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Ercol for John Lewis Chiltern dining chair

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Ercol for John Lewis

We've featured a few of Ercol's products released in honour of their 90th anniversary this year. They've gone back to their archives again to produce pieces exclusively for John Lewis, such as this Chiltern dining chair. 

The chair is based on an original 1950s design and the oak material and splayed legs looks both typical of Ercol and of that period. Also available in white or black colours, you can also buy an accompanying dining table in the same range. 

The chairs cost £175 each. 

Buy it online

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eBay watch: 1950s midcentury-style oak sewing box

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With craft and 'make do and mend' all the rage right now, this midcentury-style oak sewing box could well be a sought-after item. Especially at this price.

Love the design, those curves and the angled legs, formed in oak and opening out into a number of compartments. See over the page for that, it's quite impressive.

According to the seller, the box is in 'good condition', with some age-related scratches and marks, but it is structurally sound. Price? As I right, it's at 99 pence. One to keep an eye on.

Find out more at the eBay website

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‘Stockholm retro’ sideboard at Frances Hunt

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Stockholm retro sideboard

It's called the 'Stockholm retro' sideboard and the name explains exactly what it does: reproducing Scandinavian mid-century looks for the twenty-first century. 

The sideboard is made from lacquered oak and has a simple design, with the nice simple detail of the sloping legs. For the practical issue of storage, it contains two cupboards with built-in shelves. 

It's one of Stockholm retro range available at Frances Hunt, which also includes chairs, a dining table and coffee table, and is worth a browse for mid-century style on a limited twenty-first century budget. 

The sideboard costs £339. 

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Graham and Green ’50s-style dining table and chairs

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G&G table

A contemporary design with mid-century looks courtesy of Graham and Green's '50s-style dining table and chairs. 

The oak table and chair have a light, stylish look with their slanted legs, while the oval table top and chair backs add to the vintage feel. You just need to get out your favourite tableware to complete the retro look. 

The table costs £695 and the chairs are £185 each. 

Buy them from the Graham and Green website