A 1930s classic that’s still in production today – the L-1 architect lamp by Jac Jacobsen.
Designed back in 1937, this award-winning lamp is available in a variety of finishes and sizes, all made from a mix of aluminium and steel and with a flexible spring-balanced arm and an adjustable shade. Perfect for an architect or just about any modern-day desk.
Prices start at around 179 Euros.
I don’t think I’ve ever used the words ‘DIY’ and ‘fun’ in the same sentence, but I’ll make an exception with the Tetris Tiles.
Saying that, it might not be much fun if you’re up against a deadline for finishing that kitchen or bathroom. Take your pick from two options, the gamer’s version, where you have to connect all the different shapes into one complete wall of tiles or the cheat’s version, with the design already made on a mosaic-style sheet.
The tiles are custom-made in the UK using Italian ceramics and in a never-ending choice of colours. No price listed as yet though – apparently, that’s based on your order and colour choice so drop them a line for a quote.
Our love of antique printers’ blocks is obviously shared by the designer of the Alpha Coffee Table.
Carved from a single piece of wood, the table top has raised letters and numbers painted in different colours to look like those vintage blocks. The wood used is sustainable plantation-grown shesham wood, so you can buy it with a clear conscious too.
It is available exclusively from Crate and Barrel priced $899 (approximately £500).
A timeless design dating back to the 1940s – the Lisa Johansson-Pape aluminium light shades.
Dating back to 1947, you can take your pick from both of the shapes above, as well as a range of colours ranging from fairly neutral silver and brass through to bold reds and blues. But there are some common factors – the stylish organic form and the perforation design on the shades – which add an interesting pattern to the light thrown out by the shade.
All are priced at 345 Euros online.
Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website
If you’re looking for some cool collectables for your home, these Bitossi Blu Rimini ceramics could be a good place to start.
Originally created by Aldo Londi in the early 50s, the collection of designs is vast, but all have one thing in common – that slightly irregular (and certainly unique) shape, as well as the bold blue ceramic glaze.
The collection has now been reissued, with SCP showing off the collection in an exhibition and selling online. Take your pick from the likes of cats, dogs, lions and fish through to plates, bowls and vases. Prices start at around £17.99, all coming with the Bitossi stamp, a certificate of authenticity and an individual box.
Find out more at the SCP website
At the more adventurous end of retro fashion, with burlesque and pin-up influence, towering heels that make a statement are a must have shoe. Whether you’re looking for some burlesque glamour, or perhaps A Wizard of Oz influenced Dorothy look, these Red Sparkle heels by Hollywood Heels are a shoe in (groan…).
With an all over unmissable sparkle, the now classic peep toe platform shape is transformed. The shaping of the shoe is perfectly made and easy to wear, while the patent bow gives a little something extra in the cutesie, retro stakes.
This pair are currently available from The Atomic Boutique for a discounted price of $34.99.
