The 50 Most Iconic Designs of Everyday Objects

They're all around you.

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We rarely think about the design of the objects we use everyday. You don't usually catch yourself pondering the origin of your ballpoint pen or coffee maker when you're trying to write a paper or wake up after a night out. The fact is you're not suppose to; these everyday objects have been meticulously designed to work so well that you never have to notice them - that's what good design is all about.

These everyday objects could arguably be the best examples of successful design: they have stood the test of time, they were easily adopted by a vast majority of the population, and, as objects, they are so user-friendly that they disappear into our daily routine.

Take a moment to appreciate these unsung heroes, both the classic designs that will never change and the ones that were pivotal in raising the bar of design. Learn a little more about the everyday objects that help you get through the everyday with our list of The 50 Most Iconic Designs of Everyday Objects

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50. Opinel Folding Knife

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49. Michael Graves Tea Kettle

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48. Le Creuset French Oven

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47. Little Trees

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46. Amazon Kindle

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45. Post-It Note

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44. Pyrex Measuring Glass

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43. Greek Diner Coffee Cup

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42. Panton Plastic Chair

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41. Chinese Food Container

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40. Compact Table Service

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39. Red Telephone Box

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38. Kitchen Aid Mixer

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37. Burberry Trench Coat

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36. Planner Group Compact Furniture

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35. Swingline Stapler

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34. Jansport Backpack

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33. Hunter Rainboots

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32. Polaroid Camera

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31. One Fifty Vacuum Cleaner

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30. 40 in 4 Chair

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29. Q-Tip

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28. Valentine Typewriter

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27. Track Lighting System

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26. Converse Sneakers

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25. Thermos Vacuum Flask

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24. RC-M90 Boombox

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23. Weber Grill

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22. Safety Pin

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21. Bic Ballpoint Pen

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20. Swiss Army Knife

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19. Phonosuper

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18. Flint 1900 Kitchen Tools

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17. Band-aid Bandage

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16. CIFRA 3 Table Clock

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15. T-Shirt

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14. John Deer Tractor

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13. Dualit Toaster

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12. Tupperware

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11. Safety Razor

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10. Zippo Lighter

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9. Glass Coca-Cola Bottle

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8. JC Penny's Coffee Maker

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7. Levis Denim Jeans

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6. Angelpoise Lamp

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5. Predicta Television

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4. Apple IIc Personal Computer

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3. Apple iPhone

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2. Sony Walkman

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1. Model 302 Telephone

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