Categories / Design and Interiors

Louis Poulsen-style Oslo pendant from BHS

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The lighting range at BHS has been providing some great retro inspired numbers recently. This Oslo pendant can be added to that list. 

Its name suggests Scandinavian influences. In this case it seems to reference the designs produced for Louis Poulsen by Poul Henningsen, specifically the PH Snowball pendant light, the design of which dates to 1924. This high street version is made from white gloss steel, using the same kind of curves as the PH light to diffuse the light. 

While prices for Louis Poulsen lamps go into the thousands, this pendant costs only £170.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Tatty Devine Royal Wedding Cameo Pendant

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The avalanche of royal wedding themed products has surely reached it's zenith with only a few days to go until the event. Tatty Devine's Wedding Cameo Pendant is a standout piece for marking the event with a rare subtlety.

Pale toffee silhouettes of the happy couple stand in relief on a peach background mounted on matt gold perspex; a great modern take on a traditional Victorian fashion.

The beauty of the pendant is that it's not instantly recognisable as a wedding souvenir – only the date inscribed on the back reveals the identity of the two figures and the occasion it commemorates.

The pendant costs £33 from Tatty Devine here.

 

Categories / Design and Interiors

60s-style Neptune pendant at BHS

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The latest lighting collection from BHS has obvious retro influences. We've already shown you the 70s-esque Mason mushroom lamp, while – as perhaps could be guessed from its name – this Neptune pendant looks to 60s Space Age style. 

The steel pendant is a variation on the classic sputnik look, with eight satellite arms and lights coming off the central ball. 

As you'd expect from the store, it's reasonably priced too. The pendant costs £100. 

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Categories / eBay watch

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.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Stitch ‘n’ Snip Necklace by In All Her Finery

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We've long admired jewellery boutique In All Her Finery's eye for vintage inspired chic here at Retro To Go. Alongside quirky brand choices, their own brand creations provide a unique and high quality choice of retro costume jewels, like this Stitch 'n' Snip Necklace.

Using a Victorian style sewing machine and scissors as a pendant, the miniatures are as delicate and stylish as the real thing. Mounted on a long silver chain, this necklace is a piece that can brighten up any retro wardrobe.

It's available online from the In All Her Finery shop for £14.50.

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