Unchanged by design
Unchanged by design collects products that have remained in continuous production for years, and in some cases decades, without meaningful revision to their design. These are enduring objects — watches, tools, kitchen equipment, stationery, and everyday products — where form, function, and manufacturing were resolved so completely at the outset that changing trends and newer alternatives have not improved on them.
The Toaster / Balmuda / 2015 / homeware / kitchen
Picardie Glass Tumbler / Duralex / 1954 / homeware / tableware
Margrethe Mixing Bowl / Rosti / 1950 / homeware / kitchen
Good Grips Swivel Peeler / OXO / 1990 / homeware / kitchen
Achilles Leather Low Top Trainers / Common Projects / 2004 / clothing / footwear
Enamel Mug / Falcon / 1920 / homeware / tableware
Bic Maxi Lighter / BIC / 1973 / tools / lighters
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Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pen / BIC / 1950 / accessories / pens
Embody Office Chair / Herman Miller / 2008 / furniture / seating
No 8 Folding Knife / Opinel / 1890 / tools / knives
DE Safety Razor 34C HD Straight Guard 43mm / Merkur / 1950 / accessories / grooming
NORDEN Gateleg Table / IKEA / 2011 / furniture / tables
Lemtosh / Moscot / 1940 / accessories / eyewear
Aeron Office Chair / Herman Miller / 1994 / furniture / seating
Swiss Tool Spirit MX / Victorinox / 2010 / tools / multi-tools / full-size
Khaki Field Mechanical / Hamilton / 2018 / accessories / watches / mechanical
FRAKTA Carrier Bag / IKEA / 1996 / accessories / bags / totes
Swiss Railways Essence Solar / Mondaine / 2024 / accessories / watches / solar
Pioneer X Alox / Victorinox / 2011 / tools / multi-tools / pocket
BC02X classic analogue travel alarm clock / Braun / 2014 / homeware / clocks / travel
The Greenfan / Balmuda / 2010 / homeware / fans
ICFC1 Clock Radio / Sony / 2013 / homeware / clocks / radio
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Classic 500 Corkscrew / Pulltap's / 1999 / homeware / barware
Max Bill Automatic / Junghans / 1961 / accessories / watches / mechanical