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• eBay watch: 1950s mini sideboard and coffee table
• The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman book by Robert O'Byrne and Lord Dunsby
• Leila striped dress with belt
• 1950s velvet flower applique handbag
• Plex Cuckoo Clock
• Rich Brilliant Willing Lights for Urban Outfitters
• Whitby mug from Mini Moderns
• Pipe light by House Doctor DK

eBay watch: 1950s mini sideboard and coffee table Posted: 15 Jul 2011 09:07 AM PDT Rather than just the one item, we're featuring two, as the 1950s mini sideboard and coffee table featured here are both cut from a similar cloth and both from the same seller. Starting with the mini sideboards, it is described as a 1950s Danish design with rosewood veneer, two overhanging side, two compartments (one with a bottom hinged door), four angled legs and brass adjustable 'pods'. Condition is described as 'very good' and the bid price right now is £9. See over the page for a picture of the coffee table, which is a stylish midcentury piece with tripod-style legs, brass feet and a 'faux wood' top. Condition is down as 'excellent' and the price is also £9 right now. 1950s mini sideboard on the eBay website 1950s coffee table on the eBay website

The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman book by Robert O'Byrne and Lord Dunsby Posted: 15 Jul 2011 08:47 AM PDT Available or pre-order now (and ideal to add your Christmas list) is The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman book by Robert O'Byrne and Lord Dunsby, which is published by CICO Books. The book itself is much as it sounds, described as an 'indispensable guide through the modern sartorial maze', with practical advice on what to wear on every occasion, from workplace to wedding or from home to holiday. There's even advice on how to post a good suit, how to tie a tie (or bow tie) and ideas on accessories. All of that is backed up with some stylish, retro-styled illustrations from Lord Dunsby (who actually did the banner for Retro To Go, amongst other projects), to show off the styles and the looks. If you want a copy, it's printed in hardback from 13th October, with pre-sales being taken now for £8.99. Find out more at the Amazon website

Leila striped dress with belt Posted: 15 Jul 2011 08:02 AM PDT It may by 2011 but this Leila striped dress with belt will bring some 1950s style into your wardrobe. It's such a pretty dress and we love it. The colours go well with anything and are perfect for a posh picnic in the park, a day out boating or any other similar sunny outdoor activities that require you to dress up. Equally if it rains all day you can wear this on an indoor occasion and be sure to get lots of dress envy. It's £44.95 from Leila and if you're sick of the high street - this is one shop you need to visit.

1950s velvet flower applique handbag Posted: 15 Jul 2011 07:52 AM PDT Step back in time with this 1950s velvet flower applique handbag. This 1950s velvet handbag is beautifully decorated with a floral applique, micro-beaded trim and grosgrain bow. The colour will suit almost anything and it's something you will keep for years. It's a very rare find and using it you will be passing on history. Just think of all the glamorous women from the 1950s who treasured such bags. It is fully lined and measures 10 1/2 x 11 x 3 inches. As it's so rare it comes with quite a price tag and will set you back £125 online.

Plex Cuckoo Clock Posted: 15 Jul 2011 07:39 AM PDT   The Plex Cuckoo Clock combines modern minimalism with the traditional cuckoo clock. The clock has a lacquered finish, in a huge array of colours, although my choice would be this white version that is reminiscent of 1960s space-age design. The cuckoo clock mechanism includes a light meter to ensure that the cuckoo only comes out during day, so you won't be woken up by it at night. Buy it from Bouf for £165.

Rich Brilliant Willing Lights for Urban Outfitters Posted: 15 Jul 2011 07:25 AM PDT   Rich Brilliant Willing isn't a name I was familiar with, although they are apparently a hot name in the world of modern design. The lights they have created exclusively for Urban Outfitters certainly justify the hype. There is a table lamp or a wall sconce, which both have a bright coloured base with a wood pedestal. They are made from existing components that have been appropriated into a new use, and pleasingly for us, the end product has a midcentury aesthetic. The lights cost $89 each from Urban Outfitters.

Whitby mug from Mini Moderns Posted: 15 Jul 2011 01:44 AM PDT If you found yourself lusting over Mini Moderns' 1950s-inspired Whitby wallpaper but not able to run to the cost of a roll, they've launched a few options featuring this stylish design that are more purse friendly, such as this Whitby mug. Featuring a detail of the distinctive seacape design, this mug is only available in one shade - the lido colour, which also matches one of the wallpaper colourways. The mug offers a taster for their full range of Whitby porcelain which is meant to be coming soon to their shop - we'll let you know when it does. Real enthusiasts can meanwhile invest in either or all of a cushion, canvas bag or a tea towel that also features the design.  The mug costs £8.  Buy it online

Pipe light by House Doctor DK Posted: 15 Jul 2011 01:43 AM PDT If you liked the industrial look of the reclaimed tap light we featured a few months back, here's another piece of lighting that uses the same idea: the pipe light by House Doctor DK.  It's not obvious from the website but this looks like a new piece of product to me, rather than a re-use of old materials. Nevertheless, the light is sure to make a striking statement in any room. It's made from metal and available in black, white, red, or the eye-catching yellow option pictured.  The light costs £68. Buy it from Bodie and Fou

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