Some time ago we featured the Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli. Now here is its companion piece, the Cobra Coffee Table.
Unlike the lamp, the table doesn’t seem to be in production any more so this vintage one on Planet Bazaar is the only one I’ve come across, but do let us know if you know differently. It dates back to the 1970s and is made from white ABS plastic.
If you are interested in purchasing this table, contact Planet Bazaar to find out more details, including the all-important price.
Forties styling seems to be creeping its way into the designs of many a fashion house, which is no bad thing for retro lovers. The decade of tailoring and structure in women’s fashion, this Susana Monaco takes the classic tea dress and makes it sleek and wearable for almost any occasion.
The Swanson Dress is made from 100% boiled wool, making it ideal for the coming colder months. In a chocolate brown, the silhouette and tailoring is allowed to speak for itself.
It costs $352 online from Shopbop.
This website is not about politics, so I will refrain from sharing my thoughts on Margaret Thatcher here, but suffice to say I’m wondering if we are really ready for the Thatcher Cushion?
Made from a blend of cotton and linen with faux leather back, the cushion features a framed image of Thatcher against a punk-style Union Jack background. It is available in two sizes, the large one being 65cm squared and the small one 35cm squared. They cost £69.99 and £32.99 respectively.
It is available to buy from England at Home. Give it pride of place on your sofa or sit on it depending on your political persuasion.
Gloverall has been making duffle coats for as long as anyone can remember – and producing the Monty (named after avid wearer Field Marshall Montgomery) since the days of the second world war. Well, it’s time for a makeover – with the Dover Street Market x Gloverall Monty duffle coat.
The range is exclusive to Dover Street Market, offering an all-new colour range of coats for men and women, although some colours obviously suit certain sexes more. Most of the detailing is the same as the original duffle (aside from a few contrast details) and still made from the same 90% wool and 10% polyamide mix.
The price is a little bit higher though at £310, but you might want to view that as an investment – these coats last for years. See the website for the full colour range.
Find out more at the Dover Street Market website
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Designer-style fittings don’t have to come with matching designer prices – as the Homebase Preston range of lights shows.
Based quite obviously on the classic Sputnik light fittings, the Presto series offers up a table light, floor light and ceiling light fitting, all mixing a shiny chrome finish and balls with arms housing mirrored golf ball-style bulbs.
An affordable way to add a mid-century vibe to your home, with prices starting at just £47.99.
US street label Alife has gone back to the past for inspiration for its latest shoe – these Alife Court Cup trainers.
Based almost exactly on the classic 1971 Adidas Stan Smith, but with a few obvious changes. The colour is certainly one, this version offered in a bold black, red and yellow, along with the Alife logo on the tongue and inside and the Alife tag attached.
You can pick them up (and stand out from the crowd) now for 125 Euros.
