The stand for resting a plate or pan on to protect your surfaces from heat is called a trivet. Usually a practical, but dull item, it has made more interesting by Sagaform in the creation of the 2-Piece Flower Trivet.
The trivet consists of two parts, a 20cm circle with a daisy pattern piece that pulls out to gave you two trivets in one. The flower-power design is given a further retro dimension as it made from sold Walnut.
The trivet costs £8.50 from the Soulful Toaster.
We covered this some time back, but if you've still not caught the Beyond Biba movie (which has yet to get a widespread release), you can check it out at London's Horse Hospital on Wednesday 30th September.
Made in conjunction with the designer, the movie centres on Barbara Hulanicki, looking at both the past and present, from the heady days of Biba, its influence in years since and perhaps most importantly, a look at Barbara herself and how she has kept on going forward, particularly in the world of interior design. This showing will also featuring iconic period model Jan de Villeneuve and artist/illustrator (and 'child of Biba') Daisy de Villeneuve, who will be in conversation with Plectrum editor Guy Sangster Adams, discussing Biba's continuing influence.
Tickets are £9/£7.50, which includes a copy of Plectrum Magazine. Signed Beyond Biba posters (by Barbara Hulanicki) and artwork and books by Daisy de Villeneuve will also be available on the night.
From Dupenny, the people who brought you the Burlesque wallpaper featured earlier in the year, comes this '50s housewives wallpaper. Much like the previous wallpaper, it's a cheeky look at the subject matter, which they say is inspired by the days of seamed stockings and suspenders. Certainly, ironing or hoovering have never looked so appealing!
It's hand screen-print and, also like the previous paper, it's a design over two panels – you need to order both to get the full design. Each panel costs £90.
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We're all for a bit of quirky design, especially when it references a classic – like the Chester floor lamp.
Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, this is the lighting version of the classic Chesterfield sofa, designed by Bert & Dennis for Belgian Dark and offering an outer casing of black or white leather, chrome legs and a lamp that stands around 58cm high.
It's priced at 999 Euros or if you want one for your ceiling, a pendant version sells for 800 Euros.
Regular readers of the site will be aware that we are massive fans of Charley Harper's mid-century designs. Those who are gifted with a needle may be interested to hear that some of his best loved prints are available as needlepoint designs.
Treglowan design produce the hand painted canvases, it's then up to the embroiderer to select the threads to match and interpret the pattern. Pictured is Flamingo Row which costs $70, but the prices vary from $50 up to $350: definitely not one for beginners.
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While there's pea coats and macs galore on the high street to satisfy your need for 60s-look outerwear, another well loved shape seems to be coming back into favour. The cocoon coat, or bubble coat, keeps cropping up, and that's no bad thing for sixties sartorialists.
This version from Oasis is a simple and stylish high street version, getting it right just where it's needed. The cut is instantly vintage look, while oversized buttons and wool felt fabric are smart touches. Left unfettered by over the top detailing, this looks classic enough to last, while still keeping that modern edge the cocoon coat did so well first time around.
Get it from Oasis now for £95.
