The New York Cab Clock combines the cool of the Big Apple with green credentials.
Made from an authentic New York cab medallion mounted onto a recycled cab hood, it is now a fully functioning clock.
It costs $130 (approximately £70) from the eco-conscious specialist website Green with Envy.
I’m guessing someone at Morphy Richards had an old Bauhaus catalogue open when they designed the Manhattan kettle.
It’s very much the modernist design, oozing 30s cool with those straight lines, shiny chrome and non-nonsense looks. In terms of features, it has twin viewing windows, a cool touch handle, removable limescale filter and a 3.1kw element for speedy boiling.
But the looks alone should sell this. It retails for £55.
If you are quick, you can bag some real Shag rarities – these Japan-only tiki mugs and collectibles.
They were made exclusively for the Japanese market, with a clause blocking their sale outside that country. But a limited amount of stock has been released, which you can order now. Some lucky people will be able to order the complete set – sure to be collectors’ gold dust. The rest will be sold as individual items on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
The image here shows all the pieces, but if you want to get up close, check out larger images at the site, then get your credit card out – I doubt these will last the day.
See the full range at the Shagmart website
The Dedalo Stick/Umbrella Stand came onto the market in 1966, the year after the Kartell Umbrella Stand we featured the other week.
Designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Italian manufacturer, Studio Artemide, it was available in several colours. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem t be in production anymore (it certainly doesn’t seem to be available in the UK) so if you want one of this pods to store your umbrellas or walking sticks, you will have to buy a vintage one.
Spirografica currently have an orange one for sale, in excellent condition complete with its original box, for which means you have to pay handsomely for it – £145. They do crop up on Ebay from time to time too so it may be worth looking out for a cheaper one there.
We featured the work of Edward Bawden last year when some of his famous posters were included in a Bonhams sale, however if you can’t afford a poster, but like his designs, this peg bag may appeal.
Available from the Royal Academy shop it features the charming imagery of ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ fable. It is 100% cotton and machine washable, so it not only looks good but is practical too. At only £12.95 it is also quite a cheap purchase to brighten up your kitchen. If you like the pattern you will be pleased to know you can also get a matching tea towel, apron and mug.
You might not have liked his politics, but you’ve got to agree that Chairman Mao’s image is one of the most recognisable of the last century. He is not far behind Che Guevara in iconic status, as this Mao Cushion Cover illustrates.
The slightly smiling face of the leader of the People’s Republic of China greets you in bright colours from the cotton cushion cover. Perhaps in tribute to Mao’s anti-capitalist stance, the price is a very reasonable £6.99.
You can buy it online from The Contemporary Home website.
