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2011: Living in the Future book by Geoffrey Hoyle reissued – 2011 as seen from the 1970s

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Not sure how we missed this reissue at the back end of 2010, the reissue of the 2011: Living in the Future book by Geoffrey Hoyle that is, courtesy of Green Tiger Press.

Originally published back in 1972 and primarily aimed at children, it was as mix of text and illustrations (courtesy of Alasdair Anderson) that attempted to predicted what life would be like in 2011, a modern-day utopia of three-day working weeks, breakfast factories, 'vision phones' and traffic-free commutes. Some have obviously not happened, but one or two of the predictions have. Those phones for example.

If you want to re-live your childhood or you want a child's eye view of the future promised to us all those years ago, you can grab the 64-page hardback reissue now online, priced at £7.50. An inside shot over the page.

Find out more about the book at the Amazon website

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eBay watch: 1970s Raphael Raffel space age Plexi Ball Chair

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This is actually one of two being sold by the seller, one of two Raphael Raffel space age Plexi Ball Chairs that is.

It's a fantastic 1970s space age design out of France, made of smoked plexi glass for the outer, with synthetic brown leather for the inner seating, finished off with that tulip-style base.

Condition is down as 'good', as well as being in 'original and unrestored' condition, so a few scratches and some wear to the upholstery. See the close-up images for the lowdown. No doubt this is a rare design, with a price to reflect that – £604.25 or you can make an offer.

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eBay watch: 1970s Colani UFO ceiling light in orange

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We did feature one of these back in 2010, but we've not seen a Colani UFO ceiling light in orange before.

it certainly looks impressive in that colour, along with the contrasting clear panels. Not bad condition either for something well over 30 years old. This 1970s space age classic in what's described as 'used but very good' condition – some minor wear, but nothing you would notice without a close inspection.

Check out loads of images on the listing and if you like it, the current price is £24.

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Categories / Homeware

Rotaliana BPL Light by Camilla Diedrich

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The Rotaliana BPL Light by Camilla Diedrich was designed in 2005, but, like many white pendant lights, it has a space-age 1960s look to it.

The globe has been hand woven from white polyester, which has been knotted wooden casts and put in a steam oven, to create the little bubble effect. It is available in two sizes, 39cm in diameter (£606) or 65cm (£1024).

Buy it online at Panik Design.

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eBay watch: 1960s Guzzini Clan table lamp

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I don't like to feature similar items in our eBay spot day-to-day, but I feel compelled to feature this stunning 1960s Guzzini Clan table lamp, despite featuring a Guzzini lamp just last week.

It's just an amazing space age design, as well as quite a rare one. According to the seller, the lamp, part of a series produced by the company from 1968 to 1977 and was designed by the in-house Studio 6G team. Its shape screams the era – sat on a plastic plinth, it can move around to angle the light wherever you want it.

But just as importantly, it seems to be in great condition, with 'just minor traces of use' and with the Guzzini sticky label still attached. A few bids on it already, but at £67.06, it's still a bargain.

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eBay watch: A pair of 1970s Guzzini Sirio space age table lamps

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Not just one lamp, this auction is for a pair of Guzzini Sirio space age table lamps.

Designed back to the 1970s (as you might have guessed) and the work of design duo Lampa and Brazoli for Guzzini, each lamp is comprised of two half-spheres, spaced slightly apart and held together by chrome 'bolts'. They even fix to the wall, with the auction including original clamps for that, said to be 'rare'.

Condition is 'good', with no cracks in the lucite and just minor traces of use. Right now, the price for the two is just 62 pence.

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