Categories / Design and Interiors

Austin swivel chair from Dwell

Austin chair

Fancy getting yourself your own Bond villain style swivel seat but are on a bit of a budget? Take a look at the Austin swivel chair, new at Dwell

This design is part of their Autumn collection which is currently previewing online ahead of its arrival into shops in August. As you'd expect from Dwell, the collection draws heavily on 60s and 70s influences, not least this chair which looks like it could have come straight out of a late 60s pad. This is the look on a budget, however, as the chair is upholstered in faux leather, with a stainless steel swivel base. 

Due in stores on 11 August, the chair costs £299. 

Order it online

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Debenhams Heritage home accessories range

Debenhams heritage
If you like the style of Cath Kidston or Lisa Stickley, your fancy might well also be taken by the Heritage home accessories range, new in at Debenhams.

The range covers everything from mugs and side plates pictured to oven gloves and storage jars. Each item is decorated in the same college style way: pretty florals shown alongside printed bits of paper to give a vintage feel. 

Prices start at £5 for the jars. 

See the range online

Categories / Homeware

Parisian Abstract Print Throw from Couverture

6048 If you dream of living in an artist's garret in Montmartre but your reality is a one bedroom flat in Peckham, this fifties inspired Parisian Abstract Print Throw from Couverture can help create the desired ambiance.

Drawing on the abstract-expressionist style for inspiration, this grey, yellow and purple throw would make a stylish cover for any bohemian bed or sofa. The throw has a double thickness cotton front but if you fancy a change you could always display the reverse, which is washed cotton velvet  with a hand-executed running stitch detail.

It measures 230x260cm and costs £299 from Couverture here.

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch, Travel

eBay watch: 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van

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We see a lot of VW vans on eBay, but often, they are either ridiculously expensive or not in particularly good condition. This 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van is on the right side of both of those concerns.

It's had 'extensive restoration, pretty much everything from the exterior to the doors and wheels through to a refresh of the original Devon interior. Read the description for all the detail – it's certainly wide ranging. There's even a few modern essentials squeezed in too – like a CD player with new in-door speakers and a 15-inch pull-down Freeview TV.

'Looks and drives superb' claims the seller. If you want it in your life, the bidding right now is at £2,000. Lots more images on the listing too.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1960s Meadow Rise house in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

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It's always good to see an interesting 1960s-designed house, but it's even better when the interior is still instant – as is the case with the Meadow Rise house in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

Lots of period features to admire, including exposed brickwork, wood panels and ceilings, stone fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows, period radiators, period lighting and built-in furniture. Be a crying shame if that was ripped out by the next buyer.

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Categories / Homeware

Suena Mexican Rocking Chair

Luisarocking 
Recently added to Graham and Green’s stock is the Suena Mexican Rocking Chair.

It is a similar 1950s style chair to the Acapulco Chair by Oficina Kreativa, but on beautifully curved rockers instead of standard chair legs. It is made from steel so is suitable for use indoors or out. A stylish additoin to any porch!

It costs £425 from Graham and Green.