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Vintage Ferrowatt Light Bulbs

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Recently added to Rockett St George’s stock is the Vintage Ferrowatt Light Bulb, an exact replica of the bulb originally invented by Thomas Edison.

These light bulbs have been created using the original moulds from the early 1900s with all details kept the same including their looped filaments and hand-exhaused tips. The bulb is 60watts, has a 2,500 hour life span and is available with either a wide screw in fitting or bayonet fitting.  You could hang the bulb on its own without a shade, but even with such a beautiful bulb, it might look a bit cheap, so what you really need is a transparent shade – which coincidentally Rockett St George also currently sell.

The light bulb costs £14.99 from the Rockett St George.

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Lucienne Day Panama rug from John Lewis

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We recently showed you the Lucienne Day bed linen for Heal's, now John Lewis is also offering you the opportunity to purchase some of the textile designer's style with this Lucienne Day Panama rug. 

Lucienne Day had a long-running relationship with John Lewis as, from 1962 to 1987, she and her husband Robin Day were employed by the store as design consultants on a new house style and interiors for their stores. The rug, exclusive to John Lewis, reflects Day's interest in abstract design and has a strikingly modern look, although perhaps has a much more muted colour scheme than you'd normally associate with her designs. 

Each rug is a hand-woven wool and cotton mix and costs £295. 

Buy it online

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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni’s Arco floor lamp for Flos heavily discounted at Achica

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Various high street budget versions have been available for a number of years from the likes of John Lewis and Marks & Spencer, but there’s nothing like the real thing when it comes to the Arco floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. If you want the original, now is a good time to get one, as Achica has it in clearance.

Yes, this 1962 design, inspired by street lights and still an icon of the era, is now more affordable. Although you will need a large room to fit it in. As you would expect, the floor lamp has a white Carrara marble base and a telescopic arched stem of stainless steel (with a satin finish) for adjustable, directional light. A dimmer switch also offers up an ambient glow for mood lighting too.

That size? 232cm tall (between 7 and 8ft) and 220cm tall. Usually it sells for £1,429, but for the next two days, it’s yours for £999.

Achica website

Note you’ll have to quickly register (for free) if you’ve not visited Achica before.

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Rotary phone desk clock by Vyconic

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Remember the Vyconic turntable clocks we featured at the end of last year? Well, if you don't, check them out, as they look absolutely stunning. I suspect sales have gone well too, as the company is now recycling other items, producing designs like this Vyconic rotary phone desk clock.

Yes, this did indeed start off life as a humble dial phone, but has since been given a makeover and some clock hands, although the numbers obviously don't match the time.

It's also a one-off right now, so something unique as well as quirky. £55.31 secures it and while you're there, check out those record player clocks too!

Find out more at the Etsy website

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eBay watch: 1960s Artemide Pallade space age lamp by Studio Tetrarch

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A real gem for lovers of space age design on eBay right now, this Artemide Pallade lamp by Studio Tetrarch.

Designed in 1969 and very much in that 'Space 1999' groove, it's also 'as new' and in the original box from when the seller bought it in Italy many years back. A big selling point. Other than that, this is a very cool circular floor or table lamp in white, able to target light from that large open space in the centre, the shell being made of an ABS resin apparently.

Downside? You'll need to pay extra shipping if you're not in mainland Europe, while the starting price of 400 Euros is fairly high, but not excessive in light of condition. More images (including the packaging) on the site.

Find out more at the eBay website

Big thanks to Kenneth for the tip off!

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Ercol for John Lewis Chiltern midcentury-style dining furniture

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A midcentury-inspired exclusive on the hugh street, this Ercol for John Lewis Chiltern Dining Furniture.

The designs for both the chairs and the table are based in original 1950s Ercol archive designs, with splayed legs and a white painted finish. The chairs are made of ash, with double 'X' stretchers, splayed legs, and criss-crossed spokes in the back. The table is also made of ash, with a smooth rectangular shape with rounded ends.

The table is £399, while the chairs are £179 each. More images over the page.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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