The I Was Here Dining Table by Jason Miller

OK, on a practical level, we laughed when we saw this. On an art appreciation level, we said, "It's an interesting concept." This dining table is part of a series entitled "I Was Here" by designer Jason Miller, and it's made of 100% post-consumer waste plastic lumber. Also, all the graffiti featured on these tables were lifted from New York City park benches and tables and lasered on.

While we appreciate the artistry of graffiti, we're struggling to see it fused with a dining room table. After all, it's reminding us strongly of the spanking we got when we were willfully disobedient children and scratched, "I <3 Bobby" on the seat of one of the dining room chairs.

The I Was Here dining table is currently retailing for $1,400 at Generate.

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A (somewhat) better concept would be to have dinner guests leave graffiti remarks after a meal.

Who cares about Zack and JDawg?

posted by Doug on December 17th 2007 at 11:55am
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Do Zack and JDawg get a commission? Did this designer seriously stalk around NYC looking for just the right bench carving? I wonder what the homeless people who usually frequent the benches in NY would think about people buying this table for $1400?

posted by SFGail on December 17th 2007 at 11:59am
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This is one of those higher-concept ideas that just doesn't translate into something you'd want to consume or have in your home... graffiti can have meaning (based on content or context) but the graffiti on that table doesn't appear to have either.

This is what 'clearance sales' (or 'suckers') are made for.

posted by Deeliscious on December 17th 2007 at 12:35pm
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Though the execution leaves a lot to be desired, the idea's sort of fun. I like the idea of buying a rough-hewn table with benches and inviting guests to carve their names/messages in it.

posted by mmadden on December 17th 2007 at 1:52pm
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Tables just like this are in Victoria's Secret right now holding up bins of lingerie and pj's. The tables are white with graffiti on them. Unlike the Jason Miller table which looks to be a square they are a rectangle shape. They actually looked really interesting in person. I wanted one of the tables much more than anything that was for sale in VS.

posted by livehappy on December 17th 2007 at 4:22pm
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This would be cool if you could lift them from your old elementary school or something, where you actually had memories of the people/place.

posted by Sleek on December 18th 2007 at 2:46am
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