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eBay watch: 1970s modernist-style chandelier

Modernist

A very interesting design – and this 1970s modernist-style chandelier isn't too expensive to pick up.

According to the seller, the fitting (one of three available) was fitted new in the late 70s, but was taken out of the building recently when it underwent a refit. Maybe they just wanted to save some money, as the fitting uses 22 bulbs, all 40w 'golf ball' lights. You'll need a high ceiling too, with the drop from top of the chrome to the bottom bulb is 84cm.

But it is a feature light, very of its era and at £160, cheaper than most reissued designer light fittings.

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eBay watch: 1970s space age mushroom lamp by C.N. Burnham

Burnam

Probably not high end in its day, but very much of its era – this mushroom lamp by C.N. Burnham is certainly worth a look if you love the space age era.

Burnham produced this light back in 1971, made of orange and white ABS plastic and able to use a standard bulb. It's also described as being in 'excellent condition'  with 'only very light age'.

All of that for $24 right now – or £15.55 if you want the conversion.

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eBay watch: 1960s Luigi Colani space age hanging lamp

Lucio

Some designs simply scream the era – like this Luigi Colani hanging lamp for example.

An example of bold 60s space age design, it's a vision in yellow and described by the seller as 'pretty rare' as well as 'very good' in terms of condition.

What else is there to say? You'll know by now if you love or loathe it. If you're one of the former, right now it's selling for just over £10.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Space age style Spring lamp at House of Fraser

Spring lamp

Another contemporary design that looks like it came out of another decade, the Spring lamp available at House of Fraser

Looking very much as if it came from the same space age stable as designs by people like Vico Magistretti or Giancarlo Mattioli, this lamp is made from red gloss effect glass. Combine that with the shape and you've got a pretty interesting looking lamp that belies its high street origins.

Reasonably priced too, at £50. 

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Fuse Can Lights – lighting made from Heinz Beanz cans and Campbell’s Soup cans

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To be honest, the title pretty much says it all, with these Can Lights by Fuse being just that.

Yes, lights from discarded and salvaged cans, specifically Heinz Beanz cans and Campbell's Soup cans. With the help of Dublin's many restaurants and cafés who collect the tin cans, these everyday waste objects are turned into eye-catching yet functional pendant lights. Think of it as your very own piece of ceiling pop art.

Great on their own, even better as a set of three – which is why they're discounted if you go for the three. See an image of the Beanz tins over the page, with all selling for £80 each (or less with that multiple discount) complete with three core textile cable and recycled tuna can ceiling rose.

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eBay watch: Dijkstra 1970s double arc wall lamp

Double

A fine piece of 1970s design, but without the collector's price tag – this Dijkstra double arc wall lamp.

Not really a high-end brand, but certainly an eye-catching piece with two shades hanging at different heights from those curved stems, both hanging from the wall, complete with light switch.

How much for this minor gem? Right now just 1 pence, plus postage from Holland.

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