Kristian Vedel chair - a piece of design history

This children's chair was designed in Denmark, back in the Fifties: it's now been recreated for today's kids to enjoy. Cleverly, it requires no screws or nails to hold it together, thus meeting the safety standards of even the most fretful parents.

With its curved lines and coloured highlights, it looks good too. The only downside, as always when it comes to classic reproductions, is the price label. Let me sum that up in two words: not cheap. It may be time to start exploring the yard sales of Denmark...