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POLL: Retro accessories - hot or not?

8 years ago

Patent red kettles, metal bar stools and digital flip clocks - we've all seen how retro accessories can be incorporated into the home. Do you think retro is fashionably nostalgic or cold and uninspiring?

Let us know if your still loving all things retro in the comments below!

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ianthy
7 years ago
I am not against retro - it's just the prices that shops ask for items that are 40-50 years old because they are now called retro.
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Hamilton interiors
7 years ago
Retro making a huge comeback
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gracesinteriors
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Lots more personality!

Charity Shop and eBay finds are fantastic value. I'm working on Collage Concepts including key retro pieces.

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Amber Jeavons Ltd
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Hello Ocean,

With all things theres a variety of choice! With mid century pieces some are very definitely fabulous and can suit a variety of settings.. With famous names attached they are often collectors items or for those with serious sums to "flash the cash"...

I too love ebay and the charity shops and the car boot and the out of the way (not portobello Rd) where you might actually find a gem for a song! I am less keen on the mid century band waggon that is selling copies from the high street.. I am all for being authentic!

Now that's not to say that a reproduction is off key.. For some who can't afford the real deal... There's a market, but then it has to be a very good reproduction.. It has to smell like the real thing..

I also like the idea of the rarer item as being the most desirable, you might identify it with a period but can't say for sure who designed it.. : ))

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