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Categories / Design and Interiors

Block table lighter

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Smoking isn’t all that fashionable right now – but there’s still some seriously stylish lighters around. And none more so than this Block table lighter.

Yes, it’s one of those chunky lighters you might have seen on coffee tables and desks in the 60s and 70s. You probably don’t see many now, but if you ever need a light for anything – even if it’s just for your candles – this will be available. And when you don’t use it, the lighter is still a smart thing to have around.

Available online – it retails for £25.

Find out more at the Posh Pad website

Categories / Art and Photography

Outre Gallery’s Mid-Century Modern art show

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The Outre Gallery is synonymous with mid-century art, so it’s no surprise to see a show covering the work of all the big names – the Mid-Century Modern art show, which runs from August 10th 2007.

Artists on display include Shag, Tim Biskup, Derek Yaniger, Jeff Raglus, Keith Weesner, Lynne Naylor and Andrew Brandou – all showing off original works inspired by the space-age look of the mid-twentieth century – which means atomic architecture, fifties babes and retro design.

Many of the works of art will be offered for sale, as will signed prints. And talking of prints, we’re very taken by Wildsville Man by Derek Yaniger, a signed and numbered limited edition (edition of 100) serigraph print, obviously inspired by Tony Hancock’s The Rebel movie. Sized at 12 x 14 inches, it’s great value at just $30 (around £15).

Full details of the show at the Outre Gallery website

Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch

eBay Watch: Guzzini Ball picnic set

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The weather is improving, so maybe a few picnics later this summer isn’t out of the question. And this Guzzini Ball picnic set on eBay could be worth picking up.

It’s a great piece of 70 space age and comes complete with six large plates, six medium plates, six bowls, six cups, salt and pepper containers and a spare container. So if you have five friends, it’s ideal.

It’s currently at the opening price if £9.99 – I suspect it will not be at that price at the auction end.

See the full listing at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Meditation Mushroom Stool

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Mushstool
I love the 70s-inspired design of this Meditation Mushroom Stool – but I can’t work out what I could do with it.

Is it really for meditation? Or is it just an occasional seat? I think it’s the latter, but even if you just had it sat around in the house, it would ooze cool.

Available in the typical 70s colour schemes of orange or brown, the swivel base stands at 9.5 inches, the seat a further 7.5 inches and it retails for $100 (around £50).

Find out more at the Plastica Shop website

Categories / Kids

Retro bibs for your baby

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Retrobib
You probably need a smattering of Swedish to get the most out of the Duktiga Annika website. But even if you don’t know the language, you’ll appreciate the images of these retro bibs.

All are one-of-a-kind, made from vintage fabrics – so your baby will be unique as well as smartly kitted out at mealtimes. Also on the site and made from similar fabrics are bags, toys and baby blankets – so plenty to choose from.

Prices on request.

Find out more at the Duktiga Annika website

Via Babygadget