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- Stamp Collection print by Tom Frost
- Taped Dolly Coat from Dorothy Perkins
- Ped X-ing Sweater from ModCloth
- Floppy Disk Coasters from Vector Cloud
- eBay watch: 1960s space age ball ceiling light
- For sale: 1970s windmill house in Dowbridge, Kirkham, Lancashire
- Lyric Art: 200 Years of Warner/Chapell Music at Stolen Space
- Rita retro seating from Made.com
- Welles Table by Matthew Hilton
- It’s Only Rock n Roll Limestone Wall Art
| Stamp Collection print by Tom Frost Posted: 10 Oct 2011 11:40 AM PDT Give your mid-century home a spot of avian charm with this Stamp Collection print by Tom Frost. These retro styled birds of the British Isles are captured as vintage-styled stamps by mid century-inspired artist Tom Frost. The set of six features some of Britain's famous feathered friends in all their glory, complete with their Latin names. At 38cm x 38cm, these will be far too big for any postcard but will look quite at home on the walls of any retro room. £90 from Boxbird Gallery. See the website for more details. |
| Taped Dolly Coat from Dorothy Perkins Posted: 10 Oct 2011 10:52 AM PDT When it comes to Winterwear, year after year the high street opts for retro influence to create lasting style in coats and jackets. This Taped Dolly Coat from Dorothy Perkins is a perfectly stylish example, using a sixties influence to create an everyday coat with great style. The silhouette and shape of the coat are simple and stylish, with a flattering slimmed waist and accentuated shoulders. The use of contrasting black trim throughout helps to create the vintage aesthetic, accentuating the rounded collar and hip pockets. Finished with a double breasted fastening, the coat is available in burgundy, tan or grey. Get yours from Dorothy Perkins now for £69. Find out more from the website |
| Ped X-ing Sweater from ModCloth Posted: 10 Oct 2011 10:47 AM PDT The Autumnal weather's arrival can be a bit of a downer for many of us, but when it comes to fashion purchases it brings a whole new excuse to spoil yourself. The colder months bring many more retro options, with great knitwear like this Ped X-ing Sweater from ModCloth tapping into a great vintage look. The striped wool comes in a great seventies colour palette, showcasing the decade's love of warm Autumnal shades. The oversized, batwing style cut of the sweater has an added retro chic, combining a relaxed feeling with a strikingly seventies silhouette. It's now available from ModCloth for $54.99. Find out more from the website |
| Floppy Disk Coasters from Vector Cloud Posted: 10 Oct 2011 10:45 AM PDT Floppy discs may now be relegated to tech history, but there's no reason for vintage geeks not to revel in a bit of old school IT nostalgia in the homewares department. These Floppy Disk Coasters from Vector Cloud on Etsy are the perfect treat for retro tech nerds. Made from laser engraved birch ply, they are fully customisable with your own "lables". They may not fit into your Amiga but will certainly keep your coffee table free from tea. The set of 4 coasters are $36 from Vector Cloud. Visit their Etsy store for more details. |
| eBay watch: 1960s space age ball ceiling light Posted: 10 Oct 2011 06:16 AM PDT If 1960s space age is your period of choice, this ball ceiling light could be the perfect addition to your home. Acording to the seller it is 'dated 1960s' and is attributed to lighting manufacturer Richard Essig / Besigheim Germany. In terms of construction, the central area is orange plastic, with five solid white opalescent glass balls providing the light.Condition is 'excellent used', with no damage and it has been electric tested and found to be functioning properly. In short, what's not to like? If you have your eye on it, the bidding is at just £1 right now. Find out more at the eBay website |
| For sale: 1970s windmill house in Dowbridge, Kirkham, Lancashire Posted: 10 Oct 2011 06:01 AM PDT I've been aware of this place for some time, but poor quality agent images have stopped us featuring. Not anymore - here is the 1970s windmill house in Kirkham, near Blackpool, Lancashire in all its retro glory. Originally just a windmill, it was converted into a house in 1973 and still looks very much of that era. It also benefits from its own private gardens and as it towers above all else, some great views of the nearby countryside too. That mix of original tower and 1970s annexe also offers a lot of accommodation too. On the ground floor, there's an entrance hall, store rooms and utility room, along with three bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate WC.A spiral staircase leads to the first floor with a dining room, lounge with a door leading to the wrap around balcony, breakfast kitchen and en-suite bedroom with a 2nd balcony leading off. To the second floor there is a 5th bedroom again with an en suite bathroom/WC. Outside, you'll find those gardens, along with a double garage, plus a second detached garage with up and over door. More images on the listing and if you want them, the asking price is £695,000. |
| Lyric Art: 200 Years of Warner/Chapell Music at Stolen Space Posted: 10 Oct 2011 03:44 AM PDT Stolen Space is currently selling a range of prints called Lyric Art, commissioned to mark the 200 year anniversary of Warner Chapell Music. They've commissioned ten graphic artists to make works inspired by the lyrics of songs. Pictured is Job Wouters's take on There is a Light that Never Goes Out, while Retro To Go favourite Paul Thurlby tackles True Faith. Other prints feature works by Led Zeppelin and Van Morrison. Each is produced in an edition of 100, so if you have a favourite make sure to snap it up now. Each print costs £90 with the money going to charity. See them online |
| Rita retro seating from Made.com Posted: 10 Oct 2011 03:11 AM PDT
Made.com comes up with another retro influenced gem, this time the Rita seating range. The range has been strongly influenced by 50s curves - just check out the sofa pictured above for visual proof. The same looks are also applied to a wingback chair and an occasional chair, all handmade in the UK and available for a very reasonable price. One disadvantage is the lack of colourways: it's only available in the heather and stripe combination picture. Like that look and you can pick up a bit of bargain. The sofa pictured costs £799 while you can pick up an occasional chair for £259. See the range online |
| Welles Table by Matthew Hilton Posted: 10 Oct 2011 02:24 AM PDT
The table consists of a solid wood top in either American black walnut or American white oak, sitting on top of cast iron legs. Those legs are in the angled style so beloved of midcentury Scandinavian design (and pretty much everywhere at the moment). The table is available in three lengths : small 160cm, medium 200cm or large 240cm. Prices start at just over £2,700 for the small oak version up to £3,270 for the large in walnut. Buy the table online at Utility Design. |
| It’s Only Rock n Roll Limestone Wall Art Posted: 10 Oct 2011 02:01 AM PDT
Instead of paper or canvas, the famous Rolling Stones' song title is reproduced on a slab of limestone, which gives the design an uneven textured finish that works well with the vintage typography. The piece has been created by Coulson Macleod whose work we've featured here in the past. The limestone wall art costs £49 unframed or you can buy an extra £80 to have it framed ina suitable rustic handmade frame, made from reclaimed antique Victorian roof timbers. Buy it online at Rockett St George. |
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