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eBay watch: Artifort 1960s Mushroom Chair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin

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Buying one of these would cost you £1,656 new, not to mention the best part of £500 for the matching stool. Which is why this Artifort Mushroom Chair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin is such a bargain.

It was designed in 1960 by Paulin, an early example of space age design and even today, it looks as modern as anything else on the market.

This example is in dark blue and is described as being in 'very good condition' – the foam is firm with no sagging and the upholstery is clean with no snags. £750 is the 'buy it now price, which is cheap enough. But you can also make an offer.

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eBay watch: 1970s Rosita UFO Vision 2000 space age hi-fi system

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Rosita

We have featured a couple of Rosita audio system in the past (namely here and here), but this Rosita UFO Vision 2000 hi-fi system is undoubtedly our favourite.

Designed out of West Germany in 1971 by Thilo Oerke, the design is pure space age – a globe holding the audio kit, with a chromed tulip-style stand for support. sadly, the audio doesn't quite live up to the design, a very 'of the era' cassette player and radio, although the futuristic controls and slide-up clear domed lid make up for it in some way.

It's described as being in 'original unrestored condition, with 'only marginal wear' to show for the years. Not cheap though, £1,899 on a 'Buy It Now' or you can make an offer. Another image over the page, many more on the listing.

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eBay watch: 1960s Artemide Pallade space age lamp by Studio Tetrarch

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A real gem for lovers of space age design on eBay right now, this Artemide Pallade lamp by Studio Tetrarch.

Designed in 1969 and very much in that 'Space 1999' groove, it's also 'as new' and in the original box from when the seller bought it in Italy many years back. A big selling point. Other than that, this is a very cool circular floor or table lamp in white, able to target light from that large open space in the centre, the shell being made of an ABS resin apparently.

Downside? You'll need to pay extra shipping if you're not in mainland Europe, while the starting price of 400 Euros is fairly high, but not excessive in light of condition. More images (including the packaging) on the site.

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Big thanks to Kenneth for the tip off!

Categories / Design and Interiors

Robin Day for Hille 1960s space age coffee table

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Hille

Nice bit of space age design – and not something you see all that often – this Robin Day for Hille 1960s space age coffee table.

We have featured an armchair that the designer did in a similar style, also made by Daty for Hille. This is the perfect side table for it, a coffee table with storage in the centre if you remove the central disc.

It's described as being in 'very good vintage condition', with two very small cigarette burns that are 'only noticeable on close inspection'. £9.99 is the current price.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Trace Suspension Light

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Although designed in 2008, the Trace Suspension Light by Andrea Garuti, could be easily be mistaken for a design from the last century.

Where is differs from many true vintage designs and their imitators, is that rather than being made from plastic, this is made from a combination of white ceramic and white lacquered metal.

It costs just over £1,200 from Modenza.

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1960s six-bedroomed modernist house in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, near Paris, France

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Our search for a super-cool property has taken us to the outer suburbs of Paris, specifically to this 1960s modernist house in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, near Paris.

No mention of the architect, but we suspect this was cutting edge design for someone affluent and forward-thinking back in 1969. Indeed, fast forward 42 years and it's still cutting edge. A testament to someone's vision 'back in the day'.

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