"What I wonder is why they didn't build in a real function to the lever, even if unnecessary? Just off the top of my head: Usually a digital camera takes the picture and then you get a preview of what you just took; usually 4 secs. OK, so make the preview static UNTIL the lever is pulled, thereby advancing to the next shot to be taken. Sure, it's building in a step that is otherwise unneeded, but if the point is to supposedly embrace the analog "slow photography" vibe, it would fit the bill (and be a lot more honest)."

"Absolutely Yea! There are so many occasions for built-in lights, especially around the kitchen and these are beautifully executed. At other scales they could be great for public spaces as well.The only issue I'd have is insuring that ANY ancillary parts that might die be easily accessible from each lamp. Assuming they are all LED, that probably won't be a problem, but I'm thinking of my kitchen's mini halogen under cabinet lamps and the difficulty of replacing the transformers can be (and that is with surface-mounting). "

"Pretty incredible both in terms of design and craftsmanship. Surely they never could have been "that" popular though; these had to had cost a small fortune! Maybe for the gilded age 1%?"

"@George Mokray: I guess you weren't aware that the LEGO patent expired years ago? They have a "lock" on the market because of the quality control and precision of their parts, not mention having all the best IP cross-over deals. But anyone can make the "bricks.""

"Well... more like "people who haven't touched any LEGO sets for a decade or two because it's pretty clear that what's on the "box" isn't made with actual LEGO parts. Also, when you consider that mini-figures only around 4-5cm high, the scale of that machinery would be tiny! "

"As a concept? Fun for some. As a practical device? It takes up a lot of space and yet provides very little space to USE. This feels like a product for rich-kids who don't know any better."

"Conceptually it's pretty cool, though I can't imagine it's very comfortable, takes corners very well, nor complies with most vehicle standards. This feels more like a sketch of something that has potential... maybe."

"This is great work, and addresses some real-world habits common to almost everyone."

"Not all areas have the room for benches, which take up standing space, are expensive and must be maintained. I can think of many sections of the nearby subway system that are too narrow to have benches (especially standing areas next to stairs). I see these as additional to benches, not replacements."

"Maybe if it were horizontal, but who needs to "access" a HD that much anyway? If I really wanted to use this I'd end up turning it around so it was flipped up and then set it on the side of the desk... Honestly, just not a good idea. It's odd because having it clamped to the desk implies a certain permanence, so it's not for just a few hours or something, it's for YOUR desk. And if that is the case then it makes much more sense to have some sort of design for the top of the desk but towards the back."

"I like the feel and the thought process behind this, and I seriously hate to be the curmudgeon here, but the center of this bench 5 years on? It will be jammed with dust, dirt, hair, coins and all manner of stuff that's in the real world (and that's if at some point someone doesn't spill their coffee they set down on it on the way out the door). Part of any good design, especially furniture design, is to imagine it after it's gotten some real usage.  You can't design furniture for how you think they should use it, you have to design it for all the ways they will use (and misuse) it."

"It looks good; certainly a new direction for them. That glass roof though: do they not have any way of blocking the light? Even just for privacy, you might not want to have the entire interior open for anyone in trucks and SUVs."