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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

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eBay watch: 1970s space age Guzzini table lamp

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Guzzini

This is a stunning design, as well as a rare one – so this original Guzzini table lamp is well worth the money.

Dating back to the 1970s and perfect for that 'Space 1999' look, this particular lamp was inherited by the seller and is described as being in 'full working order' and 'superb condition' for both chrome and shade. There's also the original double switch attached and a couple of brand new light bulbs for it.

Some great close-up shots on the listing page, with a current price of £87 right now.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Homeware

Umbra Fishcondo – modernist house-shaped fish bowl discounted once more at Achica

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Fishcondo

Regular readers will remember that we featured the Umbra Fishcondo when it was discounted at Achica just after Christmas. Well, Achica has just started another Umbra sale for the next day or so – and the Fishcondo is discounted once more.

As we mentioned back then, this is a modernist-style house for your fish, designed by Teddy Luong and with the option to add other floors by simply buying an extra one. The inner glass bowl is removable for cleaning, with the outer shell made of durable ABS plastic.

Achica has it discounted until the end of tomorrow, down from £49 to £25. Note that you’ll have to sign up to view (and buy from) Achica, but that’s free and very quick if you’ve not done it before. Fish, of course, are extra.

Achica website

Categories / Art and Photography

Surface View Vintage Collection – inspired by decades past

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The Surface View Vintage Collection of artwork is inspired by decades gone by, but look great in any modern home.

It's certainly worth a look if you fancy something quirky and inspired by the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. We love the Pop image above, which is available as a canvas, mounted print or just as a print.

Prices vary on size and format, but start at £105.

Find out more at the Surface View website

Categories / Film and TV, Homeware

Nice to see you doormat at Colloco

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Doormat
It's become of one of British TVs most famous catchphrases, so if you fancy a Brucie bonus each time you enter your home, invest in this Nice to See You doormat from Colloco.

It's a simple coconut doormat decorated with the phrase 'Nice to see you, To see you nice'. In fact it's so simple, I'm amazed it hasn't been done before. Pair it up with one of Ink's Nice to see you prints for a perfect comedy double act.

The mat costs £19.95.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Marimekko “Kippis” Wallpaper

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The second wallpaper collection from Finnish design house Marimekko is full of their trademark bold colour and retro style.

Designed by Maija Louekar, Kippis (meaning "cheers") features abstract black and white line drawings of glasses and goblets with colourful accents in red, blue, pink, green and yellow. It would make a striking feature wall in a kitchen or lounge and is durable too – apparently extra-washable so able to withstand hard-partying friends or small sticky-fingered people, depending on your situation.

Kippis is available from Wallpaper Direct and costs £72.95 per roll.

Find out more here.

Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s-style Cora hanging chair from BHS

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Cora chair

It's a classic look for a 60s-style interior and it's available on the 2011 highstreet courtesy of the Cora hanging chair from BHS. 

The hanging chair not only offers a great retro look but is the perfect accompaniment to some of their retro style lighting we've been featuring recently. It's not just for indoors too – thanks to its self-supporting steel frame, this chair is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. 

Not so cheap, but still reasonably priced when compared to similar designs, the chair costs £799. 

Buy it online