Practical, stylish and unmistakably 1930s – that’ll be the Alvar Aalto 115 Umbrella Stand.
If you’ve got the hallway and you live in a rainy climate, you might want to check this 1936 design out. The frame is in birch, with the plate at the bottom in brass – and the whole thing can probably hold as many umbrellas as you and your guests can throw at it.
Available online – it sells for around £300.
Paul Smith is selling a Mickey Mouse Tin Toy that is aimed at grown-up collectors.
The retro collectable Mickey is advised as only be suitable for ages 13 and above. Made in Japan, Mickey is made from entirely from tin and measures 13.5cm.
He costs £35 and if you want a companion to keep him company, there is also a similar Minnie Mouse figure also available. Visit the Paul Smith website to buy.
We’ve been admiring the Patricia Urquiola Caboche suspension light for some time in its original clear design, but we’re really sold on the new yellow finish.
Its look is pure 1970s decadence, but it actually dates back to 2005, the work of Patricia Urquiola for Foscarini. A central clear glass shade throws out light up and down, but those space age-style globes that cover the light offer something a bit more special – a cool yellow glow and an eye-catching light effect. Not to mention a stylish focal point for your room.
Not cheap at £652, but if you want to impress your friends, worth every penny.
Find out more at the Panik Design website
If you’re after a 50s vibe, you might like the Paul Smith Masterpiece Horizontal Chronograph.
It’s based on a 1950s pilot’s watch, offering up a 30 minute horizontal chronograph, a rotating bezel, purple resin cabochon and a Union Jack printed face back, as well as water resistance, a stainless steel case and a leather strap or steel strap.
Two colour schemes available, both selling from £377.
Find out more at the Paul Smith website
Wonder Walls specialise in custom-made wallpaper and their extensive selection of designs includes a range of London Wallpapers.
These designs feature iconic images such as a London bus (it may be a Routemaster but I’m no expert), letterbox, toy guards, phone boxes and union jacks. The print sizes and colours can be customised to meet your requirements and you will be given a draft version to approve before printing begins.
The wallpaper isn’t cheap with prices starting from £65, but you can have something unique.
A 70s tennis shoe has had a 2008 makeover by APC – the Nike All-Court.
A nice mix of the old and the new, it’s very much in that ‘pump’ area, with a minimalist all white look for the 1975 classic broken up by a red or blue Nike swoosh and heel detailing, with the APC logo sneaking in on the tongue.
APC will be selling them from early 2009, no news on price as yet.
Via Pipeline
