Sagaform can always be relied upon for a good retro pattern such with the Blossom Teapot being the latest.
The teapot is made from stoneware with an oak lid. If the design looks familiar, that is because Blossom combines the elements of three other Camilla Engdahl patterns: Tulip, Daisy and Clover, so if you already own tea sets in those prints, this teapot will work well with them.
Buy it from Illustrated Living, priced £25.95.
The Waldorf Sofa is part of Heal’s classic designs range.
The shape of the sofa takes its inspiration from designs of the 1930s, with its semi-circular ends and cutaway arm details. The sofa is available in a range of fabrics, so if the floral pattern pictured here isn’t to your taste then they may have something more to your liking in-store.
It is available exclusively to Heal’s and is currently in the sale with a starting price of £1,596 reduced from £1,995.
With all the classic aesthetic of an antique American-style clock, this unique Cardboard Pendulum Clock by Amy Levinson Design is, as the title suggests, made of cardboard.
The clock has all the detailing of a traditional pendulum clock laser etched onto it and arrives as a flat pack for you to assemble & decorate if you wish. This quirky take on a much loved vintage piece would look equally comfortable in a traditional or modern setting.
£30 from Brighton POD. See the website for more details.
Liven up your break times with these delightful coffee break cake tins.
No coffee break should be without tea, biscuits and other sweet treats and these retro looking tins are the perfect way to store those emergency sugar fixes. They're also ideal for storing full cakes and transporting your baked goods. Be aware though, there is a high chance when you come to open these tins they will be empty.
Get your own set from John Lewis online for £22.95.
Having a real home cinema is every movie fan's dream and no aspiring picturehouse is complete without the proper seats.
These Antique Theatre Seats from Wickle are the real deal. Beautifully kept and still covered in the original upholstery, the wooden backed fold-up seats are a rare find and will no doubt cause squeals of delight amongst film buffs. If you fancy enjoying popcorn and a Hitchcock marathon in a genuine cinema seat in the comfort of your own home, you better be quick as stocks are limited.
Available in rows of 2, 3 or 4 seats, starting from £250. See the website for more details.
In terms of crockery for afternoon tea, our favourite meal of the day, we thought we'd seen everything. Oh how wrong we were.
In no way whatsoever is this Blaue Blume Tea Service from Undergrowth Designs just another collection of twee patterned cups & saucers. The plates are adorned with an intricate 1920s lace pattern with a simplistic 'Eat me!' slogan in your choice of black or gold, whilst the cups, teapot and other pieces are finished with a pair of ladies legs. Some of the more eccentric pieces include the sugar bowl, which is designed as an old fashioned rolltop bath, and the petit four stand, which is propped up at the bottom by an antique doll's head. Every piece has been lovingly made and glazed by hand in London. Although it will not be to everyone's taste, this is a truly unique collection that will no doubt cause a stir at your next tea party.
Pieces in the collection start from £12.26. You can see the full range on the Undergrowth Designs website.
