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• eBay watch: Large 1960s marble-based Golamar Italian floor lamp
• Blue Spot Blouse from Topshop
• Fit & Flare Jeans from River Island
• Midcentury-style Sova Bed by John Jenkins at Heal's
• Sydney Harry Prints
• Dwell’s Ericofon-like Retro Phone
• Wesco mini bread bin
• Vintage family photo cushions from Zoe de Las Cases
• Orchard wallpaper from Graham and Brown
• Sugarlesque opens its first boutique in London

eBay watch: Large 1960s marble-based Golamar Italian floor lamp Posted: 14 Mar 2011 12:46 PM PDT Ignore the desk and chair, they're only there to show the scale of the headline act - this large Golamar marble-based floor lamp. Made in Italy in the 1960s, this is a huge thing - 182cm high, which over 6ft tall. All of that is stove on a weighted marble base, finished off with a plastic shade, a long lead and an on/off switched on the cable. if you have space to fill, this will certainly fill it. According to the seller, condition is 'good', with no cracks or damage. Not a bad price right now, £50, but with some time still to go. Find out more at the eBay website

Blue Spot Blouse from Topshop Posted: 14 Mar 2011 11:50 AM PDT For a truly timeless sixties look simplicity is often the key, with the mid-decade styles relying on great cuts and fabric choices to create a sharp style. This Blue Spot Blouse from Topshop imitates that aesthetic well, offering a top with a subtle chic. The use of a slightly sheer chiffon fabric adds some daring femininity to a conservatively cut shirt with long sleeves and high collar. The peter pan collar, combined with a peep hole notch at the back, add unmistakeably retro elements, along with a simple dark blue polka dot print. Get it from Topshop for £38. Find out more from the website

Fit & Flare Jeans from River Island Posted: 14 Mar 2011 11:18 AM PDT It's plain to see that the high street's obsession with the singular skinny jeans cut is coming to an end, meaning good news for fans of 70s looks. The flare is the latest cut to inspire the mainstream, with this pair from River Island coming up trumps. The combination of Fit & Flare creates the genuine seventies look, combining a snug cut on the hips and thighs with a sleek wide flare at the hem. The higher waist finishes off a smartly designed silhouette, while the use of a rich tan shade ensures instant seventies-style impact. They're available online in the UK from ASOS for £44.99. Find out more from the website

Midcentury-style Sova Bed by John Jenkins at Heal's Posted: 14 Mar 2011 09:12 AM PDT It's exclusive to Heal's, so if you want to pick up the Sova Bed by John Jenkins, you'll have to get it at one of its stores or online. It's a super-cool design, inspired by both midcentury and classic Scandinavian design, as well as being available in over 15 colour and size options. Key features include the button detailing on the headboard and the tapered oak stained beech turned legs, not to mention the minimalist frame. Al of that is yours from £1,295. Find out more at the Heal's website

Sydney Harry Prints Posted: 14 Mar 2011 07:10 AM PDT   Sydney Harry was one of the UK's leading colour theorists, who produced op-art style paintings in the 1960s and 1970s that reflected his ideas. A range of his work is now available to buy as giclée prints. Pictured here is Red Interlock, from 1971, which is about creating an illusion of depth. The prints cost between £55 and £115, with this one priced £65. View the whole range at Sydney Harry Design.

Dwell’s Ericofon-like Retro Phone Posted: 14 Mar 2011 07:10 AM PDT   Since Wild and Wolf re-launched the Ericofon as the Scandiphone a few years ago, it would seem inevitable that imitations would eventually appear, such as Dwell's take on it. Dwell's Retro Phone as they are simply calling it has a similar, although not identical shape to the iconic phone. Rather than being made just from plastic, this version combines bronze with plastic, which perhaps accounts for its higher price of £59. Buy it online from Dwell.

Wesco mini bread bin Posted: 14 Mar 2011 06:51 AM PDT Spring has most definitelty sprung and what better way to give your kitchen a much needed zing of colour than with this mini bread bin from Wesco. Wesco are renowned for their quality, heavy duty storage with a 50s style twist. The mini bread bin, made of powder-coated steel, will be the perfect finishing touch for any retro kitchen. Available in yellow, red or almond. Wesco mini bread bin is £75 from Pedlars website.

Vintage family photo cushions from Zoe de Las Cases Posted: 14 Mar 2011 06:24 AM PDT Looking for something more unusual to put onto your sofa? Take a look at Zoe de Las Cases' cushions which are based on vintage family photos. The Paris-based designer has printed the photos onto fabric and shaped into a cushion. Though the subjects of the photographs are unknown, they will instantly remind you of your own old family snapshots. The design pictured is called cousins and there's also a design based on a group of sisters. The nostalgic subject matter is further enhanced by the colour tinting of the image.  The cushion costs £23.75.  See them online

Orchard wallpaper from Graham and Brown Posted: 14 Mar 2011 06:11 AM PDT We've featured lots of wallpapers that take their inspiration from the 1950s recently. For something with more of a 60s feel, take a look at this Orchard wallpaper from Graham and Brown. The paper has a very graphic look with a repeated motif of an apple, executed in black and white with occasional use of grey too, helping enhance the sixties look. For a slightly more colourful variation, there's also a version of this design available using red.  The paper costs £20 a roll.  Buy it online

Sugarlesque opens its first boutique in London Posted: 14 Mar 2011 03:00 AM PDT Daring retro-inspired lingerie brand Sugarlesque are relative newcomers to the thriving faux-vintage undies scene but with their first store opening in Kingly Court, the hub of the ever popular Carnaby Street, they're no doubt going to turn a few heads. The brains behind the label, also responsible for bringing cabaret life drawing phenomena Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School to London, have created an opulent boutique that is any budding pin up's dream; full to bursting with retro and burlesque influenced lingerie & accessories from both their own label and others, such as What Katie Did and Lost At Sea.  You can find Sugarlesque on the first floor of Kingly Court, Carnaby Street. Find out more from the website.

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