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• 20Age Re-Upholstered Furniture
• Christine Berrie Radio Print
• eBay watch: 1960s Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair
• 1960s Arnolfo Di Cambio Smoke glassware by Joe Colombo
• Giant Electric Wall Clock by Newgate Clocks
• Lucy Turner at The Old Cinema
• Vintage-style hot water bottle covers at Caravan

20Age Re-Upholstered Furniture Posted: 16 Dec 2010 07:43 AM PST   20Age specialise in restoring vintage chairs using an interesting array of fabrics. Each piece is unique, but their current collection includes chairs by Chesterfield, Parker Knoll and Ercol, along with some unnamed Danish designs and egg chairs. The materials used to recover the chairs include velvet, retro patterned materials and designer prints by Heals, Missoni and Orla Kiely. The chair pictured here, is the Florence Chair, an Ercol rocking chair which uses a recent Orla Kiely design and costs £568. View the whole collection online at the 20Age website.

Christine Berrie Radio Print Posted: 16 Dec 2010 07:22 AM PST   If Christine Berrie's Radio Print looks familiar, it is may be because the same designer created a camera design, which appeared in various forms, including a bag that we featured here some time ago. Like the camera design, the radio print consists of numerous retro radios, of varying styles in bright colours, set against a white background. The prints have been produced in association with Magma who are offering a limited run of both the radio and camera print, measuring 52cm x 70cm, priced £25. Buy online at the Magma website.

eBay watch: 1960s Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair Posted: 16 Dec 2010 06:44 AM PST Apologies for the picture quality above, but that's actually part of the story with this Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair. Artifort reissued this 1960 classic a few years back, but even with the reissue, you'll be looking at well in excess of £1,500 for a licensed version. The one above is such a chair, bought three years ago in a 'dark pink wool tonus bute fabric' for £1,800 and in 'immaculate condition'. So why no bids with two days to go? We suspect because the images are so poor on the listing. £99 is the starting price, although there's a reserve, so we've no idea if you'll bag a real bargain or not. You can always try. Find out more at the eBay website

1960s Arnolfo Di Cambio Smoke glassware by Joe Colombo Posted: 16 Dec 2010 06:21 AM PST We're big fans of the work of Joe Colombo, but here's something a little less obvious, although every bit as eye-catching as his mopper obvious work - the Arnolfo Di Cambio Smoke glassware. It was described as 'the interpretation of cultivated society's new shape', as seen by Joe Colombo back in 1964. Made from blown crystal, the glasses feature a particular shape that allows them to be held in one hand along with a cigarette - ergonomically designed to be gripped from the base with a single thumb, keeping the other fingers free. In these days of smoking being less socially acceptable, Smoke is still a great example of 60s space age design, from a man forever associated with it. Not cheap, as you might have guessed, £109 for two glasses. Find out more at the YOOX website

Giant Electric Wall Clock by Newgate Clocks Posted: 16 Dec 2010 06:05 AM PST There is a standard-sized version, but if you want real impact on your wall, the Giant Electric Wall Clock by Newgate Clocks should provide it. It's actually sized at 60cm diameter, as well as being a recreation of a classic wall clock of the 40s and into the 1950s, complete with a metal case, clean printed dial, glass lens and metal hands. Available in a chrome or black finish, it sells for £160. Find out more at the Nest website

Lucy Turner at The Old Cinema Posted: 16 Dec 2010 05:46 AM PST The Old Cinema is now stocking the work of Lucy Turner, a talented designer who reworks vintage furniture to give it a contemporary feel.  Specifically Lucy creates her own designs using Formica which she applies to mid-century furniture to give a new twist on the retro look. Apologies though if you had your design on the sideboard pictured - that's already sold but there's plenty of other pieces available including tables and wardrobes, as well as sideboards.  Current pieces in stock range from £260 to £650 in price.  See the range online

Vintage-style hot water bottle covers at Caravan Posted: 16 Dec 2010 05:01 AM PST Don't think we don't aim to bring you a little spot of retro for every part of your lives - and to prove our point take a look at these vintage-style hot water bottle covers available from Caravan. In fact they also include a hot water bottle, but we're all about the cover which is a vintage looking floral design. It's printed on 100% cotton with a cotton velvet back and fits perfectly into the shabby-chic look associated with the Caravan shop. As the finishing touch to the design, the cover is tied with a pretty ribbon. There's also a second floral design available, this time in a turquoise colour scheme.   The hot water bottle costs £35.  Order it online

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