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• 1980s Nike Vengeance Vintage trainers reissued
• 1920s Bellevue AJ3 Desk Light by Arne Jacobsen
• eBay watch: 1950s Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp
• Retro Kenwood Mixer print by Nursey Bang Bang
• Kay & Stemmer Maude Shelves
• Flatpack picnic set by Cath Kidston
• Warehouse belted trench coat
• The Sixties Unplugged by Gerard DeGroot
• Metro Bed Linen

1980s Nike Vengeance Vintage trainers reissued Posted: 28 Apr 2011 11:48 AM PDT Looking for an old school running shoe? You might be interested in the reissue of the Nike Vengeance Vintage trainers. Dating back to 1985 (but actually looking even older), it's a lightweight running shoe with a mesh and textile upper, as well as what's described as 'unparalleled support', should you be considering hitting the road or track in a pair. All of that is finished off with the Nike 'swish' and a blue and silver/grey colourway. If you want a pair, £61.99 is the price. Find out more at the Size? website

1920s Bellevue AJ3 Desk Light by Arne Jacobsen Posted: 28 Apr 2011 11:34 AM PDT A very stylish reissue from &Tradition, this Bellevue AJ3 Desk Light by Arne Jacobsen. Would you believe this dates back to 1929? It does indeed, inspired by modernist designs of the Bauhaus era and itself the inspiration for later Jacobsen designs. For your money, you get a swan-neck design with tubular steel for the frame and a lacquered aluminium shade. Simple, but effective. Black and white are the colour options, £395 is the price for either. Find out more at the Panik Design website

eBay watch: 1950s Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp Posted: 28 Apr 2011 07:03 AM PDT Want something a little different for your sideboard or desk? This Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp might fit the bill. Dating back to the 1950s, it's a design reminiscent of that optimistic era, but with a touch of modernism thrown in for good measure. The lampshade is made of sheet metal lacquered black, while the stem is essentially a brass rod. The base is made of cast iron with a sheet metal cover lacquered black and with the original switch still in place. Coming up to 60 years old, so not in perfect condition - age-related scratches and marks are on the black lacquer work. But at just £10.50 right now, it doesn't look like a huge issue. Find out more at the eBay website

Retro Kenwood Mixer print by Nursey Bang Bang Posted: 28 Apr 2011 05:08 AM PDT A piece of artwork in honour of a once much loved piece of kitchen equipment, this retro Kenwood Mixer print is from Bournemouth-based Etsy seller Nursey Bang Bang. The A5 print celebrates the beauty - complete with orange trim - of this must-have of the 70s kitchen. Other prints also celebrate other now redundant household goods such as an old-fashioned hoover and a vintage Pifco iron. Nursey Bang Bang describes her style as having a "whiff of the 50s, a dash of the mundane, a splattering of the 70s which is all rolled up in a picnic blanket full of cake crumbs". We heartily approve.  The print costs just £8. Buy it from her Etsy shop

Kay & Stemmer Maude Shelves Posted: 28 Apr 2011 05:03 AM PDT New designs from Kay & Stemmer usually inspire a far bit of enthusiasm round these parts, and these Maud shelves are no exception. If they look fairly familiar, it's probably because they are based on the popular Edith and Agnes shelving. This is a low two shelf version of that design, complete with the same curved edges and mid-century inspired styling.   These shelves cost £875 and are currently available in store only at SCP.

Flatpack picnic set by Cath Kidston Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:46 AM PDT Cath Kidston has really hit the nail on the head of retro picnic meets urban city life with this flatpack picnic set. It's perfect for a quick getaway into your local park or a day trip to the beach and although not exactly environmentally friendly, it's retro appeal is tempting and best of all there's no washing up involved. This pretty hamper box contains four paper plates, four wooden knives, forks and spoons; two large laminated food boxes; two medium laminated food boxes; four paper napkins and four salt and pepper sachets in a delightful mix of Cath's English Rose and Dotty prints. Available on the website or in store for £15.

Warehouse belted trench coat Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:38 AM PDT The classic trench coat has been a wardrobe staple for decades and this Warehouse belted trench is a great summer version. Bridging the gap betwen spring and summer when it looks warm but buckets down with rain after an hour can be tricky. This light weight trench coat is flattering, stylish and warming on a blustery spring day and helps you judge the seasons. This classic coat is an investment piece that will not go out of fashion, and a good alternative if your budget won't stretch to the famous Burberry model. It's £85 from Warehouse online.

The Sixties Unplugged by Gerard DeGroot Posted: 28 Apr 2011 02:35 AM PDT   The Sixties Unplugged by Gerard DeGroot was published a couple of years back, but has only just made it to the top of my reading list. DeGroot's central premise is that the 1960s weren't the idealistic revolutionary decade that is usually remembered with fondness and its legacy isn't necessary the things most people immediately think of. The book covers all the usual things you'd find in a book about the 1960s (The Beatles, Vietnam, JFK, mini-skirts and student riots), but DeGroot stresses that only a minority of people involved in radical movements. He further proposes that it is the conservative politics of the time that has had the greatest impact on our world – this was the decade that Reagan first went into politics. Whether or not you agree with his arguments, the book offers a different perspective on a well-worn path. The book is available for £6.99 from Amazon or as cheap as £1.25 from other sellers.

Metro Bed Linen Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:02 AM PDT   Heal's is currently selling various brightly coloured bed linen , with perhaps the most interesting being the Metro Bed Linen. The pattern consists of a series of different coloured and sized columns, in a style that I would describe as modernist. The Metro Bedlinen is currently in the sale with prices starting at £48 for a single duvet (reduced from £96) up to £73 for a superking size (previously £146). Buy online at Heal's.

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