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Vasa 1960s-style acrylic sculptures

Vasa

Born in the 1960s, but you can still pick up a distinctive Vasa sculpture for your home today.

Vasa (or Vasa Mihich if you want a full name) is an internationally-known sculptor specialising in 'the three dimensional interactions of light and colour'. In the 60s, Vasa developed techniques for working with cast laminated acrylic forms, which has led to these prism-like structures still available to buy.

The Triangle above is just one example, signed and dated by the artist, with each one offering up colours unique to that piece. If you want to add a psychedelic twist to your home, prices start at £188.

Find out more at the Lollipop Shoppe website

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1930s-style Odeon armchair at John Lewis

Odeon

Inspired by the art deco era and available very soon on your high street – the Odeon armchair at John Lewis.

We love those curves and the high arms, both reminiscent of the 1930s, with  a smooth red Artisano hide and turned hardwood legs adding to the style, while a superloop-sprung back and serpentine springs in the seat give you a  firm, but comfortable place to park yourself.

You can pre-order now at the John Lewis website, priced at £1,200. A matching stool is also available – £299 will secure that.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Designer v high street: Le Klint 1970s 172 pendant light and the Rosa light by B&Q

Klint

We have featured the Le Klint 1970s 172 pendant light some time back, but now this stylish 70s pendant light has a cut-price competitor – the B&Q Rosa light.

The original 172 light (pictured left) was designed by Poul Christiansen back in 1971 and available in various sizes to fit the size of your room. All are hand-folded in Denmark from a single flat sheet of plastic and come ready-assembled in the box, along with a white flex, rise cover and an ES lampholder. Prices start at £146 but go into four figures for the huge versions.

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Sherlock 1930s-style desk lamp at Graham & Green

Sherlock

If you want something big, sold and with a distinctly 1930s flavour, check out this Sherlock desk lamp at Graham & Green.

Industrial in looks, the light features an adjustable arm, a heavy base and a chrome look, perfect for a retro-style home office or even for use in the living room.

Available online now, it sells for £145.

Find out more at the Graham & Green website

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Push Me Pull You aviary mug

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Forget cute and twee depictions of animals, the work created by Push Me Pull You is also inspired by our four legged, furry or feathered friends but gives them a strong graphic, retro look, such as in this aviary mug

As the name would suggest, the mug is covered with depictions of birds. The various breeds are illustrated using geometric shapes and the first reference that springs to mind is Charley Harper's work on the same subject. The Push Me Pull You look doesn't just apply to birds though – take a peek at the shop and see foxes, elephants, giraffes and many more given the same treatment. 

It's not just mugs either: the designs are available as clothing, prints and stationery. 

Prices start at $5 with this mug costing $12. 

See them online

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Sarah Waterhouse glasses case

Sarah Waterhouse glasses case

Even a humble pair of specs deserves a stylish home. Store your favourite vintage pair in this glasses case made by Sarah Waterhouse

The cases are made from a printed cotton and hemp mix that's hand-printed with a great 50s influenced design. Cat-eye glasses and stars are illustrated over bright polka dots which come in a choice of teal, red, green or yellow colours. To complete the cute retro look, the case is lined with gingham. 

The price is also a sight for sore eyes at £16. 

Buy it from her Folksy shop