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Formverket kitchenware

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Using Formica as a material is a simple short cut to a retro look in either a café or the home. Like Alison Milner's table, Formverket's kitchenware range is inspired by 1950s and 60s Formica table tops. 

The collection is the work of Barbro Tryberg Boberg and includes trays, cutting boards and trivets, all covered with retro-inspired patterns. For example, the Anna/Doris board pictured is a two-sided cutting board with each side featuring a different distinctive pattern. It's made from HDF with a Formica laminate which means it's pretty durable as well as good-looking. 

This cutting board costs $40 while trays and trivets are available for $28. 

Buy them at From Sthlm

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Retro butterfly teapot by Gone To Pot

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Butterfly teapot

Proving that a good design will work on a variety of forms, this butterfly teapot is decorated with a pattern based on a 1950s textile design. 

Made by hand by Gone To Pot, a Texas-based maker, the pattern is reproduced using an underglaze pencil and stain drawing, the diamond and butterfly shapes of the design adapting well to the curve of the pot. And, although the shape is less traditional than the British teapots we featured on Tuesday, it successfully fulfils the task of holding enough tea for two cups. Time to put the kettle on…

This pot costs $60. 

Buy it from Etsy

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SodaStream Genesis Drinks Maker

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If you were a child in the early 80s, it is likely that you will remember SodaStreams with a certain fondness. Once a feature of most homes, I haven’t seen one for some time, but they seem to be making a bit of comeback.  Home Temptations currently has several machines a wide variety of the syrup mixes available.

Pictured here is the SodaStream Genesis Drinks Maker in red which is probably the model that retains the most retro look.  It costs just under £60 and is also available in grey.  The selection of syrups with which to flavour your fizzed water includes cola, lemon-lime and ginger ale, all priced £4.49, although the sample pack of 12 flavours for £10 is perhaps the best way to reintroduce yourself with the wonderful world of homemade drinks.

Visit Home Temptations for full details.

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Traditional British tea pot at Pedlars

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We're always deeply suspicious of anyone who doesn't enjoy a good cup of tea – and what better way to brew and serve than in one of these traditional British tea pots at Pedlars.

Yes, nothing flashy, just a hefty pot for slipping in your tea bags or loose tea for makking a brew for anyone who happens to pop in. Even if a few people drop in it can cope as the pot holds a litre of your favourite blend.

Take your pick from the three colours above for this dishwasher-friendly pots, all selling for £12.95.

Find out more at the Pedlars website

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Mondrian-inspired Mondri mug by Frank Kerdil

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Piet Mondrian has always inspired plenty of designers but there seems to be a rush of products influence by his art recently, from the Mondrian table range to the Piet tables. Add to that list the Mondri mug by Frank Kerdil. 

Like the vase Kerdil designed with the same name, he's used the strong lines and colour associated with the artist's work on a new product. In this case it's a sturdy looking, handle-less mug, complete with a silicon ring for adding practicality. It's one of several mugs by Kerdil new in at Panik Design, all of which have a strong graphic look that Mondrian would surely also have approved of. 

The mugs are also a cheaper way to buy into the look than many of the other options, costing only £10. 

Buy it from Panik Design

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Classic Faber and Faber covers at Art Meets Print

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A while ago we wrote about Faber Firsts, new covers of classic Faber and Faber novels, done in styles that echoed the company's 80 years of publishing. Now you can go back to some of their original book jacket designs with these prints available at Art Meets Print. 

They've pulled out some gems from the Faber and Faber archive to reproduce, including this jacket design for 'Good Dishes from Tinned Foods' by Ambrose Heath, just one from the extensive food and drink section. There's also a selection of poetry covers available, featuring the original Pentagram designs. 

Prices depending on the size of your print and whether you choose to have it on canvas or paper. They start at £34.95 for a 30 x 20cm print on canvas of one of the designs and go up to £299 for a 90 x 137.5cm canvas. 

See the range online