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Eames Dots mugs at Utility Design

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Want to get a knowing nod off your design-savvy workmates? Get yourself an Eames Dots mug.

The design itself dates back to 1947, Charles and Ray Eames produced it originally for a cotton fabric as part of a competition at the Museum of Modern Art. it didn't actually get used 'back in the day', but has since been unearthed and used widely on recent designs, like this one.

The mugs are China mugs, with the design used with the approval of the Eames estate. Choose from the three colours above, each selling for £8.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

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50s-style Valance Clock

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Want a 50s-style clock for your home but can't quite justify the price tag attached to a George Nelson design? For a budget version, take a look at this valance clock. 

It's certainly got that period look, with wooden petal shaped arms radiating out from the central dial and contrasting silver-coloured arms. Measuring just over 50cm diameter, it's sure to look striking in a room. 

And the price tag? It's a reasonable £65. 

Buy it from Funky Lifestyles

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Tempaper Temporary Wallpaper

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New in at the Urban Outfitters website is a range of Temporary Wallpaper, designed by New York set designers under the name of Tempaper.

I’ll admit to being sceptical about the concept of temporary wallpaper, but apparently this is so easy to hang and remove, that you can move it according to your every whim. The collection also comprises some great retro designs. Pictured here is Bela in Coco, which is also available in a plum with blue pattern. Other designs include; Skotti, a houndstooth pattern in pink or lavender; Damsel, a damask design in pink, black or metallic and two art deco designs, Alto in black/white or blue/red and Gio in silver.

The wallpaper costs £78 per roll and is available from the Urban Outfitters website (not in store).

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Hello Easy Chair

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The Hello Easy Chair, with its memorable name and distinctive shape, could easily be mistaken for a classic chair design. It was, however, designed in this century, although it has an unmistakable Scandinavian style.

 The chairs was designed by Busk and Hertzog and according to one of its designers, its shape is “round, open and happy like a mouth calling out to people, asking them to come closer.” The chair was commissioned by the Danish Broadcast Corporation who wanted a chair especially for Kylie Minogue, which could be another selling point if you like the Australian pop star, but I wouldn’t hold it against the chair if you don’t.

The Hello Easy Chair is available from Heal’s, priced £895 with a choice of dark lilac, violet or anthracite coverings.

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Beach Hut Blue Striped Deckchair

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Sometimes simple designs are the best, and this Beach Hut Blue Striped Deckchair is a good example.

The deckchair hardly deviates from the classic style. It has a wooden frame and a vintage style blue and white striped sling. The only addition to the timeless design is the cushion that is strapped to the top of the deckchair to make it more comfortable.

The Beach Hut Blue Striped Deckchair costs £60 from The Contemporary Home.

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Conran Classic Bin

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The humble kitchen bin has been given a retro spin by a few manufacturers, opting either for space age or 1950s styles, but this Classic Bin, from the Conran Shop, takes its inspiration from a more obvious source – an old-fashioned garbage can.

Part of Conran’s Well Considered Collection, the classic bin is available in a choice of either red or black powder-coated stainless steel and holds 45 litres of waste products. There isn’t much more that can said about a bin really, but as bins go, this one isn’t bad.

The classic bin costs £35 from the Conran Shop.