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For twentieth-century fabrics, Reprodepot Fabrics is among several online firms offering vintage prints that, until now, could only be found at flea markets. They sell the wild Havana and Copacabana barkcloths from the ’40s and the not-at-all depressing Aunt Grace’s Spots from the ’30s. Don’t overlook decorator sources, however: Trade-only showrooms are beginning to carry mid-century modern too, in colors and patterns so accurately goofy, they’ll make you smile. Anyone needing to upholster that pouf on the white shag rug will find plenty of groovy sources. (via Elements of Living)

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Arts & Crafts Period Textiles

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Arts and Crafts Period Textiles, reproducing turn-of-the-twentieth-century fabrics for fans of Stickley furniture and Rookwood pottery, doesn’t do orange checks or custom weaving, but it does offer quietly appropriate custom stenciling or hand-embroidery on subdued imported linens or sheer cottons. Owner Dianne Ayres studied textile arts in college and became seriously interested in Arts and Crafts design through her husband. Although the standard Gingko and Checkerberry patterns are customer favorites, she says, Ayres and the three talented ladies who do her embroidery always enjoy the challenge of special orders. (via Elements of Living)

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Parts of a Rainbow

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The blocky forms of Parts of a Rainbow are open on one side so that any number of chairs can slide into one another to save space or create a sturdy bench. Christian Flindt designed the chairs—the world’s first side-stacking version, he claims—which won the Design Prize 2005 at Copenhagen, in joyful colors that, when linked, change hue as if paints overlapping on an artist’s palette. (via Elements of Living)

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Mondrian Lamp

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The almost imperceptible profile of Lightyears’ Mondrian lamp, designed by Cecilie Manz, is executed in steel bar and pipe. A molded acrylic collar prevents glare. And a ring, also acrylic, illuminates when the light is on, indicating directions in which the spot can be trained—180 degrees horizontally and 335 degrees vertically, thanks to a ball joint. Also in floor, table, pendant and sconce versions. Available in lacquered white. (via Elements of Living)

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Albioncourt

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Britain’s Albioncourt digitally customizes any of the 14 lampshade styles in its collection, whether a classic tapered coolie (Empire or fez), cube with rounded edges, or a shallow tube. For the highest quality production, the company’s website gives clear instructions for customers who supply their own photography. Households without a budding Ansel Adams can choose from Albioncourt’s small archive of original images such as landscapes, flora, food and other subjects. (via Elements of Living)

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Davda

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Davda’s London studio has built a reputation for ceramic tableware marked by loving imperfections. Its artist-owners, Israeli-born Mair Davda and his English wife Jo Brickett, also make lighting that have slightly irregular shapes and patterns; material flaws demonstrate the touch of the hand. But perhaps the small collection’s calling card is its love affair with dappled light. Here, the Circle Light’s anodized steel circles emit an amber glow. (via Elements of Living)

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Sunflower Lamp

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Danish lighting company Le Klint’s Sunflower lamp, by native designer Philip Bro Ludvigsen, is innovative in both style and substance: It can be hung as a pendant or turned sideways and mounted as a wall fixture. (via Elements of Living)

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UnderCover Lamp

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With the UnderCover lamp, Le Klint has found a remedy for the same-old-lampshade dilemma. Ludvigsen’s acrylic shade is actually two-in-one: an acrylic outer shade that protects a changeable inner shade. That decorative skin is available in five collections, including Doodle Dot, Marimekko—florals by designers Maija and Kristin Isola, and solid colors. UnderCover makes your fluctuating preference an accessory—and changing trends a cinch. Shades come in diameters of 13 inches or 17 inches. (via Elements of Living)

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Caribou Chair

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Although spring is approaching, it is never too late to get your cozy on. Shimna, a small New York City–based company, introduces their Caribou chair. Handcrafted in your choice of hard or reclaimed wood (cherry, oak, or walnut) with all natural finishes, the chair is complemented by an earthy combination of leather and fur. Or if you aren’t into the animal motif, choose a fabric. Either way you’ll look chic and feel comfortable. (via Elements of Living)

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Virgins 6-LT Chandelier

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The Murano glass-tipped arms of Virgins 6-LT from Lightology capture the curvaceous essence of Art Nouveau. Perhaps the chandelier’s whiplash-like movement owes something to founder Greg Kay’s start in the business, lighting roller discos. Even switched off, the piece shines with a beautifully hand-waxed finish. (via Elements of Living)

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