Categories / Design and Interiors

Orla Kiely mid-century Rowan Cupboard for Heals

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Orla Kiely
has produced an exclusive range of furniture for the Heals store, all of which is worthy of your consideration – but we’re very taken by the mid-century-inspired Rowan Cupboard.

This walnut unit offers both shelving and cupboard space, the latter hidden by a pair of sliding the doors. Indeed, one of those doors features Kiely’s signature Stem design for a nice touch of added detail. Both that and the rest of the design are finished with a clear matt lacquer, so it should be good against the occasional bump or scratch.

Sold fully-assembled, it sells for £1,395.

Find out more at the Heals website

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Debenhams Minimalism Collection

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With the exit of Summer comes time for the launch of the new Autumn/Winter ranges on our high street, and some seriously suave new looks for Debenhams. Among their previews comes the Minimalism range, based on timeless classics for modern girls.

Taking inspiration from fifties and sixties couture, Debenhams have created a line that’s simple, but steeped in retro looks. The shift dress (right) is well cut to provide perfect workwear with a hint of 60s chic, and their Chanel-inspired cardigan is a great recreation of the monochrome classic.

Find out more from the Debenhams website

Categories / Kids

Limited edition Dennis the Menace Go-Kart

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The Children’s Furniture Company has teamed up with The Beano to celebrate the comic’s 70th anniversary with the limited edition Dennis the Menace Go-Kart.

Just 70 of these available (one for each year), built in the same style as the cartoon kart, but with a build that’s suited to actual use. Other nice touches include a ‘MENACE 1’ number plate, Beano goody bag and an eco-friendly mechanism, otherwise known as gravity (so make sure you live near a hill).

You can buy one from this month via the Children’s Furniture Company website, priced at £195.

Find out more at the Children’s Furniture Company website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech

Hi-Fi Hi-Light – retro iPod speaker dock and lamp

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Perfect for your bedside, the Hi-Fi Hi-Light offers both light and sound at arm’s reach.

Under those distinctly 1930s-style looks is a lamp (with 40w bulb) and a built-in 6-inch speaker, with connectivity for an iPod or via a 3.5mm audio input, any other MP3 player.

Take your pick from a variety of colours, all retailing for $149 (around £75).

Find out more at the PBteen website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Ligne Roset reissues Pierre Paulin’s mid-century Tanis desk

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A mid-century classic is back on the high street – the Pierre Paulin Tanis desk.

It’s been reissued by Ligne Roset, which has re-created the desk in almost exact detail. Originally designed back in 1954, the desk actually references the earlier functional design of Bauhaus, featuring a black lacquered steel frame, a black or white Corian writing surface and a block of two drawers, finished in natural walnut veneer.

Available soon, price to be confirmed.

Find out more at the Ligne Roset website