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• eBay watch: 1950s midcentury-style split level coffee table
• Derek Stanley Bottomley-designed 1960s modernist house in Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire
• Folk Polka Napkins
• Juicy cherry drop earrings
• People Will Always Need Plates “Looking Up In London” Range
• Milano Teapot
• Olives tea towel by Marianne Nilsson
• AR001 chair from Assembly Room

eBay watch: 1950s midcentury-style split level coffee table Posted: 27 May 2011 07:57 AM PDT A very stylish piece on eBay, this 1950s midcentury-style split level coffee table. A lovely, midcentury-style design, it has those angled legs, two levels and a lovely grain on the wood, judging by those pictures. The second level is apparently more of a matt finish, not that the image shows it that well. Condition is described as 'excellent', a couple of superficial scratches on the top latter and some on feet, but nothing seemingly to worry about. £9 is the current bid price. Find out more at the eBay website

Derek Stanley Bottomley-designed 1960s modernist house in Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire Posted: 27 May 2011 07:13 AM PDT It's always great to find some interesting 1960s architecture. But it's even better when the interior of the house is largely unchanged from that decade too. That's what you get with this Derek Stanley Bottomley-designed modernist house in Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire. The northern architect designed this five-bedroomed house for his own occupation, with the house still owned by the family now. It's also packed with all his period design tricks too, some incredibly reminiscent of the era. The agent says it needs 'some refurbishment and modernisation'. We're not so sure. We like it just the way it is. The house is set back from the road and set on a one-acre plot, with a design that offers views of the garden from all the rooms. Interestingly, one feature is incredibly clever - four of the first floor bedrooms can be adjusted in size to suit the homeowners individual needs. Some great wood panel wall and period lighting too, not to mention a spiral staircase, exposed brick walls and underfloor heating. The bookcases look like a bookworm's dream too. In terms of specifics, there is a 30ft reception room, a 'snug', kitchen, those five bedrooms, a family bathroom, a double garage and space for additional parking. More images on the website and if you want it, the price is £360,000. Which sounds fairly reasonable for a home of this quality. Find out more at the Rightmove website Via WowHaus

Folk Polka Napkins Posted: 27 May 2011 07:06 AM PDT Get into the picnic mood with these folk polka napkins. They're the perfect addition to a summer picnic, even if the weather isn't so hot, and sit perfectly well with a cucumber sandwich or ten. The duck egg blue design goes well with almost anything and the simple 1950s-style design could bring out the housewife in anyone. For a pack of 20 it's £2 online from John Lewis.

Juicy cherry drop earrings Posted: 27 May 2011 06:59 AM PDT Juicy and cute are two words that go hand in hand with these juicy cherry drop earrings. They're fun and playful and are a nod towards the fruit-themed clothes of your childhood but also reflect one of this summer's biggest fashion trends. Creating a subtle quirkyness, they have a hint of 1980s rebellion in a very not-so innocent way. Watch our for strange staring around your ear area. Available on the website and online for £8.50.

People Will Always Need Plates “Looking Up In London” Range Posted: 27 May 2011 06:14 AM PDT   A new range from People Will Always Need Plates is always welcomed and their new "Looking Up in London" collection is in their quintessential style. Printed on ceramic mugs, the illustrations are of well-known architectural landmarks, but from the perspective of someone at street level looking up. Choose from the Post Office Tower, Battersea Power Station, 1 Canada Square or Centrepoint. The mugs cost £10 each from the People Will Always Need Plates website.

Milano Teapot Posted: 27 May 2011 05:50 AM PDT     This unusual teapot is not a rare vintage find, but the Milano Teapot from Dwell. It has a distinctive shape, which gives it an Art Deco feel. It is described as being ceramic, but has a chrome finish. It costs just £19.95, but to me, it looks as if it costs a lot more. There are also Milano espresso cups and saucers with a similar curvy shape, priced £9.95 each. Buy online from Dwell.

Olives tea towel by Marianne Nilsson Posted: 27 May 2011 05:07 AM PDT Perfect for slinging over your arm as you're serving up a few martinis - or useful in clearing up the aftermath of a few too many, this Olives tea towel by Marianne Nilsson is another fifties design plucked from the archives.  It's a great graphic number, covered in circular motifs and juicy olives on sticks. Shown here in the blue version, it's also available in a red colour scheme.  The tea towel costs £8.95. Buy it from New House Textiles

AR001 chair from Assembly Room Posted: 27 May 2011 05:02 AM PDT Another contemporary design that looks to the past, this AR001 chair from Assembly Room looks to the utilitarian designs of the 1950s. The straight lines of the seat contrast with the splayed wooden feet of the chair, creating a striking, retro, and, most importantly, an inviting bit of seating. The chair is upholstered in pure new wool, available in a wide range of colours.  Assembly Room is the work of Peter Wall and Cathy Spooner who have produced a small and perfectly formed range of furniture: you may want to check out AR006 too - that's the table pictured alongside the chair.  Prices for the chair start at £995.  Find out more online

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