Author: modculture

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: Ferris Bueller Ferrari house in Highland Park, Illinois, USA

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One of our favourite 'guilty pleasure' movies is John Hughes' 80s teen classic, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. And if we had the money, we would be all over one of the key locations from the movie – the mid-century 'Ferrari house', which is located in Highland Park, Illinois, USA and is now up for sale.

In the movie, the glass and steel construction was owned by the parents of Cameron Frye and housed the infamous Ferrari, which Cameron and Ferris used to get around town during that 'day off'. That's not included in the sale – but you'll find the garage, which is capable of holding up to three of your finest classic cars.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Copacabana Table by Eero Aarnio

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A belated accompaniment to a classic space age chair – the Copacabana Table by Eero Aarnio.

It was designed to go with that 60s classic, the Pastil Chair, but whereas the chair made it to market in 1967, the 'matching' table only made it onto the market in 1991. Well, better late than never. The curved lines are designed to suit the round shape of the Pastil and the size makes it perfect to use as a table or as a small bench. Made of plastic too, which means it's good to go outside as well.

Each unit costs £1,295, but if you cash to splash, more units connect up together for a larger seating/table area.

Find out more at the Design Shop UK website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Piero Castiglioni Parola table light

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It might look like a modernist design, but the Piero Castiglioni Parola table light is more modern than that, although it's far from a modern design.

1980 was the year this was introduced and the Parola has now been reissued by Fontana Arte, offering a table light complete with dimmer, along with a base in transparent glass, a stem in borosilicate glass and a diffuser in amber or white opal blown glass.

Standing around 53cm high, the Parola table light sells for £547.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Art and Photography

Robert Morris Bodyspacemotionthings 1970s installation returns to the Tate

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If culture is high on your list of potential activities this weekend, you might want to get yourself down to Tate Modern in the capital this weekend to check out an infamous piece of art – Bodyspacemotionthings by Robert Morris.

First seen back in 1971 at the original tate, this interactive installation was closed after just four days due to excitable visitors causing damage to themselves exploring it. It's back this time with more adherence to modern health and safety guidelines, with raw, unfinished materials being swapped for materials like plywood and rubber. But care is still required.

If you've got some common sense and a sense of adventure, you can touch, feel, climb, crawl and jump on the large geometric objects and sculptures, with the intention that visitors 'become aware of their own bodies, gravity, effort, fatigue, their bodies under different conditions'. If the weather is poor outside, there can't be many more interesting ways of spending time indoors.

Tate Modern website

Categories / Homeware

Betty Jackson retro-styled Geo duvet sets

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What goes around comes around – and while these Betty Jackson Geo duvet sets are fairly new items on the high street, the influence is definitely from the past.

From the past, we're referring to British designer David Hicks – these bold geometric patterns look to be straight out of his range from the late 60s/early 70s – or at least, heavily influenced by his work.

Two colourways available (see over the page for the other) at Debenhams and right now, discounted too. If you like what you see, pillow cases are £12.80, with duvet prices varying according to size, but between £32 and £48. Retro style that doesn't cost a fortune.

Find out more at the Debenhams website

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, Men's Fashion

Rapha and Timothy Everest three-piece 1930s-style cycling suit

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Classic cyclewear maker Rapha has teamed up with Savile Row tailor Timothy Everest to produce a three-piece suit that's good for both the bicycle and the boardroom.

Apparently inspired by 'gentleman riders of the 1930s', the suit has taken 12 months to develop and offers up a luxury wool jacket, waistcoat and trousers or plus fours in a Prince of Wales check, with plenty of detailing for the modern cyclist.

That includes a 'storm collar' to keep out the elements, fixed pockets, rear buttoned pockets, a shoulder pleat for extra reach and turndown cuffs (with bright inner for extra visibility). The suit is only available fully bespoke, if you want one, the three-piece costs £3,500. Email Timothy Everest to find out more.

Rapha website