Author: modculture

Described as being influenced by 'soft retro shapes', the Normann Copenhagen Hang light should be perfect for a 70s-style home.

Carrying a touch of the space age style with all those curves, this Rikke Hagen-designed light is made of metal, with a matt finish on exterior and a gloss finish inside, finished off with a nice chunky cord.

The Danish-made lamp stands around 36.5cm high and retails for £145.

Find out more at the Bodie and Fou website

A modern design that oozes mid-century cool – the Shells chair by Martin Ballendat.

It should actually be ‘chairs’ as there are a number of variations on the theme, with two lounge chairs (like the one above), a side chair and various base options. But the lounge version pictured is certainly our favourite.

We love the metal base frame, not to mention the knitted fabric back and arm support, finished off with some soft seat padding to make a long stay all that bit more enjoyable. See over the page for another variation, with prices starting around the £504 mark.

Find out more at the Within 4 Walls website

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When you buy a design as an investment piece, it's nice to know it will last – and that's the case with the Vitra EA108 swivel chair by Charles and Ray Eames, which comes with a 30-year guarantee.

Yes, this 1950s chair (specifically dating back to 1958) will be fixed (or replaced) by Vitra at any point in the next 30 years. Which means you can swivel round as much as you like without the worry of seeing your investment fall apart before your very eyes.

Oh yes – and it's a design classic too – perfect for an easy or office chair, complete with a die-cast aluminium frame and a choice of hopsak, leather or netweave in a variety of colours for the finish. Prices start at £1,256.

Find out more at the Twenty Twenty One website

We have covered Original BTC previously (specifically for the company's Paxo pendant light), but we've just spotted this superb piece of reproduction 1930s design from the same team – the Hector table lamp.

Yes, despite the look, this is a modern design, but with a distinctly 1930s look from that glossy metallic base and adjustable shade, chrome stand and best of all, the woven flex, which is a great finishing touch.

Three sizes are available (small, medium and large), along with various colour options. Prices start at around the £97 mark.

Find out more at the Holloways of Ludlow website