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eBay watch: iGuzzini 1970s space age table lamp

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There are still bargains to be found on eBay if you put the time in searching – like this iGuzzini 1970s space age table lamp.

A quirky piece of Italian design from 30 or so years back, the iGuzzini (or Guzzini) lamp offers up a shade consisting of four plastic layers and a black rim, which is sat on a lacquered white rod stem and what's described as a 'cast iron' base with white grooved plastic cover. And for some added authenticity, the original 'Harveiluce, iGuzzini, made in Italy' sticker is still present.

Not high-end design, but very much of the era and right now, selling for just 99 pence. That's right – an absolute steal.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Film and TV

Supergran heads to DVD for the first time

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If you've got a soft spot for 80s kids TV, you just might be the kind of person who will love Supergran, which heads to DVD for the first time next month.

For the uninitiated, Supergran first hit our screens back in 1985, the tale of Granny Smith (Gudrun Ure), a sweet old lady living a sedate life in the Scottish coastal town of Chisleton. That's until she is accidentally struck by a stray beam from Inventor Black’s magic ray machine and transformed into 'Supergran', using her powers against Chisleton’s local villain, The Scunner Campbell, and his unpleasant cohorts, Dustin and Muscles.

Alongside regular cast members Iain Cuthbertson and Bill Shine, Supergran also features guest appearances from the likes of George Best, Lulu, Spike Milligan, Patrick Troughton, Charles Hawtrey and Geoff Capes, with a theme tune by Billy Connolly thrown in for good measure. Series one hits the stores on 10th August 2009, covering two discs and selling officially for £19.99 (although Amazon has already marked it down to £12.98 for pre-orders).

Find out more at the Amazon website

Categories / Homeware

“From Russia with Love” Deckchair

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There is probably just enough summer time left to make it worth purchasing the “From Russia with Love” Deckchair.

The heavy duty cotton fabric sling is printed with a classic book cover design. The frame is made from FSC wood, so it is environmentally sound as well as a great design. There is a “The Spy who Loved Me” deckchair available too.

The deckchairs cost £60 from The Green Apple.

Categories / Books

Recycled Journals by Rosehip

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Rosehip have produced a gorgeous range of Recycled Paper Journals which are enhanced by retro-patterned covers.

Choose from two retro stylised floral patterns or an equally retro apple print in A5 size notebooks. Or if you love all the designs so much that you couldn’t possible choose, there is a mini journals set containing three books, one of each pattern.

The A5 journals cost £4.75 each and the mini journal set costs £13.95 from Liberty.

Categories / Art and Photography

Shag’s latest print: La Grande Odalisque

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Not content with producing a whole range of Disneyland-related art and design, Shag is still producing limited edition prints covering the usual subject matter, with La Grande Odalisque on sale from today.

La Grande Odalisque is classic Shag with a slightly risque twist, the 60s-styled girl, the tiki and the mid-century furnishings all present and correct. In terms of specifics, this is a 15-colour serigraph, signed and numbered in an edition of 200 and sized at 14 x 20 inches.

Yours via the link below for $175.

Find out more at the Shagmart website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre suspension light by Poul Henningsen

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A 1950s lighting classic is back in 2009 – but don't expect to be picking up the Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre suspension light for a post-war price.

Its a stunning light fitting, designed back in 1957 by Poul Henningsen for the Adventist Church in Skodsborg, Denmark. Clever stuff too – the Ph Louvre is a glare-free light, with all 13 shades (mounted on 4 legs) offering up light at exactly the same angle, creating what's described as 'optimal, even illumination'.

Stylish looks, clever design – you just know it's going to be pricey. And it is. The reissue of the Ph Louvre suspension light is yours for £3,864. Saying that, this is a timeless classic – possibly the only light you'll ever need to buy for your living room.

Find out more at the Panik Design website