Modern Squash by Christoph Niemann. A little eye…er, vegetable candy for you. I came across this fun image created by illustrator Christoph Niemann for the New York Times and wanted to share it with you, along with the originals that it represents.

Modern Squash by Christoph Niemann

The image features midcentury modern furniture classics, architecture – even a famous architect in his iconic eyewear – by well known designers crafted from squash and gourds.

In case you are unfamiliar with the designer originals that inspired them, they are below for you here with corresponding numbers to Neimann’s image.

1. Hang-it-All by Charles and Ray Eames, 1953

2. PH 4/3 Lamp by Poul Hennigsen, 1966

3. TWA Terminal in New York by Eero Saarinen, 1962

4. Philip Johnson (1906-2005)
portrait by Luca Vignelli

5. La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames, 1948

6. The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, 1958

7. The Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen, 1958

Christoph is best known for his work for the New Yorker Magazine. You can see more of his wonderful work at his website here.