A new design with one foot firmly in the past – the Roche Bobois Rondo vase range.
Very much in that 1960s Scandinavian style, there's even an orange colour option (above) if you want the full-on retro look, or you can opt for a monochrome, metallic black or white.
Prices vary depending on your choice, but start around £56. See the website for your nearest branch.
Looking to knock back some shots in style? These mod vodka tumblers from Artel could be your answer. As the name might suggest, they are decorated in a stylish black, geometric pattern.
Artel specialize in glassware with graphic and geometric designs.Named after a group of Czech early twentieth artisans, the company tries to reflect their values in their work. For example, though these glasses have a sleek and modern look, they've been made using traditional glass-blowing techniques.
Costing £193 for a set of three, they're probably glasses to be brought out on special occasions only.
Buy them from the Couturelab website
You can't have failed to notice the huge influx of owls currently appearing on homewares and stationery. Why complain when the birds featured look as nice as they do on this night owl clock made by Decoylabs? The image of the owl looks like it is taken from a children's illustrated book from the 60s or 70s but actually is the work of illustrator Maiko Kuzunishi. The clock comes in eight different colour combination and is made simply from digitally printed archival paper mounted onto board.
It's suggested for use in a kid's room but it looks far too appealing for that! The clock costs just $30 through her Etsy site.
Buy it online
It is a match made in design heaven – Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot AGA Cooker.
Emma Bridgewater has made a name for herself with cute retro designs and you don’t get any more traditionally British than the manufacturer of country house cookers. It seems such an obvious match, it is almost surprisingly that they had not united before. The reason they have collaborated is to celebrate AGA’s 300th anniversary and the result is this limited edition cream cooker decorated with Emma Bridgewater’s signature dotty design. The cooker will sell for just under £10,000.
Visit the Emma Bridgewater website for details of when it will be available.
You can tell we are nearing Christmas as shops begin to stock up on little gift items that are generally fun, but ultimately useless. One such product with a retro angle is this set of Wind-Up Breakdancers.
The amusing plastic novelty items wind-up to do various breakdancing moves that you probably won’t have seen since the 1980s. If that isn’t enough to entertain you, the set also includes instructions on how do the moves yourself.
The breakdancers cost £10.95 from Pedlars.
Dolly dresses usually conjure up an image of 60s mod style, but the cutesy style predates the decade that made it most famous. This Applique Dress from Miss Selfridge pays homage to a thirties era style, with some modern twists.
From the high street shop's petites range, the dress uses a classic colour palette of cream and black to give a luxurious look. The deco style detailing at the collar, combined with flowing fabrics, an almost Grecian look and a high V neck give a chic retro feel, while the hemline is shortened for a modern take on the girly dolly dress.
It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £38.
