Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Jonas Damon 2B Tube Amp Radio – vintage audio for the modern era

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Heading to market very soon is a stylish retro radio that uses vintage technology for its audio output – the  2B Tube Amp Radio by Jonas Damon.

Its outer shell is reason enough to give it a closer look, but the selling point is inside, with the radio using three old school vacuum tubes for sound, which are said to be warm, resonant and free of distortion.

It’s not about the past though – there’s also connectivity for your iPod. The current models are prototypes, but it will be going on sale via Areaware soon – no price confirmed as yet.

Areaware website

Via Cool Hunting

Categories / Design and Interiors

Tom Dixon Mirror Ball floor lamp

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We featured a forthcoming addition to the Tom Dixon Mirror Ball range recently, then realised we hadn’t actually covered the existing range – which includes the Tom Dixon Mirror Ball floor lamp.

Not just for the floor, it’s also available with a stand, should you want your light at a higher level. Or just keep it on the floor – the plastic polycarbonate globe with internal mirror coating and exposed bulb creating a lot of light and a lot of impact.

Two sizes available – small at 40cm diameter and large at 50cm diameter. Prices start at £265.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Jean Prouve 1950 Compas desk

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A design classic that’s practical and still in production today – the Jean Prouve Compas desk.

Designed back in 1950, Prouve based the desk around a set of compasses – the legs being reminiscent of a pair. They’re  actually made of profiled steel, with a tubular central crossbar and laminated wooden top to finis things off.

It’s style is in its simplicity – and if it ticks the boxes for you, the Compas is back in production by Vitra for £1,800.

Find out more at the Design Shop UK website

Categories / Homeware

Screen-Printed Albert Armchair

AlbertchairInspired by Arne Jacobsen, the Albert Armchair is available in various guises. All of them have the same antique armchair shape in high gloss lacquered sheesham hardwood, but there is an interesting selection of screen-printed upholstery from which to choose.

The range includes a swirling blue, white pink Missoni-like pattern, a monochrome tree print or the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe’s face (pictured here).

The Albert Chairs all cost £260 from Egamma.

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Robex Trifoglio Bowl

TrfogliobowlmahoganygreeThe Trifolglio Bowl is just one of many dishware items from Italian designers Robex. It has its roots firmly in the mid-century modern movement, with its innovative use of moulded plastics.

The Trifologio Bowl uses five layers of polystyrene to create a durable product that looks stunning too. The design of this particular bowl with its three sections makes it ideal for serving nibbles, chips and dips. It is available in a choice of decidedly Seventies colours, wood effect exterior with lime inside or orange exterior with lime interior.

They cost just under £12 from Optima Style. There are various other shaped bowls in the range as well.