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Keith Haring chairs by Vilac

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Not just a cool bit of 80s street art for your home, the Keith Haring chairs by Vilac are aso pretty useful things to have around too.

These are actually kids' chairs, inspired by the classic 'Radiant baby' image and made of wood that's been turned, smoothed, sanded and lacquered by skilled craftsman. Essentially, it's well made and should see you or your kids right for many years.

Size is around ensions: 28.3 x 18.9 x 9.1 inches and colour options are pink, orange, yellow, green or light blue. The price is $164 in the US, sadly we've not found them as yet in the UK.

Find out more at the Unica Home website

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Origins Design Zig Zig side table

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If you are looking to inject some modernism style into your living room, you may be interested in this Zig Zag side table from Origins Design. It's a twenty-first century product but has the polished stainless steel, glass and airy look that echoes the designs of someone like Mies van der Rohe. 

The table measures 55cm high and is available to buy for £690 from the Mydeco website. 

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eBay watch: Pair of Rodolfo Bonetto-designed Melaina easy chairs

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We've actually covered the reissue of this design before, but on right ebay right now is a pair of Rodolfo Bonetto Melaina easy chairs from the original 1970s issue, complete with a very 1970s colour scheme.

The original design by Bonetto was for Driade, with the chairs packing that distinctly 'Space 1999' look of the era, made of fibreglass and theoretically good for indoor use or out – although judging by the minor damage to these pieces, it might be wise to keep them away from the elements.

The reissues cost over £800 each, whereas these two chairs are £500 or 'best offer' for the pair. If you want more than two, the seller claims to have 'several' in stock, should you have a large family or social circle.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Classic designs of David Mellor artwork by Ink Posters

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Ever heard of David Mellor? Well, if the name isn't familiar, his work certainly is – you probably pass his 1966 National Traffic Light design every day of your life (if you live in the UK) and you've probably used items like his bus shelters, public seating and litter bins at some time in your life. While those items aren't celebrated by the classic designs of David Mellor artwork, some of his more stylish works for the home are.

The three prints available from Ink Posters feature Mellor's classic 1972 Abacus 700 armchair (pictured above), the Abacus Embassy Teapot (designed for the British Embassy in 1963) and the Minimal Cutlery, a more comtemporary, but equally retro design.

All the two-colour screenprints are limited to 1,000 and are incredibly minimalist, featuring just the image of the design and some details of it in the lower section. Each one retails for £55.

Find out more at the Ink Posters website

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Anglepoise 1930s 1227 lamp reissued in chrome

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It was designed back in 1934 by George Carwardine and reissued in coloured versions back in January this year. Now, to celebrate the iconic lamp's 75th birthday, the Anglepoise 1227 lamp has been reissued in chrome.

It's the perfect match, a modernist gem gets a distinctly period finish in chrome. Aside form that, this is business as usual, with that chrome cladding covering the aluminium frame and cast iron base, with the lamp able to position itself just perfectly for your reading and writing.

£180 is the price, something of a hike compared to the £110 being asked for the standard versions.

Find out more at the Anglepoise website

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Jonathan Adler Barbie Doll and home furnishings

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Jonathan Adler certainly doesn't hide his love of all things 70s, so it's no surprise that the Jonathan Adler Barbie Doll could have come kicking and screaming out of that decade.

A limited edition doll that should be on the shelves from September, it offers up a 70s-style hipster Barbie complete with mini dress in a David Hicks-inspired Adler fabric, along with some retro-styled mini accessories inspired by real interior pieces, specifically a side table, lamp, 3 funky-patterned vases, a lacquered tray, and a Barbie silhouette mirror.

If that's not enough for you, check out over the page for the Barbie Jonathan Adler room pack, which adds an Adler sofa, pillows, and blanket to the mix. You can pre-order now ahead of that September release, prices are $59.99 for the doll and accessories, $58.49 for the room pack.

Find out more at the Entertainment Earth website

Big thanks to @Beatgrrl for the tip off!

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