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• Tramp Needlepoint Pillow from Jonathan Adler
• HEE Dining Chair from HAY
• Adidas Padded Colorado Windbreaker
• Marianne Westman's classic midcentury Picknick design now available as a fabric
• B&Q 1960s space age-style Gizmo table lamps
• Retro owl necklace
• Retro leather satchel
• Horror Top Trumps Print
• Fauteuil Chair
• eBay watch: Ultra limited edition Back To The Future Nike Air Mag trainers

Tramp Needlepoint Pillow from Jonathan Adler Posted: 09 Sep 2011 01:06 PM PDT Charlie Chaplin's immortal movie persona The Tramp is immortalised in fabric form in this Tramp Needlepoint Pillow from Jonathan Adler. The legendary star of the silent screen's distinctive visage has been captured on this rather plush pillow using the traditional needlepoint tecnique, handmade using 100% wool and backed with luxurious velvet. A stylish nod to early cinema that real movie buffs will adore. $165 from the Jonathan Adler website or, if you can wait, you'll be able to pick it up in his first UK store which is opening in London in October.

HEE Dining Chair from HAY Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:39 PM PDT This HEE Chair from HAY will have you dreaming of holidays in the sun as the long winter nights draw in. The chair has a real retro 60s asthetic - you'd no doubt see its ilk at the poolside of a luxurious mid-century California ranch house. It is made of galvanized steel with powder-coating, making it nice and light and suitable for outdoor use as well as indoor. The chair is available in 6 colours and is also available as a bar stool or lounger. £140 from The Lollipop Shoppe. See the website for more details.

Adidas Padded Colorado Windbreaker Posted: 09 Sep 2011 06:17 AM PDT Remember the 1980s Colorado we featured a while back? Well, there's now one for the colder weather - this Adidas Padded Colorado Windbreaker. It's still the same '80s archive jacket, but this time it has been reworked  for winter with down-filled quilted padding. There's also a showerproof nylon outer, a mesh-lined adjustable hood and contrast stripes and logo. A limited edition number, it sells for £69. Find out more at the End Clothing website

Marianne Westman's classic midcentury Picknick design now available as a fabric Posted: 09 Sep 2011 05:55 AM PDT Good news for lovers of Scandinavian midcentury design, you can now get the Picknick design by Marianne Westman as a fabric. It dates back to 1956, a variety of Scandinavian foodstuffs given a distinctive period twist for a selection of homewares, many of which were reissued back in 2010. But now you can create our own designs with the cloth, which is made of cloth and sold by the metre. Try the Scandinavian Design Center for some, they sell it for £19.41 per metre. They also stock the homeware too. Find out more at the Scandinavian Design Center website

B&Q 1960s space age-style Gizmo table lamps Posted: 09 Sep 2011 05:31 AM PDT Look at the image above, what are you thinking, some design classic from the mid to late-60s. That's what we thought when we first caught site of the Gizmo table lamp. But amazingly, this is a budget offering from B&Q of all places. They are quite amazing pieces of affordable design. Take your pick from black or white for the finish, with these metallic lights having the switch built-in for on/off and an adjustable shade to focus that stream of light where it is needed. Before you rush off to buy a couple, a word of warning. We've asked B&Q for a shelf date (or an online date) and we've been told they aren't scheduled for a month or so. Basically, keep checking the website, as these will fly at that bargain price of £14.98 each. B&Q website www.diy.com

Retro owl necklace Posted: 09 Sep 2011 04:20 AM PDT Feed your retro obsession with this retro owl necklace. The cute little vintage necklace follows on from all the other owl-related fashion we've seen so far this year. We love these little owls and they make a good accessory for adding a little bit of quirkyness to your outfit. This also makes a great present for someone who might be hard to buy for as it's from Etsy so you won't find it on the high street. Get yours online for the bargain price of £5.99 (plus postage).

Retro leather satchel Posted: 09 Sep 2011 04:14 AM PDT Get ready for going back to school with this retro leather satchel. Although your school days may be long gone, it's always this time of year when you would have been decked out with new uniforms and stationary to start the new year. This lovely leather satchel from John Lewis is the perfect retro bag which fits in quite a lot and looks fashionably grown up. The bag is £79 from John Lewis.

Horror Top Trumps Print Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:25 AM PDT   Stuart Gardiner has carved out a niche with idiosyncratic retro designs, but his Horror Top Trumps Print is eccentric even by his standards. Most people will be familiar with the top trumps game, but here the characters for comparison are from classic horror movies with illustrations as kitsch as the old films. In traditional top trumps style, characters are graded according to physical strength, killing power, fear factor and horror rating. The print is limited to 60 individually numbered editions and is A2 size. It costs £75 unframed directly from Stuart Gardiner's website.

Fauteuil Chair Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:02 AM PDT The Fauteuil Chair by Iman Deco combines a range of influences, but the overall effect looks distinctly retro. The name and the design come from France, but the woven seat that gives it a 1970s look was done in Africa. The long metal legs add to the retro look. The chair is available in a variety of colours and in either adult or child size, priced £140 and £90 respectively. They are for sale from SCP – visit their website for their contact details and store locations to buy.

eBay watch: Ultra limited edition Back To The Future Nike Air Mag trainers Posted: 09 Sep 2011 01:06 AM PDT It's likely to be the most sought-after shoe of this year, but the good news is that new pairs of these ultra limited edition Back To The Future Nike Air Mag trainers are going up for auction each day for the next 10 days. So if you miss out early on, stick with it. As the name (and photo) suggests, these are the boots from the 1989 movie Back To The Future II. Ok, not an exact copy, but pretty much as close as you can get the once futuristic footwear - the first rechargeable pair of Nike trainers, but without the power laces. Much the same shape though and with that glowing LED panel and luminous Nike logo. Give the boots a nip and they'll glow - for up to five hours per charge. 1,500 pairs have been made, with 150 pairs per day going up for auction over the next 10 days. It's not just some 'fun' exercise for Nike, this reissue does have a purpose - all net proceeds going directly to the Michael J Fox Foundation, supporting sufferers of Parkinson's disease, like Fox himself. Interested in a pair? Check the official eBay site for the auctions for the latest prices and stock levels. You can stick a bid in there too, of course. Back To The Future Nike Air Mag trainers auctions at eBay

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