Not your everyday stool, the Zanotta Allunaggio three-legged stool comes with insect-like looks.
It’s the work of Achille Castiglioni, dating back to 1965 and designed (rather like an insect) for the outdoors. Those legs are made of steel, while the seat is an aluminium alloy, all in either a ‘grass green’ or natural finish.
You can pick one up for around £500.
Find out more at the Nest website
A 60s classic that’s back on the market to celebrate three anniversaries – the Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair.
This new version celebrates Pierre Paulin’s 80th birthday, his 60 years as a designer and Paulin’s 50 years of working with Artifort, with each chair sold with a commemorative book signed by Pierre Paulin himself.
Aside from that, this is still the space age classic, with a metal base and a seat that looks like a piece of ribbon, albeit a firm/comfortable one with upholstery of your choice giving it a personal touch. Not cheap at £2,538, but one for the auction houses of tomorrow.
Find out more at the V&A website
Another mid-century design classic that’s still on the market today – the Arne Jacobsen AJ Royal pendant light.
It was designed by Jacobsen back in 1957 as a fitting for the AS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. And it still looks ever bit as stylish 50 years on, especially when you flick the switch, with light from the bottom as well as through the stepped rings on the top to create an eye-catching ceiling effect.
Two sizes of the aluminium light fitting available, with prices starting around the £400 mark.
Find out more at the Icone website
Wall-mounted shelving units aren’t as common as they once were, but they could make a comeback if they all looked as good as the Jean Prouvé Rayonnage Mural range for Vitra.
This particular shelving range was created by Prouvé back in 1936, offering functional book shelving or general storage from bent sheet metal and solid oak (stained or natural). All of which evokes an era, but at the same time, looks timelessly stylish.
Choose from small or large units, with prices starting at £699.
If you’re after a 1930s vibe in your living room, you might want to check out the Odeon range of armchairs and sofas.
All have those 30s-style curves and low back and come in a wide choice of coloured Italian leather options, as well as a range of sizes – armchair, two-seater sofa and three-seater sofa.
Prices obviously vary too – starting at £650.
Find out more at the Home Temptations website
Not just a cool piece of industrial retro design, the Bumling pendant light also has a name guaranteed to raise a laugh.
It’s the work of Ateljé Lyktan, dating back to 1968, but now back on the market. Take your pick from the minimalist aluminium shade or soften things up with a white or red varnished version. No matter which you go for, it’s unlikely to date for many years – if ever.
Yours for around £265.82.
Scandinavian Design Center website
