Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Sputnik-style chrome adjustable light fitting

Sputnik

A relic from the 1960s, but this sputnik-style chrome adjustable light fitting should still look the part in the modern era. Especially if you're going for a 60s-inspired look.

Not much detail from the seller, but we can see it's a chromed light fitting with three adjustable globes for directing the light.

The whole thing is around 50cm tall without the wire, so a fairly hefty thing (high ceilings only). But if you have the space, £62.99 is a decent price.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Limited edition Adidas Cardiff trainers and tracktop heading to Size?

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We have already seen a few limited edition City Series trainers as part of the Size? 10th anniversary celebrations, so it's no surprise to see another – in this case the Adidas Cardiff trainers and tracktop.

Yes, celebrating Cardiff, the slimline shoe is offered in black and gold, with a leather upper, gum sole, suede detailing for thw toe, dimpled tongue and the Cardiff name in 'handwritten' text on the side. The tracktop is as you expect, same detailing and the Cardiff name under the badge.

See over the page for another image, with both likely to be limited to 500, numbered and for the trainers, selling for £69.99. Both are available from 30th October 2010.

Size? website

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Alwyn midcentury-style compact sofa by James UK

Alwyn

If room is an issue, this Alwyn compact sofa by James UK could be an option. Being a very stylish things helps its case too.

Very much in the midcentury style, this mini sofa has turned oak legs, a beech hardwood frame, contrast button details and those sleek, angled arms and sloped back.

Choose from a range of fabrics and leathers for the finish, with prices around the £1,995 mark.

Find out more at the James UK website

Categories / Bags

1970s Shell Sport holdalls back on the market

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If you want to carry a piece of the 1970s around with you, may we suggest these reissued Shell Sport holdalls?

Originally produced by the company throughout the 1970s, the bags are available in various colours (one pictured above, another over the page), made of PVC, with an inside zip pocket and a 'heavy' metal zip for closure.

The price has probably gone up from the 70s, but it's still affordable at £42.

Find out more at the Magic of Motoring website

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Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware, Music

Punk-inspired tea mugs at Make International

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Even a quick brew can be rebellious if it comes in one of these punk-inspired tea mugs at Make International.

Choose from phrases inspired by the Sex Pistols (one above, one over the page) and The Clash, or if your vintage is later, Nirvana with Smells Like Tea Spirit.

All are described as 'bucket' mugs, which presumably means plenty of room for your tea and if anyone is in any doubt about your punk credentials, there's even a safety pin thrown in for good measure. Grab one now for £12.

Find out more at the Make International website

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Radiola portable record player

Radiola

A real bargain for no money right now, this 1970s Radiola portable record player.

It's an all-in-one player in a bold shade of red, offering up playback of 33/45 records (7 or 12-inch), all of which packs away in a nice briefcase-like design, with the speaker being the front of that 'case'. It's got 'some signs of age', but works fine and looks good for all those years.

Check out lots of images on the eBay site, with the price right now at just £1.

Find out more at the eBay website