Design History in Popular Culture

Crimean Pinecone Lamps Inspired by Paol Henningsen's Artichoke Lamp

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:30:00 +0000

A Russian artist on Etsy, Pavel Eekra, has designed two beautiful lamps undoubtedly inspired by the work of the Danish designer Paol Henningsen, especially his PH Artichoke Lamp from 1958, manufactured by Louis Poulsen.

Paol Henningsen / PH Artichoke Lamp / 1958 [Museum of Modern Art, NYC]

Thanks to Crystal Murfitt who sent me the information on Eekra's lamp.

Still from a Gas-X Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Perhaps gas pain is more comfortable in a Grand Confort Chair?

Dr. Oz on Oprah

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:07:00 +0000

... sitting in a Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona chair.

Industrial Design Stamps

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:59:00 +0000

These will be available 29 June 2011 from the USPS.
Fiestaware! Bel Geddes and Wright! Oh, my!

Saarinen's Tulip Chair and Table in Donna Pinciotti's Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:07:00 +0000

From That 70s Show (via IMDB).

Barcelona Chair T-Shirt

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:53:00 +0000

From Dyesland via Zazzle.

Eames Lounge Chair T-Shirt

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:50:00 +0000

From VisitDesireVintage.com via Zazzle. It is also available as a mug and greeting cards.

Mondrian Ties

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:40:00 +0000

Piet Mondrian as neckwear.

Another site with information on Mondrian clothing.

This information was passed along by Rachel Sivak.

Fallingwater in Gingerbread

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:24:00 +0000

12 hours designing and 40 hours assembing (for two people) -- a labor of FLW love!

Garden Melodies (creator) via Geekosystem.

Thanks to Kelcie Schofield for the information.

Frank Lloyd Wright in Lego Blocks: The Guggenheim

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:02:00 +0000

Frank Lloyd Wright / Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum / 1943-59 / New York City

Produce image and more information can be found at architecture.lego.com.

Frank Lloyd Wright in Lego Blocks: Fallingwater

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:46:00 +0000

Frank Lloyd Wright / Fallingwater / 1934-37 / Bear Run, Pennsylvania

This information was sent to me by Julianne Sabo.

Product image and more information can be found at architecture.lego.com.

The Crysler Building in "The Producers"

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:55:00 +0000

In "The Producers: A Movie Musical" (2005) the character of Roger DeBris (played by Gary Beach) dresses up in a ball gown that resembles the Chrysler Building.

Roger De Bris: Oh dear, your Mr. Bloom is staring at my gown. I should explain. I'm going to the choreographer's ball this evening. There is a prize for best costume.
Carmen Ghia: We always win.
Roger De Bris: I'm not so sure about this year. I'm supposed to be the Grand Dutchess Anastasia, but I think I look more like the Chrysler Building!

Thanks to Felicia Anderson for passing along the information and the photograph.

Perhaps the first version of the Chrysler Building as clothing, with William van Alen dressed as his building at the "Beaux-Arts Ball" in 1931.

Smythson's Men's Capsule Collection

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:47:00 +0000

From Smyson's website:

"The Autumn/Winter Men's Capsule Collection takes inspiration from the art world to create a striking collection comprising the Lippiatt Writing Folder, Slim Travel Wallet, Card Case, Passport Cover and the new Watch and Accessory Cabinet. All pieces have black pigskin exteriors with the interiors revealing a grid composition of block primary colours in blue, red, yellow and white," (Link).

My thanks to Dana Madris for passing along this information.

Franz Ferdinand's "You Could Have It So Much Better" (2005)

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:35:00 +0000

Franz Ferdinand's cover was inspired by Rodchenko's Poster (1924) and his photograph of "Lilya Brik" (1924).

Chairs in "American Psycho" (2000)

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:20:00 +0000

Charles Rennie Mackintosh's "Hill House Chair" (1903), Mies van der Rohe's "Barcelona Chairs" (1929), and Mies' "Barcelona Stools" (1929) are all used for the interior of Patrick Bateman's apartment in the American Psycho set.

This information was sent to me by Rebecca Reinhardt and Maggie Reilly.

Mondrian/Pong T-Shirt Design

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:06:00 +0000

The link to this design can be found here.

Mondrian/Tetris T-Shirt Design

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +0000

This information was sent to me by Ethan Lunkenheimer. The link for the shirt can be found here.

Silverchair's "Young Modern Cover" (2007)

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:46:00 +0000

This image was sent to me by Kim Liu and Ethan Lunkenheimer. For a version of the design that moves, click here.

Mondrian-Inspired Fashions: Yves Saint Laurent and Forever 21

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:46:00 +0000

This is the "original" Mondrian-inspired dress, which was done by Yves Saint Laurent in the autumn of 1965 (collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC).

This is the version that is sold at "Forever 21" -- clearly a knock-off!

This information was taken from the article "Forget the Walls: Putting Art Right on Your Clothes" (USA Today, 11/2/09), which was sent to me by Gareth Brown.

Mondrian-Inspired Fashions: Diane von Furstenberg

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:34:00 +0000

Diane von Furstenberg / Fall 2007 Collection

This information was taken from the article "Forget the Walls: Putting Art Right on Your Clothes" (USA Today, 11/2/09), which was sent to me by Gareth Brown.

Piet Mondrian-Style Shoes!

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:22:00 +0000

Piet Mondrian / Composition w/Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, & Gray / 1921
Oil on canvas, 29 7/8 x 20 5/8". Museum of Modern Art, NYC.

This image was sent to me by Alexandra Eisner.

Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment from "Sex & the City"

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Stickly-style chair is seen in the back right-hand corner of the room.

This image was sent to me by Kristen Le.

Franz Ferdinand's "This Fffire" Cover (2004)

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:48:00 +0000

El Lissitzky / “Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge” Poster / 1919-20

Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out" Cover (2004)

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:32:00 +0000

Aleksandr Rodchenko / "One-Sixth Part the World" Poster / 1923

Tiffany Stamps

noreply@blogger.com (L) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:33:00 +0000

The second stamp is an image of Magnolias and Irises (c.1908) by Tiffany Studios, which is located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.