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> I'm surprised someone thinks this. To me most of it looks obviously dated. I think this is mostly in the eye of the beholder. Is there really much differenc
by grandalf 12y ago
> I'm surprised someone thinks this. To me most of it looks obviously dated.
I think this is mostly in the eye of the beholder. Is there really much difference in the use of materials and form/function? I'd argue it's a minor aesthetic difference.
Also, I'd also argue that a chair like this is postmodern in the same way as designing a server case out of wood would be: Nostalgia for wood and desire for modern structure, where other materials would do a far better job.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eames_Lounge_Chair_Wood#/media/File:Eames_Wood_Chair.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eames_Lounge_Chair_Wood#/media/...
- nine_k 12y agoWood is in no way nostalgic. It's very practical, relatively cheap, reasonably strong, easy to process, and easy to recycle. For instance, IKEA which is well-known for its expressly inexpensive and minimalist furniture offers a lot of wooden furniture, kids toys, etc. Also, every day I take a few NYC subway trains. Each car has its electric power collector mounted on a wooden plank. This is probably done because of practical reasons (wood is cheap, strong, and is a good electric insulator), not nostalgic.