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eBay watch: 1970s-style Habitat Perspex Table Light

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It's a reissue, but this Habitat Perspex Table Light is still a rarely-seen item.

Originally sold in the early 70s in Habitat stores, this is a late 90s reissue in a clear perspex, as opposed to the 'smoked' original. Everything else is as it was, right down to the flatpack – you'll still have to make it yourself when you get it through the post.

It's been 'used' but us described as being in 'great condition', with a good price too right now – just £9.30.

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eBay watch: RFT Bruns Joker 1970s portable record player

Joker

We've featured a few portable record players in the past, but this RFT Bruns Joker portable record player is a model we've not seen before.

A German mains-operated player from the 1970s, it plays 33 and 45rpm records, pumping out that sound via the two matching stereo speakers. It's also in 'very good' condition, aside from the odd age-related mark and works perfectly.

All of which makes the current £1 price tag something of a bargain.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Trimm-Trab trainers get a reissue in blue and gold

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If the bright orange reissue from August wasn't quite your thing, the Adidas Trimm-Trab trainers reissue in a contrasting blue colourway might well suit you more.

Yes, the last issue was orange with blue detailing, this time it's blue suede with orange (although officially described as gold) detail. But everything else is in tune with the 1977 'keep fit' cult classic. That means an indented white sole made of ultra-durable polyurethane, Ghilly lacing and gold foil print branding.

Available online while stocks last, you can pick up a pair for £54.99. Another shot over the page.

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Nova ceiling lamp by Fog and Morup

Nova

An interesting light fitting for not a lot of cash on offer right now – this Nova ceiling lamp by Fog and Morup.

According to the seller, it was designed in the 1970s by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup, Denmark, made up of three concentric lampshades made of sheet metal with a brushed copper finish on the outside and lacquered orange and white on the inside. These are fixed to each other by three metal rods and spaced out for a light effect.

The lamp is described as being in 'good condition' and 'in full working order', although there a couple of marks – see the full description and images for those. Cheap enough though, just 99 pence right now.

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Categories / Art and Photography

Clifford Richards prints at Elphicks

Richards toucans

Fans of the distinctive graphic design of Clifford Richards will be pleased to hear Elphicks is stocking some of his original prints from the early 70s. 

Dating to 1972, the prints depict a range of different birds, delineated in simple, bold lines and colours. As well as the toucans illustrated, there are also designs showing owls, swallows, flamingos and parrots. 

The prints cost £275 each. 

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Heart Duffle Coat from Miss Selfridge

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Classic Paddington Bear-a-like duffle coats are always a worthwhile choice of retro outerwear, providing practicality and classic style all at once. There's always room for some variety, though, and with vintage looks like this Heart Duffle Coat from Miss Selfridge there's no compromise.

The peach-orange shade has an instantly mid-sixties look, along with the shortened a-line cut that's girly and dollish enough for a mod inspired style. The addition of faux fur in a rich cream shade adds some luxury to the coat, belying its High Street price tag, while bell sleeves are a cute touch.

Get it now from Miss Selfridge for £70.

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