Although just released in 2005, the Leaf range of seating from Italian manufacturer Arper has a definitive retro look to it and wouldn’t be out of place in a 1960s or 1970s home.

The collection takes its inspiration (and its name) from nature, using steel to create an ergonomic and organic shape. Pictured here is the lounge chair but there is also another style of chair and a chaise longue in the range. Each is available in chrome, white or the more retro shades of green or mocha.  As they are made fo steel, they are suitable for outdoor use, although the chairs would look just as good indoors.

Prices range from £249 for the chair, £420 for the lounge chair and £1226 for the chaise longue from TwentyTwentyOne. 

Alongside diners, bowling always makes me think of 1950s America, and whilst diner style products are pretty common, its harder to incorporate bowling alley style into your home. But then I came across the “Knock Off” Lamp by industrial designer, Josh Owen.

It is shaped like a bowling pin lamp and as the name suggests, it turns off when it is knocked over. It measures 15” in height and is made of white PP plastic.

It costs $26 (approximately £13) from Greener Grass Design.