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Antelope Chair by Ernest Race – the Festival of Britain chair reissued

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It might look fairly unassuming, but this is a British midcentury classic, the Antelope Chair by Ernest Race.

Back on the market 60 years after its first introduction, the Antelope Chair originally appeared on the terrace of the new Royal Festival Hall at the 1951 Festival of Britain and was said to be a compromise between English tradition and Scandinavian innovation.

The chair is made of welded steel rods, with wood used for the seating. Simple it is in construction, but that's not actually reflected in the price. One will set you back £505.

Find out more at the Conran Shop website

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Ercol for John Lewis 1950s Chiltern coffee table and lamp table

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Remember the Chiltern open display cabinet from a week or so ago? Well, it's not the only thing in the exclusive range – check out the Ercol for John Lewis 1950s Chiltern coffee table and lamp table.

Like the cabinet, both are based on original 1950s designs from the Ercol archives. made from solid white oak, with a matt lacquer, rounded, angled edges, slim legs and criss-cross strutwork.

The coffee table is above, selling for £399, while the lamp table is pictured over the page, priced at £299.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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eBay watch: 1960s Mauthe wall clock

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I don't know the maker, but this 1960s Mauthe wall clock certainly oozes midcentury style.

The manufacturer is actually out of Germany, producing this square wooden wall clock with platic accents and brass hands, finished off with a modern quartz movement, battery power and the maker's name in brass just under the '12'.

It's sized around 13 x 13 inches and is described as being in 'very good' condition. Price? Right now it's at £5.50.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Hans Bolling Oscar the Dog

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We were already aware of Hans Bolling’s wooden ducks, so are delighted to see that his Oscar the Dog had also been reissued as part of the same Architect Made series.

Oscar was designed back in 1953 and whilst he has the same midcentury style as the ducks, he is an all together more sophisticated creature. Oscar can sit, crawl, stand or beg – just like a real dog, except this one has been meticulously crafted from beechwood, maple, wenge and brown leather. He stands at 13cm and costs £75.

Order Oscar online from Panik Design for delivery in May.

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Klippan Flower Power Cushion

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A bright and cheerful design as befits this sunny day!

The Klippan Flower Power Cushion uses a pattern by Swedish designer Lotta Glave. It features retro-style flowers in red, orange, green and yellow with its name adding to its 60s feeling. It measures 45cm square and is made from a linen mix material.

The cushion costs just shy of £24 from Interior Addict.

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Kensington midcentury-style cabinet at Jysk

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Ever heard fo Jysk? It's a Danish chain that seems to be making big inroads into the UK right now, selling value items with a Scandinavian twist. This Kensington cabinet is one such item.

It's a midcentury-inspired cabinet with a classic Scandinavian influence, made of solid oak that's been 'oiled', with a mix of both shelving, drawer space and a surface area, plus those stylish angled legs for support.

Be warned, there's some sel-assembly involved, but it is cheap right now. Grab it before 30th April and you can secure the Kensington cabinet for £299.

Find out more at the Jysk website