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Alessi Bird Kettle

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 This item, the Alessi Bird Kettle, probably needs to no introduction as it has become one of the most iconic product designs of our lifetime.

Designed in 1985 by Michael Graves, you may be wondering why we are featuring this well-known product today? The reason is because it is on special offer at Utility Design, reduced to just over £65. In fact, they have a 20% reduction on all Alessi products bought during June, so now is the ideal time to grab yourself a piece of iconic design.

Visit Utility Design for full details.

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Art Deco Glassware

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Soft Philosophy has a small collection of Art Deco Glassware available to buy on their website.

Pictured here is the wine glass (sold as a set of six for £66) which is made from lead free, hand-made glass and features black and yellow accents on the clear glass. There is also a set of champagne flutes (around £60), goblets (£69) and a decanter (£44) in a similar style. Their design is simple but striking – typical of the art deco style.

Visit the Soft Philosophy website to purchase.

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Mr Potato Head Mugs

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Mr Potato Head enjoyed something of a comeback following the Toy Story films, but the toy was popular throughout the 70s and 80s, with the original idea dating back to the Fifties. And now he his image has been put to use again on these Mr Potato Head Mugs by Pearl and Earl.

The mugs are part of their series depicting iconic images against block colour backgrounds. Mr Potato Head, drawn in white, is depicted as having lost one of ears.  They are are available in a choice of red, turquoise or brown, so you can mix and match.

The mug is made from fine china, is dishwasher safe and costs £8. You can buy them online from the Pearl and Earl website.

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Retro Vine Wall Stickers

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DecoSticks sell a huge array of wall stickers, including these Retro Vine Wall Stickers.

The design could accurately be described as “Orly Kiely-esque”, which is never a bad thing in our book. The pack contains six giant stickers, four in brown and two in orange – a classic Seventies combination.

The stickers cost £29.99 and can be bought online directly from DecoSticks.

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+oo slider console by Blu Dot for Urban Outfitters

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This attractive slider console unit is part of a range called +oo, a collaboration between Urban Outfitters USA and Blu Dot. Blu Dot are a Minneapolis based design group of three men who take inspiration from mid-century designs and architecture and this small range also includes a sofa, a chair and some coffee tables. 

This console is very practical as well as looking good: the powder blue, white and yellow panels are sliders so you can stow away or display what you want, the shelves are adjustable and the back panel features wire management holes so any stereos can be tucked away. 

Currently this treat is only available in the US, where it's priced at $548.

See it online

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Cappellini Cloud Bookcase

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The Cappellini Cloud Bookcase is described as a “white polyethylene modular double-sided bookcase”, which may be a technically accurate description, but does nothing to convey the sheer fun of this piece.

 Each component is cloud-shaped and when connected together to fill a whole wall, you could quite imagine that you are on the set of a vintage Sci-Fi film. The original white version is undoubtedly the most stunning, but it is also available in red and two shade of green.

You can buy the Cloud Bookcase online from Nest priced around £815 or for one with lights, the price doubles.