Vintage travel posters have been given a new lease of life with the Retro America and Retro Italy range of canvases.
As the names suggest, these are tourist-friendly city images from both the US and Italy from various eras, all re-printed on stretched box canvas before being mounted on 1cm thick wood (as well as being varnished for protection).
Prices start at £35.
Find out more at the That Canvas website
Slightly mid-century in inspiration, but much more reminiscent of something from the 1970s – the Aero Stool is also an eco-friendly piece of seating.
Inspired by ‘a mirror image on a still lake’, the curved seat is made from hard Brazilian FSC-certified Pau Ferro wood, coupled with a cream-coloured cushion made from synthetic leather.
Made to order, so expect something of a lead time, you can order one for £895.
The Rolex Submariner was introduced in 1954, designed for diving and any other water-based activity. But its fame is probably more down to its appearance in the James Bond movies – 11 films have featured the timepiece. Sadly, being a Rolex means it’s out of the price range of most of us – until now.
The Toy Watch Company Fluo watch is based almost exactly on the Submariner, but with a healthy dose of fun added – like a range of colour options for a start and construction from a high strength (but light) polycarbonate.
Aside from that, this looks every bit the Rolex, but much more affordable at £125.
Find out more at the End Clothing website
Enzo Mari designed the “In Attesa” Wastebasket for Italian manufacturer Danese Milano in 1971 and since then it has become a recognised design classic.
Its name means “in waiting” as the basket is leaning to one side, waiting for paper and rubbish to be thrown into it. Made from polypropylene, the In Attesa is available in either glossy white or glossy black.
It available to buy from SCP priced £24.99.
With plain black upholstery, the Horizon Armchair isn’t really that interesting, just another leather club-style chair. But opt for the two-tone coverings and suddenly it is transformed into a very retro piece of furniture.
It is pictured here in a Seventies style combination of orange and brown, but it could work well in black and white too.
It costs just under £1,150 from Home Temptations.
It might seem like obvious advice, but if you’re looking for some high-end design for your home, there’s always discounts to be had at sale time – as is the case with this Eames Storage Unit (ESU) from Vitra.
Developed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1949, it’s a free-standing shelving/storage unit constructed with the principles of mass production in mind, made from moulded plywood, painted screens, brushed metal (for the frame) and height adjustable legs.
Various sizes are in production from Vitra, with this small unit selling at Utility for £646 – a sale discount of £124 from the usual price.
Find out more at the Utility Design website
