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Slazenger 1966 World Cup special edition match ball

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A real talking point, as well as useful thing should you fancy an impromptu kickabout – the Slazenger 1966 World Cup special edition match ball.

You may or may not know that Slazenger produced the ball used in England’s ’66 World Cup triumph and this is a replica of that very same ball. No boffins worked on this particular piece of kit, this is a genuine hand stitched leather ball made up of 25 panels. But it is said to be a little lighter than the original (currently housed in the National Football Museum, wherever that happens to be this week).

Limited edition as you might expect, it sells for £19.66.

Find out more at the Stuarts of London website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Kids

Ogle large Lego-style toy box by The Life Aesthetic

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We love quirky design and of course, we also love Lego, so this Ogle toy box by The Life Aesthetic was always going to appeal.

Yes, of course this is designed to look like a large Lego brick and specifically, designed to hold a child's toys. But if you have no kids, it's still worth a look just for the design.

In terms of specifics, the Ogle has a cut-out on all four sides to avoid trapped fingers, a lid stay to hold the lid in place and a high quality Birch plywood finish. Choose from five colours options or get it done in a custom colour, with the price at £180.

Find out more at the Not On The High Street website

Categories / Books, Design and Interiors, Kids

Alain Grée products at Saison

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Following on from yesterday's Puffin book, here's more retro illustration for kids, this time with a French flavour, courtesy of Alain Grée at the Saison shop.

Alain Grée was the author and illustrator of over 300 children's books in France, mainly published during the 1960s and 70s. His work is now being widely reproduced across a wide range of stationery and gift items, from notebooks to posters to pocket mirrors.

The travel stickers pictured show an example of his distinctive style – in a colour palette of purple, pink and black he illustrates everything you'd need for a good holiday in France including cheese, wine and the Eiffel Tower!

The stickers cost €5 while the notebooks and posters cost €12 each.

See the range online

Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Formverket kitchenware

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Using Formica as a material is a simple short cut to a retro look in either a café or the home. Like Alison Milner's table, Formverket's kitchenware range is inspired by 1950s and 60s Formica table tops. 

The collection is the work of Barbro Tryberg Boberg and includes trays, cutting boards and trivets, all covered with retro-inspired patterns. For example, the Anna/Doris board pictured is a two-sided cutting board with each side featuring a different distinctive pattern. It's made from HDF with a Formica laminate which means it's pretty durable as well as good-looking. 

This cutting board costs $40 while trays and trivets are available for $28. 

Buy them at From Sthlm

Categories / Design and Interiors

Vitra DSR plastic upholstered chair by Charles and Ray Eames

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Yesterday we featured the updated DAR Chair and today we have another classic with a twist – the Vitra DSR plastic upholstered chair by Charles and Ray Eames.

Yes, similar to the DAR, this is another midcentury gem from 1950, originally made from fibreglass but now made of polypropylene for ecological reasons. Aside from that, it's much the same with 'Eiffel Tower' style leg base and comfortable/functional shell, except it now has upholstery.

Take your pick from numerous Hopsak finishes in 'mid century modern colours', all available to order now and all selling for £424.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Retro butterfly teapot by Gone To Pot

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Butterfly teapot

Proving that a good design will work on a variety of forms, this butterfly teapot is decorated with a pattern based on a 1950s textile design. 

Made by hand by Gone To Pot, a Texas-based maker, the pattern is reproduced using an underglaze pencil and stain drawing, the diamond and butterfly shapes of the design adapting well to the curve of the pot. And, although the shape is less traditional than the British teapots we featured on Tuesday, it successfully fulfils the task of holding enough tea for two cups. Time to put the kettle on…

This pot costs $60. 

Buy it from Etsy