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.
Here's something that's guaranteed to make men (and women) of a certain age feel nostalgic for their youth, a 1974 Ford Gran Torino car, which is available to buy via eBay.
Of course, it's the car made famous by Starsky and Hutch, with this particular model coming complete with the paint job from the TV show, not to mention a flashing red light. It's a childhood dream come true.
In terms of detail, it's had three owners since being imported from the US, with 70,200 miles on the clock. It's described as being in 'superb condition', with plenty of upgrading and maintenance over the years. Not cheap though – £12,995 on a 'buy it now' or you can make an offer. More images and details on the site.
A piece of old school technology, but one with a lot of character – this Krups Comfortchron Lux flip clock.
It's a German-made clock from the 1970s in a bold shade of yellow, offering the basics of time-telling via those flip digits and power via batteries or mains, so less wires if you don't want them.
It's described as being in 'used but very good' condition, as the 'battery box shows some signs of corrosion', but nothing to affect performance. Just one bid so far, taking the price to £1.99.
Find out more at the eBay website
A design that doesn't come up very often, so there's sure to be some interest in this Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo table lamp.
A great example of space age design for Artemide, it was originally produced in 1966, with this example coming with the manufacturer's decal and signed with a moulded mark to underside of base. It even comes with the original box. Nice.
For your money, you get a lamp with a hand-blown, smoked Murano glass diffuser and a chrome-plated base, not to mention plenty of style. It's sold out of France, so if you're not there, you'll need to sort out the electrics. Easy enough though. Current bidding price is £68.44.
Lovely little vehicle that would be perfect for a retro-themed business – this 1970s Austin Mini pick-up truck.
Specifically it dates from 1979. At least, most of it does – the engine is a brand new 'gold seal engine' that's done just 3,000 miles since it was installed. So that's the effective mileage. Other than that, this completely-restored vehicle looks pretty much spotless, especially that canvas cover for the rear.
£4,500 is the starting bid if you want it for yourself.
We're all for affordable midcentury design, which this split-level side table is right now.
The picture says it all really, a late 50s / early 60s table that's laid out over two levels, offering a bit of midcentury cool to your living room.
Sadly, no details of materials or designer, but there is a condition report, which says it has 'slight wear' (a couple of faded round water stains, a small tear in the plate framing), but overall, sounds fine. Just £9 right now. Oh yes, it does come apart for shipping.
