We’re talking serious attention to detail here – not content with creating coasters shaped like the more common 3.5-inch floppy disks, Supermandolini has gone back even further in time, producing a coaster range including 5.25-inch diskettes.

Yes, we’re in the land of 70s computing with the Soft Sector coasters. But this isn’t just an exercise in geek, it’s really sharp design, with each 9cm x 9cm coaster having its own colourful and individual glossy finish, with a foam base to keep your drink secure.

You can buy a set of six online, priced at 27 Euros.

Find out more at the Supermandolini website

Pioneering Japanese designer Riki Watanabe is best-known for his work in the 60s – but amazingly, we designed the Riki Watanabe Clock for Lemnos when he was 92 years old.

And that influenced the design, with the numbers intended to be visible for anyone with poor vision or looking from a distance. And just to add to that attention to detail, the frame is actually made by skilled tambourine workmen.

Stylish simplicity and a great retro-styled design, it’s sized at 12.2cm x 7.2cm and available in a gift box from French retailer Colette, priced at 85 Euros.

Find out more at the Colette website