Categories / Design and Interiors

Mantel Dome – space age carriage clock

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The old brass carriage clock isn’t what we’d call stylish – but we’re very much taken by its modern-day equivalent, the Mantel Dome from Innermost.

But that’s probably because those modern looks have more than a hint of the past.  We love those space age blown glass curves, that die cast zinc base and stand and the ‘face’ – which has more that a hint of George Nelson about it.

This Cédric Ragot-designed clock has just launched, available in black or white and can be yours for £95.

Find out more at the Design My World website

Categories / Christmas

Plasticland’s cool retro-styled Christmas Cards

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It’s nearly November – which means Christmas is around the corner. And if you’re after some cool and quirky Christmas cards, Plasticland has two great sets that don’t cost a fortune.

Take your pick from Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree and Holiday Mix Tape, both sold in packs of 10 (with contrasting envelopes) and made of recycled paper, should you be worried about the trees.

Best of all they sell for just $14 per pack (which is about £8). Beats an angel and glitter combo anyday.

Find out more at the Plasticland website

Categories / Watches

Nixon’s Rolex-like 51-30 watch range

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Remember the Toy Watch Fluo range we featured some time back? It was a take on the classic 1950s Rolex Submariner, famous for featuring in 11 of the James Bond movies. Well, there’s another watch treading the same ground – the Nixon 51-30 watch range.

Very much in the style of the classic Submariner, the watches are available in a number of colours and finishes, all with a a custom three hand Swiss movement, easy to read tide sub-dial and chrono dials, not to mention a hardened mineral crystal face and stainless steel strap.

Not as cheap as the Toy Watch, but cheaper than the real thing at £320.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech

Henrik Thor-Larsen 1960s Ovalia Egg Chair reissued – with optional sound system

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A 1960s classic that’s been unavailable for 30 years – but you can now buy the Henrik Thor-Larsen Ovalia Egg Chair once more.

This Scandinavian design classic was first seen back in 1968 and the 2008 version is very much the same chair – an egg-shaped shell of glass fibre lined with polyester cushions from a choice of over 20 colours. You can use it on its rotating stand or you can hang it from the ceiling. Either way, it’s a stunner.

But there is something new for 2008 – an interior speaker package from luxury speaker manufacturer JBL, fully upholstered and integrated, allowing you to enjoy your music in your own little space. Available now, prices start at £4,950.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Bags

Lomo Packrat bags

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Lomo doesn’t just make cool cameras, it makes some pretty smart add-ons too – like the Lomo Packrat bags.

Perfect for the big shop or the daily commute, the bags are available in two colours and two sizes – the larger one featuring the old Russian motif, the smaller (but not that small) with a screenprint of a vintage Lomo camera in a laurel. Aside from the design, the cotton canvas bags have a Lomo button on the overlong straps, an internal pocket and a padded bottom.

Prices are 30 Euros for the standard version, 40 Euros for the extra large.

Find out more at the Lomography website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Electra Amsterdam Girard Madonna bike now available to order

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A few weeks back, we covered the launch of the Bobbin Bicycles store in London. And fronting the launch was the Electra Amsterdam Girard Madonna Bicycle, which looked to be a one-off promotional item. How wrong we were.

You see, this super-cool bike is going into production. As you’ll probably realise, it is inspired by Eames collaborator Alexander Girard, with the saddle and grips in a pale blue and white 50s Girard print, coupled with a red powder-coated frame, pale blue rims, dress guards and two distinctive Girard folk characters.

You can order one now via Bobbin or wait until the launch in January – it will set you back £640. And we’re guessing it’s in limited numbers.

Find out more at the Bobbin Bicycles website