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eBay watch: Dijkstra 1970s floor / table lamp

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A great piece of 1970s design for not a lot of cash so far on eBay – this Dijkstra floor / table lamp.

Very much in that 'Guzzini' style, it's not quite a full-sized floor lamp at 114cm tall, but is probably something of an oversized table lamp too. Should work as either though. The lamp has a double-layered shade which gives off an orange glow when illuminated, with the height of the shade able to adjust on the chromed stem.

The lamp uses two bulbs and is said to be in 'very good condition', with no obvious damage, such as cracks or wear. Right now, it's at just 1 pence.

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eBay watch: 1963 Hillman Super Minx Convertible

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Some early 60s style available on eBay right now – this 1963 Hillman Super Minx Convertible.

Or rather, a pair of them. One is ready to go and 'looks good', with some bodywork repaired and a full respray, as well as having a Holbay engine and RoStyle wheels. It's said to run 'ok', but does need more work, both mechanically and cosmetically.

The second care is 'useable', but ideally suited to be used for spares. Think of it as a freebie if you like. Check out the listing for more images (especially of the stylish interior) and if you like it, both cars are currently at a combined price of £920 right now.

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eBay watch: 1950s midcentury-style wooden cabinet

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So far, this 1950s midcentury-style wooden cabinet is something of a steal. Here's hoping that's the case when the auction ends.

It's not a designer piece, but it is an interesting design, with those four angles legs, two drawers and a pull-down lower section for extra storage.

No mention of the kind of wood here, but the condition is described as 'very good' with 'light wear' on the top section. Want it? Right now, it's at just £9. Check out the seller's other items too, plenty of other pieces from a similar era too.

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eBay watch: 1950s John Clappison Palette coffee table

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An interesting design on eBay right now, this 1950s John Clappison Palette coffee table.

According to the seller, it was produced in collaboration with cabinet maker Jack Reynolds and made by Rapier and was featured in a furniture exhibition at Earl's Court in 1957.

Condition? It's described as 'fantastic', with the 'odd light chip to the veneer'. If you want it, the bidding right now is at £10.50.

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Limited edition The Prisoner eight poster set by Piper Gates Design

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We have featured both Piper Gates Design and its artwork for The Prisoner before, but this is something worth mentioning – a set of eight posters featuring The Prisoner, the sets limited to a run of 50.

As you can (or might remember), the artwork is a mix of The Prisoner and vintage Penguin books, combining to create something eye-catching and retro. This particular set features eight designs on posters measuring 30 x 40cm, printed on high quality 200 gram paper and in those limited numbers.

You can buy a set online via eBay for the rather tasty price of just £12.99. See some close-ups over the page.

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eBay watch: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Jubilee Edition – the last-ever Beetle made for the UK market

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It's not cheap, but this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Jubilee Edition is a one of a kind. According to the seller, it's the last-ever original VW Beetle built for the UK market.

Here's the story. In 1978, the last 300 Beetles were built for the UK market, each one labelled and numbered to that effect. Number one was kept in a museum on Germany. This is number 300, the very last one.

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