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For sale: 1960s Arthur A J Marshman-designed Horton Rounds circular house in Horton, Northamptonshire

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Round by name, round by nature, that's this Arthur A J Marshman-designed Horton Rounds house in Horton, Northamptonshire.

Arthur A J Marshman designed the house in 1966 on the grounds of the old tennis courts to Horton House. Why he decided on circular is anyone's guess, but we're glad he did, as he's left us a stunning period gem set out over three floors, with an annexe wing and some good outside space.

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Categories / Homeware

Free Range Designs Chaise Longue

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Free Range Designs’ Chaise Longue combines the feel-good factor of product made from recycled parts with the decadent luxury always suggested by a chaise.

The piece was made originally as a commission for the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales, but can be made to order in around 5 weeks. It is made from recycled wood from skips and scrap woodpiles, but polished and oiled so you would never know its humble origins. It has a novelty coin slide down the backrest, intended to carry a message about modern over-consumption, although perhaps a little rich coming from an item costing £2,900.

Visit the Free Range Designs website to order.

Categories / Homeware

Sagaform Blossom Teapot

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Sagaform can always be relied upon for a good retro pattern such with the Blossom Teapot being the latest.

The teapot is made from stoneware with an oak lid. If the design looks familiar, that is because Blossom combines the elements of three other Camilla Engdahl patterns: Tulip, Daisy and Clover, so if you already own tea sets in those prints, this teapot will work well with them.

Buy it from Illustrated Living, priced £25.95.

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman lounge chairs

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Design details are scarce, but the picture should tell you everything about this pair of Milo Baughman lounge chairs, which are available on eBay right now.

No date is attributed, but judging by the look, we would say 1970s, possibly sneaking into the late 60s, but generally that era. It's a very stylish design, with that chromed frame supporting what looks like a very comfortable seat and back, with just minimal arm rests. It's a 'red-orange striped fabric' and the seat cushions are loose.

According to the seller, the chairs are 'in good condition' with 'normal scratches, marks and light scuffs' due to age, but are 'firm and sturdy'. For the two, the price right now is $9.99 (£6.23).

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware

Waldorf Sofa

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The Waldorf Sofa is part of Heal’s classic designs range.

The shape of the sofa takes its inspiration from designs of the 1930s, with its semi-circular ends and cutaway arm details. The sofa is available in a range of fabrics, so if the floral pattern pictured here isn’t to your taste then they may have something more to your liking in-store.

It is available exclusively to Heal’s and is currently in the sale with a starting price of £1,596 reduced from £1,995.

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s extra large Guzzini-style pendant lights

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Yes, I know we did something similar yesterday and we do try to vary things when possible, but I've just spotted these 1970s extra large Guzzini-style pendant lights online, which are absolutely stunning.

According to the seller, this orange and white light fitting doesn't have a maker's label, but it does have that Guzzini 'look', as well as being a light fitting that screams the late '60s and 1970s. How big? 36cm wide and 30cm high, with 66cm of new wiring offered with it – yes, it's been rewired and is ready to be fitted.

Condition is 'very good / excellent' with 'just a few light marks' down to age. Not the cheapest light fitting at £149.99 on a 'buy it now', but ust try finding something on the high street with similar impact for a cheaper price.

Find out more at the eBay website