Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1958 Renault Dauphine car in original condition

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At first glance, you might think this is one of the retro Nissan reissues like the Figaro or the Pao, but this is far older and out of France – the Renault Dauphine.

It dates back to 1958 and literally screams the era, not least because it looks largely unchanged since first hitting the road. It might well have been thrown back in time. Its amazing looks are perhaps down to it being dry stored in France for the last 30 years. Not just about the  looks either, with the floor and chassis in 'excellent condition' and the 947c engine in 'perfect mechanical order'. Apparently 'everything works', according to the seller.

Things to note are it being left-hand drive, a tear being present on the driver's seat and a need for a 'very light respray' due to some blemishes on the bodywork. Not bad for 53 years. There is interest in it, but the price right now is still only £1,414.95. See the dashboard over the page or see the listing for a pile of images and more details.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Marks & Spencer Fjord retro-styled easy chair

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A gem in the new autumn/winter range at Marks & Spencer, this Fjord retro-styled easy chair.

A simple shape, with a sold hardwood frame and a look inspired by both midcentury and Scandinavian design. It's also available in a seemingly-endless range of upholstered finishes, with the seat cushions (including the buttoned back cushion) filled with shape-retaining foam.

Available online, you can grab one for £599.

Find out more at the Marks & Spencer website

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

So You Need a Typeface? Print

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If you share my endless fascination with fonts, then you’ll probably love the “So You Need a Typeface?” Print as much as I do.

The title question is printed in the centre of the page; from there you pick why you want a font and follow the Yes/No questions until you reach a font suggestion. Should you actually have a design project in need of a typeface, it could be quite useful, but for those of us with just an amateur interest in such things, it makes an interesting bit of decoration.

It costs $22 from the Felt and Wire Shop.

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s JVC Videosphere television

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It is something we have featured before, but this particular 1970s JVC Videosphere television is very cheap right now, so well worth as look.

An iconic design from 1970 and one that was inspired by the era of space exploration and the 2001: A Space Odyssey movie, but all accounts. Good got use on its stand, also good to use with the chain, hanging on a wall. Downside? You'll need to get it converted to use it in the modern digital world, unless you just want it for decoration.

It is described as being in 'original unrestored condition', generally being in 'very good above' condition, although there is 'one major crack' on the square base and the head of the antenna is missing, although it still works. So not perfect, but pretty good – and just £2.20 right now.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware

Shuffle Side Table by Mia Hamborg

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This year Heal's celebrates 60 years of bringing us the pioneering Scandinavian design that we've come to love them for. To commemorate, this autumn they're treating us with a whole new brood of designers with concepts firmly rooted in the traditions of the modernist era.

This unique Shuffle Side Table by new Heal's designer Mia Hamborg is a real highlight of the Autumn/Winter collection. The piece is inspired by Nordic wooden turning traditions and is given a contemporary twist with the mid century-style colour palate. However, the most innovative feature is that you can actually take the table apart and rebuild the modular pieces in which ever order you'd like. It's a truly original piece that will no doubt become a modern classic.

The Shuffle Side Table is £449 from Heal's. See the website for more details.

Categories / Art and Photography, Men's Fashion

Fred Perry x Sir Peter Blake Blank Canvas polo shirts now available

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Not sure if this is being pitched as a piece of art or as a wearable piece of everyday clothing. Whatever way you look at it, the Fred Perry x Sir Peter Blake Blank Canvas polo shirts are now available in limited numbers.

The iconic British pop artist has teamed up with Fred Perry for three shirt styles that have been made and printed in England in a numbered run of 1000. The styles feature rainbow and union jack patches alongside screen printed icons such as stars, hearts and targets. Peter Blake’s signature sign-off sits on each hem and back neck label. There's also some Peter Blake packaging for each one.

A collector's release with a collector's price at £125. Perhaps something to pick up and store way for a rainy day. See the other designs over the page.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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