hardback book featuring all 40 of the poster designs shown in the exhibition. Each page is perforated, so you can pull out your favourites and frame them up. Or you can just keep it safe – this is only going to go up in value.
Just 68 of these available and only via Paul Smith, which is selling each one with a certificate of authenticity. Just as well – you don’t want to pay £1,200 for any old rubbish.
Space Invaders luxury chopping board
Some kitchen cool with a nod to video games past – the Space Invaders chopping board.
Not just a throwaway gimmick, this is serious quality – handmade by Cameron Oehler, the board is made of walnut and hard maple, each cube carefully glued to the next before a sanding and glossy finish. Limited edition too – available until the creator gets bored of hand making them.
Sized at 15 x 10 inches and certainly not dishwasher friendly, you can bag one for $129.99 (around £65).
Find out more at the ThinkGeek website
Jørn Utzon Opera suspension light
Does the light fitting above remind you of anything? The Sydney Opera House maybe? Well, that’s exactly what the Opera suspension light is based on.
This 70s-inspired light fitting is the work of Jørn Utzon, the same man who designed the Sydney Opera House. This time he has used those arcs to create a multi-shade light fitting that fires out an even flow of light in a variety of directions, as well as adding a bit of style to any room.
Made of white lacquered metal, the fitting is available now for £232.20.
ICF 1960s New York sofa
Over 40 years old and still looking as sharp as ever – that’s the ICF New York sofa.
First produced by ICF in 1963, it’s still in production today, with a simple design being the key to its longevity. Just a chromed metal frame upholstered with polyurethane cushions and covered in square-stitched leather.
High-end design with the inevitable high-end price, starting at £2,495.
Find out more at the Design Icons website
