Just shows how phones stopped innovating on design

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    good design is timeless

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

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        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+

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

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                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…

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                    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)_/¯

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      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