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eBay watch: 1970s Pieff Alpha armchair by Tim Bates

Pieff

I think we've waxed lyrical about Pieff before, a British company that made interesting and indeed quality items, particularly in the 1970s. While prices for other British makes (like Merrow Associates for example) have gone up, Pieff products are still very reasonable. As this Pieff Alpha armchair demonstrates.

It's a modernist-inspired design from Tim Bates, still looking very stylish 30+ years on. It has three removable cushions, pirelli seat support and a chrome frame. A 'vinyl stretcher' is fixed to the back frame to supports the two back cushions.

It's been well looked after, with only minor wear over the years, with the leather 'fed with quality leather cream' in the recent past. Bidding stands at £21 right now.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors

50s Retro two-door sideboard at Dooley’s Furniture

Dooleys

50s Retro is the name  of the piece, with this oak sideboard certainly living up to the name.

By that, we mean the look is certainly 1950s midcentury, although the design is a new one. For your money you get that oak construction witty a satin lacquer finish, four low angled legs and two doors to the front.

The entire thing is 120cm wide (about 4ft) and 70cm tall, selling right now for £286.

Find out more at the Dooley's Furniture website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Adidas AC Windbreaker reissued

Wind

Plenty of heavy showers round here right now. If you've got the same, this Adidas AC Windbreaker might be just the job.

An archive design (we would guess mid to late-80s), it's got a waterproof nylon construction, a 'zip away' adjustable hood, that contrasting colour block design and two zip closing pockets.

£65 is the price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Film and TV

Visage wallpaper featuring Marilyn Monroe

Visage wallpaper
She's one of the most iconic of Hollywood stars – and now thanks, to this Visage wallpaper, you can have Marilyn Monroe in your home whenever and wherever you want her.

Part of the Albany catwalk range that also features retro clocks that we showed you last week, this wallpaper design reproduces the image of a youthful looking Marilyn, alongside some almost indecipherable text reading 'strike a pose'. There's a choice of two colourways available, both of which nod to the glamour of the big screen. Take your pick from black and grey with metallic inks, or chocolate and gold.  

The paper costs £19.99. 

Order it online

Categories / Homeware

Red ceramic kitchen clock

Laura ashley clock

This red ceramic kitchen clock is another retro design courtesy of the high street.

With its asymmetric frame, and striking red finish, it's a design that looks towards the 1950s. Couple that with the minimal clock-face markings and it definitely appears as if it was designed quite a few years before 2011. 

A high street price for it too: the clock costs £30.

Buy it from Laura Ashley

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Puma Dallas trainers reissued in leather

Dallas

An old school classic, the Puma Dallas trainers are back with a premium leather finish.

Yes, leather – not the suede upper that's usually associated with the shoe. In fact, it looks more like a tennis shoe in this incarnation.

Details are that leather upper, a gum sole and gold branding. It's a release that's 'highly limited' too, according to the retailer. £69 is the asking price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website