Category: Design and Interiors

More midcentury-styled gems from Jonathan Adler, this time the Mr and Mrs Godfrey chairs.

Yes, his 'n' hers chairs, both with those slghtly angled legs, high backs, button detailing, plenty of comfort and tasty curves. Differences? The 'his' of the Mr Godfrey (pictured over the page) offering a slightly higher back (and slightly shorter legs).

Check out both at Jonathan Adler right now, prices starting at $1,495.

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We're featuring the Zanotta Marcuso table by Marco Zanuso for two reasons. Firstly, because it was such an influential design and secondly, because you might well find a version on your local junk shop.

Dating back to 1969 and still available in different shapes and sizes (small and large, as well as round, square or rectangular), the Marcuso is generally a glass-plated table, where 15mm plate glass rests on removable legs in 18/8 stainless steel – the legs screwing into stainless steel discs fixed to the glass.

Prices vary, but start from around £1,600. But don't despair – it's a much-copied design from the 70s and something similar comes along in junk shops, house clearance places and of course eBay quite often. Grab one of those (we once had a huge dining table version) and pass it off as the original. Trust us, no one will know the difference.

Find out more at the Nest website

A modernist classic that's almost 80 years old, yet the Piet Hein Ra pendant lamp still has some cutting edge looks.

One of Hein's first designs, it was initiated back in 1931 and still exudes that modernist charm. Indeed, this reissue is based on those original drawings, but in new materials and new, bolder colours like the red above. Clever too – with the bulb actually covered, it doesn't glare, rather it 'illuminates' the room with a warm glow.

If you want to brighten up your living room for one, the Ra pendant lamp sells for £529.

Find out more at the Panik Design website