Every Day Design Classics.

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beaker (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 10:56 GMT
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I thought I would start a thread on what people consider to be design classics but I would like people to keep their suggestions in the realms of the real world so dont go saying a £30,000 coffee table. What I am looking for are those things which look perfect for the task they were designed to do and do that task perfectly.

I will start it off with:

1. The Maglite torch. A 4D cell maglite to me is a classic and you can see why so many law enforcement type of people use them as it can double up as a formidable weapon!

2. The Dualit Toaster. It just looks so "right" and makes the best toast bar none! The technology is ancient, but why change it?

Tell me your perfect designs.

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Nonalphanumeric
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 11:06 GMT
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That is SUCH a good idea!

I agree i've never seen a dualit toaster, but now i want one it does look just right, very homey!

 

I think these chairs (Designed in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark) are very classic... 

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Beobird (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 11:20 GMT
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I like the white Charles Eames Lounge Chair also, it looks classic and modern at the same time 🙂.


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soundchoice70 (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 11:34 GMT
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Hi Beaker,

I agree ...very nice Idea..

Well I have a few (and not all I might add) ... and in no particular order... but all are items that I feel have stood the test of time and will continue to give owners much pleasure and there represent great value beyond their purchase price..

1. Knoll - Saarinen Side Tables  

2. Herman Miller - Eames plywood chairs

3. Knoll - Platner Side Tables

4. Louis Poulsen - Artichoke Pendant

5. Louis Poulsen - AJ floor Lamp

6. Frits Hansen  -  PK 80 - Day Bed 

Well thats it for now.... 

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saf (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 11:50 GMT
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malcolm (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 12:40 GMT
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i suppose the mini car was a classic ran for a lot of years and here again

 

malcolm

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nmartin771 (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 13:52 GMT
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Le Corbusier  chair .... timeless ....

 

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bayerische (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 14:09 GMT
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I've got one of these, and absolutely love it. Very much like B&O. 

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beaker (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 14:56 GMT
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I was more after things that are simple. Just items which are produced to do a job and end up beautiful as an afterthought. The London tube map is an example. Produced to be simple and easy to understand with no thought for decoration and now considered to be an all time classic piece of design.
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 15:04 GMT
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The Parker 51 fountain pen.

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