Cast your mind back a couple of months and you may remember the London souvenir badge from Shelf. This Shelf tape, designed by Kathryn Dale, is another example of their products.
It's a retro-styled scene of a slinky cat prowling a mantelpiece, causing some chaos amidst the books, dominoes and clock. The colour scheme of pinks and browns reinforces the 1950s feel.
The tape costs £6 and is a perfect way to add style to your packages or perhaps even your own shelf.
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Alison Milner's coffee table draws inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s, deliberately selecting Formica as a material because of its association with that period.
The design on the surface of the table top was designed by Alison and was custom printed by Formica. Its pattern based on the silhouettes of seaweed and flowers also looks looks very Fifties, reinforced by the retro shape of the table top and its tapered legs.
This table costs £210 and is also available in a dot pattern.
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A modern design that's inspired by the past – that's the Canteen Utility Chairs by Very Good and Proper.
Specifically, the chairs are inspired what's described as the 'ubiquitous post war school chair', those 50s-style looks produced from a mix of a coloured steel frame and beech plywood seating.
Perfect for emergency chairs, not least because of their ability to stack up out of the way, they sell for £217 each.
If you happen to be into your vintage cycling gear, you might just like this One True Saxon cycling polo shirt, which is new on the shelves.
Very much in the style of the much-loved vintage-style Rapha tops (but considerably cheaper), the OTS shirt is designed for everyday, rather than sports use, offering up a knitted 100 per cent cotton top with button-down breast pocket, four-button collar and contrast stripe.
Three colours are available, priced at £70. OTS has told us these are part of their new spring range, so should be widely available and available on the OTS website from 1st February 2010.
Find out more at the Pegg and Son website
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The metalwork of C. Jeré has been reissued by Jonathan Adler, should you want a slightly different kind of midcentury design around your home.
Plucked from the archives of the 60s (and the 70s) are seven designs, including the two above. All are signed and dated, with the Jeré tree to the left made of antique brass, while the sputnik design t the right is made of polished chrome.
Prices? They start at $995.
If you're after a bag with equal parts practicality and stylish looks, you can't go wrong with a well made retro satchel. This vintage look version is by UK company Ollie & Nic, and doesn't skimp on the quality either.
The Hove Satchel is made from 100% leather, using a soft leather to give that uniquely vintage-look shape to the bag. Available in black or brown, the classic features are all present and correct, with front tab fastening, shoulder strap and a carry handle on top. Gold look buckles and badge provide a faultless finish.
It's available now from Ollie & Nic online for £85. Get it before the 31st of January and you'll get 10% off your order by entering 'EARLY10' at the check out.
