Liking the quirkiness of this new arrival at John Lewis, the Nina occasional chair.
A new piece, but with a midcentury-inspired design and a funky bit of upholstery (Voyage fabric), very much in keeping with the era that inspires it. Those legs are stained hardwood, as are the back supports.
If you want one, £599 is the price.
It could probably be described in various ways, but we're naming it as a mini sideboard, which is up for auction now and still at a modest price.
A 1950s design with a midcentury look, this sideboard or cabinet open to offer up two shelves for storage within, those doors finished off with those contrasting period handles. Also worth noting are those angled legs and overhanging sides, with the veneer said to be 'birch or pear' (no, we don't get the latter either).
According to the seller, the sideboard is in 'very good original condition', with some scratches on the 'top plate' and 'small veneer damage' on top edge of one door (which isn't visible when the door is shut). Price is reasonable right now though, standing at £12.50.
Are you thinking what we're thinking? Yes, this Solaris wall clock at Asda has more than a passing resemblance to the midcentury George Nelson clock range. Specifically the George Nelson Ball Clock. But this is much, much cheaper.
For good reason too. This isn't a Nelson design, it lacks the character and colour for a start. Indeed, we suspect the materials aren't up to the official reissue either. 'Hi-shine silver metal' and plastic are mentioned in the product description.
But it certainly has the look and it has price very much on its side. Right now, this 35.5cm diameter clock is just £5 online. Battery extra of course.
Very much in the same style as the recent Jason King print comes this limited edition UFO Mindbender print by Piper Gates Design.
Again, influenced by Giannetto Coppola’s work for Penguin, this is a tribute to the Mindbender episode of the cult live action Gerry Anderson show, as well as its lead character, Ed Straker.
The poster is sized at 30 x 40cm, printed on 170 gram paper and is limited to just 15 copies. If you want one, it is being sold via eBay at a 'buy it now' price of £9.99. See a shot of it in a frame over the page.
Charley Harper is a name that should be familiar to anyone with a good knowledge of Modernist art (we've certainly mentioned him before).
For those who don’t know this work consists of stylized wildlife prints, posters and book illustrations, and now there is a range of greeting cards featuring his designs. Pictured here is the Octoberama card, an autumnal and decidedly midcentury style illustration on a 7 by 5 inches blank card.
The cards cost £2.25 each from Hus and Hem.
A long title, but it does tell you what is up for auction right now, this Standard Eight car, which was built back in 1954 by the British Standard Motor Company and is still going strong today.
In fact, if you want a 1950s runaround to match your '50s looks, it could be ideal. The car was built in various shapes 1938 and 1959, this obviously being a later example. it was eventually replaced by the Triumph Herald, another gem that we've featured on various occasions.
Anyway, this car has an 803cc engine and has been used by the current owner for his/her daily commute on a daily basis. Coupled with its 12-month MOT, it's certainly a runner. Condition looks good too, judging by the photos. But best of, the price is in the right place too – £1,600 right now. Lots more shots of the car on the listing.
Find out more at the eBay website
