Not the first place we would consider for some cool, midcentury design, but Marks & Spencer has it with this Montford armchair.
Don't worry about the red colour, there's a seemingly endless range of fabric options, both plain and patterned to go on that curvy frame, which also also has a sloped back and four tapered wooden legs. The chair is also traditionally sprung and has a reversible seat cushion.
Available to order online in that wide range of fabrics, £549 is the price.
Not just as retro design, according to John Lewis, its new Leon armchair was actually developed from an original 1960s vintage piece.
The end result is a mix between a classic win chair and a mid-century design, offering a curved button back, slightly flared arms and angled, walnut-stained legs. All of that upholstered in a high-end velvet fabric.
All of that for £850 online.
Find out more at the John Lewis website
Not sure if there's much similarity to the work of the man it's named after, but we like the retro styling of the John Lewis Aalto armchair and sofa.
Pictured above is the oversized armchair, with light oak legs, a high back granite-coloured 'chunky' fabric upholstery and the bonus of a scatter cushion.
If you want something bigger, check out the sofa over the page, which is in much the same style. Available for order now, prices start at £999.
Apologies for the picture quality above, but that's actually part of the story with this Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair.
Artifort reissued this 1960 classic a few years back, but even with the reissue, you'll be looking at well in excess of £1,500 for a licensed version. The one above is such a chair, bought three years ago in a 'dark pink wool tonus bute fabric' for £1,800 and in 'immaculate condition'.
So why no bids with two days to go? We suspect because the images are so poor on the listing. £99 is the starting price, although there's a reserve, so we've no idea if you'll bag a real bargain or not. You can always try.
We were very sad to hear of the death of Robin Day, aged 95, last week. We did think about doing a tribute, but in truth, we've been a tribute site to Robin Day's designs pretty much since the day started – everything from the classic Polo Chair to more eccentric designs like the 4-4000 chair for Hille, now long gone, but often seen on eBay. But after a check through our records, we realised we haven't featured one of his most recognisable designs – the Habitat Days Forum armchair and sofas.
Yes, if you've been in Habitat in the past few years, you'll have seen this impressive midcentury-inspired design. It's available as an armchair or as a two, three or four-seater sofa, all with that oak frame (stained as ash or walnut) and with a choice of colours for the Italian leather upholstery. All of that stands on slim chrome legs.
A very stylish design and a tribute to the enduring appeal of Robin Day. It sells from £1,100 for the armchair or £1,650 for the sofa. If you happen to be in the Manchester area, here's a tip – you might find them heavily discounted at the Habitat clearance store there.
Last year, we featured the reissue of the William Plunkett WP01 sofa – part of larger range of modular seating that date back to 1966. Twenty Twenty One reissued them, with the sofa selling from £2,970. That puts the price of this original William Plunkett WP01 full sofa set into context.
But you'll have to love bold design. Yes, no subtle shades of leather here, instead you've got that strong pattern, the result of being 'sympathetically recovered' in the past. It's something you'll love or hate.
For your money, you get a sofa, two single chairs and an ottoman, all bearing the original plunkett sticker circa 1966. Price? Offers start at £1,495, with no reserve.
