Category: Design and Interiors

We do love the designs of George Nelson here at Retro To Go, but we’ve focused in the past on his clocks. Well, it’s about time we shifted our eye elsewhere, starting with the George Nelson Coconut Chair.

Another of the man’s designs that defies its age – this originally appeared in 1955, taking its name quite obviously from the look – the designer himself compared it to a segment of coconut, albeit with a reversal of colour.

The chair itself, now reissued by Vitra, comprises of a white fibreglass-reinforced plastic outer shell, with black upholstery sat on a chromed tubular steel base. And prices vary according to your choice of upholstery, starting at £517.50, rising to £3208.50 at Nest.

Find out more at the Nest website

Everyone needs a tea towel – and if you’re in the market for a new one, how about something a little quirky like this Mid Century Chairs tea towel.

Pretty much as the name says – this is a superb reference to a range of mid century seating, or even  party game of ‘name that chair’! The tea towel has a black print on a white 100 per cent cotton towel and of course, is machine washable.

And while many of these chairs might be out of your budget, this 78cm x 50cm tea towel shouldn’t be – available now for £9.

Find out more at the Grace and Go website

I still associate Laura Ashley with that ‘grandma’ look, but if you dig enough, they do have the odd item worthy of consideration, the latest of which is this Laura Ashley retro Darwin chair.

It’s a really attractive chair, ideal if you’re going for a 50s vibe, with its curved wooden arms and retro-styled upholstery. It looks like a dream to sink into too.

It’s due in stores next month, although you can order online now, with a lead time of around 1 weeks. Not cheap though – £446.25.

Find out more at the Laura Ashley website

Karlsson has done some interesting and indeed cheap retro-styled items in the past – and they’re at it again with this Karlsson Vintage Dome clock.

Available in three colours (orange, black and white), it has a glass face and polished steel 3D numbers, with the clock sized at around 35cm.

Powered by a single battery, it sells for £30.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

There’s some really nice items at the newly-launched Vitamin Design Shop – but these retro Bullet Planters from Hip Haven have really caught our eye.

Available in a whole range of colours, each one is made of compression-moulded fibreglass, with a steel powder-coated tripod base. And they’re good for holding your plants and flowers both indoors and out.

Three sizes are available, the smallest of which is 16 inches tall and 15.75 inches wide. Prices start at $150 (around £75), rising slightly for larger items.

Find out more at the Vitamin Design Shop website