Category: Homeware

Another classic chair from French designer Pierre Paulin, who designed the famous Ribbon Chair we featured earlier in the week. The Mushroom Chair was Paulin’s first design using the new construction technique of a metal frame covered with foam, which was revolutionary back in the sixties.

The great designer himself said "A chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colourful."  And the Mushroom is certainly that.

This chair is on show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but a reproduction is available from BlueSunTree for £450. If it is good enough for MoMa, it is good enough for your lounge!

Another alternative to the the ubiquitous Smeg fridge, this time from Lec, which has just launched a Retro Range of refrigerators and fridge freezers.

In terms of looks, there’s very little to choose between the models, all featuring that vintage-style look and retro handle, silver or ivory colour schemes and a wine rack, glass shelves and salad drawer. The main difference is if you want a fridge with freezer box or you want a split fridge/freezer.

Prices for the fridge with box start at £769 (which makes it considerably cheaper than a Smeg fridge), with other models slightly more expensive. See the website for a full breakdown.

Find out more at the Lec Retro website

Pierre Paulin’s Ribbon Chair is a truly iconic piece of furniture. First created by the French designer in 1966, it won the Chicago Design Award in 1968 and was featured in the 1975 film “Space 1999”.

With its sculptured form, the ribbon chair could almost be a work of art, but this isn’t at the expensive of comfort or durability, as these chairs were designed to last a lifetime. A good thing too as they will set you back in the region of £2600.

Atomic Interiors of Nottingham stocks Ribbon Chairs by original manufacturer, Artifort – price on application.