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The Dot stool (Model 3170) is an example Danish Mid-century modern seating design. It was designed and developed by Fritz Hansen in the early 1950s and refined for production in 1954 through a collaboration with Arne Jacobsen (1). The Dot stool design was modified (Model M3170) in the 1960s by Jacobsen and was produced in 1969 (2)(5).
The Model 3170 stools were constructed of chrome plated tubular steel, plastic, and a bent wood veneer seat (1). The design of the stool allowed for groups to be neatly and easily stacked (3). The stools produced from 1954 to 1970 had three legs, and after 1970, the design changed to feature 4 legs (1). The 3170 stool is still being offered by retailer Republic of Fritz Hansen (4). It measures 17.3 inches high (4).
The Model M3170 were constructed of chrome plated tubular steel, plastic, and a bent wood veneer seat (2). It measures 24 inches high, taller than the Model 3170, and featured a steel foot rail along the bottom legs (2), creating a triangular shape. This model was only produced for one year in 1969 (5).
Arne Emil Jacobsen, Hon. FAIA 11 February 1902 – 24 March 1971) was a well-known Danish architect and furniture designer. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural Functionalism, and for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple, but effective, chair designs.
The Triumph TR6 (1968–76) is a sports car built by British Triumph Motor Company between 1969 and 1976. The TR6 was introduced in January 1969 and was produced through July 1976. The first series have commission numbers commencing with CP or CC. CP designating petrol injection and CC designating carburettors for the US market. The first bodies were built at Liverpool, in September 1968 and by December 1968 1,468 USA spec TR6s had been assembled at Canley, along with 51 export-market TR6PIs, home UK market assembly did not begin until the first few days of January 1969. The PI model has a brake horse power of 150, whereas for the US model, it is 104 bhp. The TR6 was the best-seller of the TR range when production ended, a record subsequently surpassed by the TR7. Of the 91,850 TR6s produced, 83,480 were exported; only 8,370 were sold in the UK.
A staple remover is a device that allows for the quick removal of a staple from a material without causing damage. The best-known form of staple remover, designed for light-gauge staples, consists of two opposing, pivot-mounted pairs of thin, steep wedges and a spring that returns the device to the open position after use. Although a simple metal wedge can be used for the same purpose, and although some staplers feature such a wedge at their hinge end, use of the wedge tends to tear fragile papers.
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