Author: modculture

This isn't strictly a design classic, but the Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi-inspired Gloss Pendant Lights are based on one, specifically the 1969 Bowling table light by the previously-mentioned designers.

That particular design was an early spot of recycling, the two designers using a headlight from a scrapped Fiat 666 lorry for the actual light, adding a coloured back and support for the finishing touch. Indeed, if you want to see the original, see over the page for an image. These updates use the same 'headlight' look for a pendant light, adding a black or white gloss finish, chrome trim, 2m of flex and an included halogen bulb.

Two designs available (as above), with prices from £75, dependent on size.

Find out more at the Iconic Lights website

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We featured the Graham and Green Sunburst Mirror some time back, which was eye-catching and authentic, but rather pricey. The Starburst Mirror is a slightly more modern take in the same look, for a fraction of the price.

It's got the same shooting arms and central mirror, only this time the Starburst Mirror has black metal 'arms' and chrome disc detailing, the mirror measuring around six inches. No size for the entire thing, but you can probably work in out in proportion to the centre.

That price? Just £19.99.

Find out more at the Dunelm Mill website

If someone asked us to name an affordable design classic, the first thing we would say is likely to be the Robin Day Polo Chair. Designed back in 1973, it was the world's first indoor/outdoor polpropylene chair, complete with an eye-catching and timeless appeal, not to mention being very useful. So it's no surprise to hear that we also like the Robin Day Polo barstools.

Based on the original 1973 design, this variation isn't a million miles away from the standard chair, only this time there's the added height of the chrome frame – the seat part is identical. And like the standard Polo, it's available in a seemingly endless range of colours (not just the pink above).

More expensive than the £49 chair, the barstool will set you back £89, which still keeps it in that 'affordable' bracket.

Find out more at the Loft website