Author: modculture

More George Nelson – and I make no apologies for that when something is as stunning as this George Nelson Home desk.

They didn’t have desktop PCs in 1955 (the year this was first introduced), so don’t expect this to house one. It should hold a laptop though, as well as being a cool place to write your letters – if you still write letters.

Comprising of chromed metal tubing, white laminate, wooden walnut veneer & coloured partitions, it retails for a not inconsiderable £2936.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

We do love the designs of George Nelson here at Retro To Go, but we’ve focused in the past on his clocks. Well, it’s about time we shifted our eye elsewhere, starting with the George Nelson Coconut Chair.

Another of the man’s designs that defies its age – this originally appeared in 1955, taking its name quite obviously from the look – the designer himself compared it to a segment of coconut, albeit with a reversal of colour.

The chair itself, now reissued by Vitra, comprises of a white fibreglass-reinforced plastic outer shell, with black upholstery sat on a chromed tubular steel base. And prices vary according to your choice of upholstery, starting at £517.50, rising to £3208.50 at Nest.

Find out more at the Nest website

Everyone needs a tea towel – and if you’re in the market for a new one, how about something a little quirky like this Mid Century Chairs tea towel.

Pretty much as the name says – this is a superb reference to a range of mid century seating, or even  party game of ‘name that chair’! The tea towel has a black print on a white 100 per cent cotton towel and of course, is machine washable.

And while many of these chairs might be out of your budget, this 78cm x 50cm tea towel shouldn’t be – available now for £9.

Find out more at the Grace and Go website

I still associate Laura Ashley with that ‘grandma’ look, but if you dig enough, they do have the odd item worthy of consideration, the latest of which is this Laura Ashley retro Darwin chair.

It’s a really attractive chair, ideal if you’re going for a 50s vibe, with its curved wooden arms and retro-styled upholstery. It looks like a dream to sink into too.

It’s due in stores next month, although you can order online now, with a lead time of around 1 weeks. Not cheap though – £446.25.

Find out more at the Laura Ashley website