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Vintage telephone cushion at John Lewis

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Another quirky thing for your sofa – this vintage telephone cushion, which is currently available at John Lewis.

What you see is what you get, a novelty cushion shaped like an old fashioned black dial telephone, the whole thing looking like more a cartoon illustration of a 'phone than the real deal – and all the better for it.

It's made of 100 per cent cotton, with a polyester lining and is available online, priced at just £15.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1960s-designed Camden Pines house in Chislehurst, Kent

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Not the most instantly eye-catching house we've ever featured, but this 1960s-designed Camden Pines house in Chislehurst, Kent has the potential to be a real modernist gem.

A large 5-bedroom house in what's described as 'a quiet, secluded location', it was designed in 1968 by the architect Roy Lancaster with a number of features common from that particulalr era, including a large, light living room with floor to ceiling glazing and 'free-flowing' internal spaces. Downside? Well, externally it isn't much of a looker and the internal decor is very 'mumsy', so you'll have to use your imagination about what it could look like with a bit of effort.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s Pio Manzu-designed Alessi Cronotime Clock reissued

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An affordable design classic, with the Alessi Cronotime Clock returning 44 years after it was first seen on the shelves.

1966 was the year Pio Manzu designed it and the clock really does scream that particular era. A tubular design in ABS plastic and a big, bold face to tell you the time. Don't fancy orange? You can get it in black too.

No matter which one you go for, the price is the same – a modest £38.

Find out more at the Utility website

Categories / Art and Photography, eBay watch

eBay watch: Vista Colour vintage bakelite 120 film camera

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A real oddity on eBay right now, this Vista Colour vintage bakelite 120 film camera.

Not sure about the year, the seller is pitching it as 1930s, I'd think it was a little later. But it's certainly an old one. Despite that, it's incredibly complete – right down to the box, the original strap and some original unused film would you believe.

The seller can't confirm it works, although 'the shutter does seem to fire just fine', so you might be in luck. Anyway, right now it doesn't cost much to find out, with the price at just 99 cents (63p) plus the shipping out of Texas.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Bags

Lyle & Scott vintage-style Airline shoulder bag

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Lyle & Scott's portfolio of products now extends well beyond knitwear, now including items like this Airline shoulder bag.

It ofers up a classic, vintager-style profile and more practically, one large main compartment, a zip closure front pocket and an adjustable shoulder strap. All finished off with the company's Golden Eagle on the bottom corner.

Available online, £35 is the price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s Frandsen Ball floor light

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Yes, hot on the heels of the wall light varation comes the Frandsen Ball floor light.

Like the wall lights, the Ball floor light is a variation of the original 1969 Danish design, keeping that distinctive round shade, but finishing things off with a matching stem and base, plus transparent cord. The whole things stands around 150cm tall.

Choose from red, white or black, all selling for £207.

Find out more at the Panik Design website