Retrowow
Information about retro style and the mid-century era
Retrowow is an online information resource about the period from the 50s to the 80s. We are passionate about the furniture and interior style, as well as the fashion and cultural history of this era. We have also looked at how the retro style is interpreted today in modern retro products and how these products are marketed.
Latest features:
Retrowow - Special offers
We have a new stock of G-Plan Revolution books, signed by both authors. So if you are looking for something special, go to G-Plan Revolution.
New Year Special! - white trimphones at the reduced price of only £26 - see Trimphone New Year Special.
What is retro?
People often ask me about the meaning of the word 'retro'. The term retro refers generally to the post-war era, but is hard to pin down. Read more: What is retro?
How much should I pay for a retro telephone?
Retrowow has compiled a new price guide to buying retro telephones on eBay or from a dealer. See Retro telephones - price guide.
G-Plan design
G-Plan was pace setting furniture design in the 60s and 70s. It is now top of the list for anyone shopping for retro furniture. We look at some of the best G-Plan designs
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
Relive the past through your favourite brands. Enjoy a spot of nostalgia at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in Notting Hill, London.
Whatever happened to Players No6?
Player's No6 was the most popular cigarette brand in Britain for most of the 70s. Player's claimed it was part of the British scene.
But what happened to it...
Read more Players No6
Handkerchief Vase
The Handkerchief Vase personified the 1950s' design aesthetic of fluid, asymmetrical shapes. We look at the Venini originals and the Chance Glass version.
70s Electronic games
From TV tennis to Space Invaders, we look at the rise of electronic games in the 70s.
Portmeirion pottery
Portmeirion pottery set the trend for ceramics in the 60s and 70s. Innovative ideas met traditional cultural art for a style that was in perfect tune with the zeitgeist.
Flared jeans and the 70s
We look at the style that defined the 70s.
Advertising the 60s
From marmalade to cigarettes, we look at how the sixties was marketed.
Retrowow
Retro style and the mid-century era