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Just shows how phones stopped innovating on design

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[-] homes@piefed.world 139 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

good design is timeless

this chair was designed in 1958 and still remains one of the most popular chairs in the world

[-] lIlIlIlIlIlIl@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago

Point well made

[-] Alvaro@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 3 months ago

Don't get me wrong, I do like how the DSi looks, but the ones with themes are 10x cooler, and it goes to show that the design CAN be exciting

[-] homes@piefed.world 4 points 3 months ago

to my knowledge, I've never seen this... whatever it is. I don't even know what it is.

but it looks cool.

that's worth a lot

[-] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 months ago

Its one of those Nintendos that all the neighborhood grandkids are playing

[-] Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

be designs, you mean stickers or vinyl wraps

[-] Confetti_Camouflage@pawb.social 26 points 3 months ago

Neither, there are game versions of consoles sold with designs etched or formed directly into the shell itself. Here's a Pokemon Black DSi version for example.

[-] Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago
[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago
[-] homes@piefed.world 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

These chairs go for $2500 a pop (for a reproduction). You’re not gonna see one of these in any lobby.

An authentic one from the 50s (when you can find one) sells at auction for $5-8k+

[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 13 points 3 months ago

In no way did I mean that statement literally.

It was a sarcastic reference. This style of seat is quite common in terminals.

[-] homes@piefed.world 1 points 3 months ago

Oh, I see what you mean. Yeah, the design has certainly inspired a lot of imitations.

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago

The image isn’t loading for me—could you please describe the chair to me? I’m curious!

[-] homes@piefed.world 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Eames Aluminum Group

But what I’m referring to is specifically known as the Eames Executive Group Management Chair

(Pictured: a 2023 model reproduction by Herman Miller)

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you so much! Yah, these are hella comfy.

[-] homes@piefed.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I had one once. It was my most prized possession. 😢

(pictured: a 2013 model reproduction by Manhattan Home Design with full pneumatic controls and carpet casters)

It’s not just a chair. It’s a piece of art.

it was also (easily) the most expensive thing I had ever owned, and I grabbed it off the curb. often I would just stare at it, because it was beautiful.

I miss it...

[-] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Damn, what a curb find. What happened to it? :(

[-] homes@piefed.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Long story short, I got evicted

I had 20 minutes to grab everything I could. So I grabbed my cat and my laptop and a suitcase full of clothes, and I was out the door.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

this post was submitted on 10 May 2026
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