These aren't cheap new, so seeing two Kartell Fly pendant lights at a 99 pence starting price seems well worth mentioning.
Tag: Kartell
Kartell Papyrus Chair
Designed in 2008, the Kartell Papyrus Chair comes in a range of colours that give it a 60s or 70s feel.
1960s Kartell 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo reissued
Interesting design alert, with the Kartell 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo available to buy once more, over 40 years after it was first introduced.
Jolie table lamp from John Lewis
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.
eBay watch: 1970s Carlo Santi space age lamp by Kartell
A lovely design and one that's no longer in production – but this Carlo Santi lamp by Kartell could be yours via eBay.
Designed in 1972, it's described as a floor or side lamp, standing around 60cm tall. The base is tubular steel, the shade is plastic and according to the seller, the original item is in 'very good condition' with 'only marginal signs of wear'. It also works, most importantly.
Loads of images on the seller's page. If you want it, the lamp is on a 'buy it now' for £290 or you can make an offer.
Kartell 1960s space age Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini
I'm not sure what it's like where you are, but today, it has rained pretty much all day here. Which means umbrellas and somewhere to store them – enter the Kartell space age Umbrella Stand.
Designed by Gino Colombini, it's a cylindrical, injection moulded container that's both eye-catching and indestructible. And as an added bonus, it has two lateral openings, offering you the option of using the lower section as a waste basket, as well as an optional upper tray to convert it into an ashtray.
Various colours, retailing for £81.
