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Boundary sideboard designed by Steuart Padwick at Made.com

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The advantages of made.com's manufacturing policy are made clear by Steuart Padwick's Boundary sideboard. With a great take on mid-century style, it's interesting to compare it to Padwick's Coast sideboard, which looks very similar but retails for about five times the price. 

Of course there is disadvantages too. Partly that you have limited choices in the finish: it's only available with either the walnut veneered doors pictured, or with grey doors. The main disadvantage, however, is the wait for it to be manufactured – it will take approximately 10 to 14 weeks from your order to its delivery. 

However, the price is pretty persuasive – it costs either £375 with the grey doors, or £399 with the walnut doors. 

Order it online

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Poltrona Frau Sanluca 1960s armchair by Achille Castiglioni

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From the man behind such gems as the Brionvega RR226 audio system and the Snoopy lamp comes a lesser-known reissue – the Poltrona Frau Sanluca armchair by Achille Castiglioni.

Designed in 1961, it's all about the curves, stripping out non-essential padding to create something that offers optimal support, as well as that other armchair essential – distintive good looks.

The chair has a rigid wooden structure, with upholstery in Pelle Frau leather and feet semi-glossed in black. Not cheap, as you might expect, selling for £3,724.75.

Find out more at the Nest website

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Rupert Blanchard’s upcycled cupboards at Elemental

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Rupert Blanchard specialises in creating new, unique objects from old materials. A range of his pieces is currently being sold through Elemental

The cupboard pictured is one of several being sold of a similar style and is made from plywood that's been laminated with sections of steel enamelled advertising signs – here including adverts from jeans, cocoa and cigarettes amongst others. He's also created a range of striking cabinets and bureaus, made from assembling drawers found on a variety of other furniture. 

Prices vary, but to give you an idea, the cabinet illustrated is for sell for £1900. 

See them online

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Matthew Hilton for Ercol Treviso Desk

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A useful modern-day item with a midcentury twist – this Matthew Hilton for Ercol Treviso Desk.

Yes, cool designer meets heritage furniture brand, producing a desk that's good for writing letters or using with your modern-day notebook (note that slot for your wires at the back).

It's made from American oak solids and veneers and finished with a wax-look lacquer. It also features sliding drawers on the desk tidy, and underneath the desk top is a sliding drawer. Like those angle, tapered skinny legs too. Available online, it sells for £899.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Joe Colombo’s Optic Clock

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Following on from the Alessi Cronotime Clock mentioned earlier in the week, here is another affordable clock from Alessi, Joe Colombo’s Optic Clock.

This clock was originally designed in 1970and was in production until 2004, returning now after that short break. It is made from ABS plastic and is available in a choice of black or white. Measuring 8cm in all dimensions, it is a neat size for a bedside alarm clock.

It is available to buy from Utility Design priced £38.

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1960s Pio Manzu-designed Alessi Cronotime Clock reissued

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An affordable design classic, with the Alessi Cronotime Clock returning 44 years after it was first seen on the shelves.

1966 was the year Pio Manzu designed it and the clock really does scream that particular era. A tubular design in ABS plastic and a big, bold face to tell you the time. Don't fancy orange? You can get it in black too.

No matter which one you go for, the price is the same – a modest £38.

Find out more at the Utility website