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Barton furniture collection by Terence Conran for The Conran Shop

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The Conran Shop's new Barton furniture collection has some great British design names behind it: it was designed by Terence Conran and manufactured by Ercol.

The seven piece collection is made up of tables and stylish storage, all made from solid oak. As you might expect from the names involved, it's got a fairly classic look, with a nod to the mid-century, as shown in the coffee table pictured. 

Prices start at £595 for nesting tables and go up to £2995 for an armoire. The table pictured costs £650. 

See the range online

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Higgins for Jonathan Adler

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Just when you think he couldn't get more colourful or more retro, Jonathan Adler takes it up a notch. His new product range Higgins for Jonathan Adler features eye-catching mobiles made by Higgins Studio – a mid-century glass studio. 

Higgins Studio was founded in 1948 in the suburbs of Chicago and became renowned for their innovative techniques. These glass mobiles have been especially created for Adler and reflect his love of colour and fun, as well as having a distinctive period look. 

The craftsmanship behind the mobiles means that they don't come cheap. The pink mobile pictured costs $895, or you can get a blue model for $495.

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Milton coffee table from Laura Ashley

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Another simple and stylish piece of furniture courtesy of Laura Ashley and this Milton coffee table.

The oval table is part of the same range as the Milton Storage Unit we featured earlier in the month and it's got the same mid-century feel, although this table is a lot plainer and simpler. It has the benefit of the practicility of a built-in storage shelf and made from oak, it's sure to stand the test of time well.

The table costs £450. 

Order it online

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Milton Storage Unit from Laura Ashley

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If you associate Laura Ashley with country florals and shabby chic, this Milton storage unit will come as as a bit of a surprise. Rather than reflecting those two styles, this has got more of a mid-century look with a contemporary twist. 

The unit is made from solid oak and is divided into several compartments, including five drawers and two cupboards, creating plenty of space for storage as well as an unusual looking piece. The retro feel is enhanced by the olive and cream coloured doors to the cupboards and fronts to the drawer. 

Some serious storage and a fairly serious price tag attached too. The unit costs £900. 

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Mid-century furniture cards by Hellohellodesign

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If you can't afford the real thing, perhaps these mid-century furniture cards by Hellohellodesign will offer some consolation. 

Hellohellodesign is the work of Brooklyn based illustrator Katie Evans. Each cards is decorated with colourful furniture in covetable shapes that's sure to cheer up fans of the era. If you are a real fan of the design, you'll be pleased to know that it's also available on a mug. 

A pack of five cards costs $12. 

Buy them from her Etsy shop

via Bright Bazaar

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Malmo cupboard from Next

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This Malmo cupboard from Next offers a mid-century look at high street prices.

As the name suggests, the cupboard plays with a Scandinavian influence. It's a simple design, designed with masses of storage. There's three drawers, two sliding doors and adjustable shelves, finished in an oak veneer – perfect for displaying your stylish tomes and Homemaker plates. 

If you like this look, there's also a low sideboard available in the same range. 

The cupboard costs £550.

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