Having mentioned Heal’s original exhibition of Scandinavian furniture in the post about their Arkiv Storage Unit earlier in the week, here is a poster advertising that event.
The Scandinavian Furniture Poster is taken from an advertisement from the Fifties. It features a typical midcentury chair and table in shades of yellow and blue that are also typical of the period. It is sold framed in a wooden frame.
It costs £90 from Heal’s.
Just 'wow'. This is the car of my dreams – and this 1969 Citroen DS is on eBay right now.
It's a stunning version of a stunning car, with this late '60s DS in 'Midnight Blue' apparently only clocking 48,000km from new, which is approximately 31,000 miles). I think you can work out that it's well under 1,000 miles per year, which might account for the original 'Black Pallas' leather interior still being very much intact.
Also worth noting is that the hydraulic system has just been refurbished, which is always a concern on a used one of these. It's left-hand drive though, which might put a few people off. Described as 'immaculate', you can see why from the many images on the site. The price for this classic is £10,999.
For the retro gaming addict who just can't let go, we have these Space Invaders salt and pepper shakers.
Actually, the official name is 'retro arcade salt and pepper shakers', which might well be down to a rights thing. But we know what they are, little arcade aliens, adapted here for seasoning your food. It's probably what you call a 'talking point' at the table.
Talking point, seasoning, whatever you use 'em for, the price is £9.99 for a pair.
Add a colourful retro touch to a room with this Capiz mobile from Habitat.
The mobile is made from hanging shells, and is similar in looks to Verner Panton's fun lamp which was designed in 1964. While that lamp relies on the neutral shade of the shell to add to its glow, this one is multi-coloured to give it more of a tropical look. No doubt the distinctive tinkling sound of the shells will also be present in the mobile.
The mobile is currently reduced to £22.50.
Buy it online
The Splay oak chair is another 1950s-style design, courtesy of Heal's new Scandinavian design for living range.
This isn't a design they've plucked from their archive but one that's simply been inspired by the period. Made from oak, with a stylish curved back and topped off with a green wool seat, the chair has the good looks to see it through many more decades to come.
The chair costs £250.
Buy it online
Retro To Go favourites Belle and Boo continue to expand their product range with ever more little characters and scenes appearing on an increasing range of products, the latest of which is this Pirate Party Melamine Set.
This design is more boy-friendly then some of their previous offerings, as little pirates climb trees and build dens and treehouses out of sight of interfering adults. The illustration ticks all the right boxes too; cute without being sentimental and stylish whilst still capturing the fun of being a kid.
The set consists of cup, bowl, plate and cutlery and costs £18 from the Belle & Boo site here.
