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Or Glory 21st Century Rockers book by Horst A. Friedrichs

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Glory

Not content with capturing the modern-day mod scene with his book I'm One (21st Century Mods), Horst A. Friedrichs has jumped the fence to snap 'the other side' with Or Glory 21st Century Rockers, a new hardback book.

Released next week via Prestel Publishing (but available to pre-order now), the book looks to follow a similar path to the 'Mods' book, snapping those who take inspiration from the original rocker scene in the modern era – tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair, BSA, Triumph, Norton and Royal Enfield motorcycles, not to mention inspiration from the likes of Elvis, James Dean, and Marlon Brando.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Midcentury-style Radio Chair at John Lewis

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Radiochair

Love this newly-arrived design at John Lewis – the Radio Chair.

Described as having '1960s retro style', it's very much a midcentury-inspired armchair. Especially with those splayed, tapered birch legs, rounded backrest and slim, slightly flared arms. Perfect for kicking back with a good book or for a night in front of the TV.

The Radio Chair is upholstered in that bright Breeze fabric and is available online right now, priced at £599. There's even a matching footrest, selling for an additional £299.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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eBay watch: 1970s Guzzini Sorella space age table lamp

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Sorella

Look familiar? Well, if you happen to be a fan of either Space 1999 or James Bond's Moonraker, the Guzzini Sorella space age table lamp probably does.

It was set item of choice for 70s 'space' TV and movies and you can see why this 1972 design by Studio Tecnico Harvey fit the bill – even now the angled light looks seriously ahead of its time.

Rarely seen on eBay, this particular example has no chips to the plastic and is sold with the original cord and switch. Slight discolouration with age as you might expect from plastic though. Currently starting at £125, that's a fraction of the price they usually go for on eBay. See over the page for a shot of the light on Space 1999 – and thanks to Andrew Graham for the tip off.

Find out more at the eBay website

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eBay watch: 1970s space age desk lamp

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Desklamp

Something of a bargain if you like the colour red – this space age lamp, available right now on eBay.

It's a great space age design, fun and funky, but without a maker attributed to it. No matter, this mix of lacquered aluminium and chrome is certainly an eye-catching piece, designer or not.

It's described as being in 'very good condition' and 'full working order', with a few faint marks and scratches – see the site for full details. the price? Right now it's just 99 pence.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography, Retro Men's Fashion, Retro Women's Fashion

The First Real Pop Shoe limited edition sports shoe by Sir Peter Blake

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Not content with producing highly collectible limited edition prints, Sir Peter Blake has now moved into the footwear business, specifically The First Real Pop Shoe by Sir Peter Blake.

It's available for pre-order now with a September delivery date, limited to just 600 pairs, all made to order so you are guaranteed your size. The style isn't random either – it's inspired by the footwear Blake wore in his classic Self Portrait With Badges artwork, now in the Tate Collection.

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1930s Artek 88 nesting tables by Alvar Aalto

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Artek88

Looking for a timeless classic for your living room? You can't go far wrong with the Artek 88 nesting tables by Alvar Aalto.

A practical classic, designed by Aalto back in 1935, the tables come in a set of three, made of birch with a birch veneer or white laminate top and with those curved wooden legs, so distinctive of Aalto's designs.

A set will set you back £975.

Find out more at the Nest website