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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 / Homeware

Black and Tan Storage Trunks

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Even within the world of retro decor, there are trends and this year it looks as if vintage-style trunks are going to be big. The latest example we’ve spotted are these Black and Tan Storage Trunks.

Sold as a set of three of varying sizes, they are covered with a faux croc material and finished with a faux leather trim. They look just like the sort of luggage the wealthy traveller of yesteryear would cart around Europe, but as the modern tourist travels lighter, these are designed solely with storage in mind. And, I for one, could always do with more storage solutions to keep the clutter at bay.

They cost £375 per set from Graham and Green.

Categories / Art and Photography

French Vintage Charts

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Pedlars have recently taken delivery of a new batch of vintage prints.

The French Vintage Charts show a variety of diagrams of historic, geographic and biological subjects. Dates for the charts aren’t given, but they all have a retro charm. They measures 79cm x 94cm, varying between landscape and portrait style and are sold in a black wooden frame. They cost £275 each.

As they are vintage items, stock is limited and some designs are already sold out, so visit Pedlars soon to buy.

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Pashley Princess bicycle

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This retails for around £550 when sold new, so right now, this Pashley Princess bicycle is a potential bargain.

It's a decent example of this vintage-styled gem too, not perfect, but perfectly serviceable. It's a three-speed in Regency Green with a 20-inch frame size, hub brakes, ding dong bell, Brooks Saddle and recent Michelin World Tour Amber Wall Tyres.

On the downside, the frame is scratched in quite a few places and the outer black plastic covers on the various cables are damaged. Aside from that, it's just fine. Right now, it's at £69.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: Four-bedroom 1920s art deco house in Truro, Cornwall

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If you fancy relocating yourself down to Cornwall, we might have the perfect house for you – this four-bedroom art deco house in Truro, Cornwall.

Originally built in the 1920s as a single-story property, the house was enlarged over two floors and to four bedrooms by the current owners. Not that you would notice unless you were familiar with the original – the ground floor keeps much of the architectural detail, while the upper floor has been designed to reflect the original design.

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Categories / Books

Vintage Fashion Sourcebook by Cleo and Mark Butterfield

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Not out yet, but you can now pre-order the forthcoming Vintage Fashion Sourcebook by Cleo and Mark Butterfield, which is published by Carlton Books on 12th May.

The people behind the book are the owners of C20 Vintage Fashion, which both hires out and advises on vintage fashion. The book itself, covering a fairly modest 64 pages, claims to offer a 'decade by decade look' at 20th century clothing, as well as pointers on sourcing and caring for original vintage pieces. The book also covers 'key looks' from the different eras.

Probably not the most in-depth book around, but certainly sounding like a good introductory guide, with a budget price of just £4.49.

Find out more at the Amazon website

Categories / Homeware

Red Bird Hook from Joy

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Product_SPRING10-R_01 This lovely red bird hook from Joy is a handy tool for your home and will add a quirky element to a kitchen as a home for your keys or hook for your coats.

You can choose from red or pink and the polkadot print and cute bird design combines 1950s classic colours with a modern twist.

They are a real bargain and the perfect way to treat yourself for only £3 from Joy online.