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iTam Tam Go – classic 1960s space age seat becomes wireless iPhone sound system

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Regular readers will know we have featured both the original Tam Tam and the more recent iTam Tam audio variation. Well, now there's another option, the iTam Tam Go from Branex Design.

It's the logical progression to both. Still the 1968 space age seat from Henry Massonet and still a sound system capable of hooking up to your iPod or iPhone. But the new 'Go' version also adds in a Lithium-ion battery, offering up to eight listening hours of 'omni directional sound' cable-free.

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eBay watch: 1970s space age mirror

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If you're after a 70s-style look in your home, this space age mirror on eBay could be the ideal accessory.

It's sized at 51 x 51cm and is described as being in 'excellent vintage' condition, with a bold yellow finish and a shape that screams the space age era of the late 60s and 70s.

A few bids on the book with a couple of days left, but still only £5.59 right now.

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Blessing 1970s space age alarm clock

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A nice design for not a lot of cash – this Blessing 1970s space age alarm clock.

A (West) German design, it's made from white plastic, with a design that angles the face up towards you, with luminous hands sweeping round a constrast face, which itelf is covered by perspex.

Dials on the rear for setting time and alarm, as well as one to wind to clock up. Bids right now are at £16.

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Designheure reissues 1970s Nonne ceiling light by Raoul Raba

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A minor classic of space age design is back on the market – the Nonne ceiling light by Raoul Raba, also known as the 'Nun'.

Dating back to 1972 and reissued by Designheure, it's a design typical of the era, but at the same time, very individual. Made from a single piece of metal, it offers up a curved, fluid shape that partly exposes the bulb and throws out a very distinctive shot of light.

That metal is lacquered steel and the price of the reissued light is £321 online.

Find out more at the Made in Design website

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eBay watch: Sankyo Digi-Glo 1970s digital alarm clock

Sankyo

It looks good – and this Sankyo Digi-Glo digital alarm clock is still a functional item too.

Dating back to the 1970s and out of Japan, the clock has that 'Glo' of a back light to see the time at night and the 'Digi' of the hours, minutes and a continually moving seconds dial. A loud buzz to get you out of bed too and a design and colour that screams the era.

The condition is described as 'great' and the price right now is a very reasonable £7.51.

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eBay watch: 1970s Hornyphon SA 8651 see-through portable record player

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Described as a 'very rare and sought-after model', the Hornyphon SA 865 is certainly an eye-catching portable record player.

Not unlike the Philips players we've featured in the past, this one has a lucite smokey-grey lid with integrated speaker, integrated handle and the option to use with battery of mains. When it comes to our vinyl, it's good for 33, 5 and 78-speed records.

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