Author: modculture

A 1950s design with art deco undertones – the Santa & Cole 1950s Moragas armchair.

Designed by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà in 1957 and apparently inspired by the lines of a Roman metal bath tub, this high-backed chair has a high-end look with its  hand-sewn upholstery with cherry-coloured wooden legs, but is also built for comfort, packing what's described as 'springy' padding that's perfect for kicking back and relaxing into.

Available once more, it's yours for £1,835.

Find out more at the Nest website

A quirky design that's stood the test of time for well over 30 years – the Cuboluce 1970s bedside lamp by Franco Bettonica and Mario Melocchi.

Essentially, this 1972 design is a box with light. Just open the box and the light comes on, close it and it goes off. And depending on which way you angle the lid, the light is directed in a specific way. Looks pretty cool when it is closed up too.

Take your pick from black, white and the red above for your colours, all selling for £71.

Find out more at the SCP website

If you're still finalising those weekend plans, it might be worth considering The Midcentury Show at the De La Warr pavilion, Bexhill on Sea.

it takes places this weekend, specifically on Sunday 10th May 2009. For your £5 admission fee (free for under-14s), you get to take in the super cool, 1930s, grade one-listed De La Warr Pavilion and all its charms, but more specifically, you can check out 35 dealers specialising in mid-century design. They'll be offering small items like glass ceramics and fabrics, as well as larger furniture items from both name and lesser-known mid-century designers.

It runs from 11am to 4pm.

Find out more at the Midcentury Show website

Over on Switched On Set, we recently featured the Blos space age armchair from Slide. And that same company has produced another space age gem, the Amelie garden bench.

Designed by Italo Pertichini, it's good for both indoor and outdoor use thanks to its polyethylene construction and guaranteed to brighten up either space with a range of bold colours. Stackable too, should you want more than one.

Available now, it retails for £293.99.

Find out more at the Made in Design website