I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Bar or Steampunk Laboratory?
Did you know I scour Apartment Therapy for the word "steampunk"? Yep, I do. Just for you. And I ran across this post about the bar in Thom Filcia's weekend home that a commenter named Tiamat the Red thought looked like a steampunk laboratory.
I was reminded of it when Jon emailed me a link to this bar at Pottery Barn.
Similar, no?
And if you really wanted to up the laboratory feel, add in some borosilicate beakers for mixing and some more "worktable" style lighting.
The idea is nice, but any old table would do. You don't need to vandalize an old workbench.
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