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Ben Nicholson St. Ives clock

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Ben Nicholson was a pioneering British abstract artist, wife of British sculptor Barbara Hepworth and a member of the St. Ives school of artists from the late 1920s – as well as being the influence behind this Ben Nicholson St. Ives clock.

Influence behind, not designer of – it’s just a clock with an abstract design on the face rather than some kind of reissue. But it’s an eye-catching design with bold colours and a contrasting hands, measuring 190 x 290 x 65mm.

And it’s cheap to buy – just £19.95.

Find out more at the Surround Style website

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Russel Wright modernist designs reissued

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The name Russel Wright might not mean much to you, but he’s actually one of the most influential American designers of the 20th century – and a man credited for bringing modernism to the American home in the 1930s.

Originals from the 1930s are both scarce and expensive, so it’s just as well that Russel Wright Studios and HK Designs have reissued these spun-metal pieces, all completely faithful to the originals, with just the HK and Russel Wright marks on the bottom as additions.

There’s a range of stylish items, all available in aluminium, copper and steel and well worth checking out on the website. But if you want something that isn’t going to cost a fortune, check out the tumblers above, designed in 1932, great for long drink or cocktail and priced between $30 and $40 (£15 and £20) each.

Find out more at the HK Designs website

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Art Deco-style Rockefeller fan

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OK, it’s not exactly fan weather right now, but when the warm weather does return, you’ll be glad you bought an Art Deco-style Rockefeller fan.

This weighty fan (made of solid zinc) claims to move air more than any other fan of its size, with three speeds just in case you want to limit the breeze. But best of all, it’s a stylish item even when you don’t need a draught.

The Rockefeller is available in five colours – red, yellow, black, blue and white – all retailing at £170.

Find out more at the American Fan Company website

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Conran Spirograph log basket

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Remember the Spirograph? The Conran Shop certainly does, introducing this Spirograph log basket to its latest range.

Yes, this is based on the poplar 60s toy, which allowed you to create op art-style images with various tools and coloured pens. This ‘real’ Spirograph is handcrafted in iron wire, designed to store logs for your open fire.

It’s exclusive to the Conran Shop and so far only shows on the US site at $95 (around £48). Might be worth checking with the London store for UK availability.

Find out more at the Conran Shop website

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People Will Always Need Plates offers exclusive De La Warr Pavilion merchandise

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Retro To Go favourite People Will Always Need Plates has a range of merchandise available featuring the iconic De La Warr Pavilion – only available from the Pavilion itself.

If you didn’t know, the De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill On Sea was commissioned by the Earl De La Warr in 1935 and designed by architects Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff – the UK‘s first public building built in the Modernist style. It’s recently undergone renovation, returning the building to its former glory. And the merchandise on offer celebrates this event.

The tea towel (retailing for £7.95) is pictured above, but there’s also a limited edition plate (£25), mugs in a choice of colours (£9.99 each), a canvas tote bag (£14.50) and at the bottom of the price scale, badges at £1 each. You can buy them from the Pavilion or you can contact the Pavilion’s shop for mail order.

Find out more at the De La Warr Pavilion website