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Giant Lego Storage

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We have previously featured Lego-like boxes, but these Giant Lego Storage Boxes are produced under license from the toy company itself and sold exclusively by Store.

Like the regular Lego bricks, these can be clicked together to make something bigger. The bricks are available in large (with eight knobbly bits) and medium (with four knobbly bits) and in choice of six colours. As well as two sizes of bricks, the range also include a Giant Lego Man Storage Head, which you can see lurking at the back of pictured here. Whilst I love the boxes, I’m not altogether convinced by the head, finding it rather disturbing, but I can see that it might appeal to some people.

The boxes cost £26 for the large and £17 for the medium, And if it is to your taste, the storage head costs £20. Pre-order them online from Store now for delivery in mid-August.

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Jonathan Adler new lighting

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New products from Jonathan Adler are always going to be worth a look for retro enthusiasts and his new lighting designs are no exception. 

The range uses a variety of materials, such as lucite or ceramics, to create unusual designs. Pictured is the distinctive looking Ravello, which tops off a base made from iron, teak and a ceramic tile with an oatmeal linen shade. It's a look that would fit well into a glamorous 60s interior. 

There's a significant price tag attached to the look too. This lamp costs $695, with prices for the new lights starting at $295. 

See the range online

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Midcentury-style Harvey light shade at John Lewis

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It looks like an expensive designer piece, but this Harvey light shade at John Lewis is very much in the 'affordable' bracket.

It obviously takes inspiration from midcentury Scandinavian design, not a million miles from the Louis Poulsen PH50 lamp with three concentric plates and a black painted finish for the metal shade.

Available online, the Harvey shade sells for £50.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Princess Alice wing chair at John Lewis

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A statement seat inspired by a bygone era – the Princess Alice wing chair at John Lewis.

Yes, essentially it's a classic wing chair, perfect for taking a nap in, should you fancy a lazy Sunday. The design also features an exaggerated flared back, 'delicate' little scrolled armrests and pale turned oak legs for support.

That bright colour is via its upholstery in Designer's Guild Varese velvet fabric in aubergine and if you want a matching stool…well, there's one of those too, but you'll have to pay extra. You can pick up the Princess Alice wing chair on its own for £1,200.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Skipper coffee table from Benchmark

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Stylish and functional is the great combination offered by this Skipper coffee table from Benchmark. 

It's a contemporary design, from the hands of Terence Conran no less, but would look good fitting in with a 1950s/60s style. That feel is enhanced by the combination of the oak table top and the powder coated steel storage rack underneath. Add to that the unusual shape and it looks like a pretty good furniture investment. 

The table costs £745. 

See it online

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Re_Vinyl Wall clocks

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We've featured hundreds of things made from vinyl on this site over the years, from wallets to coasters to bookends, so it's hard to believe there's much out there in the world of reclaimed vinyl to discover. That's until you take a look at the Re_Vinyl wall clocks. 

Pavel Sidorenko creates weird and wonderful clocks, all made from old records, in the shape of things like teapots, umbrellas, birds, cassette tapes and even odes to his native Estonia. Once you've taken your pick from that wide selection you get a further choice, between minimal or vintage style clock hands. 

Each clock costs 30 Euros, or 25 Euros if you're lucky enough to be buying within Estonia. 

See the range online

via ReadyMade