| eBay watch: 1970s Austin Mini pick-up truck Posted: 27 Feb 2011 11:16 AM PST 
Lovely little vehicle that would be perfect for a retro-themed business - this 1970s Austin Mini pick-up truck.
Specifically it dates from 1979. At least, most of it does - the engine is a brand new 'gold seal engine' that's done just 3,000 miles since it was installed. So that's the effective mileage. Other than that, this completely-restored vehicle looks pretty much spotless, especially that canvas cover for the rear.
£4,500 is the starting bid if you want it for yourself.
Find out more at the eBay website  |
| Midcentury-inspired Mira furniture range at John Lewis Posted: 27 Feb 2011 10:17 AM PST 
Stylish modern-day retro from John Lewis, with its Mira furniture range.
The range is described as 'midcentury Scandi-style furniture', with angled legs, subtle curves and above all, simplicity. All the items in the range are made of lacquered light oak wood, with some pieces coming with white ply covers.
See the site for the full range, which includes a coffee table, lamp table, console table, TV stand and bookcase, to name just some of the items. Prices start at £199 for the lamp table.
Find out more at the John Lewis website  |
| 1970s-style Cocoon pendant ceiling light at Marks & Spencer Posted: 27 Feb 2011 10:00 AM PST 
Without being too 'in our face', this Cocoon pendant ceiling light at Marks & Spencer adds a bit of 1970s style to your living room.
A big domed affair, the Cocoon has a chromed exterior with what's described as a rippled interior, with a matching ceiling rose and clear thread.
Available online, you can pick one up for £99.
Find out more at the Marks & Spencer website  |
| The London Underground Film Map by BFI and TFL Posted: 27 Feb 2011 09:41 AM PST  Back in January, we featured a set of homewards and gifts based on the London Underground Film Map, everything from a travel wallet to a set of placentas. But you can aso get the actual London Underground Film Map by BFI and TFL too.
As we said last time, this is a unique reinterpretation of the famous London Underground Map with all the station names changed to represent the past 70 years of films shot on location at or near London Underground Stations. If you're a film fan, it's a dream.
The finished item is sized at 100 x 70cm, selling for £9.95.
Find out more at the BFI website  |
| Alfred Sargent suede Chelsea boots for Fred Perry Posted: 27 Feb 2011 09:41 AM PST 
Over on our His Knibs site, we have covered the Fred Perry British Collectables range , but we highlighted these Alfred Sargent for Fred Perry suede Chelsea boots.
These are classic Chelsea boots, with a suede upper, fully leather lined but finished with Fred Perry's trademark twin tipping on the side elastic in a choice of two colours. According to the official blurb, they're also 'Made in England to the highest standards' and created using the Goodyear welting method associated with the finest quality British handmade shoes. There's also an insole that features Fred Perry/Alfred Sargent branding in gold, while the signature Laurel Wreath sits on the leather heel tab.
All of which probably accounts for the high price. They sell for £295 a pair. See the other colour combo over the page.
Find out more at the Fred Perry website Via His Knibs 
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| 1960s Eiermann screen remade for the modern era Posted: 27 Feb 2011 09:40 AM PST 
A piece of design history, with this Eiermann screen still a useful and stylsh item in the modern home.
It was designed by Egon Eiermann in 1968, originally designed as a room divider for the entrance hall and the conference rooms at the German Parliament in Bonn.
It has now been reissued by Richard Lampert in small numbers, constructed of Douglas fir and white lacquered MDF, with a size of around 274w x 30d x 172.5cm. Price? You'll need to pay £1,968.
Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website  |
