Retro revival

Introducing the design trends, new launches and covetable homeware buys that make our hearts skip a beat

Mid-century modernism emerged 70 years ago, but the aesthetic has never looked anything other than perfectly of-the-moment, We love its clean lines, warm wood tones and organic forms – totally modern, yet suffused with nostalgia

Inspiration for a beautiful abode

TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

The Art Deco movement reigned from 1920-1939. ‘It was a time to indulge post war using materials such as chrome, Bakelite and glass,’ says Clare Wrenn, antique specialist at Fritz Fryer. Lavish embell

Sophie Robinson on what made this style so radical on its arrival – and why it looks just as good today