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KarmaPharmacy t1_iz1eudh wrote

Reply to comment by regaphysics in Lasko/Galaxy 3150/2150 12" oscillating fans circa 70s-80s. I've had the blue one for several years and just got the amber one to complete the set. Quiet, powerful, and efficient, they perform just as good as they look. by Xyspade

Chill with that 13 year old edge princess opinion. You’ll never learn about actual good design principals that way. Especially if you’re obsessed with the most popular thing right now. That’s not creativity or skill, it’s just copying your peers.

Major props to OP for buying used as opposed to new! Especially in keeping these pieces in pristine condition with tons of use! It’s not easy.

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Xyspade OP t1_iz24oqz wrote

Thanks! I always buy used wherever possible: it's cheaper, environmentally conscious, protests today's corporate greed and unethical factory conditions, and the product is almost always better quality. Plus I thoroughly enjoy repairing and bringing something back to its former glory for a new life.

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KarmaPharmacy t1_iz292ha wrote

You have a talent for it! Are the buttons OG? They look immaculate!

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Xyspade OP t1_iz2bndx wrote

They are. It was dirty when I got it, but the dirt actually can help to protect the plastic from wear so it cleans up beautifully. The guard was shiny though, which I looked for because that's harder to fix.

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regaphysics t1_iz1gevi wrote

Oh the design principles! Yes, because 70s design was particularly good.

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KarmaPharmacy t1_iz1hx0q wrote

After peeping your profile, I see that you love Patagonia. Did you know that earth tones came out of 70’s design? That’s pretty much all they sell.

Here’s a vogue piece on 70’s interior design. Give it a look and you’ll see huge themes in what’s popular right now. Keep in mind that these themes are gaining traction in NYC and it’ll take a while for the middle of America to catch up. H&M home, crate and barrel, CB2, Anthropologie Home, are all showcasing a play on this era right now.

https://www.vogue.com/article/why-1970s-interior-design-is-trending-again/amp

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regaphysics t1_iz1isb0 wrote

Yeah they definitely never used earth tones before the 70s….

In any event, on trend means little to nothing to me. Whatever floats your boat, I still think it’s ugly af.

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