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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London is getting an urban bike-sharing scheme – and 6,000 retro-styled bicycles as part of the deal.
The Velib Bike program has already been a success in cutting congestion in Paris and there are high hopes for the same in London. Those 6,000 ‘granny’ bikes are said to be anti-fashion to cut down on theft – and with a design that’s so obvious, everyone will know it’s not yours to keep.
There will be a small cost for the rental, with the first 30 minutes free to everyone, and a £1 charge for every half hour afterwards. The bike stations will take up existing parking spaces and will be installed every 300 metres in the City and the West End. New safe cycling routes are also being introduced to support novice cyclists.
Find out more at the Velib website (French)
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Don’t you just hate it when you find your favourite band’s merchandise and there’s nothing for the ladies? Sure, wearing a men’s t-shirt is fine some of the time, but what if you just can’t find that one that fits?
The answer to that particular woe is available at Fashion Punk, where they’ve got an impressive collection of ladies t-shirts. Featuring classic band iconography and album covers, such as The Beatles and The Velvet Underground shown above.
Retailing at $29.99, there’s a pretty good chance there’s one perfect for you on there.
