We’ve featured plenty of Elio Martinelli’s lighting designs from the 1960s, but he also produced one or two gems in the 1970s too, including the Elio Martinelli Elmetto table lamp.
Less free-flowing than the famous 60s designs like the Cobra and Serpente, the 1976 Elmetto design still packs those space age looks with its resin structure, swivel reflector and diffused light.
Available in white only, you can pick one up for £138.
We all buy magazines, we all need somewhere to store them – and if you’re cultivating a 50s vibe in your home, you might want to invest in the Saturnus magazine rack.
It’s another example of affordable retro, with a chrome-plated steel frame brightened up with those coloured wooden balls, creating something that’s both useful and stylish – and without costing a fortune.
That price? Just over £29.
B&Q once more come up with some affordable retro design, this time the Iggy desk lamp.
Various colours for the base and head available, all offering adjustable halogen lighting, supported by a base and stand of chrome, standing at around 35cm in height.
If you want one, get down to your local B&Q – they sell for just under £23.
Find out more at the B&Q website
Blomus designs kitchenware that just oozes style. The Copo Teapot is a great example of their simple but sophisticated look, but it also has a retro look to it that some of their other products lack.
The white teapot has an unusual retro shape but given a modern twist with the steel handle and lid. There is also a matching creamer and sugar bowl with spoon to complete the set. There can’t be a more stylish way to take your afternoon tea!
The Copo Teapot costs £51 with the creamer and sugar bowl costing £19 and £17 respectively. Buy online from Dotmaison.
We loved the company’s Colinton mid-century-style armchair and now we’re rather than by this 1930s-inspired offering from Laura Ashley, the Brandon Chair.
It’s the chair you want to rush home to, inspired by both the art deco era and classic gentlemen’s club chair, it has has those distinctive high arms, plenty of support and a firm back, all standing on four wooden legs.
A variety of leather finishes are available, priced from £861.26.
The Dashboard Clock is inspired by the dashboards of classic cars from the 1950s.
Set in a retro cream surround, the clock face is where you would find the speedometer and for added authenticity there are also a barometer and thermometer. Measuring 20cm wide 10.2cm high and 5cm deep it could be used in the office or kitchen.
It costs £25 and is available to buy from Me and My Car via Not on the High Street.
