Categories / Design and Interiors

Zanotta Genni 1930s lounge chair by Gabriele Mucchi

Mucchi

A modernist gem is back for 2010 looking every bit the modern piece of design – the Genni lounge chair by Zanotta.

Designed in Italy back in 1935 by Gabriele Mucchi, it pretty much screams the era with that chromium plated steel frame, which support steel springs, leather upholstery and a Cushion and headrest in polyurethane. The whole thing is adjustable too, with two positions available – for sitting and snoozing no doubt.

Not cheap at £2,975, but it could be a whole lot more expensive – and additional pouf sells for £860.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s Vitra Wheel Clock by George Nelson

Nelson

A new batch of George Nelson classics have been reissued by Vitra in 2010, including the George Nelson Wheel Clock.

It's from the 1960s, specifically 1961, with a design not dissimilar to the spokes of a car. Hence the name. Those tubular 'spokes' are made from lacquered walnut, with a tip of aluminium, the latter also used for the hands.

It has a diameter of 45.5cm, which is certain to make an impact on any wall. £269 is the price.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

Categories / Art and Photography

New limited edition Shag screenprint – The Late Husband

Late

The prolific Josh Agle, also known as Shag, has another stylish new print on the market, titled The Late Husband.

The man, the car, the stylish 60s lady and the midcentury house, it's all here on a 13-colour serigraph that's sized at 11 x 22 inches, signed and numbered and limited to just 100.

If you want one on your wall, the price is $150.

Find out more at the Shagmart website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Green Scallop Tunic from Dorothy Perkins

Scallops

Bright pastel shades are often a hit in the Spring and Summer months on the high street, with many colours evoking a retro era instantly. This Scallop Dress from Dorothy Perkins has an immediately vintage look thanks to a very mid-sixties shade of pale green, not to mention some stylish detailing to boot.

The shift shape, in this dress, is simplistic enough for a 60s look, with the scallop cut-out detailing evoking a somewhat Quant-esque feeling through its graphic and inventive shape. The silhouette treads the line between femininity and androgyny with ease thanks to a mini-hemline that's offset by a high neck.

Get it now from Dorothy Perkins for £30.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Kruger Dress from Monsoon

Kruger

Simple shift dresses are an easy way to transcend fashion eras of the twentieth century, with cuts and embellishments dictating the retro era dress by dress. This Kruger Dress by Monsoon is a great choice of shift for a seventies influenced look, thanks to luxurious embellishment and quality fabric.

Made from 100% silk, the fabric befits a seventies-style influence of North-African style embellishments at the collar. With the shift's cut and silhouette kept simple and classic, the dress's mini hemline and bold colours perfectly illustrate an early seventies chic.

Get it now from Monsoon for £135.

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eBay watch: 1970s Jerger space age alarm clock

Jerger

As regular readers might have noticed, we're rather taken with vintage alarm clocks, especially big and bold designs from the 1970s. Like this Jerger alarm clock for example.

German-made and of course, dating back to the 70s, the clock is in full working order (so good for getitng you out of your bed), with the maker's name displayed clearly in the middle of those stylised 70s numbers, just above the chunky hands.

The colour scheme os a very 'of the era' orange and black and the price right now is just 99 pence. A bargain.

Find out more at the eBay website