Category: Design and Interiors

We're big fans of the mid-century inspired pieces from modern day design team Kay+Stemmer, not least this Shaper coffee table, designed for Mark of Cornwall.

Loving the curves (inspired by the surfboard apparently), with supporting legs in either European oak or black American walnut, creating a very stylish contrast.

It's been designed for indoor or outdoor use, but you really don't want to be opening this to the elements, especially with a price of £1,600. And if you like the looks, but want something bigger, there's also a dining table in the range, with both available to view at Liberty's.

Find out more at the Mark of Cornwall website

A wallpaper classic that looks every bit as sharp today as it did back in the day, the David Hicks Hexagonal wallpaper.

First designed back in the 1960s by the very influential David Hicks, the paper is available once more today courtesy of high-end wallpaper manufacturer Cole & Son, offering that distinctly 60s geometric look for the modern home.

Take your pick from several varations in colour and check out over the page for a close up shot of one of the other colour options. If you want to give your room a high-end 60s look, it will cost you £49 for a roll sized at 10m x 52cm.

Find out more at the Tangletree Interiors website

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With this spell of warmer weather, the question for many people is how to stay cool in style? Well, if you are a Londoner being forced to swelter on an overpacked tube (or if you just want to keep yourself refreshed) you may be interested in the range of water flasks available through Bliss Home featuring Transport for London designs. 

An early mid-century gem has been reissued by Knoll, the George Nakashima Straight Chair.

Created by the Japanese/American designer back in 1948, the chair is still sharp over 60 years on, made from American walnut with turned legs and stretches, contrast hickory spindles and a clear, slight gloss finish.

Each Chair features George Nakashima's signature under the seat (so everyone will know it's the real deal) and is priced at just over £609.

Find out more at the Knoll website

If you're on the look out for something cool and retro for your outdoor space, look no further than the Driade Kissi Kissi table.

Designed by Miki Astori, it goes very much in that 1960s 'Tulip table' direction, but offers a modern spin with a polyethylene finish that's designed to withstand the elements.

A simple white finish or if you're after something more bold, check out the red and blue options. All priced the same – £370.

Find out more at the Nest website