Contrary to general opinion, not everything from the mind of Joe Colombo was space age and plastic – some of his designs were as simple as the Couple table lamp.
Designed for Oluce Lighting in 1967, it’s very much a functional item, but with that magic ingredient of style. Take your pick from black or white, both with lacquered metal bases, lacquered aluminium heads and chrome plated stems.
If you want to treat your desk, it will cost you around £413.
Find out more at the Nest website
An old look from a new design – the James Design Hardwood Wingback chair.
We have covered James Design previously with the stylish Double Rocker and this is very much in the same vein – a seat built for comfort, with an oak hardwood frame, bute melrose fabric upholstery (other colours also available on request) and those vintage-style wings to keep the breeze from your neck.
Not cheap at £1,610, but a timeless design that’s certain to give you a lot of use over the years.
Find out more at the James Design website
If you’re on the look out for a timeless classic for your home, the Georg Jensen Masterpiece Candle Holder undoubtedly fits the bill.
Jensen designed it back in 1960, that no nonsense shaped crafted from stainless steel and ideal as a table centrepiece of as a piece of home design in its own right.
Two sizes to choose from, either 44cm or 17.5cm high, with the former priced at £365, while the latter is a more budget-friendly £145.
Find out more at the Skandium website
It could be straight off the set of Space 1999, but the Zanotta Dora armchair is actually a 2005 design, the work of Ludovica and Roberto Palomba.
Designed for use around a table or as a standalone seat in its own right, the Dora consists of a polyethylene frame, with optional floral decorations or if you prefer, with a glossy lacquered finish. And as it’s essentially plastic, you can use as the coolest outdoor chair on the block.
Prices start at £317.13.
Find out more at the Nest website
You may recall Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki doing a wallpaper range for Habitat back in 2006. Well, she’s at it again, this time producing a wallpaper range for Graham & Brown.
And it’s very much inspired by the designs from the Biba store at its 70s height, those interlocking images (like the Viva above) available in light shades or a much more imposing black and silver. if that’s a bit much, a Diva range tones things down in both colouring and pattern.
Available now, the designs sell for £30 per roll.
Find out more at the Graham & Brown website
External/outdoor lights tend to be pretty grim affairs – check your local B&Q if you want evidence. That’s certainly not the case with the Luceplan Sky light.
Designed by Alfredo Häberli and available in three colours (white, chestnut or plain aluminium), it offers 70s space age style for our outdoor space. Weatherproofing is via the aluminium casing, matched with a transparent polycarbonate diffuser and fluorescent bulb (included) for energy-saving light.
You can also use it indoors as either a ceiling or wall light. Whatever you choose, the price is the same – £260.
