1 An animated addition
Brimming with colour and character, this comic book canvas will make a striking vintage-style statement on any wall – whether or not you’re a comic book aficionado. It measures 100cm by 100cm.
• Vintage Comic Book Canvas, Dh454, www.alexanderandpearl.co.uk
2 Riding high
Inspired by the speedometers found on that most recognisable of retro icons, the Vespa scooter, the Vespa Radio Alarm Clock will look great perched on your bedside table, and may even help you start your day with a smile. The radio offers AM and FM reception and snooze settings, and can be powered by battery or with a standard power feeder.
• Vespa Radio Alarm Clock, Dh569, www.wamli.com
3 Raw seating
With its industrial/farmstead feel, the Hess side chair from Crate & Barrel is crafted out of milled steel and galvanised with a hot zinc dip. It is then hand finished to lend it its distressed look. It’s durable enough to use both indoors and out.
• Hess side chair, Dh799, Crate & Barrel, Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre
4 Blast from the past
Tala prides itself on creating products that “your mothers and grandmothers have always used”. It has been making baking and icing related goods since 1899 and continues to employ many of the same techniques that have held it in good stead for over 100 years. We love this 1960s flour sifter and sugar shaker. Betty Draper eat your heart out.
• Tala flour sifter and sugar shaker, price on request, Bloomingdale’s Home, The Dubai Mall
5 Lights, camera, action
The Foto lamp by Scandi design duo TAF Architects takes reference from old-school film and photography studios. Newly-available from D.Tales, it comes in a range of fun colours.
• Foto lamp, Dh2,999, D.Tales, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi and www.design-tales.com
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