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John Lewis midcentury-style Bump Chair

Bump

Strange name, but this John Lewis Bump Chair has a familiar midcentury shape to it.

Love those angled wood legs and that 'scoop' seat, not to mention the curves for the arm and back, plus the bright turquoise blue fabric.

If you want it in our home, the Bump Chair is yours for £1,400.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Jolie table lamp from John Lewis

Jolie

It's impossible to escape the mid-century homewares trend at the moment. However, with original pieces becoming harder to find at reasonable prices and many reproductions being out of us mere mortals' budget, it's always a pleasent surprise to find items with a retro influence which don't break the bank.

This colourful Jolie table lamp from John Lewis is influenced by the iconic Italian design house Kartell, who were, of course, responsible for the famous Philippe Starck Ghost Chair. The clear glass base houses the feature colour flex cable which matches the barrel lampshade. A simple yet striking 60s-style design that doesn't cost the earth; now you just need somewhere to put it.

The Jolie table lamp, available in 7 colours, is a very reasonable £35 from John Lewis. See website for more details.

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John Lewis Oradea Sewing Stool

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Crafters rejoice, John Lewis has created this large Oradea sewing stool which also doubles up as a basket to store all your sewing equipment.

The retro 1950s-style Oradea pattern is pretty yet quirky and it has a padded lid and handmade embroidered satin jacquard finish. Inside, it's fully satin lined and includes a sewing tray to keep your essentials tidy and safe.

Once again John Lewis has created something beautiful, handy and with multi-uses. Get yours online for £60 but hurry as we might get there first.

 

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

PiP Studio Tableware Range

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Any self respecting retro housewife cannot be seen entertaining their guests without proper tableware. Dutch brand PiP Studio have created a charming vintage-inspired range of tableware that looks like it came straight from your grandmother's best china cabinet.

The range has everything you need for the perfect tea party in pretty coordinating pastel shades, embellished with birds, flowers and elegant spring patterns. Just add a selection of dainty cakes and some loose leaf and you'll be fit to entertain house guests at any moment's notice.

The PiP Studio Tableware range starts from £5.99. Available from John Lewis online.

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70s style Harlequin Claudia table lamp

Harlequin lamp
We've already shown you some of Harlequin's 70s-style lighting with their retro lamp base; here they go back to that era with the Claudia table lamp

The lamp has a rippled ceramic base that's been given a yellow glaze to enhance that period feel. Top that off with a yellow silk shade and you've got a ready-made statement piece for your home. 

The lamp costs £155. 

Buy it from John Lewis

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John Lewis midcentury-style Radio Chair now available in Sanderson Festival fabric

Radio

We have featured this in a different finish, but the John Lewis midcentury-style Radio Chair is now available in the Sanderson Festival fabric.

The same 50s/60s features are still here, including the tapered, splayed birch legs,  plus a softly rounded backrest and seat filling that are said to offer 'just the right support and comfort', not to mention plenty of style.

Only now you can get it upholstered in this retro-styled and colourful Sanderson Festival cotton fabric. Want one? You can secure one for £1,100.

Find out more at the John Lewis website