This Dowel Sofa designed by Sean Dix is another retro-inspired design courtesy of Made.com.
It takes its inspiration from 1960s Scandinavian designs and is an elegant number. There's a nice attention to detail, such as in the curved arms or in the exposed slats of the ash wood and stainless steel frame at the back of the sofa.
As with all designs by Made.com, the production method and materials are aimed at keeping the costs down. In this case, the sofa costs £499.
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Another retro gem from the high street, this John Lewis Barbican leather sofa, which is available in a medium or a large size, depending on your living room size/needs.
We love the curves, we love the angled legs and we also love that pleated back. That frame is made of oak, while the upholstery is in a neutral-coloured Prescott hide – two Andrew Martin fabric scatter cushions offering a bit of contrast for free.
If you want one, the company is taking pre-orders now, with prices starting at £1,400.
Not quite high street, but this Julep sofa by the Designers Guild sits below designer prices, but certainly offers a classic designer look.
A midcentury-inspired design that screams the 1950s, the Julep is a bench-style sofa with stylish tapered wooden legs, a contrast button back and plenty of curves. If the finish above doesn't appeal, you can opt for any designers Guild fabric or go for a leather finish.
Prices start from around £995 and if you like the look and want something smaller, check out the simlarly-styled chairs in the range.
If you want something interesting, well-made and in many cases, stylish from the 1970s, just type 'Pieff' into eBay and you'll be offered a fine selection of interior design for not a lot of cash. Like this Pieff leather and chrome sofa.
It's a typical 1970s design by the company, mixing chrome and leather for something eye-catching and comfortable, Pirelli underbases adding to the comfort. This one is a three-seater, still with a good dark brown colour with leather that has been 'fed regularly' and chrome that's without rust or pitting.
Just 99 pence right now, which seems like a steal. if you like the look and want something smaller, the same seller has a two-seater too and yes, it's also at 99p.
We love a sale, especially when the retailer has some tasty retro items in it. Like the Heals sale.
Actually it's called the 'Spring Home Event', but it's much the same, with up to 50 per cent off its range. To be honest, we haven't found much to get our pulses racing with the full discount, but there is a good selection of items marked down, from retro-style Newgate clocks to larger items like the Mistral sofa and armchair range (pictured above).
We have featured these midcentury-inspired gems previously and if you like those 50s-style looks, they're now available with a price cut – the armchiars at £876 (from £1,095), the sofas at £1,436 (from £1,795). Check those out and all the other sale items online now.
Continuing the ongoing trend for using union jacks in interior design, this Hope & Glory sofa from Barker and Stonehouse makes a dramatic statement. The whole sofa is covered in a vintage-looking union jack fabric. The faded upholstery combined with its Chesterfield shape gives this sofa a shabby chic feel rather than having a bright pop look.
For £1595, you'll need to question if you'll still love it once union jacks fall from fashion again. If the answer to that is a resolute yes, you'll also be pleased to hear that a matching foot stool is also available.
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