A real bargain on eBay right now – this unused 1970s Philips 133 portable record player.
Dating back to the 1970s, it is indeed described as 'mint condition' and 'real museum quality', so we can presume this is a pretty decent model being offered. Features include battery or mains power, a 70s orange colour scheme, 33/45/78 speeds and a speaker that doubles as a case, complete with integrated handle.
All of that right now for just £1. Yes, you read that right.
A classic design adapts itself to a smart bit of home design – this handmade Tube Map lampshade by The Old Lamp Shed.
As you've probably worked out, this is based on Harry Beck's 1931 design of the London Underground, which is still used, in amended form, today. The vintage print is on Italian laid paper and fits a standard lamp or large table lamp – sizes 12-inch, 14-inch and 16-inch are available.
Depending on the size you choose, prices start at £38.
Another Union Jack inspired design, this time courtesy of Liberty who have produced this Flower Power Union Jack cushion.
It’s part of their collection produced for their ‘Flower Power’ summer, part of the famous department store’s involvement in the Carnaby Street 1960 – 2010 celebrations. The Union Jack is made up using Liberty floral fabrics, giving a prettier look to the flag. You can also buy a square cushion in the same design.
The cushion costs £65.
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This Dowel Sofa designed by Sean Dix is another retro-inspired design courtesy of Made.com.
It takes its inspiration from 1960s Scandinavian designs and is an elegant number. There's a nice attention to detail, such as in the curved arms or in the exposed slats of the ash wood and stainless steel frame at the back of the sofa.
As with all designs by Made.com, the production method and materials are aimed at keeping the costs down. In this case, the sofa costs £499.
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Another archive reissue from Adidas and another for a footballing classic – the Adidas Samba trainers in blue.
Originally a football shoe from '62 before becoming a terrace classic, the Samba is one of Adidas' all-time best sellers and probably one of its most reissued. This time we have a full premium suede upper in navy blue with tonal 3 stripe branding, a vulcanised sole and contrast leather branding on the heel grip and tongue.
Available now, £74.99 is the price. See over the page for another shot.
Timex seems to be doing very well right now producing vintage styles or styles influenced by its archives – like the Timex Core digital watch for example.
It's a typical 80-style watch, with a choice of 'gold' or steel finish, both with 'Indiglo' night light for reading the digital display in the dark, a digital chronograph (measuring up to 1/100 second), a daily alarm, month, day and date feature and water resistance down to 30m.
Suitable for both males and females of all sizes (due to an expansion bracelet), prices start at £24.99.
