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eBay watch: 1970s Guzzini Sorella space age table lamp in black

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We featured one of these in white some time back, but now there's a rare 1970s Guzzini Sorella space age table lamp in black being offered on the eBay site.

Designed by Studio Tecnico Harvey for Guzzini back in 1972, this space age design got even more notoriety for its extensive use in cult 70s series Space 1999 – see over the page for a picture of it there. You can see why it was used, even today it looks ahead of its time.

This particular example is in black and described as being in 'very good' condition, although there is a tiny hairline crack to the base, which is pictured on the site (should you want a closer look). Saying that, right now it's just 7p, which is an absolute steal.

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eBay watch: Verner Panton-style Moon floor lamp

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We have featured the Verner Panton Moon light for the celing, as well as a pine variation of that design. But this isn't a Verner Panton design, this Moon floor lamp is just incredibly similar.

It's a stunning bit of design, presumably from the 70s and with a lampshade made of thin slats of pine reinforced by a central metal circular structure. The slats can be moved individually and are arranged in a concentric spiral. The stem and circular foot are made of pine.

It's described as being in 'very good' condition and in 'full working' order, with just a few age-related marks. A few bids on it, but still only £10, which is a bit of a bargain.

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Brownie Light

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Type is a design shop based in London’s East End, that sells an intriguing mixture of fashion and interior design items. The Brownie Light is one of their bestselling products and it is not hard to see why.

The light has been created by taking a vintage brownie camera and adding a bulb in the place where the lens normally goes. The result is an unusual piece that will particularly appeal to photography fans, but equally to anyone who likes to see vintage items put to new uses.

The Brownie Light costs £120. Visit the Type website for contact detail and store opening times.

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eBay watch: A pair of 1960s Poul Henningsen-designed PH 4/3 pendant lights by Louis Poulsen

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A long title, but a small price for some designer lighting of the 1960s – these Poul Henningsen-designed PH 4/3 pendant lights by Louis Poulsen.

Yes, not one, but two of these 1966-designed lights, part of a series of lights dating back to the mid-1920s. These particular variants  are primarily for downward illumination, based on the principle of a reflecting multi-shade system, which creates 'a harmonious and glare free illumination'.

The two on eBay aren't perfect, with a few light scratches and a small dent to the top of one of the lamps. But they do have the original Louis Poulsen stickers still attached and are currently available as a pair for just 99p. A real bargain.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Kaiser idell 6631 table lamp by Christian Dell for Fritz Hansen

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This is a bizarre one. Last week, we spotted an interesting Kaiser New Bauhaus lamp on eBay, an early 60s collaboration between Kaiser and  original Bauhaus metal workshop 'master' Christian Dell. Now, today, we've found a brand new reissue from the same team – the Kaiser idell 6631 table lamp by Christian Dell for Fritz Hansen.

The lamp on eBay was a 1960s project, but the 6631 lamp is an original 1930s modernist design for Kaiser, which is now reissued by Fritz Hansen. It is indeed a classic – available in black, ivory, white, red and dark green, the lamps are made in steel and brass and the lampshades are hand painted in high gloss.

It also features a world-patented swivel joint and an 'original Kaiser-idell' label. Price? A less-then-cheap £588.

Find out more at the Lollipop Shoppe website

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Alega 1970s table lamp by Vico Magistretti

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Not an obvious vintage design to reissue, but the Alega table lamp by Vico Magistretti has been reissued by Vistosi.

It's a very simple, possibly timeless design from 1970 – but there's more to it than might meet the eye. That shade is white blown glass for example, while the base is in crystal glass.

Powered by 3 x 40W bulbs, you can pick one up for £380.

Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website