Retro

It's the 1960s; somewhere between 1964 and probably '67. If you were a reader of Datebook magazine you were shown exactly who your peers dug and hated. Imagine such a poll today. The putrid spilling of illogical hatred would be overwhelming. Click on any image to see it larger.

Images from part 2 of "The Name of the Doctor":

While not every house on WowHaus is a retro home, we've found quite a lot of 20th century properties in the last week or so - too many to flag up here. So we've picked out our favourites below and if you want to see the rest, check out the site. 1950s Fello Atkinson and Brenda Walker-designed midcentury modern property in Leicester, LeicestershireA listed property on the outskirts of Leicester and not only that, the house known as Goddard House has been maintained in its Bauhaus style for decades, making this quite a desirable place for the midcentury obsessive.Find out more about the house Peter Aldington-designed 1960s modernist property in Bessacarr, near Doncaster, South YorkshireAnother preserved property and another listed by English Heritage. In south Yorkshire, you'll find a single-storey house and open plan living that's hardly been touched for over 45 years. It's also perhaps the best value midcentury modern property in the country too.Find out more about the house 1960s Richard Neutra-designed modernist property in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyRichard Neutra designs are rare in Europe, even rarer to be offered for sale. This one looks like it could have been built yesterday, but dates back to 1967. Open plan living at its finest.Find out more about the house 1960s Eric Lyons-designed three-bedroom Span House in New Ash Green, Longfield, KentI'm loathe to call any house price cheap, so we'll say this Span House is one of the more affordable examples.It needs work, perhaps needs some modernist character putting back in, but it is priced well and comes with all the little communal touches you expect of a Span House.Find out more about the house 1950s Eduard Ludwig-designed modernist property in Berlin, GermanyBuilt for an architecture competition in the 1950s and found in a protected area amongst the work of other famous architects, this single-storey house was given a complete makeover recently, taking it back to its period glory. The results are stunning.Find out more about the house Four-bedroom 1960s modernist property in Waalre, near Eindhoven, HollandAnther stunner from Europe, this one looks like it has 'landed' in a huge field. Open spaces, balconies, large windows, this is '60s living at its best.Find out more about the house The First Sun House – 1930s Connell and Ward-designed modernist property in Amersham, BuckinghamshireOne of a group of iconic modernist houses in Amersham (which also includes High and Over and The Third Sun House), this place keeps the modernist look and feel, but updates some of the living space for the modern era.Find out more about the house 1960s three-bedroom midcentury modern property in Sacramento, California, USAMidcentury US living as you imagine it - angled wood ceilings, open plan spaces, fitted furniture and large windows as a canvas. Mixed with some modern features and separate guest space, this is a real winner.Find out more about the house

Satisfy your lust for all things Gatsby with these cheap and cheerful Meyer Scatter Cushions from Made. These simply darling scatter cushions will add just a touch of deco decadence to any sofa. Using the bold stripes & bright colours in yellow or turquoise contrasted with monochrome greys and black typical of the vintage 20s aesthetic, the cushions each feature a fashionable bright young thing girl in her full flapper regalia. £19 each from Made online.

For those looking for 60s nouveau revival style on a budget, this Penelope Scarf Print Shift Dress from ASOS is just for you. This groovy retro frock in a zingy summer palate is just the ticket for devotees of Biba who are watching the pennies. The art nouveau scarf print in acid pinks, oranges and yellows is the perfect vintage psychedelic pattern. Cut with a high neck and mini hemline, this dress is just the ticket for a 60s inspired summer look. £45 from ASOS online.

Far removed from the simplicity of the midcentury and Scandinavian designs that tend to dominate these pages is the pure decadency of the Lui 5/A Armchair, which could add a touch of grandeur to someone's conservatory this summer. Designed by Philippe Bestenheider for Fratelli Boffi, the chair is inspired by early 20th century techniques and designs. It is made up of pentagon shapes, composed of double cane.  It is available with a choice of finishes and as ever, I'm drawn to the walnut option. There are no prices given for the Lui 5/A, but it is a bespoke piece, expect to pay a considerable amount.  To find out more, visit Discover and Deliver.

Liking this 1950s vintage theatre lighting floor lamp very much, which even comes with its own bit of theatre history. The light itself was originally designed in Covent Garden in the 1950s, then used in the Palace Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the capital, used for many of the major shows over the years.Since then, the lamp and its ventilated die-cast body, 360 degree rotation, rare 'extended lense tube' and mirror finish has been upgraded for the home, cleaned up, attached to a handmade wooden tripod (with height-adjustable legs) and rewired.Lots of images on the site if you want to see more. If you like it, the lamp is at just 99p - and with no reserve.Find out more at the eBay website

Perhaps it's due to the continuing popularity of Cath Kidston, but there are plenty of great vintage-inspired floral bags available right now, whether it's the Paperchase lunch bag we showed you last week or this new Rambling Rose bag from Dotcomgiftshop.  This bag definitely plays on the pretty vintage look, with a gorgeous floral design in lovely period colours. It's made from oil cloth (very Cath Kidston and oh-so-practical), with the bonus of a stylishly retro red and white polka dot lining to come when you unzip it. Plenty of room for packing for a night or weekend away too, as it measure 50cm in length.  And the best is yet to come: the price. It's available for a very reasonable £29.95.  See it online