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I think that picture of Jobs in a room with a Tiffany lamp and his stereo is interesting. I don't like the lamp and that doesn't look like a room in which I would want to spend much time.

But it does make me think about my space and my stuff.

What are the objects you own that feel extraordinarily well designed? Jobs' lamp is likely still plugged in someplace. Will your favorite objects still be admired 40 years from now?

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You made me go back and re-look at that pic. Totally agree with your thoughts. It's really hard for me to buy something I don't "love". On the other hand, I need to be practical with my money and just be content with a mediocre product much of the time.

Can anyone tell me about those floor speakers in the back corners of the room?

edit: nvm someone answered in another comment: https://www.wired.com/2014/04/steve-jobs-stereo-system/

I looked again and I actually love the room, just the way it is furnished isn't at all appealing to me. Great stereo but with all those hard surfaces, it probably doesn't sound great.

The room itself though - those big windows and that fireplace? I love that and with enough books and the right furniture and some great art, the place could be super cozy and inviting. I'd probably even like the lamp more if it were part of an overall design.

It's definitely a bachelor pad in the pic. These days I'd definitely want some sofas, pillows, and rugs in there. Would probably even make the hi-fi sound better. And yes, the lamp stays!

I hope that my kids and whoever their heirs are will value the case I made for my Bear Custom Kodiak takedown bow and arrows and various accouterments:

https://www.lumberjocks.com/showcase/archery-case-ascham-of-...

https://www.lumberjocks.com/attachments/350203-jpg.253202/

If you want to read more about that room and the context in which it existed, I recommend reading Lisa Brennan-Jobs’ “Small Fry”.

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