Slightly mid-century in inspiration, but much more reminiscent of something from the 1970s – the Aero Stool is also an eco-friendly piece of seating.
Inspired by ‘a mirror image on a still lake’, the curved seat is made from hard Brazilian FSC-certified Pau Ferro wood, coupled with a cream-coloured cushion made from synthetic leather.
Made to order, so expect something of a lead time, you can order one for £895.
Enzo Mari designed the “In Attesa” Wastebasket for Italian manufacturer Danese Milano in 1971 and since then it has become a recognised design classic.
Its name means “in waiting” as the basket is leaning to one side, waiting for paper and rubbish to be thrown into it. Made from polypropylene, the In Attesa is available in either glossy white or glossy black.
It available to buy from SCP priced £24.99.
It might seem like obvious advice, but if you’re looking for some high-end design for your home, there’s always discounts to be had at sale time – as is the case with this Eames Storage Unit (ESU) from Vitra.
Developed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1949, it’s a free-standing shelving/storage unit constructed with the principles of mass production in mind, made from moulded plywood, painted screens, brushed metal (for the frame) and height adjustable legs.
Various sizes are in production from Vitra, with this small unit selling at Utility for £646 – a sale discount of £124 from the usual price.
Find out more at the Utility Design website
Originally released in 1972 and now back in circulation, the Snoopy toothbrush set is ideal for big and small kids alike.
The updated set includes a toothbrush stand, Snoopy cordless power toothbrush handle, two toothbrushes and a coupon for money off kids’ toothpaste.
All that for just $20 (around £10).
Find out more at the Fred Flare website
You might recall Kay & Stemmer from the very stylish Flow sideboard, which was launched back in 2006. Well, now the company is back – with these mid-century-inspired Edith and Agnes shelving units.
Take your pick from the Edith with three shelves or the Agnes, slightly taller with five shelves. Aside from the height, both are similar – made from solid oak with walnut veneered shelves and curved edges that give the units a distinctive look.
Made in the UK and available from Heals, prices start at £395.
Not the cheapest coffee table you’ll see on the market, but the Superstudio Quaderna Table is certainly a table with impact.
Designed by Superstudio in 1970 and reissued by Zanotta, it has a honeycomb core structure with white plastic laminate, which is silkscreen printed with black squares spaced at 3cm apart.
The table itself is 126 x 126 x 72 cm, so quite big – but not as big as the price. That’s a whopping £2,811.
