This Linea Grace chair is another mid-century style design courtesy of the High Street.
An elegant piece of design that doesn't immediately give away its age or provenance, it's a classic wingback chair with padded seat, all upholstered in a green fabric. This retro look is completed by the darkly stained conical legs. All-in-all it's a design that states mid-century Scandinavian.
Luckily it's a Summer 2010 sale bargain, as this is currently reduced to £249.
Buy it from House of Fraser
LSA have a good line in retro style ceramics, including these new Odette Mocha vase.
There's a definite trend toward featuring vintage-looking glassware on the high street at the moment and the dimpled surface of these vases definitely lends itself to that look. The unusual coffee coloured glass gives a nice twist to the trend.
The smaller vase sells for £27, while the larger vase goes for £44.
Buy them from Dotmaison
If you want something with a classic look, inspired by the earlier part of the 20th century, check out these Alchemy floor and table lamps at Graham and Green.
With a look that wouldn't look out of place in a 'well to do' 1930s home, the lamps are traditional in shape, not to mention heavy, with the smallert version perfect for a table, desk or bedside, the larger for an imposing floor lamp.
Both are adjustable via wing nut fittings, with on/off switches located on the top of the respective light heads. The table/desk version is yours for £130, the floor for £189. See an image of the latter over the page.
With sunshine forecast for the next few days, now's the perfect time to invest in this Heal's H Logo deckchair.
It uses a traditional deckchair design but, if the pattern on the fabric looks familiar, cast your mind back to the 1958 poster reproduced as part of their bicentenary range. With its bright and colourful graphic, it'll look perfect in a sunny garden.
Even better is that it's in the sale, currently reduced in price to £75.
Buy it online
A classic design adapts itself to a smart bit of home design – this handmade Tube Map lampshade by The Old Lamp Shed.
As you've probably worked out, this is based on Harry Beck's 1931 design of the London Underground, which is still used, in amended form, today. The vintage print is on Italian laid paper and fits a standard lamp or large table lamp – sizes 12-inch, 14-inch and 16-inch are available.
Depending on the size you choose, prices start at £38.
This Dowel Sofa designed by Sean Dix is another retro-inspired design courtesy of Made.com.
It takes its inspiration from 1960s Scandinavian designs and is an elegant number. There's a nice attention to detail, such as in the curved arms or in the exposed slats of the ash wood and stainless steel frame at the back of the sofa.
As with all designs by Made.com, the production method and materials are aimed at keeping the costs down. In this case, the sofa costs £499.
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