Interesting one this. A leading interiors magazine is running a campaign to extend the copyright on design in the UK from 25 years. If successful, it would effectively outlaw reproduction pieces from the UK market. Good news for design houses, perhaps not good news for classic design lovers on a budget. But right now, pieces like these CLC Living reproduction classics at Achica are still good to go.
We featured the reissue of this as far back as 2008, but even a reissue isn't the cheapest of things. This Louis Poulsen Panthella table lamp by Verner Panton is said to be original – and right now, is cheap.
The watch has been around since 1947, with the classic timepiece synonymous with James Bond in his later years/movies, when it replaced the Rolex Submariner. So, with the movies celebrating 50 years, it's no surprise to see the Omega Seamaster Limited Edition James Bond 50th Anniversary Watch appearing.
Many apologies to our Retro Rooms people here, Dan and Lisa in Hartlepool. I actually 'found' this email whilst trying to sort out the ever-bulging RTG inbox. It was sent over in the first half of last year, so again, apologies if it looks like we ignored it – we are always glad to see Retro Rooms snaps.
Good design doesn't age, even if the technology behind it does. As this 1960s Dieter Rams-designed Braun T52 portable radio more than proves.
This Mix Tape Sticky Tape from Nancy and Betty is another product commemorating obsolete musical formats.
