Tag: home

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Artifort ‘Hello There’ chair by Jeremy Harvey

Posted on | Leave a comment

Hello

A wonderful design that's perfect for the summer weather – this 1970s Artifort 'Hello There' chair by Jeremy Harvey.

It was designed in 1978 by Harvey and reissued back in 2011, although this one is said to be from the late 70s, rather than the reissue, which probably makes it all the more valuable.

This one is also in yellow and is said to be in 'remarkable condition for its age', with 'only two small chips' that are 'only noticable on very close inspection'. Garden chairs don't get much cooler – and this one currently comes with a price of £99.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware

Dwell Pod Pendant Light

Posted on | Leave a comment

Podpendant
The Pod Pendant Light has been inspired by pod chairs from the 1960s, such as Eero Aarnio’s Ball Chair.

The shade is a glass ball, which has a slice cut away to reveal the bulb and at such as angle as to reflect the light down from the ceiling. It is also available in black, although to achieve the full space-age effect, the only real option is the white version.

It costs £129 from Dwell.

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1950s wood and formica plant stand

Posted on | 1 Comment

Plant

If you happen to be furnishing your home in a 1950s style, this wood and formica plant stand could be the perfect addition.

The main kidney shaped table is made of wood and finished with a charcoal grey Formica top plus a white grid pattern finish and a gold and black metallic rim. But that's not all – there's also four removable (and angled) wooden feet, two curved wood stems and five wooden platforms with Formica covers. It's an eye-catching thing, that's for sure.

The stand is described as being in 'very good/good' condition, with 'age related scratches, marks and staining' and a loose shelf, that can probably fixed easily. Right now, it's priced at £29.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography

Ken Garland 1960s ‘Galy Tots’ print reissued by Trunk Records

Posted on | Leave a comment

Galt

If you're after some quirky 1960s art, this Ken Garland Galt Toys print just might fit the bill.

Ken Garland was art editor of Design Magazine, and eventually set up Ken Garland And Associates in 1963, for whom he did work for James Galt And Sons, much of which is highly sought-after by design aficionados.

Amazingly, this is the first time his work has been reprinted, with the work in question being a reprint of imagery used in the 1969 / 70 Galt Toy brochure. Limited to just 25 prints, each print is hand numbered, annotated with 'Galy Tots', 'Galt Toys Catalogue Cover 1969 / 70', 'Ken Garland And Associates' and is hand signed by the man himself. If you want one, it retails for £200.

Find out more at the Trunk Records website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Robin and Lucienne Day: Design and the Modern Interior exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex

Posted on | Leave a comment

Pallant

Possibly off the beaten track (for big city dwellers at least), the Pallant House Gallery hosts a very interesting exhibition from next weekend – Robin and Lucienne Day: Design and the Modern Interior.

Running from 26th March – 26th June 2011 in the couple's former hometown, the exhibition draws on the collection of H Kirk Brown III and Jill A Wiltse, which is usually based in Denver, USA. The collection (and exhibition) focuses on the furniture designs of Robin Day and textile designs of wife Lucienne, as well as her ceramics and one or two surprises from both.

Read more

Categories / Homeware

Flying Ducks Rug

Posted on | Leave a comment

Th4111298736809in%20situe 
The website selling the rug inaccurately describes it as being inspired by the Duckworths on Coronation Street, but as all retro interiors fans know, it was in fact Hilda Ogden who famously had these on her wall.

But, putting that aside, the Flying Ducks Rug provides a nice twist on the idea of duck flying across your wall, as here they will fly across your floor. The rug is available in two sizes; small (120cm x 170cm) priced £149.99 or medium (150cm x 230cm) for £239.99, and in a choice of beige or the odder options of sage or lilac.

Buy it online from Click 4 Interiors.