JANUARY 30, 1992

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chairs Inspired by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Impact: If children were exposed to fine design early on, it sparked a generation of mini dictators who insisted on only the finest furnishings, leading to the rise of overpriced toy furniture. Soon, we had a market for designer toddler chairs that rivaled those for full-grown adults.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Napoleon complex' might just be a cover-up for bad childhood chair choices?.
• Headline: Preserving Antique Inlaid Wood Furniture. Impact: The careless refinishing of antique furniture led to a global crisis where everyone suddenly believed that all wood should be shiny and new. This prompted a mass extinction of character-laden vintage pieces, leaving a world filled with bland IKEA replicas.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing shinier than a freshly refinished antique is the regret of every homeowner who did it..
• Headline: CURRENTS; A Louis Vuitton, Not XIV. Impact: The introduction of luxury travel desks for the always-on-the-go worker led to a bizarre societal shift. Soon, people began carrying their entire office in designer bags, sparking a new era of 'workaholic chic.'. Fact: Did you know? The first Louis Vuitton travel desk was actually just a fancy way to avoid talking to your travel companions!.
• Headline: CURRENTS; These Antiques Hold Water. Impact: With the rise of antique bathrooms that look like museums, people began to overvalue their plumbing fixtures. This led to a global shortage of actual bathtubs as everyone sought to preserve the past rather than actually bathe.. Fact: Did you know that in some parts of the world, you can now find antique toilets selling for more than a used car? Talk about a throne!.
• Headline: CURRENTS; Craft Becomes Art, In Colored Glass. Impact: The blurring of lines between crafts and art led to an explosion of overpriced glass trinkets. Soon, everyone's grandma's cookie jar was declared 'art,' making it impossible to tell the difference between a gallery and a yard sale.. Fact: Did you know that if you call it 'art,' you can sell a paperclip for $500? Just ask any modern artist..