In this computer-dominated age, there’s nothing more old school than writing a letter. And there’s no finer place to do it than at this Yves writing desk.
It’s pure mid-century style, the work of Russell Pinch and made of solid walnut, finished off with a green leather top and matching drawer for your essentials.
The price of £1,895 isn’t cheap – but this is furniture designed to last you years, not until next year’s fad.
Find out more at the Pinch Design website
Once again, the high street offers a classic design at a budget price – the B&Q Chongo table lamp.
As you can see, it’s very much inspired by the Akari table lamp, the work of Isamu Noguchi and dating back to 1951. The original uses Shoji-paper to create a ‘sun-like’ light for your room, as well as adding a serious dose of mid-century style to any home.
The B&Q version uses the same shape and principle, but with rice paper for the shade. Certainly lacking the finesse of the original, it does offers the look for a seriously discounted price. The original Akari retails from £146.64, the B&Q version sells for just £10.48.
Find out more on the Chongo at the B&Q website
Maison du Monde have a small range of furniture, inspired by 1970s designs. Comprises of three item each in a choice of black or white, the range is simply called “Seventies”.
Pictured here is the coffee table in black, and the collection is completed by a three drawer cabinet and a TV unit, all featuring the same curved edges. Prices start from 139 Euros (approximately £110) for the TV unit up to 199 Euros (around £160) for the coffee table.
View the complete range of Seventies furniture at the Maison du Monde website.
Fancy decorating your home with some 80s-style street art? You can with these superb Keith Haring wall decals.
Keith Haring was an artist influenced by the street art/graffiti of the 70s and 80s, making the jump into the world of ‘serious’ artist before his death in 1990, aged just 31. His eye-catching artwork certainly lives on, instantly recognisable and still relevant and influential almost 20 years on.
Take your pick from five decals – including the Dancers and Dogs above – with prices starting at £20.
Not the first time we’ve featured Clifford Richards here – and it’ll not the last if he keeps producing cool designs like this Clifford Richards Medicine Cabinet.
Just as a piece of pop art-style design it would be worth a mention, but as a practical metallic bathroom cabinet, which can be wall-mounted or left freestanding, it’s certainly a winner.
Sized at 30cm x 30cm x 15cm, you can pick it up for £86.50.
Stop Staring! has been mentioned on this site a few times, becoming famed for the brand’s excellent forties tailoring and statement dresses. While many of their best have some of the typical conservatism of the decade’s style, this Vogue Rosalyn dress makes it a little more glam.
In a stretch millenium fabric and daring gold satin, it’s a great evening dress look for special occasions. With a high waist and kick flip skirt, it oozes starlet style.
The dress is available online from the Stop Staring! boutique for $158, pre-ordered to Nov. 7th.
