Author: modculture

Not just a modern design, a space age one – the Superieur TBL coffee table.

Also known as the ‘UFO’ table (because of its 1970s sci-fi looks), the TBL is good for indoor or outdoor use, thanks to its fibreglass construction. There’s also a satin white lacquer finish and tinted grey glass resting on the top.

It retails for $4,500 (around £2,250). I’ve hunted round for a European retailer, so far without success – but if you have money to spare, you could contact the US retailer below for worldwide shipping.

Find out more at the Generate website

It’s worth checking out B&Q right now – it has some great retro-inspired design, although (sadly) most of it isn’t available to order online. Like this Petra retro garden furniture.

If Moonbase Alpha in Space 1999 had the need for garden furniture, chances are that it would look something like that this. Rectangular in shape with rounded edges and a mesh detailing on both the table and seating.

It’s made of aluminium, so should be good for leaving out in the worst conditions – although that might not make for the most comfortable of seating. Pop into your local store, they should be in stock, with a table and two benches retailing for around £500.

B&Q website

If paying £1500+ for a Merrow Associates sideboard is a little hard to swallow, you could get the look on a budget with this walnut and chrome sideboard from Dwell.

Two large doors cover the large side storage areas, with three drawers in the centre for your bits and pieces – with the 160cm unit supported by the two chrome legs.

You can order online, priced at £395.

Find out more at the Dwell website