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Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

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eBay watch: Dijkstra 1970s floor / table lamp

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A great piece of 1970s design for not a lot of cash so far on eBay – this Dijkstra floor / table lamp.

Very much in that 'Guzzini' style, it's not quite a full-sized floor lamp at 114cm tall, but is probably something of an oversized table lamp too. Should work as either though. The lamp has a double-layered shade which gives off an orange glow when illuminated, with the height of the shade able to adjust on the chromed stem.

The lamp uses two bulbs and is said to be in 'very good condition', with no obvious damage, such as cracks or wear. Right now, it's at just 1 pence.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography, Women's Fashion

1940s Fashion Illustrations from Our Shop

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Calling all vintage fashionistas: The chaps over at Our Shop have unearthed these fabulous & unique French 1940s Fashion Illustrations for your delectation.

These are original, hand drawn artworks that date back to 1948, when ladies fashion was all about tailoring & nipped in waists. The one-of-a-kind collector's pieces are literally one-of-a-kind with only one available in each style, so if you fancy a spot of real vinatge couture adorning your walls, you better snap them up quickly.

The 1940s Fashion Illustrations are available in 3 styles. You can pick them up at Our Shop for £40 each. Visit the website for more details.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Laura Slater Textiles

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Laura Slater produces unique 50s-style textiles, used across a range of material.  

The Wakefield designer produces lampshades and cushions covered in her abstract designs. In addition, she works with an upholster to rework old furniture, as in the case of the chair pictured, which uses her Dot dash fabric. You can also buy her fabric by the metre to use in creations of your own.

Prices start at £62 for a cushion, while this chair costs £650. 

You can pick from a selection of products on sale here or, to request a made-to-order product, take a look at her website. 

Categories / Design and Interiors

Is that plastic too? New range from Yoyo ceramics

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Is that plastic

Yoyo ceramics are well-known for their take on design classics, such as the Yoyomaker range: an update of the classic Homemaker pattern. For their latest range Is that plastic too? they look to the designs of the seventies.

The range includes a reinterpretation of a classic thermos flask, a tupperware just and camping mugs – all recreated in ceramic and decorated in a pattern inspired by another household object – the jay cloth. Even better is the range is entirely dishwasher proof.  

Prices start at £15 for the mugs. 

Categories / Men's Fashion, Watches

Gold Cassette Watch by EOS New York

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Cassettes may be a dead format to the uninitiated masses but we still love them and it seems that the good people at EOS New York do too.

This 80s-tastic Gold Cassette Watch is a fittingly fabulous tribute to our beloved tapes. Every tiny detail has been thought of, from the laser-etched details on the watch face (extra Brownie points for the cute retro robot in the bottom corner!), to the moving reels that rotate the tape fully every 60 minutes. The only downside is you can't record all your favourite tunes onto it but we can't have everything.

If you love it as much as we do, it can be yours for £120 from Harvey Nichols. See their website for more details.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Linea midcentury-style Fairmont sofa and armchair range at House of Fraser

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Some midcentury style on the high street, courtesy of this Linea Fairmont sofa and armchair range at House of Fraser.

Only available in this 'mushroom' shade, you get the choice of a three-seater sofa, a two-seater or an armchair, all with those angled wooden legs, angled arms and back, as well as a low profile.

Heavily discounted right now (it is the sale, after all), you can secure the chair for £399 (from £699), the two-seater for £599 (from £999) and the large three-seater for £799 (from £1,399).

Find out more at the House of Fraser website