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- For sale: 1960s architect-designed bungalow in Longniddry, East Lothian, Scotland
- View Quest retro-style DAB radio and iPod dock
- eBay watch: Extra large Bodet BT630 flip wall clock
- Art Deco Postcards by Patricia Bayer
- Pac-Man Ghost salt and pepper pots
- 1970s Hans Wegner CH110 Desk reissued by Carl Hansen
- 1920s Bellevue AJ2 floor lamp by Arne Jacobsen
| For sale: 1960s architect-designed bungalow in Longniddry, East Lothian, Scotland Posted: 09 Oct 2011 10:36 AM PDT An interesting property that offers up a glimpse of a bygone era both in design and interior. This 1960s architect-designed bungalow in Longniddry, East Lothian, Scotland. It's an unusual L-shaped property, we're guessing from the 1960s, although the agent doesn't confirm this. The midcentury look and the interior certainly give weight to it, not least the wood floors and ceilings, the extensive glazing and the built-in units. It really does scream the era.In terms of specifics, the bungalow offers up a hall, dining room, living room and study all with floor to ceiling windows to one aspect, along with a fitted kitchen, master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and two further double bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. The design also takes full advantage of the large secluded, south-facing gardens, with the outside space also featuring a 'sunny' patio area and an attached single garage. It's apparently been recently rewired and had a new central heating system installed, but from the images, you can perhaps tell that more work needs doing, even if you want to keep the majority of that retro interior. Offers above £265,000 are invited, should you want this step back in time.
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| View Quest retro-style DAB radio and iPod dock Posted: 09 Oct 2011 06:25 AM PDT I guess you could say this is a Roberts Radio for the modern era, with the View Quest retro-style DAB radio and iPod dock having the look, but offering modern-day functionality. By that, we mean the leather casing and handle for that vintage touch, with the inner workings offering a place to dock your iPod and iPhone, as well as DAB or FM radio, a back lit LCD screen, presets, 2x 10 watt speakers and a battery life of 15 hours out and about.If you want one, £86.95 is the price. Find out more at the John Lewis website |
| eBay watch: Extra large Bodet BT630 flip wall clock Posted: 09 Oct 2011 05:42 AM PDT If you want a clock with real impact, this extra large Bodet BT630 flip wall clock could be the ideal purchase. A vintage item, probably from the 1970s, this is a classic flip clock, but one that's sized at 34 x 25cm, which is certainly going to dominate a wall. You will need to do a small amount of work to get it to work though - it was originally a 'slave' clock, so you'll need to pick up a 'slave clock impulser', which are available on eBay separately. The clock has been tested as working by the seller though.In terms of condition, it has 'only marginal signs of wear' and is described as being in 'near new condition'. So well worth checking out if you like the look. Currently, the price is just £1. Find out more at the eBay website |
| Art Deco Postcards by Patricia Bayer Posted: 09 Oct 2011 05:06 AM PDT Available to buy from tomorrow is Art Deco Postcards by Patricia Bayer, which is a focus on and a reproduction of original postcards from the 1920s to the 1940s. Published by Thames & Hudson, Art Deco Postcards brings together around 250 postcards from the 1920s to 1940s from nightclubs, hotels and restaurants to skyscrapers, apartment buildings and airports.Not just that, a 'pop-out-and-keep facsimile section' includes detachable reproductions of some of the most important cards, some black and white and some displaying their retro tints. These can displayed or sent, should you fancy sending something with a vintage twist. |
| Pac-Man Ghost salt and pepper pots Posted: 09 Oct 2011 04:01 AM PDT Another must-have for the vintage gamer, these Pac-Man Ghost salt and pepper pots. Officially licensed by Namco, the ghost condiments do exactly as you expect - season our food. Well, what else did you expect? Of course, they double up as cool ornaments when food isn't required and create a talking point whenever you have folk round for food.Want them? Firebox is the place, selling the pair for £7.99. Find out more at the Firebox website |
| 1970s Hans Wegner CH110 Desk reissued by Carl Hansen Posted: 09 Oct 2011 03:55 AM PDT It's not the cheapest desk on the market, but the Hans Wegner CH110 Desk is one of the most stylish. It's also just been reissued by Carl Hansen. It's a '70s take on modernism, with this Scandinavian design dating back to 1970, not a million miles from the designs Merrow Associates was making around that time too.Craftsmanship and quality materials mean this is a desk to last, with stainless steel for the legs and a choice of finishes in oak and walnut for the large surface areas. Two slimline drawers for your essentials too. As we hinted at earlier, this doesn't come cheap at £7,002, but it is possibly the only desk you'll ever need to buy. Find out more at the Lollipop Shoppe website |
| 1920s Bellevue AJ2 floor lamp by Arne Jacobsen Posted: 09 Oct 2011 03:54 AM PDT Amazing to think that this light is over 80 years old, as the Bellevue AJ2 floor lamp by Arne Jacobsen looks as fresh as anything on the market today. That's a mark of good design. 1929 was the date of manufacture for this floor lamp, the first piece of lighting designed by Jacobsen, which was inspired by the Bauhaus movement.It keeps to the simplistic principles of that movement, with just a 45-degree cut in the shade being the stand out detailing. That simplicity obvious being the secret of longevity. The frame is made of steel, the shade in lacquered aluminium, with a colour choice of black or white. Both are available online for 599 Euros. Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website |
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