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Lui 5/A Armchair
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Far removed from the simplicity of the midcentury and Scandinavian designs that tend to dominate these pages is the pure decadency of the Lui 5/A Armchair, which could add a touch of grandeur to someone's conservatory this summer. Designed by... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at Retro To Go
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Dixon Modular Storage Unit by Dare Studio
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With a similar look (and sadly price bracket) as Orla Kiely's furniture range, is the equally wonderful Dixon Modular Storage Unit by Dare Studio. The unit is available in either American black walnut or white oak, with the option of... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at Retro To Go
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Kubus Bowl by Mogens Lassen
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Having featured the iconic Kubus 4 candlestick recently, now seems like a good time to mention its companion piece, the Kubus Bowl. This decorative bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen and has the same Bauhaus-influenced simplicity as... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Retro To Go
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Kähler Mano Teapot
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There are over one hundred products in Jeanette List Amstrup's Mano range, but the teapot is by far my favourite. The range is produced by Danish ceramics company Kähler, who have been creating ceramics since 1839. The Mano collection is... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Retro To Go
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French Cuisine Typographic Placemats
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Gaellic food may provide the inspiration for these French Cuisine Typographic Placemats, but the style owes more to midcentury Scandinavia. The illustrations include a vareity of typically French foods, mixed in with French sayings and beautiful lettering spelling out the... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at Retro To Go
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Stockholm Cabinet from Ikea
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Ikea's Stockholm range has provided just the kind of retro Scandinavian design with like, with prices to match and the Stockholm Cabinet is no exception. The cabinet features a glass-doored unit on top of a solid wood frame. The cabinet... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at Retro To Go
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Genesis Whistling Kettle
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I certainly don't need more than one kettle in my kitchen, but when the time comes to replace my existing one, I have plenty of ideas for a replacement and the Genesis Whistling Kettle has just joined the shortlist. Designed... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at Retro To Go
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The Marrakesh by MiH Jeans
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A quick glance at our women's fashion selection show it is dominated by dresses, be they of the shift, maxi or tea variety. But if you want something less girly in your wardrobe, a good pair of flared jeans are... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Lazy Chair by Bror Boije
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The Lazy Chair is a classic design by Bror Boije for Swedese. I'm not sure what the date of the design is, but it oozes midcentury Scandi style, so that hardly matters. The chair is typical of Boije's style, that... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at Retro To Go
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'I Like Nonsense' Dr Seuss Print
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Dr Seuss, aka Theodor Seuss Geisel, wrote his best-loved children's books in the 1950s and 1960s and the style of the 'I like nonsense' print has a design aesthetic to suit that period. The design takes a quote from Seuss,... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Kubus 4 Candlestick by Mogens Lassen
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We often feature new products that look retro, but the Kubus 4 is design that could easily pass for modern. Judging by its minimalist shape, it could easily be mistaken for a new design or perhaps taken from something from... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Zoffany Quartz Spark Wallpaper
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The Spark Wallpaper in Zoffany's Quartz range has a decidely 1950s look to it - but its origins go much further back than that. The design is based on a print called Essex & Co, a sunburst design from the... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Stelton Maya Cutlery
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If money isn't an issue for you and you already have everything else for your design classic dining room, then the finishing touch has to be a set of Stelton Maya Cutlery. The Maya cultery was designed back in 1962,... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Penguin Underground Lines Boxset
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The London Underground turned 150 years old in March and somehow we missed the Penguin Underground Line Boxset that was released to celebrate this anniversary. The series consists of 12 authors providing short works inspired by life in London, with... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Bronte Sofa from Dare Studio
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If you want a stylish sofa with a hint of midcentury design, then the Bronte Sofa from Dare Studio has to be a contender. There isn't much information given on the Dare Studio website about this piece, but really I... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Scandinavian Invaders T-Shirt by Ohh Deer
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Combining two retro influences is a good thing in our book, so this Scandinavian Invaders T-shirt from Ohh Deer was always going to be a winner. The t-shirt is a high quality navy jersey number featuring a space invaders print... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Original BTC Hugo Wall Light
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We've featured a few lights already this week, so why not round-off the week with another one - this time the Original BTC Hugo Wall Light. Original BTC are no stranger to these pages as we've mentioned several of their... Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Once in Every Life Time Print by Typaprint
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This Once in a Every Life Time Print is one in a series of typographic designs by Typaprint based on favourite retro television programmes. In case you didn't already know, this design is inspired by The Young Ones, the cult... Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Delonghi Vintage Iconica Kettle
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The Delonghi Icona is very much the Rolls Royce of kettles (ok, so I'm biased as I have own myself), but it is has been made to look even more retro with the Vintage Icona Kettle. The vintage version still... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Orient Pendant by Jo Hammerborg
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I thought I'd seen all of the truly beautiful classic lighting designs, but then along comes the Orient Pendant by Jo Hammerborg. Originally designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1963, the Orient Pendant was hugely successful in the 60s and 70s... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Ciara O'Neil Spine-drop Pendant
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Whilst the techniques used to create the Ciara O'Neil Spine-drop Pendant may be modern, the finished product is decidedly retro. London-based lighting designer Ciara O’Neill uses a new method of bending and shaping corrugaged plastic to creates beautiful sculptural lights.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Kartell Hanger Coat Stand
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The Kartell Hanger Coat Stand by Alberto Meda is an alternative to the Eames Hang-it All but still with that atomic-era look. The coat stand has a brushed steel base, but what gives it the retro style are the sputnik-like... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Retro To Go
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BHS Essentials Stove Top Kettle
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If you the thought of paying nearly £100 for a kettle like the DeLonghi Sculptura mentioned earlier this week, then BHS Essentials Stove Top Kettle offers a budget option. Priced at just £15, this is wallet-friendly alternative, but that still... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Oval Shade by Kafti Design
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If you want 1960s or 70s style, then the Oval Shade by Kafti Design has it - in fact I'm convinced someone in my family had something just like this when I was very young. The shade is supplied flat... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at Retro To Go
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Canteen Bar Stool from Alexander and Pearl
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Industrial design continues to be big new and this Canteen Bar Stool from Alexander and Pearl is one of the better pieces I've seen recently. The stool combines an aged wooden seat with an iron frame. In the style of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Retro To Go
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