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eBay watch: 1970s pulldown eyeball pendant light

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Another superb vintage light on eBay – this time a 1970s pulldown eyeball pendant light.

No maker or designer is accredited, but it is presumed to be from the 1970s, as well as being a Danish design from the era. For your money, you get a 360 degree rotating shade and drop-fall cord, the shade made of chrome plated steel for serious, eye-catching appeal.

According to the seller, it's in 'excellent condition and full working order', with a 'buy it now' price of £195 being asked (although you can also make an offer). The table obviously isn't included.

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eBay watch: 1970s modernist-style chandelier

Modernist

A very interesting design – and this 1970s modernist-style chandelier isn't too expensive to pick up.

According to the seller, the fitting (one of three available) was fitted new in the late 70s, but was taken out of the building recently when it underwent a refit. Maybe they just wanted to save some money, as the fitting uses 22 bulbs, all 40w 'golf ball' lights. You'll need a high ceiling too, with the drop from top of the chrome to the bottom bulb is 84cm.

But it is a feature light, very of its era and at £160, cheaper than most reissued designer light fittings.

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eBay watch: 1950s Formica-topped plant stand

Plant

A rather cool little item for the 50s-themed home, this Formica-topped plant stand.

No maker of note, but if you want the look, it's all here – three angled wooden legs, a wooden platform and a black and white-striped Formica top with silver metallic rim.

Condition is described as 'good/fair', with some age-related marking. Then again, not much to pay – right now, it's just 99 pence.

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eBay watch: 1960s Stag drawers by John & Sylvia Reid

Stag

Not an obvious lookers, but units like these Stag drawers by John & Sylvia Reid are becoming more collectible as the years pass.

This unit is part of the company's C range from the 1960s, made of oak and with some age-related marking, but overall, in decent condition. Those four drawers are extremely well made too – so plenty of storage for many years to come.

Price? Right now just £5.99.

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eBay watch: 1970s space age mushroom lamp by C.N. Burnham

Burnam

Probably not high end in its day, but very much of its era – this mushroom lamp by C.N. Burnham is certainly worth a look if you love the space age era.

Burnham produced this light back in 1971, made of orange and white ABS plastic and able to use a standard bulb. It's also described as being in 'excellent condition'  with 'only very light age'.

All of that for $24 right now – or £15.55 if you want the conversion.

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eBay watch: 1960s Kalmar ‘ice’ chandelier

Kalmar

Something really stunning on eBay right now – this Kalmar 'ice' chandelier from the 1960s.

Why 'ice'? Well, just look at it – it could be a block of ice for your ceiling. It is in fact a hand-blown glass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, designed to look like ice, hiding slots for seven bulbs, all of which is suspended by a metal pole from the ceiling.

In the right house, it will be a really impressive talking point. Check out more images on the site, with a price right now of £97.16.

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