Bennison has been around since 1985, specialising in hand-printed fabrics and wallcoverings based on original 18th/19th Century English and French textiles discovered by Geoffrey Bennison. There’s 150 designs now in the collection, including this recent addition – Waikiki.

The design was discovered in France, dating back to the late 19th century. Although I’m guessing its tropical-style kitsch would probably look like something from the 1950s to most eyes. Which makes it ideal for a look based on that decade, a feature wall or just any room that catches the sun.

This textured hand-made paper certainly doesn’t come cheap though – expect to pay around £130 per metre.

Find out more at the Bennison website

Another light, this time a fairly modern design that’s had something of a retro makeover – the Kartell Easy suspension light.

Designed by Ferruccio Laviani and previously offered in brightly-coloured polycarbonate, the Easy light has reappeared around seven years after its original launch in a chromed ABS – in a choice of gold and silver. Which shifts it from a modern design to a very retro piece that should fit effortlessly into a 70s-style room.

Not the most expensive designer light either – you can pick one up for £82.50.

Find out more at the Made In Design website

Whether you use it as a wall lamp, table lamp or (with a bit of modification) a ceiling light, the Pistillo Lamp by Studio Tetrarch is probably one of the most eye-catching pieces of lighting you can buy today.

First introduced in 1969 and back on the market today, this iconic lamp has a single mirror topped chrome light bulb in the centre, reflecting the light form via the chrome-plated ‘arms’ to create a light source that’s something both interesting and unique,

Habitat is currently selling these (amongst other retailers), selling the Pistillo for £419.

Find out more at the Habitat website