Categories / Homeware

Capiz mobile from Habitat

Capiz
Add a colourful retro touch to a room with this Capiz mobile from Habitat.

The mobile is made from hanging shells, and is similar in looks to Verner Panton's fun lamp which was designed in 1964. While that lamp relies on the neutral shade of the shell to add to its glow, this one is multi-coloured to give it more of a tropical look. No doubt the distinctive tinkling sound of the shells will also be present in the mobile. 

The mobile is currently reduced to £22.50. 

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Categories / Kids

Robot alarm clock from Habitat

Robot alarm clock

This robot alarm clock from Habitat is a great piece of fun retro design for your kids – or just yourself.

The robot stands at just over 11cm high and is made from plastic. As well as looking good, he's got the added bonus of a clock in his stomach – and an alarm to go with it. This blue hatted robot is our favourite but Habitat is also stocking a slightly crazed looking pink robot alarm clock too. 

They're both currently reduced in price to £8. 

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Crayonne Moon table lamp for Habitat

Crayonne

We have featured one of these in the past, but if you missed out on that 1970s Crayonne Moon table lamp for Habitat, there's another one there now with a low starting price.

As we mentioned before, Crayonne was a Habitat brand in the 1970s, with this lamp being sold in the early to mid-70s in the design store. I stands just over 21cm tall, with the lamp a mix of yellow plastic and chrome.

According to seller, the yellow plastic is 'crazed', but is listed as a design fault rather than more recent damage. It's also been checked and a new plug added. Right now, it's at £4.99.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware

Pineapple tea light holder

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If you're searching for the perfect way to create a retro ambiance, this pineapple tea light holder from Habitat is it.

Whether you're entertaining friends in the garden, throwing a party or just in need of some funky lights, these mesh tea light holders are the ideal way to brighten up your living space. You can choose from a range of 1970s-inspired colours, including mustard, pink or purple and a selection of them so scatter a collection of them around your home.

Each holder is only £7 online from Habitat.

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Bonnie Glass Storage Jar from Habitat

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With 4 weeks still to go until the big day, the flood of commemorative royal wedding bits & pieces shows no signs of slowing. Thank goodness then for Habitat bringing their much needed quality design expertise to the proceedings.

The large glass vintage-inspired Bonnie storage jar features a simple & stylish crown motif, with no crude portraits of the couple to be seen. Ideal for stuffing with homemade goodies to cart along to celebratory street parties on 29th April. 

Bonnie storage jar is £15 from Habitat stores and online.

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Verner Panton Peacock Chair – Habitat limited reissue

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Yes, I know we've featured this before, but the Habitat reissue of the Verner Panton Peacock Chair rarely comes up, so if well worth another mention.

If you missed it last time we featured it, the Peacock Chair dates back to 1969, with a design inspired by a peacock's tail. It's a stunning, attention-grabbing design, even as a reissue.

This reissue dates from 1999, when it was reissued in limited numbers and discontinued in less than a year. 12 years on and it has become a collector's piece in its own right. Condition is described as 'good' and has been 'carefully looked after'. Want it? Bidding is currently at £150.

Find out more at the eBay website