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eBay watch: 1950s George Nelson desk by Herman Miller

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Desk

Sadly the auction is out of America, but the seller does offer worldwide shipping of this stunning 1950s George Nelson desk by Herman Miller.

we actually featured this desk in 2007 when it was reissued, with an asking price of a hefty £2,936. We're not sure if this is an original 1958 version or a reissue, but either way, it's an official one by Herman Miller, which is the important thing.

Solid walnut sides, a white laminate top, four hardwood dividers, chrome-finished steel-tube legs, adjustable glides and a 'grommet' for cable management are the features, with the seller claiming it is in 'excellent condition' and 'shows hardly wear'. Bidding right now is at £6.20.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Vitra DSW Chairs in a new range of colours

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We featured the Vitra DSW Chair by Charles & Ray Eames when it was re-issued back in 2007, but are mentioning them again as they are now available in a new selection of colours.

The chair itself is based on a 1950 design and now they come in a colour palette that reflects that era. Colours include mustard, cream, stone white, ocean, poppy red and mauve grey, along with the classic black and white options. Like the 2007 versions, these chairs are made from polypropylene, which is kinder to the environment than the original fibreglass.

The chairs are available from Heal’s, priced £302 each.

Categories / Books, Design and Interiors

The Story of Eames Furniture by Marilyn Neuhart with John Neuhart

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Described as the 'benchmark reference on the subject', The Story of Eames Furniture by Marilyn Neuhart with John Neuhart promises to be a must-buy for anyone with an interest in midcentury design.

A huge, two-volume, 800-page set packed with more than 2,500 images, it paraphrases Charles Eames himself, explaining his life and just as importantly, the story of the furniture of Charles and Ray Eames in exacting detail.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Hang-It-All limited edition with walnut spheres

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Eames Hang-It-All

Can you improve on a design classic? Herman Miller are giving it a go with their limited edition of the Eames' iconic Hang-It-All design. 

Designed in 1953, the Hang-It-All was intended to encourage kids to hang up their colours, through its brightly coloured wooden spheres. This limited edition is definitely one for grown-ups then, as the coloured spheres have been replaced by a solid walnuts balls. The more somber look is reinforced by the black frame. 

I can't help thinking the make-over loses the original object's sense of fun somewhat but if you like the look, better snap one up soon as it's only going to be in production until early 2011. 

And better start saving too, as this edition will set you back $249. 

Buy it from Design Within Reach

Categories / Architecture, Kids

Eames House Blocks from House Industries

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Eames house

Start teaching your kids about good design from an early age with these Eames House Blocks from House Industries. 

It's a set of 36 basswood blocks meant to form Case Study House no. 8, otherwise known as the Eames House. Designed by Ray and Charles Eames and constructed in 1949 in Los Angeles, it is held up as an landmark of mid-century modern architecture. Each block – 20 making up the house, 16 for their separate studio – is printed with part of the house's geometric facade. The non-toxic materials used makes it suitable for kids but I'd be tempted to keep it pristine and well out of their reach. 

An extra incentive to do that comes with the price. At $175, it's certainly not pocket money. 

Buy it from House Industries

Categories / Homeware

Hang-It-All inspired coat rack from Oliver Bonas

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Gumball stand

This Gumball coat stand, available at Oliver Bonas takes more than a touch of inspiration from Charles and Ray Eames' Hang-It-All. 

Hang-It-All was intended to bring fun to an everyday object – in that case livening up a wall-mounted coat rack with powdered white steel, topped off with brightly coloured balls. This design takes the white of the Eames' number, includes the coloured balls and plays on the sense of fun but applies them all to the shape of a more traditional free-standing coat stand. 

Whether you prefer the design or not, there's no denying the price difference. The Hang-It-All will set you back about £170 while this stand costs £45. 

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