Categories / Design and Interiors

1950s-style Westworld Mantel Clock by Newgate

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A new, vintage-style clock from Newgate, the Westworld Mantel Clock.
 
It's a clock with 1950s-inspired styling, available in three colour options – black or red glass with mirrored markers or a mirrored glass with black time markers.

No matter which one you go for, this is affordable retro design, all clocks selling for a reasonable £22.95.

Find out more at the Colloco website

Categories / Design and Interiors

1950s-inspired Whitby wallpaper by Mini Moderns

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Yes, we know we've mentioned them already this week, but Mini Moderns are more than worthy of another mention for this very hip Whitby wallpaper.

We're deep in the 1950s, with the wallpaper inspired by '50s linocuts, as well as the vibrancy of that particular fishing port 'back in the day'. Fishing boats, hungry seagulls and the crashing of the waves all combining to create something that's both retro and stylish.

The wallpaper comes in 10m x 52cm rolls, printed with waterbased inks on paper from sustained forests. Four new colourways to choose from – Washed Denim, Awning Red, Stone and Lido. Two are above, the other two are pictured over the page. The price is £45 per roll and is available before the month is out.

Find out more at the Mini Moderns website

Photos credit: Josh Love at Love Vintage Furniture

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Categories / Art and Photography

Sir Peter Blake: Twenty Years of Printmaking in Harrogate

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A regular around the capital, Sir Peter Blake is seen much less 'up north'. So the Sir Peter Blake Twenty Years of Printmaking exhibition in Harrogate, Yorkshire is well worth an entry in your diary if that's where you live.

It takes place at the RedHouse Originals Gallery, 15 Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate from 12th March – 10th April, with previews on Friday 11th March. Sir Peter will be there for that to open the exhibition, as will the double decker CCA Art Bus with Blake exterior. There will also be the unveiling of a new portrait and print edition called Boogie For Stu, featuring Ian Stewart, the legendary keyboardist and co-founder of The Rolling Stones.

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Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Beckenbauer trainers back in white and Columbia blue finish

Beckenbauer

There was a reissue late last year, but the latest version of the classic Adidas Beckenbauer trainers (aka the Beckenbauer Allround) is definitely one for the summer months.

As you probably know, the Beckenbauer is named after the legendary Franz, designed back in 1982 as an all-round football and training shoe, before gaining added popularity as a casual and terrace classic.

This is a superb reissue in white with 'Columbia blue' detailing from the archives, with a leather upper and high impact training outsole, all finished off with gold branding and the Adidas in green on that sole. £59 is the pre-order price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1950s Danish midcentury mini cabinet

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There's no brand on this, but there is no denying that the 1950s Danish midcentury mini cabinet pictured above is an eye-catching piece of design.

Screaming the era, this gem has those 'skinny' angled legs, a grained oak and teak finish plus two shelves behind the two doors. Just pull on the brass handles to get inside.

The seller ships worldwide for a modest price and the selling price right now is equally as modest. Just £9.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Finnish Design Shop giving away four Eero Aarnio Ball Chairs

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Giveaways on social networks is nothing new, but four authentic Eero Aarnio Ball Chairs as a giveaway really is something worth mentioning.

One Facebook follower of the Finnish Design Shop in Finland, Italy, Europe and the US will get one, which means us Brits will have less of a chance compared to Italian readers, but it's still worth a punt. Just head to Facebook and follow the instructions. You have until April 21st 2011.

The Ball Chair is a 60s classic. Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963, the circular seat has become an icon of the era, featured in countless movies, artworks, design magazines and of course, homes. It sells at the retailer for a whopping 6,450 Euros, should you miss out.

Finnish Design Shop website