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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Vitra DSW Chairs in a new range of colours

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We featured the Vitra DSW Chair by Charles & Ray Eames when it was re-issued back in 2007, but are mentioning them again as they are now available in a new selection of colours.

The chair itself is based on a 1950 design and now they come in a colour palette that reflects that era. Colours include mustard, cream, stone white, ocean, poppy red and mauve grey, along with the classic black and white options. Like the 2007 versions, these chairs are made from polypropylene, which is kinder to the environment than the original fibreglass.

The chairs are available from Heal’s, priced £302 each.

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eBay watch: Harvey Guzzini 1970s tulip-base table lamp

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An interesting design that's certain to be popular on eBay, this Harvey Guzzini 1970s tulip-base table lamp.

The rarer Guzzini designs are always sought after and this is likely to be one. The sellers believes it is rare and I've not seen one like it myself. It is a Guzzini – the label is still on  it, on the white inner of the perspex shade, which is a 'caramel' colour on the outside. The base is brushed steel.

According to the seller, it is in 'excellent condition' and 'perfect working order', with three bulbs required for full illumination. If you want it, bidding right now is at £38.25.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware

Candystore Glass Jars

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If you’ve ever been tempted by the retro sweets we’ve featured here, perhaps you would also be interested in these vintage-style Candystore Glass Jars

Each jar measures 18cm high by 11cm wide with a volume of 1 litre and they are sold in sets of three. Of course, most of us don’t hoard sweets, so a more practical use might be for storing tea, coffee and sugar.

They cost just £10 from Colloco.

Categories / Homeware

Kartell Pop Armchair and Sofa

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The Kartell Pop Sofa consists of two armchairs that can easily be detached from and reattached one another, should you wish to change your seating configuration.

This is what the manufacturer describes as “infinitely repeatable”, a quality that is probably most useful if this furniture is used in a business location. What caught my eye about the Pop Sofa was not this flexibility, but its upholstery options, which include the 1970s style options of jeans, orange or mustard coverings. The two-seater sofa costs £1572 for most fabrics or £1763 in the jeans option, whilst a single armchair costs £894 or £928.

Buy online at Nest.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Ceramic Retro Cameras

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Yellow Owl Workshop has produced a collection of ornaments, under the name Ceramic Photographic Legacy, which should appeal to photographers and fans of vintage cameras.

Pictured here is the Ghost Camera 1980, which is modelled on the One Touch camera. There is also one from the 1960s in the style of the Argus Brick camera and from the 1970s based on the SX-70. Each one is hand cast in glazed earthenware in stark white.

They cost $70 each from Buy Olympia.

Categories / Art and Photography, Homeware

Perched Birds tapestry throw.

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The phrase 'there's no place like home' could have been invented by looking at this Perched Birds tapestry throw.

The vintage-style throw is homely in a subtle way, and will bring back memories of wrapping yourself up in a throw on a cold day. It makes a great bed spread, and brings a vintage statement to your room, but also doubles as a handy picnic blanket.

You can only buy this one online from Urban Outfitters for £30.00.