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eBay watch: 1970s JVC Videosphere TV in orange

Videosphere

We see a few of these around, but the 1970s JVC Videosphere TV in orange is certainly the more rare colour compared to the more typical white.

It's an iconic design and even though the TV itself doesn't really cut it in 2010, that space helmet look will remain an icon of the era for many years to come. This example is described as being in 'excellent condition' with 'nothing' missing, even down to the original antenna. It works too – see it working on the listing page if you are in doubt. The seller is even offering advice to get it working with modern-day kit, should you need help.

Price? It's on a 'buy it now' for £160, although the seller will also take an offer.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Arflex 1970s Strips sofa set by Cini Boeri

Arflex

We rarely feature items off the Conran Shop site as their website isn't particularly 'blogger-friendly' – but they are one of the few retailers selling this Arflex Strips sofa set by Cini Boeri.

It's a design that really does scream its era, that era being the early 70s – 1972 if you want us to be precise. Cini Boeri worked with Arflex on a modular collection of sofas, ottomans and sofa-beds using polyurethane foam and that were able to fit to any space.

The sofa above is one of these designs, a large corner unit that offers both style and comfort, as well as a bold orange finish – perfect for a high-end 70s-style pad. As you might have guessed, this huge sofa isn't cheap, with an asking price of £9,485. That doesn't include the pouf either, which sells for a further £1,525.

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Categories / Film and TV, Travel

Retro Retreat: The 007 Suite at the Seven Hotel, Latin Quarter, Paris

Bond2

Themed hotel rooms are nothing new, but the 007 Suite at the Seven Hotel, Latin Quarter, Paris might just have the ability to draw a gasp out of you.

This 60s-inspired boudoir is just one of 28 themed suites at the hotel – everything from Alice in Wonderland through to Marie Antoinette, plus some simply based around colour schemes. But the Bond-inspired suite looks like the one to book.

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eBay watch: 1970s-style Habitat Perspex Table Light

Conran

It's a reissue, but this Habitat Perspex Table Light is still a rarely-seen item.

Originally sold in the early 70s in Habitat stores, this is a late 90s reissue in a clear perspex, as opposed to the 'smoked' original. Everything else is as it was, right down to the flatpack – you'll still have to make it yourself when you get it through the post.

It's been 'used' but us described as being in 'great condition', with a good price too right now – just £9.30.

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Categories / Homeware

Present Time retro table lamp

Present time lamp
The retro table lamp by Present Time does exactly what it claims to do. In this case, the 'retro' is a 60s look with the ball head of the lamp giving it a Space Age look. Add to this a metallic stand and trim, contrasting to a bright red head, and it's a neat looking design for not very much outlay. Not such a fan of the red? The lamp is also available in a subtler black or a spacey silver.

It's also currently reduced in price. It was on sale for £50 but is now selling for £37.50. 

Buy it from Debenhams

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eBay watch: 1970s space age Colani flying saucer ceiling lamp

Colani

A fantastic space age design – and this Colani flying saucer ceiling lamp is currently available for just £1.

It's a superb design, one of the more distinctive of the era and not a commonly-seen one either, especially in this condition and in this shade of brown.

According to the seller, that condition is described as 'good above-average' and 'near mint', aside from a 'very few fine and slight marginal scratches'. All of which makes the current £1 price tag something of a steal.

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