Categories / Architecture, Toys and Games

1930s Triangtois art deco dolls house up for auction at Boldon Auction Galleries

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Some time back, we highlighted the Lundby midcentury-style dolls houses and furniture, examples of which can often be found on eBay. But here's something that's much harder to find – a 1930s Triangtois art deco dolls house.

It's up for auction at Boldon Auction Galleries, which is in the Newcastle area. Don't worry – you can absentee bid if you want it and don't happen to be local. We suspect fans of art deco housing just might, a superb period miniature house with plenty of detail, right down to fireplaces and light fittings.

Yes, it needs a bit of work, but with a guide price of between £50 and £80, it's not a lot for something we suspect is incredibly rare. See the interior over the page, with the auction taking pace on 16th March 2011.

Find out more at the Boldon Auction Galleries website

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Categories / Food and Drink

Manhattan Dining Collection from Marks and Spencer

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A striking contrast to some of their recent floral designs, Marks and Spencer are offering this Art Deco influenced Manhattan dining collection.

The designs are all straight lines and streamlined stripes and all the glamour you'd associate with that period. The shape of the teapot and the milk jug especially look to the more angular modernist style. Even better for a collection with such striking looks is that it's all dishwasher and microwave safe.  

Some items in the collection seem to be going out of stock, so grab what you can now. Prices start at £6 for a bowl. 

See the range online

Categories / Homeware

Jazz bed linen from Linea at House of Fraser

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If you called your design 'Jazz', you're expecting something eye-catching and that's the case with this Jazz bed linen by Linea, available at House of Fraser.

It's certainly colourful, with its use of pink, and the lines of its pattern could well be explained by a Jazz Age influence. However, it's also reminiscent of the 1960s Lucienne Day bed linen we featured earlier in the month and the Op-Art style lines of this design could suggest a sixties influence too. Whatever era you attribute its influence to, it's an undeniably eye-catching pattern. 

Prices start at £10 for a pillowcase and £35 for a single duvet cover. 

Buy it online

 

Categories / Design and Interiors

1930s art deco-style Half Moon table lamp at Marks & Spencer

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It might even pass as the real deal, but even if it doesn't, the Half Moon table lamp at Marks & Spencer is an affordable and stylish design for your home.

Screaming the art deco era, the lamp is a mix of metal and glass, the former for the stand and base, glass used for the shade. All combining to produce something incredibly eye-catching for the money.

How much? Just £59 for one.

Find out more at the Marks & Spencer website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Pleat Trim Collar Top by Miss Selfridge

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The high street's love affair with all things vintage-inspired for spring and Miss Selfridge have some great pieces on offer.

The Pleat Trim Collar Top comes in a classic dusky pink with a satin Peter Pan collar accented with art deco-esque fan pleats. Perfect way to stay stylish and warm over the tail end of the winter.

£38 from Miss Selfridge. Available in stores and online.

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

River Island Pink Patent Cut Out Bag

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There's no better way to update your look for spring than with a fresh new handbag and this sugared-almond pink confection ticks all the right boxes.

It's a good size with a couple of pockets inside to organise all your bits and bobs and a handy shoulder strap. The real appeal however, is in the gorgeous pink patent embellishment which stands out in relief in a geometric art deco design. Visible stitching and polished metal detailing on the handle help to give a luxe-feel that will get you set for the new season.

It costs £39.99 from River Island