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eBay watch: 1950s Strand Patt 123 theatre lamp

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Once a functional object for stage and screen, this Strand Patt 123 theatre lamp is now ideal for an interesting retro feature in your home.

According to the seller, the Patt 123 was first used in 1957 in stage and studio work, with this particular model professionally polished and rewired to take modern domestic bulbs, as well as being mounted on a tripod stand which rotates 360 degrees. Check out some of the detail shots on the seller's page – the full-length images don't perhaps do it justice.

Still a good few days to go with it, £5.50 is the current price.

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Graham and Green Pineapple Lamp Base

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No home with kitsch ambitions can be without an ornamental pineapple of some sort. Ever since Columbus bought them back from the West Indies, the pineapple has been a symbol of all things exotic and the luxurious Polynesian-themed tiki bars that popped up all over the US during the 1930s wouldn't be the same without being adorned by the fruit.

This Pineapple lamp base from Graham and Green in antiqued silver is stylish modern take on the mid 20th century tiki exotica trend, meaning you can save the real pineapples for garnishing all those rum drinks.

The lamp is £95 from Graham & Green. Find out more from the website. 

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eBay watch: 1970s Henri Mathieu ceiling light

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A very interesting and eye-catching space age design – this Henri Mathieu ceiling light.

According to the seller, the French designer produced this back in 1970, with a brushed aluminium construction and a lacquered inside, the gaps producing both the light and the lighting effect.

Some wear (see the large images on the site), but no dents, so nothing too serious to worry about. £14.50 is the price right now.

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Fontana Arte 1950s 2198 table light range by Archivio Storico

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It might not look it, but this design is well over 50 years old – the Fontana Arte 1950s 2198 table light range by Archivio Storico that is.

It's just stylish and simple. Available in two sizes, this table lamp with dimmer, which was designed back in 1954, has a diffuser in satin white blown glass, with a stem in pear wood and a base in painted metal.

Prices start at £334. if you like the look and want something even bigger, there's also a floor lamp variation too.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

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Kare Design Sputnik Hanging Lamp discounted at Achica

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We have mentioned Achica a few times – it’s an online ‘club’ that does short-term clearance sales of interesting brands. Indeed, they’ve got a clearance of Design House Stockholm right now, which is well worth a look. But we’ve picked out something from elsewhere on the site – this Kare Design Sputnik Hanging Lamp.

It’s a stunning, 1960s-inspired centrepiece for a room, made of chrome-plated metal with 20x 20 watt bulbs providing the light in the room. Bulbs, you’ll not be suprised to hear, are not included.

The entire structure is about 54cm high and around 53cm wide and usually sells for £249. But for the next day or so, you can get one from Achica for £149. So if you fancy a Sputnik, don’t hang about. Note that you do have to register at Achica to enter the site, but it only takes seconds and is free.

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eBay watch: 1970s Guzzini-style Mushroom table lamp

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It's probably high street rather than high end, but the look and condition of this Guzzini-style Mushroom table lamp make it worthy of our attention.

For your money, you get a look that screams the 1970s, with that vibrant orange plastic shade and chrome plated base, both described as being in 'good' condition and looking it in the photos. There are also two small bayonet fittings inside for the bulbs.

£29.99 is the current price on eBay.

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