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Well over 30 years old and still looking cutting edge – the Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti is likely to stay that way for some years to come.

An example of this 1971 design is on eBay right now, currently at a very reasonable £175 with four days left (as I write). It's worth checking out the close-up shots on the eBay site for the detail on this, looking like an upmarket workbench, it has that glass top, with two metal plinths in black with red detailing supporting each side and what look like bike handle bars supporting the glass.

Great for everyday use, but especially cool as a quirky office desk, it's certainly a nice thing to own.

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If you want something distinctly 1970s as a centrepiece for your living room, check out this Pieff two-seater leather sofa, which looks to be something of a bargain right now.

Loving that chrome frame that screams the era, while that leather-clad upholstery looks to be perfect  for sinking into and watching a night's TV. According to the seller (the second owner), everything is original, with the cushions repaired using the original leather by the seller, but still packing plenty of vintage character.

Bags of photos on the site, so check them out at eBay right now – the current price is just £21, which has got to be tempting.

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An unusual design, but a very functional piece of furniture on eBay right now – this Pieff dropdown-style dining table.

According to the seller, this is a 1970s design, but with the look of it, the design is probably late 70s, drifting into the 80s. But it does look incredibly modern too and would fit into any modern (or modernist for that matter) home easily. For your money, you get a table that extends up to 193.5cm, with a width of 140cm, made of that a 'black' top and four chrome legs, all with a minimum of wear from the years it has been in circulation.

£350 will secure it on a 'Buy It Now' or you can chance your arm with  best offer. See over the page for some detail shots.

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There are still bargains to be found on eBay if you put the time in searching – like this iGuzzini 1970s space age table lamp.

A quirky piece of Italian design from 30 or so years back, the iGuzzini (or Guzzini) lamp offers up a shade consisting of four plastic layers and a black rim, which is sat on a lacquered white rod stem and what's described as a 'cast iron' base with white grooved plastic cover. And for some added authenticity, the original 'Harveiluce, iGuzzini, made in Italy' sticker is still present.

Not high-end design, but very much of the era and right now, selling for just 99 pence. That's right – an absolute steal.

Find out more at the eBay website