Our knowledge of space has come on leaps and bounds in the last 50 years, but our idea of what a UFO looks like is still very much rooted in 50s sci-fi movies. Something like this Flying Saucer table lamp in fact.
Indeed this lamp could have come right out of the 1950s. It’s got the flat UFO shape, which is great for diffusing the light and some small brass legs for support, all coming in at around 30cm diameter.
And if you want one, it retails for £19.99.
Find out more at the Urchin website
A modern lamp with classic/modernist styling – the Tom Stepp Ding Dong table lamp.
Inspired by the shape of a traditional hand bell, the Ding Dong features a directional handle that incorporates an on-off switch and a shade, stem and base that are lacquered in a glossy black finish with chromed steel detailing.
A timeless design that can be yours for £160.
Find out more at the FunktionAlley website
Remember the Lexon Mini Dolmen dark wood radio? Well, there’s a bedside version available too – the retro-styled Lexon Dolmen clock radio.
Mixing dark wood and polished aluminium, the Dolmen clock radio offers AM/FM radio, stereo sound, alarms, a bold blue LCD time display and connectivity for your MP3 player – which means you can playback your digital tunes or wake up to them.
Available now, you can pick one up for around £75.
Find out more at the Made In Design website
On the day that it was announced that Fidel Castro is stepping down as leader of Cuba after 49 years, it seems like a good time to feature Corinna Radcliffe’s Cuba products.
Corinna’s work combines photography with a range of products, including cushions, bags, clocks, purses and canvases. Her photography covers a wide range of topics, often with a retro influence, such as “Best of British”, “1950s”, “Brighton”, and of special interest to us today, “Cuba”.
It is not clear when the Cuba photographs were taken, but they feature vintage cars, old-fashioned cafes and street scenes. It may be that these were taken in the 1960s, but it could also be a testament to how Cuba has remained largely unchanged under Castro. Any of the designs can be printed onto any of the products. Canvases are available in a variety of sizes, with prices starting at £32.99 for A4. Purses and clocks cost £24.99, cushions and lampshades £32.99 and bags £58.99.
Visit the Corinna Radcliffe website to see the full choice of images and products.
Dwell often has retro-inspired products that look a lot more expensive than they actually are. The latest is the Retro Circles Lounge Chair.
It is a simple but classic design that combines an upholstered seat with a smart chrome base. Available in a choice of white, cream, black or brown faux leather, each one costs just £69.
There are also bar stool available in the same style, priced £79.
To view the complete range, visit the Dwell website.
Ever thought of reliving your childhood with a vintage arcade machine? Well, if you have – but can’t decide which one you want – maybe the Dream Authentics Tabletop Arcade Machine could solve the problem.
This isn’t just any old arcade machine, it’s packed with 150 classic games from the Atari, Midway and Namco archive, including the likes of Pac Man, Space Invaders, Asteroids, Battlezone, Pong, Missile Command, Breakout, Galaga, Galaxian, Smash TV and…well, just about any other vintage arcade game that comes to mind (see the website for full list).
Also on-board is an adjustable joystick, 11 large buttons and a 3-inch trackball, plus an integrated HP Slimline PC to power everything. You can even use it as a jukebox too (via the integrated stereo speakers and sub-woofer). Certainly not cheap at $2,495.95 (around £1,250), but a great way to fill those long winter nights.
Find out more at the Hammacher Schlemmer website
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