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1960s Piet Hein Sinus 330D table light reissued

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A strange light – and one that doesn't come cheap – but there's no denying that the Piet Hein Sinus 330D table light is a stunning piece of midcentury Scandinavian design.

Originally designed in 1967, the Sinus 330D was originally produced in plastic, but didn't quite match up the designer's high standards. It was remade in glass, which is the version back on the market today.

Specifically, this flying saucer-like design has a shade in handblown glass, with a brushed steel frame and red contrasting cord. All of that will set you back a whopping £1,100.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

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eBay watch: A pair of 1960s Danish space age two tone ceiling lights

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The maker? The year? We're not entirely sure, nor is the seller to be honest, so let's just say these are a pair of 1960s Danish hanging lights, which could prove to be really good value.

Likely to be 1960s but possibly sneaking into the 70as, this pair of lights is actually made of metal, with what looks like copper (or a copper colour) on top, with steel at the bottom, sized around 24cm diameter.

Condition is described as 'good' but they do have some small scratches due to age and use – see the full description for close-up shots of the affected areas. Right now, the price is just 1p for the two, although there's still some time to go.

Find out more at the eBay website

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GJ chair by Grete Jalk back in production

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Something of a lost 1960s design has now been put back into production: the GJ chair was designed by Grete Jalk in 1963 but originally only 300 examples were produced due to its complex construction. 

That production challenge has been taken on by Lange production who are using the same factory and tools to produce this reissue of the moulded plywood chair that were used for the original. They're also reproducing a set of nesting table by the Danish designer. 

As you might have guessed, the price tag attached to the design is hefty. But the slightly good news is that it's been reduced in the sale from £2350 to £1997.50. 

Buy it from Skandium

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eBay watch: 1970s Jacob Jensen-designed Beocenter 2000 audio system

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I personally think vintage B&O is undervalued – great audio quality and stylish looks, very much of an era. In fact, as I write, this Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 2000 audio system is under £1.

Which is madness when you think about it. It's been designed by Jacob Jensen, it's got a stylish teak surround, slightly space looks, that B&O audio know-how and best of all, is still a practical item – able to play our vinyl, radio via AM and FM and of course, playback for all your old tapes.

It's also in 'very good condition' and full working order, despite being over 30 years old. All you need is some speakers. For 99p, it's a giveaway. Another shot of it over the page.

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eBay watch: 1970s Nova ceiling lamp by Fog and Morup

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An interesting light fitting for not a lot of cash on offer right now – this Nova ceiling lamp by Fog and Morup.

According to the seller, it was designed in the 1970s by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup, Denmark, made up of three concentric lampshades made of sheet metal with a brushed copper finish on the outside and lacquered orange and white on the inside. These are fixed to each other by three metal rods and spaced out for a light effect.

The lamp is described as being in 'good condition' and 'in full working order', although there a couple of marks – see the full description and images for those. Cheap enough though, just 99 pence right now.

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Carl Hansen CH07 chair by Hans J.Wegner

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A midcentury classic that’s available once more in 2010 – the Carl Hansen CH07 chair by Hans J.Wegner.

Sometimes called the ‘smiling chair’ due to its shape, this gem from 1963 is a mix of form-pressed wood veneer and in either ash, oak, or walnut, oiled to bring out the grain, along with a seat in a range of Kvadrat Divina fabrics in various colours.

A chair that’s great to look at, but also sturdy on those three legs and comfortable too. Prices start at £1,552.

Find out more at the Utility Design website