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1960s Radiolaire table lamp by Raoul Raba

Radio_table

We featured the ceiling version a couple of days back, but now we've discovered another variation of this 1960s gem – the Radiolaire table lamp.

Designed by Raoul Raba in 1968, it's a mix of functional item and decorative art, using polycarbonate to create that strange space age shape, which is actually handcrafted in a small factory in its native France, underpinned by an enamelled aluminium frame.

Available online, it sells for £206.

Find out more at the Made in Design website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Soda Stream gets a limited edition Karim Rashid makeover

Karim

It's something of an icon from the 1970s, so it's appropriate that Karim Rashid has given the Soda Stream a limited edition makeover – in a 1970s style.

Yes, there's a distinct space age look to the new Soda Stream, as well as a bold retro colour scheme for the exterior and carbonating bottles. There's even two limited edition syrups created especially for the new release – Elderberry-Blueberry and Lemon-Strawberry, should you fancy giving your tastebuds a treat too.

We've not seen this for sale in the UK as yet, but Colette (which ships worldwide) does have it – selling the set for 130 Euros, which is around £107.

Update: Soda Stream has been in touch to inform us that the Karim Rashd model is available in the UK, exclusively at Harvey Nichols.

Find out more at the Colette website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Barbican stool from John Lewis

Barbican stool

You've got your Barbican sofa. Complete the look with the accompanying Barbican stool from John Lewis.  

It shares the same mid-century influence as the sofa, down to its wooden splayed legs. Although there is a leather version available, pictured is the model with a pea green fabric base. The brightly pattern 1960s-esque cushion comes courtesy of Andrew Martin. Put this next to your sofa and you'll be sitting pretty. 

The stool costs £499. 

See it online

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Graham and Green sale starts – up to 70 per cent off

Task

If you are after an interiors bargain, check out the Graham and Green sale, which is packed with them, offerering up to 70 per cent off a number of lines.

We can't list them all, just browse the site for that. But we really like this 1930s-style Task Lamp. We have featured it before at full price, but it's even more tempting with a reduced price tag. n updated version of an early 30s design, it is made from a mix of chromed metal and painted aluminium, with an adjustable hood and arm to direct the light where you need it.

Originally £269.99, it's now available for £134.50. There's also a floor version for half price too. Check out these and everything else at the website.

Graham and Green sale section

Categories / Design and Interiors

1950s Herbert Hirche trolley remade by Richard Lampert in limited numbers

Hirche

We featured a reissue of his lounge chair last week, but now the Herbert Hirche trolley has also been remade by Richard Lampert, but only in limited numbers.

Just 100 of this 1956 design have been remade, to celebrate what would have been Herbert Hirche's 100th birthday. It's a stylish thing too, dating back to 1956, but more reminiscent of the designer's Bauhaus school roots, with a structure in black powder-coated steel and a top in 4mm structured safety glass.

Get one while you can, it can only be a good investment at £630.

Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Sanderson’s 1960s Concord wallpaper

Sanderson Concord

We've already mentioned, quite a few times, how 2010 is the 150th anniversary of Sanderson. If you missed the exhibition, weren't too enraptured by their cushion designs, how about this 1960s Concord wallpaper, reissued as part of their 'vintage' collection?

Unlike the floral patters often associated with the firm, its converging lines makes it more of an Op-Art design, typical of the 1966 date when it was designed. The version pictured is in red and gold but it also comes in lime and silver or plum and teal. 

The paper costs £32 a roll. 

Buy it from John Lewis