This Trio of Teak Wall Birds updates the kitsch flying ducks idea with a more folk art aesthetic.
The bird shape is the designer Naomi Murrell’s signature design. The set comprises three wooden birds of varying sizes; the smallest is 8cm, the largest is 18cm. They are supplied with Velcro dots for easy hanging. They costs Aus$120 (just over £78 at the time of writing).
Buy them online at Naomi Murrell’s online store.
Get yourself a simple piece of retro lighting with this 70s style pendant from Dwell.
Though it's been influenced by space age style, it's sleek glass pendant, with steel finishes, could fit pretty much into any decor.
It's pretty reasonably priced too, as the pendant costs £39.95
Buy it online
A bizarre piece of interior design, with this octopus-style floor lamp certainly able to knock out some serious light.
According to the seller, it's from the 1960s and probably from a medical practice. There are five arms, each with spotlights, which can be adjusted in almost any direction. The frame itself cam also be adjusted in height. if you don't want them all on at once, they do switch off independently.
The lamp is in chromed metal, the shades in brushed aluminium, while the base is painted black and has castors. Condition is said to be 'perfect' (although there are a couple of marks on the shades – detailed on the site) and weight is 'heavy', something to bear in mind. The price right now is £89.99.
A real midcentury gem has been newly-reissued, this Cobra lamp by Greta Grossman.
Dating back to 1950s (when it won the Good Design Award), the name is pretty self-explanatory, looking very much like a cobra's neck. The tubular arm cam be bent in numerous direction, while the base is powder-coated aluminium, with cast iron ballast.
Three colour options, £295 is the price.
Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website
Judging by its name, the Moon Armchair was always going to be space-age design made from plastic. What may come as a surprise is that this isn't a design from the 1960s, but a more recent creation by Hong Kong designer Mike To.
The chair is made from moulded glass-fibre with a high-gloss finish and is available in a choice of colours; orange, black, red, white or bronze. The chairs normally cost £839 (or £889 for the bronze version), but are available at the reduced price of £439 (£469 in bronze).
Buy the chairs at Fashion 4 Home.
If you want to entirely replace your crockery in one go, then this Folkware Crockery Set could be of interest.
It has been designed and made in Italy, but the patterns are very much in the Scandinavian folk art style. The set comprises of six of each of side plates, dinner plates and soup bowls. Its quite a big purchase, costing £245 for the set, but less hassle than individually picking out pieces here and there. Serving platters are also available in two sizes, priced £45 and £65.
View the whole Folkware range online at Pedlars.
