Category: Design and Interiors

Pierre Paulin sadly died earlier this year, but his designs live on and indeed are reaching a new audience via Ligne Roset, which is re-introducing more of his forgotten gems, including the Archi armchair.

First seen in back in the 1950s, this new edition offers up a satin black lacquered of chromeed tubular steel base, which holds a metal frame and webbed support for the sculpted foam and fabric covering. It's also ergonomic, designed to be just perfect for kicking back and relaxing, with support for your head and shoulders, should you fancy a quick nap.

New in for 2009, expect to pay around £1,400 for one.

Find out more at the Ligne Roset website

Sometimes keeping it simple is the best way to keep a design fresh – it's certainly worked for the Fritz Hansen PK61 coffee table.

Designed back in 1956 by Poul Kjaerholm, it looks as contemporary today as it did over 50 years. In fact, it's probably more 'today' than 'yesterday' in terms of looks – that satin brushed stainless steel base and glass top wouldn't look out of place in any modern furniture emporium.

But this is an original, retailing for a design classic price of £2,260, although cheaper versions are available with a marble or slate top. Chair isn't included either – that's a PK22 armchair from the same designer and indeed the same year, which will cost you almost £2,000 more.

Find out more at the Skandium website

Retro looks to be a significant part of the new Well Considered collection at the Conran Shop.

The Well Considered range is a recession-friendly selection of design and homeware, a range that's set to be ongoing at the Conran Shop, with new designs added to it each season – and all for prices that are said to be in line with John Lewis or Habitat. So not exactly budget, but certainly affordable – and all with 50s-style Javier Mariscal packaging as an added bonus.

The Daily Telegraph has a preview of the collection, which isn't due in the stores (and online) until August 18th, but this 1930s-style Oliver armchair (above) caught our eye, perfect for a post of reading after a long day at work. The price for that? Around £895.

Conran Shop website

We're big fans of Dwell, who same able to knock some very hip, retro-styled design that doesn't cost a small fortune, even if some of the pieces run very close in looks to some high-end originals. Saying that, we don't think the Dwell Cutout coffee table is a take on anything in particular – it's just a modern-day slice of the 1970s.

Available in black or white (you can check out a picture of the white version over the page), the coffe table has that 'Cutout' shape for mixing support and storage, a lacquered frame and tempered mirrored glass top.

The whole thing stands around 37cm high and has a diameter of 90cm, selling for £299 when it lands instore – which is 19th August 2009. Or you can order online now in advance.

Find out more at the Dwell website

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