Categories / Design and Interiors

SCP Elsie armchair and sofa

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There’s a definite 50s vibe about this Elsie sofa and armchair range from SCP – right down to the period name!

Designed by Russell Pinch, there is the option of an armchair and two and three-seater sofas in the range, all compact and upright, with elasticated webbing covering the foam-covered solid beech frame and with stained oak for legs.

In the right house, especially surrounded by mid-century furnishings, this would really look the part. Prices start at £1190 for the armchair, rising beyond £1570 for a sofa.

Find out more at the SCP website

Categories / Bags

Fred Perry Weekend Bag

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I’m very much liking this newly-issued Weekend Bag from Fred Perry.

A vintage-style brown and black colour scheme, retro design (the logo on one side, the name on the other) and silver Fred Perry Laurel zips. I’m not wild about the shoulder strap, but thankfully that is detachable.

Sized at approximately 55cm x 45cm, you can pick one up for £49.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Toshiba launches Snoopy mobile phone

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Lucky old Japan – the first place to get these newly-launched Snoopy handsets from Toshiba.

There’ s a range of Peanuts-inspired panels available for the handset, as well as a selection of accessories, including a kennel phone holder and exclusive packaging. The phone itself has a selection of themed wallpapers, screensavers and ringtones, plus high-speed internet browsing and face recognition security – so only you can use it.

No word if these will be released elsewhere in the world – we’ll keep you posted.

More photos at the Gizmo Diva website

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Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Alphabet of Modern Classics poster

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Always confusing your Jacobsens with your Saarinens? This Alphabet of Modern Classics poster should steer you in the right direction.

A stylish and colourful piece of artwork, with a classic piece of modern design for each letter of the alphabet. It’s been created by Blue Ant Studio, with the option of printing on 1200dpi digital paper with a matte finish, attached to heavy stock black cardboard. Alternatively, you can have it created ready to hang in a plywood frame.

The unframed print retails for $35 (around £18), with the framed version selling for $95 (£50). Prices include shipping within the US – alternatively, contact the sellers for a price including shipping elsewhere.

Find out more at the Blue Ant Studio website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech

Audocron – 70s space age clock returns

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Looking for a clock that doesn’t actually show the time? You need the Audocron in your home, originally released in 1979 and now back on the market.

The main purpose of this silver circular device is to signify the passing of time, offering a chime on the half hour and hour, along with a pulsing light on the side. And if you want to know the time in-between, touch the Audocron and it will tell you the time in a series of beeps and tones, which signify hours and minutes.

Yes, it sounds like hard work, but it is a good looker for your sideboard and it’s cheap – just $19.99, which is around £10.

Find out more at the ThinkGeek website

Via Technabob

Categories / Homeware

Titanic Lamp

Ct_titanic_largeIf you lost a loved one on the Titanic (rather unlikely but you never know) then you probably won’t find this in the best taste, but otherwise the Titanic Lamp by Charles Trevelyan might be a mildly amusing addition to your home.

It is shaped like a classic lamp but has been sliced through diagonally to give the impression of it sinking below the table as if hit by an iceberg! The stark bright white also conjures up images of deadly ice. Despite its unusual shape, it has been designed to still function as a side light.

It costs £259 from Hidden Art Shop.