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Britannia Cubism Cooker

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CubismrangeThe options are somewhat limited if you are looking for a cooker to complement a retro-style kitchen. Yes, there is always the Aga, but that is a bit too Country Living and you need a big kitchen to accommodate it. Britannia are now producing a cook that may just suit your kitchen.

The Cubism cooker is part of Britannia’s limited editor Couture Range. This range comprises of three designs, each inspired Avsh Alom Gur’s catwalk collection, of which the retro Cubism cooker is our favourite. As well as striking Cubist red and black patterned exterior, it features a nine-function oven with Quickstart, a programmer, a choice of hobs and Chef Top hotplates.

Prices range from a jaw-dropping £4,900 – if you are undeterred by this then further details can be found on the Britannia website.

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Peter Max Cushions

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164First things first.  We realise that £150 is a lot of money to pay for one cushion.

But this cushion is rather special, featuring a print by Peter Max, a leading exponent of psychedelic design in America. So it more than just a cushion, it’s a piece of art too! 20th Century Marks has four Peter Max cushions, each priced £150. Each one has a different design, but all have the wild colours and dreamy cartoon imagery, you would expect from sixties psychedelic art.

If you can be persuaded to part with your money, visit the 20th Century Marks website to see the set.

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Dreamwall Retro Tiles

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Dreamtiles

Hannah Coleman started her company Dreamwall in 2003, specialising in rustic wall coverings, but since then the range has expanded to include a fabulous selection of retro-inspired tiles.

Made of high quality plastic, the tiles come a variety of designs, but with an emphasis on bold geometric shapes and colours, as seen in the two pictured here, the Lego-like 2:4:16 and the Four Ball. These tiles are large so more suited to careful placement in singles, pairs or small groups as a feature, rather than using to tile whole wall.

Prices vary according to design – the two pictures here cost £65 each. To see the whole collection visit Dreamwall.

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Chair

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WillowThe Willow Chair is older than the classic chairs we usually featured – its over 100 years old.

Pioneer of the Modern Movement in Scotland, Charles Rennie Mackintosh created the Willow chair in 1903 for the Willow Tea Rooms in Glasgow. The chequer pattern of the back takes the form of a stylised tree, inspired by his interest in Japan design. His designs, including this chair, were a great influence on the Bauhaus movement that followed later.

Mackintosh only ever made one Willow Chair but since the 1960s thousands of reproductions have been made. Design Icons are selling their version with the seat upholstered in either cotton (priced £1115) or leather (priced £1155).

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Türlitoaster – 50s-style kitchen classic

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Turlitoaster
I’ve had to rely on Google Translate to get the full details on the Türlitoaster  – but I can tell you for sure that this is a stunning piece of design from 1959 – and you can still buy one today.

Originally made in Switzerland in the late 50s, this a mechanical toaster that pre-dates the pop-up toaster. Stick in your bread, toast one side, then use the flip mechanism to toast the other side (without burning your fingers). The downside is that you need to use our judgement to decide if it’s toasted – automation only went so far in the 50s.

Yes, it mans more work but I think you’ll struggle to find a cooler toaster in any kitchen. Available online for 49 Euros (around £34).

Find out more at the Manufactum website

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‘Dirty’ and ‘Dishy’ tea towels

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Dirtytowel
Washing up is dull, but if you want to brighten it up, and encourage your other half to help you dry why not buy a pair of these Dirty and Dishy tea towels from Cox & Cox?

These tea towels combine retro typographics with the quirky messages of either Dishy or Dirty. Indeed, ‘Dirty’ could be the ideal gift for Christina Aguilera (if you know her), or anyone you know who would like to brighten up their kitchen.

‘Dirty’ comes in pink type and ‘Dishy’ comes in lime green. They cost £12 each and measure up at 74cm x 43cm.

Find out more on the Cox & Cox website