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The 007 furniture and interior thread
Do you have an interest in furniture and interiors – both Bond related and in general? Then here's the thread for you! Feel free to discuss your favourite furniture items, ideas and anything interior related.
James Bond and his funky early 70's kitchen.
James Bond and his funky early 70's kitchen.
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Well, yes it's a little bit tacky maybe – but probably very "of its time" as well. I like the copper details though. As for Bond's apartment, I like both the DN and LALD one.
As for the Craig Bond one…well, it's understandably very spartan…
Definitely agree. I can sort of understand the direction they took with his apartment, but it doesn't sit quite right with me. I definitely would've preferred the sophistication of the previous two apartments.
I'm not sure about that. When Moneypenny enters Bond's flat (at the 33 second mark in the clip below) she asks "Have you just moved in?" Bond says "No," in a tone suggesting he's bewildered why she asked. She sarcastically says "Well, I like what you've done with the place."
Incidentally, here is an article on Bond's Spectre flat.
I should better describe my comment on that as his resistance to reestablish himself. From Casino Royale, dialog isn't always meant to be taken literally.
To me the exchange "Have you just moved in?" and Bond says "No" in some way is a variation on Bond and M in Casino Royale where she questions him on Solange. While that is specifically the item he battles with. Yes he literally placed his belongings in the flat. But didn't establish himself there and "move in" as shown on screen.
The situational aspect and that Craig's Bond never truly seem to reestablish himself is most definitely key to the approach they did with the set design for his SP apartment, but it doesn't really feel "Bond" to me at all. I still haven't got that "Bond feeling" with Craig's films, and this is a perfect example why.
It's a good thing however, that the few interior items we see in his apartment are more traditional/vintage instead of slick and modern. That leather armchair looks very comfortable.
http://www.leatherchairs.co.uk/leather-chairs/amsterdam/the-amsterdam-chair-in-leather
Thanks for the link @QBranch!
The Amsterdam Chair is way out of my budget, it looks like…
I believe this same chair made an appearance in SF when M met with Fiennes to discuss her retirement?
It looks like the SF one(s) have slightly longer legs(?)
Same type of chair or not, I'll have to keep an eye out for the Amsterdam Chair in Bond 25!
Good one!
Featuring in FRWL, YOLT and OHMSS, they're still available – although they look a bit different these days, as seen in the second photo. You can read more about the desk here.
:)) I like what you did there!
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You can sense the anticipation on Bond's face for getting some Danish furniture!
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The Fog og Mørup Beta desklamp designed by Jo Hammerborg, is Monepenny's desk lamp of choice in FRWL and GF. She must be quite the interior design buff!
* The recurring wall clock.
* Blofeld's consistent taste in art.
* The saga of the black table, Part One!
* The saga of the black table, continued!! (& enter the table lamp!)
* The suspiciously similar illustrations & the saga of the black table, Part Three!!!
* The plucky orange table lamp
* The black table that would not die, Part Four!!!!
* The case of the prolific desks and cabinets
* Office lamps a-go-go!
* The lamp that changed shades
* Return to the clock and yet another lamp!
* The desks don't quit!
* Maps don't play favorites
* The vengeance of the lamps & the case of the stolen prints!
* Double drawer trouble
It's the furniture's world, James Bond just happens to live in it!
Can someone post a screenshot of Mr Big's hideout? I recall it is very dark, sexy, and taboo. It delves into the taboo if I'm not mistaken. Apologies if the screenshot is not suitable for this site, it is a kid friendly site.
Had anyone noticed, when Mr Big peels back his fake mask, he goes from irate, downright nasty, to "all smiles" in a matter of seconds. My friends and I have coined the term, "all smiles", specifically to describe Mr Big's transformation in this scene, and transferred it to other aspects of life.
Here we see him in the mask with altered garb.
Here we see him start to remove the mask in a fit of rage
But here we see him all smiles as he removes the mask entirely.
This is invaluable information for me.
Thank you @Revelator! Nice summary this; I'd even forgotten about some of these! Good thing I got all my "finds" written down in case there are more recurring items that pops up. There are a few potential new ones I hope to post soon :-)
Are there any specific shots of Mr. Big's hideout are you are thinking about, @MeetBond?
Yes! Love Kananga's transformation in this scene. For general things you notice in the films, that you find worth pointing out, there's the I've never noticed that before… thread. It's one of my favourite threads here on the forum!
Are you looking for one of these, @PropertyOfALady? If you are, and find some, let me know where!