Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Retro-styled Olympus E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera gets a new silver finish

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The original Olympus E-P1 was a retro gem, while its follow-up was more of the same, but with that all-black colourway, didn't quite have the same retro value. Well, that's been put right with the launch of the silver Olympus E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera.

As you can see, retro is back to the fore, while the camera itself is no different to the second generation model, except it comes in a little cheaper. So you get that Micro Four Thirds technology (all the functionality of a digital SLR, but none of the bulk), along with an optional electronic viewfinder and external microphones, a couple of art filters, an i-Enhance function to improve your finished snaps and the ability to record 7 minutes of AVI format movies in 30fps at HD (1280x720p) resolution.

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Braun 4780 wall clock

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Love the modernist looks, but the Braun 4780 wall clock doesn't date back to the original modernist era, instead it dates from the 1970s.

But it is still a very striking design, especially if you love that utilitarian look. The clock is actually plastic, burgundy for the frame, cream for the face and black for the hands (as well as the numbers). It still features the original Braun label and works off a single AA battery.

Not too expensive either, the auction price is currently £21.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Pedrera PD1 1950s table lamp by Barba Corsini

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We featured the floor version some time back, but now you can get a smaller and indeed cheaper Pedrera PD1 table lamp.

Like its big brother, it was designed by Barba Corsini for Gaudi’s La Pedrera building in Barcelona in 1955, when the building was being renovated into flats. Indeed, the light takes inspiration from Gaudi’s chimneys.

That original design was reworked by Jq. Ruiz Millet and is available in this 34cm tall size and of course, made of steel. You can buy one for £119.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

50s-style Hackman summer casserole dish

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Think of summer food and I doubt you'll think of a casserole. This Hackman summer casserole dish may make you change your mind. 

It combines a traditional iron enamel dish with a charming '50s-style pattern by Dog Design featuring onions, peas and other tasty vegetables. Surely an essential purchase for any wannabe fifties housewife/husband?

The dish costs 39 euros

Buy it from Arctic Design

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Design and Interiors, Kids

Go Go Retro wallpaper by Harlequin

Go Go Retro wallpaper

Harlequin's Go Go Retro wallpaper not only has a brilliant name but also is a charming design, ideal for a kids room.

The paper features line drawing illustrations of retro vehicles such as a Vespa, Camper Van and a Beetle. Hopefully it should inspire some good alternatives to the traditional children's ambition of being a train driver. The simple design means it shouldn't look too overwhelming in a room as well. 

The paper costs £25 a roll. 

Buy it from John Lewis

Categories / Homeware

Diamantini & Domeniconi Gomitolo Wall Clock

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It isn’t often that a design takes me completely by surprise, but I’m pretty sure I’ve not seen anything like Diamantini & Domeniconi’s Gomitolo Wall Clock.

The clock is the product of a collaboration between a fashion designer and an industrial designer with the ethos of “challenging preconceptions by bringing products together with totally unexpected materials”. In layman’s terms, this is a giant clock covered by a removable knitted cover, giving the clock a cosy retro look (the cover reminding me of knitwear from the 70s). It is available in two sizes, 500mm diameter or a massive 900mm, with a choice of six colours for the smaller size and four colours for the bigger size.

The Gomitolo Wall Clock is available from Nest, priced just over £210 or just under £400 depending on the size.