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eBay watch: Verner Panton Peacock Chair – Habitat limited reissue

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Panton

Yes, I know we've featured this before, but the Habitat reissue of the Verner Panton Peacock Chair rarely comes up, so if well worth another mention.

If you missed it last time we featured it, the Peacock Chair dates back to 1969, with a design inspired by a peacock's tail. It's a stunning, attention-grabbing design, even as a reissue.

This reissue dates from 1999, when it was reissued in limited numbers and discontinued in less than a year. 12 years on and it has become a collector's piece in its own right. Condition is described as 'good' and has been 'carefully looked after'. Want it? Bidding is currently at £150.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware, Retro Men's Fashion, Retro Women's Fashion

Antique Style Wooden Hat Stand

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I suspect that most of our readers are more casual in their attire, but if you are the sort of city gent who still wears a bowler hat then you may want to buy this Antique Style Wooden Hat Stand.

The wooden stand will keep your hat in perfect condition and display it in its full glory, when you aren’t wearing it. It would probably work just as well for ladies' hats, either wide brimmed summer hats or sophisticated cloches.

It costs a reasonable £22, so you could buy a few if you are a real hat lover. Buy it online at Rockett St George

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eBay watch: 1970s space age Guzzini table lamp

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Guzzini

This is a stunning design, as well as a rare one – so this original Guzzini table lamp is well worth the money.

Dating back to the 1970s and perfect for that 'Space 1999' look, this particular lamp was inherited by the seller and is described as being in 'full working order' and 'superb condition' for both chrome and shade. There's also the original double switch attached and a couple of brand new light bulbs for it.

Some great close-up shots on the listing page, with a current price of £87 right now.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Homeware

Umbra Fishcondo – modernist house-shaped fish bowl discounted once more at Achica

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Fishcondo

Regular readers will remember that we featured the Umbra Fishcondo when it was discounted at Achica just after Christmas. Well, Achica has just started another Umbra sale for the next day or so – and the Fishcondo is discounted once more.

As we mentioned back then, this is a modernist-style house for your fish, designed by Teddy Luong and with the option to add other floors by simply buying an extra one. The inner glass bowl is removable for cleaning, with the outer shell made of durable ABS plastic.

Achica has it discounted until the end of tomorrow, down from £49 to £25. Note that you’ll have to sign up to view (and buy from) Achica, but that’s free and very quick if you’ve not done it before. Fish, of course, are extra.

Achica website

Categories / Art and Photography

Surface View Vintage Collection – inspired by decades past

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Pop

The Surface View Vintage Collection of artwork is inspired by decades gone by, but look great in any modern home.

It's certainly worth a look if you fancy something quirky and inspired by the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. We love the Pop image above, which is available as a canvas, mounted print or just as a print.

Prices vary on size and format, but start at £105.

Find out more at the Surface View website

Categories / Film and TV, Homeware

Nice to see you doormat at Colloco

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Doormat
It's become of one of British TVs most famous catchphrases, so if you fancy a Brucie bonus each time you enter your home, invest in this Nice to See You doormat from Colloco.

It's a simple coconut doormat decorated with the phrase 'Nice to see you, To see you nice'. In fact it's so simple, I'm amazed it hasn't been done before. Pair it up with one of Ink's Nice to see you prints for a perfect comedy double act.

The mat costs £19.95.

Buy it online