Well, the dwindling markets have been keeping us from that good night sleep for quite a few days now. But Oscar Niemeyer’s vintage style Rio chaise may just be the thing to take all that tension away. The sight of this piece of furniture is both alluring and relaxing.

Designed by the famed Brazilian architect, who also has the Pritzker Prize to his credit, way back in the 1970s is a good fit even in today’s modern times. Naah, the chair’s not primeval but ultra modern. Wonder what ideation made Niemeyer come up with this exclusive art that two almost 3 decades ago!

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We tend to keep ourselves busy with the upcoming gadgets and forget to pay respect to the preceding gadget models that has led to the creation of revolutionary gadgets. The latest edition making up to the news is the analog computer christened as the AKAT-1. The computer can crack intricate differential equations in real time and exclusive of digital logic. The only handicap it faces is the early creation that is a reason for its stay in the Museum of Technology, in Warsaw, Poland.

Sporting a warm and dramatic retro appeal, it has got a personality of its own that speaks volumes about its character. If not for functionality-sake then it is worth installing as a materpieces in your abode. Any takers for this elite AKAT-1??

Via SlipperyBrick / Retrothing

Aptly said: “Old is Gold.” After a never-ending saga about Vintage cars, it’s turn for vintage Jeans. We all love to live in present with the reveries of past and with a great hope for future. Right?? Neatorama lately scanned into ebay and came out with an inviting piece of news for brand-addicted Gen X. Pictured above is a pair of vintage jeans that says it all. This aged pair of LEVI’S jeans is over 100-years old and was picked from a mine located in the Rand Mining District, on the Mojave Desert, California. Donned in candle wax melted from the candles used by miners then to beam the burrow they was operational in, the jeans was found along with an ancient paper bag bearing the name of a mercantile store that was open between 1895 and 1898 in the town or Randsburg.

I am surprised to hear that out of the 48 bids made so far, the highest running figure has touched a mark of $17,600. I am pretty confident that in another 8-hours (only time left), it would reach the proud bidder after generating a deserving sales amount.

The Pashley Guv’nor (ignore the dreadful name), handpicked by company to “indicate the revival of our great English bicycle heritage” is a strikingly sleek recreation of company’s ages-old Path Racer Model from the 1930’s. The elegant appeal of the model features a hand-crafted Reynolds 531 diamond frame (in 20.5, 22.5 and 24.5-inch sizes), undisturbed style forks, Brooks B17 Titanium saddle, drop North Road handlebars with fleece grips, a single speed rear wheel, 28-inch gold lined black alloy rims and the tyres on its front and back are very light. Affordable only for uber-rich, the £795 price tag can only convince the rich-you as extravagance doesn’t consider spill over of few extra $$$ but can’t compromise at opulence.
Via BoingBoing/ RetroToGo

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Frank O. Gehry, a popular draftsman behind eon building Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has taken a step ahead in erecting a tavern or to be precise a wine hotel offering a pilgrimage to all wine addicts in Spain. Called the Marques De Riscal, the metal masterpiece is positioned in the heart of the Rioja wine region of Spain and houses a variety of vintage wine and barreled wine detailing 16,000 bottles. After enjoying a wine-bath, guests are allowed to feel comfortable in cozy lodge featuring elegant interiors. The Marques De Riscal features its own chateau offering an interesting stroll to its savvy guests.
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The composite arched outline with titanium-polished curves across the body offers an interesting blend of patterns and colors, making it look no less than a landscape. The matchless erection of such an estate deserves a calculated budget of $100 million.


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Germany-based Land Rover aficionados Thomas Bell and Holger Kalvelage have shared their interest in standard British roadsters and have taken an initiative to club both these attributes into one by unveiling Bell Aurens Longnose. Claiming to be the world’s first Land Rover 4×4 “Off-roadster” it resembles a vintage car. The scary ride features a choice of 8 or 12 cylinder 4.6-litre engines, leaf sprung double square steel ladder frame, customized steering from series Land Rover, off-road gear diminution. The V12 canister (aircraft engine) sports an aptitude of approx 1500 bhp (27 liter). The wiring will be restricted to the needed parts, like illumination and detonation. The typical gauges include mechanical speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel weigh.

The driver is entitled to receive a feedback directly from the engine sound with an option of detachable revmeter. Each vehicle will be customized as per the needs with a demanding price of $157,709. The price includes association with the Bell Aurens Owner’s Club, and each buyer is allowed to visit factory in Bavaria to run through the process of car under-processing. It would be available for sale in three shades viz. black, Sahara racing cream and British racing green.

Via AttuWorld

A year ago, there was a buzz about the concept-based TV from Brionvega - the Brionvega Alpha. And now to my much surprise, the company has finally unveiled “the new generation of Brionvega.’ Based on the modernist classics of Le Corbusier and Breuer, the TV features a 19-inch LCD screen installed within a chrome screen, an incorporated DVD player that comes with audio playback plus an iPod-shaped die-cast aluminum remote. It also offers you an option to get digital tuner fixed-in for additional amount.

It is available in three lively shades i.e. orange, silver and black and bears the starting price of €1,950 (£1,525; $3,000).

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Robert A. Rosania, champagne collector king has managed to make up to the headlines and courtesy for this goes to Acker Merrall & Condit, who would be auctioning off a part of Rosania’s immense collection of vintage bubbly at New York’s Cru restaurant.

The collection counting 1,346 bottles, 303 magnums and 11 jeroboams include rare breeds of renowned effervesce like 1914 Pol Roger (estimated at $8,000 to $15,000 a bottle), 1966 Krug Blanc de Blancs ($10,000 to $15,000), 1964 Salon ($7,000 to $10,000) and Louis Roederer 1962 Cristal champagne. The Rosania sale is expected to generate a sales figure of record $5 million including red gems.

A deep insight into the April market report clearly reflects a rise over the past year for vintage of the big three spirits viz. 1982 Roederer Cristal up 113%, 1985 Krug up 70%, 1996 Dom Perignon up 48%. As an asset, champagne stays underrated in contrast with the largely fine-wine market.

Via Bloomberg