Technology has moved on so your mouse probably doesn’t really need a matt anymore, but it could be worth overlooking that fact for this Bob Dylan Mousepad.
It features the classic image by Milton Glaser, which has Dylan’s face in silhouette with his hair rendered in psychedelic glory.
The mat costs £6.99 (somewhat cheaper than original posters of this design cost) and can be bought online form VinMag.
There are always plenty of reasons to visit New York, and the exhibition “What Was Good Design? MoMA’s Message 1944-56” adds to the list.
Running until the end November at the Museum of Modern Art, the exhibition looks at the concept of “Good Design” and includes a selection of MoMA’s design collection that support the values of the concept. It includes design classics such as the Eames Chaise Longue pictured, along with everyday items such as Tupperware and a cheese slicer.
For full details visit the MoMA website.
High-end French fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac (aka JC/DC) also occasionally tries his hand at home decor – and this Brique rug is one of his designs.
Lego is the obvious inspiration here, with each section designed to look like a Lego brick. or at least, part of one. Except there's no plastic here, this is 100 per cent wool and all hand tufted.
Sized at 180 x 270 cm, it's probably the most expensive bit of Lego-style merchandise on the market at £1,340.
Can't say I know much about the maker, but there's no denying the period charm of this Cos.Mo desk lamp.
A 1960s Italian design, it's made of stainless steel, with the base made from four segments of flattened oblong shaped steel with a jointed arm and a curved perforated steel shade.
Condition is described as being 'in great shape', but you might want to check the images on the site for a close-up look. Best of all is the price – right now it's just £3.32, which makes it an absolute steal.
Jonathan Adler's designs across textiles, furniture and ceramics come up time and time again on this site. This Berry vase is another lovely piece, this time pleasingly available to buy from a UK retailer so you can avoid all those fees for shipping from the US.
It's one of a selection of his ceramics offered by the V&A shop, all inspired by classic mid-century design. The organic curving shape, the plant form patterns that run up the side of the vase and, of course, its name, all reflect the influence of the natural world on the piece. The vase costs £70.
See it online
Cardboard you ask? No, this isn't going to rot away after a quichk shower, it's actually hard-wearing if you produce it the right way. And as this vintage-style cardboard luggage at Manufactum has been produced in the Czech Republic for over 80 years, we can assume it comes with an excellent reputation.
Described as 'sturdy as anything', the suitcases have studded side-pieces are studded, corners and edges that are metal-reinforced, wooden strips on the outside for added stability, and the larger cases have solid wooden frames on the inside. If that's not enough, the locks and handles are made of steel, with an inner lining of paper. One other vital ingredient too – they look unbelievably hip.
Prices vary depending on the size of case required, but start at a very reasonable £22.50 for a black or red finish. Also, check out over the page for a really stylish hat box made in the same style by the same people – that will set you back just £24.50.
