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George Nelson Pill Clock

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Pill_clock With a timepiece this stylish on your desk, the temptation to clock-watch at work might be too much!

The Pill Clock is another stunning reproduction from Vitra of a piece by our favourite clock-designer, George Nelson. Originally released in the early 1950s, this reissue has been produced to using original models and documents from the George Nelson Archive, with close attention paid to the smallest of details to create an accurate copy.

It is available to buy in the UK from Pink Apple Designs for around £185.

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Routemaster deckchair

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Not exactly deckchair weather is it? But we live in hope or a late summer – and when the sun does start to shine, we’ll have our Routemaster deckchair to kick back in.

The humble deckchair is retro enough, but combined with disused Routemaster bus destinations, it’s certainly a winner. And just like the old bus, you can rotate to find your dream location. As long as it’s in London.

The sling is weatherproof, with the frame made of treated beech. Available for £59.95.

Find out more at the Art Meets Matter website

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Eames surfboard-like Elliptical table

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We haven’t done any Eames for a while, so a good time to featured this reissued Eames Elliptical table from Vitra.

It’s also known as the surfboard table because…well…it looks like a surfboard. It’s actually a long coffee table, designed back in 1951 and consisting of a chromed rod base and a laminate top in a choice of black or white.

Certainly not cheap at between £1,135 and £1,305, but it is a timeless piece and one that will get our visitors talking.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

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Keracolor Sphere round TVs – still available to buy

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If you think about space age design, chances are you’ll think of the round TV, more specifically, the Keracolor Sphere TV range, the brain child of a man called Arthur Bracegirdle in 1968.

They burned brightly in the early 70s, with a range of models available, including floorstanding and hanging TVs, wood-effect models, even a large model with a built-in 8-track player. The TVs stayed in production before the company closed down in 1977 – but the round shells remained in storage.

But now they’re back in production, with the full co-operation of Arthur Bracegirdle and using those original shells. The difference? Well, the TVs inside are updated with modern-day technology, including Scart sockets, Teletext, Nicam sound and a remote control. Not right up to the minute technology, but certainly recent. 

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Poul M Volther Corona Chair

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CoronachairTime for another reproduction of a classic chair – the Corona Chair by Poul M Volther. Danish designer, Volther was heavily influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement and the Corona, is his most famous piece. It received wide-acclaim when it was first produced in 1964 and its popularity has continued since then.

Its distinctive four part structure was apparently inspired by time-lapse photography of a solar eclipse. As with all the best Scandinavian designs, functionality is just as important here as looks – the four upholstered shells give support to the body, so is reputed to be incredibly comfortable.

The Corona Chair and matching footstool are available from BlueSunTree priced £549.

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Metro coffee table

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Holding_tables I do like this Metro coffee table – mid-century design with a modern twist.

The table could be quite useful either as a coffee table or as an occasional table. And there’s that lower shelf, which means even more storage – or somewhere to hide your magazines. It should be hard wearing too, as it’s made from solid yompa wood, which is incredibly hard and able to withstand plenty of knocks.

The only downside is the price – £345 seems a bit steep.

Find out more at the Holding Company website