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Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Categories / Design and Interiors

Vitra Hang It All by Charles and Ray Eames – walnut and basic dark special edition

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There was a similar special edition out in the US a couple of years back, but due to rights issues, it never made it to the UK. Not to worry, the walnut and basic dark special edition Vitra Hang It All by Charles and Ray Eames is now available in the UK, should you want a variation on the classic theme.

You can still buy the original 1953 midcentury design classic if you wish, but this is a more subdued limited edition, the plastic coated steel frame going darker, while the coloured balls have been replaced with wooden balls in walnut. Slightly more 'grown up' if you like.

Get one while you can, £182 is the price.

Find out more at the Utility website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

All-new Volkswagen T2 camper van at Danbury Motor Caravans

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Yes, there are plenty of classic models on eBay right now and pretty much all the time. Condition varies and you'll almost certainly need to spend some time and money keeping it on the road and looking good. If that sounds like hard work, you can spend even more money on a new Volkswagen T2 camper van at Danbury Motor Caravans.

Of course, there are pluses and minus. The big 'minus' is that this isn't an original classic and for many, that's going to be a big problem. As for the plus, well this is a new van from the VW factory in Brazil, with a fuel injected, water-cooled modern engine, complete with electronic ignition and a catalytic converter exhaust system, along with front servo assisted disc brakes and rear drum brakes, as well as the option to run on either bio fuel or unleaded petrol.

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eBay watch: Artifort 1960s F978 lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt

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Artifort

We're doing a bit of reading between the lines here. This is simply listed as a '1968 swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort' and should be taken as such. But we believe it is specifically the Artifort 1960s F978 lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt.

We featured a reissue of the design back in 2008, which retailed then (and we suspect, retails now) for around £1,776. So we're talking a bargain here, even if it's not as perfect as a new one.

For your money, you get a chair that is 'totally original', with the original upholstery, although it could 'do with a clean'. There's also a fibreglass shell and steel foot in the original black colour. Condition is described as 'good' and the price right now is £195.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1970s architect-designed four-bedroom house in Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire

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Not the most stunning house you might see from the outside (although not a bad looking place in truth), this 1970s architect-designed four-bedroom house in Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire really come to life inside – where it remains largely unchanged from that original era.

Yes, the fittings and decoration of this place are straight out of a mid to late '70s design book. Which is probably when the house dates from. The kitchen is almost a museum piece, as is the stunning wood-clad living room and double-level conservatory. Throw in a picturesque location in the Peak District and you've got something really special.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas London trainers reissued in navy blue suede

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it is the trainer reissue that keeps on giving, with the latest release of the Adidas London trainers coming in a navy blue suede.

Originally a 1970s shoe as part of the Adidas City Series, it's back here in much the same shape, but with an upper in navy blue suede, along with white detailing and a chocolate gum sole, plus that dimpled tongue.

You can pick up a pair right now online at the Size? store, with a price of £57.

Find out more at the Size? website

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Categories / Bags, Design and Interiors

Trellick With Margo Selby bag range at People Will Always Need Plates

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We saw the two collaborate on some Bus Blind fabric earlier in the year, but we haven't previously encountered Trellick With Margo Selby bag range at People Will Always Need Plates.

As the name suggests, the range is inspired by the facade of Goldfinger's iconic Trellick Tower, with a choice of colours and designs – a blowing bag, pencil case/make-up bag, purse, washbag and weekender bag. Oh yesa, there are also cushions too, which obviously aren't bags, but we'll not quibble over the detail.

The bowling bag is available in two colour options and sized at 35 x 23cm, with leather contrasting the Trellick cloth. £160 is the price for this, see the rest of the range on the website.

Find out more at the PWANP website