| The Festival of Vintage event in York Posted: 06 Feb 2011 09:33 AM PST 
Not to be confused with the Wayne Hemingway event, The Festival of Vintage is a new event that promises to offer up more than a few retro and vintage bargains.
Taking place at York Racecourse on 30th April 2010, it's a mix of vintage entertainment and vintage market, focusing on the 1930s to the 1960s. Experience bygone music, styles and dancing from past decades, watch fashion displays, get make-up tips, check out classic cars and dress up in your favourite period gear.
All of that is perhaps a backdrop to the main event, with over 100 'specially selected' vintage dealers from across the UK selling everything from frocks to kitchenware and toys to radios. There will also be clubs, books and magazines plus various vintage experts on hand throughout the day. It runs from 10am- 5pm, entry is £4 for adults and under 16 are free.
Find out more at the Discover Vintage website  |
| John Lewis 1960s-inspired Leon armchair Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:49 AM PST 
Not just as retro design, according to John Lewis, its new Leon armchair was actually developed from an original 1960s vintage piece.
The end result is a mix between a classic win chair and a mid-century design, offering a curved button back, slightly flared arms and angled, walnut-stained legs. All of that upholstered in a high-end velvet fabric.
All of that for £850 online.
Find out more at the John Lewis website  |
| eBay watch: Large 1970s Italian wall shelving unit Posted: 06 Feb 2011 02:41 AM PST 
Absolutely love this design. Indeed, if I had a room big enough to take it, I would be all this large 1970s Italian wall shelving unit for it.
As I said above, it's an Italian design from the 1970s, reminding me of Biba if you like - 70s with an art nouveau twist. You can imagine it getting pride of place in a hip, extravagant home 'back in the day'. Indeed, the seller claims it was 'probably originally from Heals'.
In terms of the details, it's 172cm in height and 242cm in length, as well as being a mix of glass shelves, glass dividers and that metal frame and dark base. It does come apart from easy transporting, you'll be pleased to know. Condition seems to be good, see the small print for the detail and the price right now is a 'buy it now' or 'best offer' of £1,200.
Find out more at the eBay website  |
| 1930s art deco-style Half Moon table lamp at Marks & Spencer Posted: 06 Feb 2011 02:32 AM PST 
It might even pass as the real deal, but even if it doesn't, the Half Moon table lamp at Marks & Spencer is an affordable and stylish design for your home.
Screaming the art deco era, the lamp is a mix of metal and glass, the former for the stand and base, glass used for the shade. All combining to produce something incredibly eye-catching for the money.
How much? Just £59 for one.
Find out more at the Marks & Spencer website  |
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