The metalwork of C. Jeré has been reissued by Jonathan Adler, should you want a slightly different kind of midcentury design around your home.
Plucked from the archives of the 60s (and the 70s) are seven designs, including the two above. All are signed and dated, with the Jeré tree to the left made of antique brass, while the sputnik design t the right is made of polished chrome.
Prices? They start at $995.
It might not be everyone's idea of an easy chair, but by all accounts, the Fritz Hansen Lily armchair is a comfortable place to kick back.
Why? Well, this 1970s Arne Jacobsen design uses what's described as 'an extremely complicated moulded process' for the right curves for comfort. So even if it made of a laminated stained veneer, it's still going to be supporting all the right places.
But if it's still a little hard for you, you can always opt for the leather upholstered version. Finished off with those chrome legs, you can pick up the Lily armchair from around £1,089.
A simple, but eye-catching design range from Jane Foster – Spring Chicken.
These retro-styled pieces are inspired by midcentury Scandinavian designs, offered as a screenprint (pictured over the page), a 'Spring' cushion (above) or a tote bag that should turn heads in the local supermarket.
Not expensive either, with the bag selling for £8, the art for £35 and the cushion for £20.
Just unveiled as part of the new spring range at Fred Perry is this very stylish Leather Satchel.
Yes, based on the classic satchel that you may or may not have used for school, it throws in a few subtle differences, boosting the size and offering up a quality leather finish, as well as adding in buckle fastening, two storage compartments, a metal Laurel badge and an adjustable/removable shoulder strap.
Sadly, it doesn't come cheap – the Leather Satchel comes in at £175.
We featured the original models way back in 2007, now Gorenje has updated its old school home appliances range with the Gorenje Retro Funky fridge freezer collection.
Models vary depending on your needs, but all offer a cheaper take on the classic Smeg look, with features including A+/A++ energy rating for eco-friendly operation, electronic controls and LED screen, automatic defrost refrigerator section, a silver based, antibacterial liner to protect against harmful bacteria and hygienic storage, glass shelving, bottle racks, interior halogen lighting and a five-year guarantee. Plenty of bold colours too.
See the website to see which of those applies to each model, with prices starting at £799.
We're not easily impressed, but we've certainly had our heads turned by the launch of the Lego CD Stereo Boombox and the Lego Radio Alarm Clock. You can probably see why.
Pictured above is the bright blue CD Stereo Boombox, shaped like a large brick and offering up CD and MP3 playback, along with FM and AM radio. Sadly no DAB or net radio, but you can't have everything.
Pictured over the page is the smaller Radio Alarm Clock, offering up what you expect – a radio to get you out of bed and a digital clock to tell you the time. Oh yes – a snooze function too by hitting the Lego bump on top. No news on price as yet, but not long to wait – these should both be on the market in a matter of weeks and we suspect, without breaking the bank.
Via Pocket Lint
