Author: modculture

A modern design that screams retro on at least two levels – the Kundalini Bodhi space age dining table.

Designed by Giorgio Gurioli, it mixes mid-century with space age design, offering up a lacquered fibreglass top and two sets of chrome-plated steel legs, so the table can be used as both a dining and a coffee table. And your eyes don't deceive you, the table also packs in removable fused glass tray inserts, so you can drop your food into its own little slots. Nice gimmick.

I think you've probably guessed this isn't cheap and you'd be right – it sells for just over £3,200.

Find out more at the Nest website

A cool design that's also certain to be a talking point too – the Ben Hall Ray Gun desk pen for Acme Studios.

Yes, as you might have worked out, this is a usable bit of design – a pen for your desk, an essential for anyone. But it also doubles up as a stylish object, with looks reminiscent of a weapon from a vintage sci-fi movie. Think Flash Gordon or something equally cheesy.

If you want one, you can pick one up online, priced at £115.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

You don't have to hunt round vintage sellers and auction houses for mid-century gems, you can find new designs with the same vintage looks – like this Rose and Grey mid-century style dining table and chairs.

Very much in a 1950s style, the table and chairs are made of oak and have the period slants and curves, especially the chairs, which could well pass as Danish  designer originals.

Unfortunately modern doesn't mean cheap, although prices don't break the bank. The table retails for £485, with the chair selling for £120 each.

Find out more at the Rose and Grey website