Categories / Architecture, Books, Design and Interiors, Homeware

Handcrafted Modern by Leslie Williamson

 

Handcrafted modernism

Looking for some interiors inspiration? A flick through the 200-plus pages of Handcrafted Modern by Leslie Williamson should give you some ideas. As implied by its subtitle, 'At home with mid-century designers', these are directly drawn from the homes of some of our best loved designers.

In this highly visual book, photographer Williamson goes to the homes of 14 different mid-century designers to look at their own interpretations of modernism. As part of her quest she only visits homes that have been left unchanged (although some are now museums), including the abodes of George Nakashima, Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames, as well as the highlight of seeing inside Walter Gropius's Bauhaus home in Massachusetts, USA. 

Published by Rizzoli, it's currently for sale for £25.50 on Amazon.

Categories / Homeware

Distressed Tripod Lamps

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Pedlars currently has a stock of Distressed Tripod Lamps which have been assembled from a mixture of reclaimed and new parts, meaning each one is unique.

The lamps are available in a choice of sizes. Large stands at 102cm when fully extended with a lamp head measuring 33cm by 24cm, while the Medium size is 51cm high with the same size lamp head. Both of these are available in a rusted metal finish. The Small size reaches 41cm high with a lamp head 15cm deep. This size is available with a red reflector as well as the rusted metal option. The lamps are priced £250,£375 and £425 according to size.

Visit Pedlars to buy.

Categories / Homeware

Deco-style Starburst range at Next

Starburst range

If you're looking to add some retro glamour to your home and don't want to spend a small fortune, you may want to take a look at the Starburst range at Next

The range takes its cue from the Art Deco movement, with lots of mirrored surfaces and sharp lines, and succeeds in creating some unusual pieces, such as the angular side table and the wall-mounted console pictured above. They've even got some starburst mirrors to help top off the look. 

For an idea of prices, the side table costs for £90, while the wall console retails for £250. 

Buy them online

Categories / Architecture, Food and Drink, Homeware

Beyond the Valley Buildings Mug

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The Buildings Mug by Beyond the Valley should appeal to anyone with an interest in architecture as it is printed with various styles of buildings, including several Brutalist style tower blocks.

The mug has been created by Beyond the Valley, which is a designer boutique in Carnaby Street, who have now expanded into producing their own label of clothes and homewares. The mug is made from white ceramic with a black print, and the Beyond the Valley logo printed on the base.

The mug costs £15 and can be bought online from Culture Label.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Paladone Pac Man Alarm Clock

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There appears to be a rash to retro gaming products about at the moment (probably in preparation for the approaching festive season, although we are loath to mention it just yet), including this Pac-Man Alarm Clock from Paladone.

As you can see here, the clock consists of a giant pac-man with a digital clock inside his mouth. The alarm uses authentic sounds from the original game, which should be irritating enough to get most people out of bed on time.

It is available to buy online from Comet for £29.99.