Turn a Space Hopper on its side, then chop a bit off the top. What do you get? Something that looks like the Zzzidt.
It was designed by Richard Hutten for the Centraal Museum in Utrecht or more specifically, for use outside the museum. Also featured is a handle to drag it where you want it (and for holding a glass) and the option to use it as a seat.
It’s coming soon to Purves & Purves, with a price of £95.
Find out more at the Purves & Purves website
If you like your vintage vehicles, you might like these car advertisement signs, based on original vintage ads.
There’s a choice of vehicles, including the Mini and VW Camper Van above, all reproduced on metal, embossed and with turned corners and four holes for easy mounting.
Sized around 30cm x 41cm, you can pick them up for £13.99 each.
We do love the designs of Orla Kiely and we love a bargain, so we were delighted to hear about the Orla Kiely Winter Sample Sale.
Taking place from Thursday 8th November until Sunday 11th November in Clapham, it is a great chance to snap up past products and samples at massively reduced prices. The sale includes bags, accessories and clothing.
It is taking place at Studio Voltaire, 1a Nelson’s Row, Clapham Common, London, SW4 7JR.
Full details can be found on the Orla Kiely website.
His Geometri design might be one of the most famous of his textile patterns, but if you want something that features Verner Panton’s trademark vibrant colours, then the VPIII Rug could be the one for you.
Circles are dominant theme of this rug – a circular pattern of rainbow-coloured circles decorate the black rug , which is also circle-shaped. It is handtufted in pure new wool and features Panton’s signature.
Prices start at £699 for a 6’ rug with prices increasing along with the size. For more information visit Mojo Interiors.
There’s nothing very rebellious about a cup of tea, but you could add a spot of anarchy with these Sex Pistols coasters.
Yes, from frightening local councillors to saving your best coffee table in 30 years. There’s four coasters in the set, each featuring an image from a Sex Pistols release. They might still frighten your Gran, but they’ll also add a smart twist to something that’s usually very mundane.
A set retails for £7.99. And if you prefer The Clash, there’s a set for that band too.
Find out more at the Vinmag website
Forget the iPod, the coolest portable audio player around is the Mangiadischi Penny portable record player.
Dating back to around 1970, this Italian-made player spins your 45s and plays them via the built-in speaker, with power from mains or battery. Clever stuff too – just slip in your single and it plays automatically, no matter what the size of hole in your record. And when you are finished, just press the eject (which is located next to the volume control).
Available in a range of bright colours, this one is currently selling for £26.70 – with many others also available around this price.
Find out more at the eBay website
