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• 1960s Piet Hein Sinus 330D table light reissued
• eBay watch: Habitat reissue of the 1960s Verner Panton Peacock Chair
• 1970s-style Mason table lamp from BHS
• Decoupage Telephone
• Angelheaded Hipsters display at the National Theatre
• Forest floral cape from Topshop
• Betty Knows Best Teatime Placemats from Dollydagger
• “Why Go Home So Soon?” Collection

1960s Piet Hein Sinus 330D table light reissued Posted: 27 Jan 2011 09:01 AM PST A strange light - and one that doesn't come cheap - but there's no denying that the Piet Hein Sinus 330D table light is a stunning piece of midcentury Scandinavian design. Originally designed in 1967, the Sinus 330D was originally produced in plastic, but didn't quite match up the designer's high standards. It was remade in glass, which is the version back on the market today. Specifically, this flying saucer-like design has a shade in handblown glass, with a brushed steel frame and red contrasting cord. All of that will set you back a whopping £1,100. Find out more at the Panik Design website

eBay watch: Habitat reissue of the 1960s Verner Panton Peacock Chair Posted: 27 Jan 2011 08:41 AM PST In its day, the Verner Panton Peacock Chair was a stunning and eye-catching design, so much so that Habitat reissued the chair for a very short period in the 1990s. It's one of those reissues that you'll find on eBay right now. Dating back to 1969, the chair has the look of a peacock's fan-like tail, with a galvanised white metal frame hosting seven red circular wool cushions. It's a space age classic, guaranteed to set off any room. According to the seller, the condition is 'very good', although the cushions might need a dry clean from general wear. £199 is both the starting and current price for it, much less than the Habitat reissue cost at the time. Find out more at the eBay website

1970s-style Mason table lamp from BHS Posted: 27 Jan 2011 07:38 AM PST Unlikely as it seems, BHS seems to be the place to head if you want to buy retro style lighting on the high street, with this Mason table lamp being a perfect example. The lamp could have come straight out of the seventies with its mushroom shape. The space age feel is then enhanced by its colour - it's available in orange and white. Made from glass and standing at 25cm high, it's a easy way to add a retro touch to a room. And it's made even easier by the price. The lamp costs just £30.  See it online

Decoupage Telephone Posted: 27 Jan 2011 07:03 AM PST   We've seen plenty of retro telephones that are shaped like this, but we haven't seen any decorated in the same way as this Decoupage Telegraph by Viva Fabric. The classic style phone has been covered in brightly coloured vintage fabric using the decoupage style. The phone itself is still fully functioning, unimpeded by its unusual decoration. It still has its original cream cord and rotary dial. The phone costs £90 from Viva Fabric on Not on the High Street.

Angelheaded Hipsters display at the National Theatre Posted: 27 Jan 2011 06:59 AM PST Fans of the Beat Generation should try to check out the new Angelheaded Hipsters display at the National Theatre, London. The title for the show comes from Allen Ginsberg's infamous poem Howl and the display, organised by photographic agency Corbis, features prints made from images in Ginsberg's archive. Mainly snapshots taken in the early 50s, together they create a fascinating insight into the scene and feature images of the likes of Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs and Neal Cassady.  If that captures your interest, you may also be interested in an event the National Theatre is hosting on 19 Feb. Subtitled 'discovering the beat movement', poet Michael Horovitz and Barry Miles, co-founder of International Times and Ginsberg's biographer, have been invited along to discuss the lasting influence of the Beats.  The display is free, while the event costs £5.  Find out more online

Forest floral cape from Topshop Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:51 AM PST Florals are back in the shops to remind us spring is nearly here, and this 1970s-inspired forest floral cape from Topshop, with flowing overlay will pull you out of the January blues immediately. The light, pastel shades combined with darker etchings creates an Asian-influenced elegant sophistication, with mini bat-wing flutter sleeves which are both flattering and delicate. Step into 2011 with this retro blouse for £35 from Topshop.

Betty Knows Best Teatime Placemats from Dollydagger Posted: 27 Jan 2011 04:35 AM PST If you enjoy tea and cake and wishing you were born in another era, these colourful, quaint Dollydagger teatime placemats belong to you. Choose from pink, black, yellow, red or green and start inviting your friends round for tea as these placemats are longing to adorn your table. Buy your own from Dollydagger for £15, and if you really love them, you can get matching coasters for £4.50.

“Why Go Home So Soon?” Collection Posted: 27 Jan 2011 02:19 AM PST   The "Why Go Home So Soon?" Collection is another range developed from the artwork in the London Transport Museum Poster Collection. The items available are the usual sort of thing that the London Transport Museum sells – mugs, travelcard holders, coasters and placemats – but the designs are really rather lovely. They date back to 1938 from a series of posters encouraging commuters to dine out, under the slogan "Why Go Home So Soon?" Marc Fernand Severin did the original illustrations, which are in a typical 1930s style. A set of four coasters costs £12.99. Visit the London Transport Museum website to see the full collection.

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