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Prem-I-Air Retro Style Desk Fan

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41wzSNr2MdL._SL500_AA300_If you're feeling the heat at work then why not invest in a Prem-I-Air Retro Style Desk Fan to keep yourself cool?

In addition to serving the very practical purpose of keeping you chilled with three fan speed settings and smooth oscillation for wider air distribution, this fan will add a whole lot of retro credibility to your workspace. Shiny black with chrome detailing and a very satisfying knob to twiddle, it's perfect for creating a little Mad Men oasis of sophistication at your desk.

The fan head measures 15cm and the fan itself costs £39.99 from Amazon.

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eBay watch: 1970s cascading chrome light fitting

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Who needs a chandelier when you can pick up this cascading chrome light fitting on eBay for a song.

The seller doesn't give much away, simply that he/she picked it up from an antique shop 10 years back. It is apparently 'original' though and almost certainly from the 1970s, with five lights at varying lengths off the same circuit.

It 'works' and still has all five bulbs with it. For a 70s-style home, it will look stunning – and right now it's at £9.99.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Original 1960’s Scooter from nanadobbie

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Small children whizzing across the pavement are a pretty ubiquitous sight just about anywhere in the UK these days, thanks to the current scooter revival.

This old-school original 1960's chrome scooter has oodles of charm compared to it's modern-day plastic counterparts. It's painted light brown with metallic detailing and even has a name – the "Radio Flyer". It's suitable for an older child or a teenager – sadly not a fully grown adult.

The scooter costs £65 from mid-century treasure trove nanadobbie – either from their London store or online here.

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eBay watch: 1970s chromed hanging light fitting

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Very few details offered here, but the images of this 1970s chromed hanging light fitting says it all.

A bizarre light fitting. with eight chromes shades, each 24cm long, each with cables that can be adjusted to about 135cm each (or much less). It's pretty much perfect for a 70s or space age house or pad, a talking point as well as functional lighting. Just make sure you get a professional to set it up.

Price? Right now it's still to get off the mark, so potentially yours for just 1p.

Find out more at the Ebay website

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eBay watch: 1970s chrome and teak coat rack

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A relic from a bygone era, but this 1970s chrome and teak coat rack is still a very stylish object.

Made up of 13 hexagonal pieces of wood, finished with a teak laminate, it also has a top shelf and removable chrome hooks and a metal backing structure keeping everything in place. There's also four metal brackets to fix it to the wall.

According to the seller, it is in 'good condition' but with a chip in the teak laminate on one of the wood cutouts. There are also small chips on the wooden batons forming the top shelf, but overall, hardly noticeable. Especially when you factor in the current £12.54 price.

Find out more at the eBay website

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eBay watch: 1970s pulldown eyeball pendant light

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Another superb vintage light on eBay – this time a 1970s pulldown eyeball pendant light.

No maker or designer is accredited, but it is presumed to be from the 1970s, as well as being a Danish design from the era. For your money, you get a 360 degree rotating shade and drop-fall cord, the shade made of chrome plated steel for serious, eye-catching appeal.

According to the seller, it's in 'excellent condition and full working order', with a 'buy it now' price of £195 being asked (although you can also make an offer). The table obviously isn't included.

Find out more at the eBay website