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When did beautiful become unnecessary? A carved door handle. An ornate street lamp. A biscuit tin you kept long after the biscuits were gone. There’s something special about everyday objects made with enough care to make you stop and look. Modern design has given us plenty to appreciate. But looking at these comparisons, it’s hard not to miss the intricate details, rich materials and little flourishes that gave things character. Everything doesn’t need to be a work of art. But wouldn’t life feel a little better if more things were? Which detail would you bring back? 👇