'70s Gassini Side-table Lamps to Die For

The Most Compact Little Flat in Barcelona

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Clever use of limited space in a Barcelona flat

Retro iPhone Clock Dock

Nice retro design. But as it has no other function than to dock your phone (no, that's not an actual speaker on top), it is only a piece of attractive wood. Don't want to sound like a bleeding heart liberal but I'm not entirely convinced it's the most responsible use of our a limited supply of natural resources. That said, we surround ourselves with otherwise "useless" objets made mostly of organic materials because they create a warmer domestic environment next to our plastic TVs or other home appliances. So why couldn't a retro iPhone clock made of wood that reminds us of a bygone era when things seemed to have a bit more soul?

Tapio Wirkkala Glass Bottles for Venini (1968)

Festival of Britain 60th Anniversary Exhibition

Go check out this show in the basement of the Royal Festival Hall if you like post-war graphic and interior design - wallpapers, textiles, furniture - and also, architecture.

A New Bed and Breakfast in Berlin

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1960s Retro Arm Chair

Very funky bag courtesy of Ms Carmen Carr

1950s Wooden Clock