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Plus 4 Garden Furniture Set by John Jenkins

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The Plus 4 Garden Furniture Set by John Jenkins is part of Heal’s ReDiscovers collection.

The garden table and chairs set is inspired by a classic Ambrose Heal design from 1923. Like some of the best retro dining sets, the Plus 4 is designed with space saving in mind, with the chairs tucking neatly around the edge of the table. The table and chairs are made from teak and there is a hole in the centre of the table for a parasol.

The set costs £995 (it promises to save space, not money!) from Heal’s.

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eBay watch: Original George Nelson Sunburst Clock by Howard Miller

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You can get reissued George Nelson clocks, but if you want the real deal, you can bid for this original George Nelson Sunburst Clock by Howard Miller.

Indeed, the reissued Nelson Sunburst clocks go for in excess of £200, so that's not exactly a cheap option. This one is signed (see close-up on the listing) and is down as working, with some wear and tear by way of the scuffs, scratches and wear to the brass. Again, see the listing for the full breakdown.

It's certainly an eye-catching piece though, amazing that something like this was in production around 50 years ago. £78.15 is the current price.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: Two-bedroom flat in the 1930s art deco Ravelston Garden building in Ravelston, Edinburgh

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Fancy living out a 1930s fantasy? You can if you buy this two-bedroom flat in the 1930s art deco Ravelston Garden building in Ravelston, Edinburgh.

It's an apartment in one of the three blocks built back in 1935, the work of Andrew Neil and Robert Hurd and originally known as the Jenners flats. Each one is a category A listed building, designated by Historic Scotland for 'national or international importance'.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Ercol for John Lewis 1950s-style Chiltern open display cabinet

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Based on an original 1950s design is this Ercol for John Lewis Chiltern open display cabinet.

Exclusive to John Lewis, the Chiltern cabinet has a certain midcentury cool. Made from solid white oak, with a matt lacquer, it features rounded, angled edges, slim legs and criss-cross strutwork. The cabinet also features three glass shelves and a bottom drawer.

Standing around 180cm high, it sells for £999.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1930 grade II-listed Bauhaus property in The Common, Chipperfield, Herts by E. Maxwell Fry

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A Bauhaus property in the heart of England? Yes, that's what you get with this 1930s grade II-listed house in The Common, Chipperfield, Herts.

It was designed by E. Maxwell Fry, whose partner was Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus, back in 1935, situated in the heart of Chipperfield  village. I suspect, back in the day, it was quite an oddity. In truth, it still is.

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Revamped 1950s Nursery School Chairs

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We’ve seen 1950s school chairs reproduced, but Folly and Glee has a selection of revamped originals in stock.

Their 1950s Nursery School Chairs have been hand-painted and reupholstered with 1970s vintage wallpaper to give them a new lease of life. There is a choice of three designs on their website now to choose from (yellow floral, pink graphic or blue soldier), or you can contact them and they will finish a chair to suit your decor. Unlike many revamped pieces of furniture, these chairs are very reasonably priced at just £15.

Visit the Folly and Glee website for more information.