eBaywatch, 1st November 2026
A random selection of bits, bobs and bangers currently available on eBay UK.
eBaywatch, 14th October 2026
A selection of a fraction of the thousands of sofas currently for sale on eBay UK.
Make-it-yourself: BBC Shelves
A delightful clip from the BBC Archive about making your own shelving system.
The DIT Chair
Tord Boontje’s Do It Together chair kits. Attractive chairs you can make yourself without tools.
eBaywatch, 23rd September 2026: Robert Welch
Robert Welch was the designer who made Old Hall tableware “the wedding gift of the 1960s.” Here are some of his designs you can find on eBay.
The Decmatic Interview: Eddy Rhead, The Modernist Society
Eddy Rhead, one of the founders of The Modernist Society, answers questions on the Four Diktats.
eBaywatch, 13th September 2026: Olivetti
This week I take a look at all things vintage Olivetti available on ebay UK and beyond.
eBaywatch, 6th September 2026: vintage photography
A few picks from the vintage photography available on ebay UK.
eBaywatch, 31st August 2026: sculpture
Unless you live in a clutter-free white box, you’ll probably want some visually pleasing objects to look at on your flat surfaces.
In Praise of Cardboard
In preparation for a for a forthcoming Decmatic Make-it-Yourself project, here’s a brief introduction to cardboard as construction material.
The Decmatic Interview: Wallace Sewell
Harriet Wallace-Jones and Emma Sewell, founders of design studio Wallace Sewell answer questions on the Four Diktats.
eBaywatch, 23rd August 2026: Space Age
A random collection of listings all with “space age'“ in the title.
eBaywatch, 16/8/26: Chess Sets
A non-expert guide to the sets available on ebay right now, including a small dose of history of chess set design.
eBaywatch, 9/8/26: Tool Time
Forgive me while I fall down a tool-shaped rabbit hole. Which tool exactly? Take your pick from this week’s ebay picks.
The Decmatic Interview: Studiomama
The Decmatic Interview: Nina Tolstrup and Jack Mama of design practice Studiomama answer questions on the Four Diktats.
eBaywatch, 2/8/26: Ron Arad
Lots of interesting pieces from the maestro currently listed on ebay.
Decmatic Loves: Das-Pod
A design-forward, self-assembly CD player that ticks many Decmatic boxes.
Hifi to look at (and listen to)
If it’s in full view, it’s part of your home decor. Welcome to Decmatic’s guide to some hifi pieces to look at as well as listen to.