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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Nike Elite Vintage trainers reissued as a Size? exclusive

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A 1970s running shoe is back on the market in two colourways as a Size? exclusive – the Nike Elite Vintage trainers.

It was 1976 when the shoe first appeared and is back now with looks very reminiscent of the era. The upper is a mix of suede and nylon, with contrasting detailing and 'swoosh', vintage mid sole, waffle out sole and fan tongue.

£55 gets you a pair in either shade – see the other over the page.

Find out more at the Size? website

Also, if you are a Nike fan, check out the Nike Vintage '70 – '80 book, which you can buy here. It's a Japanese imported book that covers pretty much everything in the company's range between those years. It sells in the UK for £29.50.

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech

1970s-style Detraform Model 500 space age cordless phone

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A great design that's inspired by the past, but has everything the modern home telephone needs today – the Detraform Model 500 cordless telephone.

The work of Kiwi and Pim for Detraform, it's a design that might pass for a Joe Colombo piece, certainly fitting into a 1960s or '70s-inspired home with ease. The cordless DECT phone is made of anodised aluminium and polycarbonate, with a digital display that merges nicely into the design, sat just above the integrated keypad of the phone, which stands around 21cm tall.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

1970s Verner Panton 123 Lounge Chairs reissued by VerPan

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Originally dating back to 1973, two versions of the Verner Panton 123 Lounge Chairs have been reissued.

It's been off the reissue market since 1989 (we featured an eBay find of one some time back), but is now back in both the standard (pictured over the page) and the De Luxe above. The difference is obviously the finish, with both of these space age classics offering a choice of fabric or leather upper and brushed aluminium bases. The De Luxe has that buttoned finish, as you can see.

Prices based on finish, but start at £800. A dining chair version is alas available with a slightly different shape from £595.

Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1960s Braun HL1 personal desk fan by Reinhold Weiss

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Stylish 1960s modernism and no doubt practical too, especially at this time of year. The Braun HL1 personal desk fan that is.

The work of Reinhold Weiss in 1961, it still looks the part today – another example of Braun's forward-thinking design. The motor casing is made of off white plastic with a chrome rim separating the motor casing from the fan head. There is also a light grey plastic lever switch on the casing to select speed and a perspex casing to protect the blades.

The Desk Fan is in 'very good condition' and in 'full working order', as well as being priced quite reasonably right now. Bidding stands at £2.20.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Design and Interiors

Umbra bird cafe: modernist house shaped bird feeder

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Cast your mind back and I'm sure you'll remember the FishCondo, a Le Corbusier style fish bowl. Well Umbra have decided that our feathered friends deserve the same treatment and have launched the Bird Cafe, a modernist take on the humble bird feeder. 

The bird feeder echoes the straight lines and gleaming white of modernist architecture on a very small scale – it's about 20cm high. Made from plastic, you can look through its window to keep an eye on seed levels. The birds, meanwhile, feed from the tray at the bottom of the structure. 

Suitable for hanging or for fixing to the wall, it means your birds can be fed in architectural style, even if the real life apartment is out of your price range. 

The bird cafe costs £30.

Buy it from Stylish Life

Categories / Design and Interiors

John Lewis art deco-style Kenilworth armchair

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If you want to give your living room a 1930s twist, this John Lewis Kenilworth armchair.

Oozing art deco-style charm, the soft aniline leather armchair has those lovely sloping curves for the arms and back, offering both the looks and the comfort, finished off with those small wooden feet. All you need now is the house to go with it. You'll find a few of those here.

It's a 'special buy' at John Lewis, which means a reduced price for a limited time. That price is £699.

Find out more at the John Lewis website