Author: modculture

If you're on the look out for something interested and period for your home, Manufactum is always worth a look. It sources classic (but lesser-known) items from small manufacturers all over Europe, the sort of thing you'll rarely see elsewhere online. And typical is this 1930s-style Glass Sphere pendant light.

No maker listed this time, but according to the company, the light is from Switzerland has been in production since the 1930s – and as you can see, it still maintains that period look. It's also a very well made item, with three layers of glass for a very even diffusion, along with a tubular steel support that's been nickel-plated and polished.

Not the cheapest light on the market at £342.40 but probably worth the money if you want something that's both well made and authentic.

Find out more at the Manufactum website

If you've come into a bit of money of late and fancy kitting out your home with the finest 1960s space age design, you can make a start with one of the most sought-after examples – the Maurice Calka P.-D.G desk.

It was designed by the French sculptor and designer in 1969, based on a polished stone and made almost entirely out of fibreglass, including the integral adjustable swivel chair – although that does have an upholstered lining for a bit of comfort.

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A distinctive design that's guaranteed to brighten up any room – the Pierre Paulin 1960s Tulip lounge chair for Artifort.

Paulin designed this back in 1965, made in the image of a tulip and its half-open petals. Some genuine 60s flower power you might say. In terms of construction, the chair has a metal frame that's covered in foam and your choice of fabric, all standing on that distinctive polished base.

Prices start around £1,600.

Find out more at the Nest website

If you want a bit of Victoriana in your living room, the Birdcage pendant light could be the perfect addition.

As you can see, this is a light shaped like a vintage birdcage, made of steel, with a 'velvet-like' covering to give it some texture. And if the black is a but dull for you, there's also a more bold colour choice of pink and green also available.

It's around 31.5cm tall and sells for £45.

Find out more at the Dutch by Design website