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Alexander Begge space age Casalino Chair returns – made from original moulds

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Looking to add some classic space age design to your house? Well, you’re in luck – the Casalino Chair by Alexander Begge has been reissued. And what’s more, it has been made using the original moulds.

That means today’s Casalino Chair is effectively an original, not a reissue, so well worth investing in. Introduced in 1971, the Casalino is available in five colours (with white being the cheapest), is stackable, anti-static and weather-resistant – just as long as you don’t leave the optional padded seat out in the rain.

Each chair retails for a minimum of £210, with the coloured versions selling for between £10 and £70 extra.

Find out more at the Posture People website

And thanks to Murray for the tip off!

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Flying Saucer table lamp

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Our knowledge of space has come on leaps and bounds in the last 50 years, but our idea of what a UFO looks like is still very much rooted in 50s sci-fi movies. Something like this Flying Saucer table lamp in fact.

Indeed this lamp could have come right out of the 1950s. It’s got the flat UFO shape, which is great for diffusing the light and some small brass legs for support, all coming in at around 30cm diameter.

And if you want one, it retails for £19.99.

Find out more at the Urchin website

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Tom Stepp Ding Dong table lamp

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A modern lamp with classic/modernist styling – the Tom Stepp Ding Dong table lamp.

Inspired by the shape of a traditional hand bell, the Ding Dong features a directional handle that incorporates an on-off switch and a shade, stem and base that are lacquered in a glossy black finish with chromed steel detailing.

A timeless design that can be yours for £160.

Find out more at the FunktionAlley website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Lexon Dolmen retro clock radio

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Remember the Lexon Mini Dolmen dark wood radio? Well, there’s a bedside version available too – the retro-styled Lexon Dolmen clock radio.

Mixing dark wood and polished aluminium, the Dolmen clock radio offers AM/FM radio, stereo sound, alarms, a bold blue LCD time display and connectivity for your MP3 player – which means you can playback your digital tunes or wake up to them.

Available now, you can pick one up for around £75.

Find out more at the Made In Design website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Toys and Games

Dream Authentics Tabletop Arcade Machine – with 150 classic games

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Ever thought of reliving your childhood with a vintage arcade machine? Well, if you have – but can’t decide which one you want – maybe the Dream Authentics Tabletop Arcade Machine could solve the problem.

This isn’t just any old arcade machine, it’s packed with 150 classic games from the Atari, Midway and Namco archive, including the likes of Pac Man, Space Invaders, Asteroids, Battlezone, Pong, Missile Command, Breakout, Galaga, Galaxian, Smash TV and…well, just about any other vintage arcade game that comes to mind (see the website for full list).

Also on-board is an adjustable joystick, 11 large buttons and a 3-inch trackball, plus an integrated HP Slimline PC to power everything. You can even use it as a jukebox too (via the integrated stereo speakers and sub-woofer). Certainly not cheap at $2,495.95 (around £1,250), but a great way to fill those long winter nights.

Find out more at the Hammacher Schlemmer website

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Categories / Cars and Bikes

London’s urban bike sharing scheme with retro-styled bicycles

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London is getting an urban bike-sharing scheme – and 6,000 retro-styled bicycles as part of the deal.

The Velib Bike program has already been a success in cutting congestion in Paris and there are high hopes for the same in London. Those 6,000 ‘granny’ bikes are said to be anti-fashion to cut down on theft – and with a design that’s so obvious, everyone will know it’s not yours to keep.

There will be a small cost for the rental, with the first 30 minutes free to everyone, and a £1 charge for every half hour afterwards. The bike stations will take up existing parking spaces and will be installed every 300 metres in the City and the West End. New safe cycling routes are also being introduced to support novice cyclists.

Find out more at the Velib website (French)

Via Inhabitat