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Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s Holm pendant light by Anton Fogh Holm

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Originally designed in the 1960s, the Holm pendant light has been updated for the modern market – but is still on of the cheapest classics on the market.

The lamp was the work of Danish architect Anton Fogh Holm, with this latest version updated by his granchild, Kim Aa Holm. The main differences being a slight change in the suspension and easier construction of the Ivercote Duo cardboard (originally glue was needed, but now it all slots together).

The design, thankfully, has remained unchanged. And it should be within most people’s price ranges at around £52.

Find out more at the Scandinavian Design Center website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink, Music

DMC offers Technics Headshell Bottle Opener Keyring

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Perfect for DJs, vinyl lovers, drinkers or all three – the Technics Headshell Bottle Opener Keyring.

Shaped like the business end of your deck, it is made of a high quality alloy and worthy of a mention just as a novelty keyring. But with a shape that’s ideal for opening bottles, it becomes almost essential.

Especially when it retails for just £7.50.

Find out more at the DMC website

Categories / Retro Men's Fashion

Pointer Seeker pumps

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More stripped-down casual footwear to tempt you with – the Pointer Seeker pumps.

I say pumps, but these are probably a halfway house between pumps and trainers – all white with a canvas upper, white mod sole and gum sole unit.

If that’s a little too simple, there’s also a variation in black leather and another with a beige suede trim. Whatever pair you go for, they don’t cost the earth – with prices starting at £35, rising to a maximum of £49 for the leather.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Kids, Toys and Games

Speed around the house with the Classic Racer

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Start your kids off in the right way – give them the Classic Racer for zipping around the house.

Based on an old sports car and suited for children aged on to three, the Classic Racer has a chrome steering wheel, radiator grill and fuel cap, as well as a heavy steel body and hard-wearing plastic seat. Which should make it solid enough for even the most energetic of kids.

Available now, you can pick one up for £79.

Find out more at the Graham and Green website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Helkama Jopo bicycle – 1960s cycling for all

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First introduced in 1965, the Helkama Jopo bicycle is a Finnish classic – and one you can buy again today.

The new version of this ‘bike for all’ is an update, but keeping the original’s obvious features – bold colour choices, low front frame, 24-inch wheels, single gear, luggage carrier and kickstand, as well as the ability to adjust the seat and the handlebar to fit most sizes. There’s even the addition of an integrated lock for these crime-ridden times.

You can pre-order now in your colour of choice from the Finnish Design Shop, priced at 339 Euros (around £270).

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Tivoli’s retro-styled Audio Music System

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Tivoli offers a mix of high-end audio and cool retro design with its Audio Music System.

it’s not short of features either, with the dark wood (walnut) and beige unit packing in a digital tuner with AM/FM radio with presets, clock, independent dual alarms, slot load CD player, an ability to play digital files (like MP3, WMA etc), equaliser, sleep/snooze and of course, audiophile sound, along with a remote control.

Not the cheapest on the market at around £650, but if you want the looks and the sound, hard to beat.

Find out more at the Stoneaudio website