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Collector’s Classic: The Eames Elephants
On 01/01/2009 in Interiors
Purchase a classic elephant ornament to enliven your home
Designed in 1945 by Charles and Ray Eames, these elephants were inspired by Charles’s love for Indian culture. Originally crafted in plywood, Vitra have reproduced these classics in bright, child-friendly polypropylene, available in white, grey
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Collector's classic: Jigsaw high chair
On 01/06/2010 in Interiors
This stylish Jigsaw high chair by Zoobie looks set to become a future classic
The Jigsaw High Chair is height-adjustable, rotates 360 degrees and the tray is removable, so it can be used at the table or as a standard high chair. It’s available in walnut and olive, black and white, black and red or birch and brown to suit any kitchen. £250 from Zoobie.
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Collector’s classic: The Alma Papa
On 01/03/2011 in Interiors
Bloom's crib with lockable castors is a superb design
Bloom began with four fathers seeking to create stylish and sturdy children’s furniture. Now it has created a classic crib in the shape of the Alma Papa. It converts into a bed for children up to four, has two mattress heights and lockable castors
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Collector’s Classic: Newgate Clock
On 01/05/2009 in Interiors
Tell the time with these lovely animal clocks by Newgate
Newgate’s timepieces may not be so very old, but they do evoke times past. Their collection of classic, retro and vintage clocks are quite stunning, and last year they added the My First Newgate range. Currently there are two in the range – a Teddy
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Collector’s Classic: Play furniture
On 01/06/2009 in Interiors
Go to Bodie and Fou and look at Normann Copenhagen’s Play range, a bright and glossy set of children's furniture
) and chalkboard (£300). Destined to become design classics, they’re available at Bodie and Fou.
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Collector’s Classic: Swing Chair
On 01/02/2010 in Interiors
Hang a swing chair from a sturdy tree branch and have fun!
Woven rattan furniture was hugely popular in the Seventies, and the Swing Chair, by Danish company Sebra, harks back to that classic style, but adds a new twist with a loop at the top to suspend it from the ceiling or from a strong tree branch. Add
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Collector’s Classic: The Mini Sidney
On 01/08/2009 in Interiors
The Mini Sidney is a durable and excellently designed chair available at Vincent Sheppard
. Two classic pieces were developed for children – the Pookie and, our favourite, the Mini Sidney. There are 28 colours available with plenty of natural shades as well as fun colours like fuchsia, aubergine and olive. £189 from Vincent Sheppard.
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Collector’s classic: The Petit Rococo
On 01/02/2011 in Interiors
Your child will feel very special indeed sleeping in this grand, 18th century French style bed by furniture experts Newtons
or silver. There are plenty of matching classic pieces in the Rococo range, including a wardrobe and blanket box. £459 by Newtons.
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Shortlisted Best Classic Toy 2012 - Cozy Coupe
On 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Treasured heirloom playthings that will stand the test of time
This classic little car in its signature primary hues has been safely transporting children on exciting journeys for over 30 years. Playful and bubble-like in form, the Cozy Coupe offers independence and adventures for enthusiastic young motorists
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Shortlisted Best Classic Toy 2012 - Rosebud House
On 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Treasured heirloom playthings that will stand the test of time
A dolls' house is a timeless present for pretend play and this classic wooden home from Mothercare is full of pretty little details like opening window shutters and versatile attic space. The house opens both at the front and the roof meaning lots
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