The era we live in nowadays gives too much emphasis on function at the expense of form. Consider the time when people thought of household objects, like telephones and radios as symbols of fashion and status. In these telephones, a lot people saw a golden age in design.
Perhaps one of the best examples of this is the eternally classic retro telephones. Their sound and appearance are familiar to most people whether born during the time of the originals or not. The rich nostalgic timbre of the ring tone, evoking scenes from old black and white movies, have now ironically made their way to the top of the list of most popular mobile phone ring tones. A new generation is out there expecting modern technology, but also appreciating the classic styles of a bygone era.
With a retro telephone, you are in a ‘win win’ situation, combining style and elegance of the classic era with the sophisticated technology of the modern day. The curves on the phones are my favourite physical attribute. This feature of the telephones was also picked up by car designers, who softened the ugly shapes that were common during the seventies and eighties. This makes them great and unusual gifts for any occasion.
Just like retro phones, another usual gift to consider as we inevitably more from summer to winter might be hot water bottles. The days of going to Boots to buy Granny a last minute Christmas present of either a blue or a pink bottle are thankfully long gone. In this day and age they are big busines, as they come in a vast range of funky styles, shapes and colours. Perhaps my favourite is the cushion shaped bottle, which has done wonders for my persistent lower back problems.
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