The Original LEGO Patent from 1958

martin in Home & Design

2/7/12

[updated: 5/12/20]

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When I first saw this picture of the original LEGO patent from 1958, I couldn’t help but marvel at how complex it makes a single brick appear. I mean, I realize patents need to be thorough…but wow.

However, this design by Godtfred Kirk Christiansen was spot on. In fact, LEGOs from 1958 are still compatible with ones today. Seriously, how many toy makers can legitimately say that their original design was so perfect that over half a century later, the basic components haven’t needed to be improved? Kudos, LEGO.

[Via Jay Mug]

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Martin Refsal is an art and design aficionado living in New York City. As the son of a woodcarver and a jewelry designer, he grew up in a home where making art and experimenting with different media and techniques was the norm. He receivedd a B.A. in Studio Art from St. Olaf College, where he focused on painting and bronze casting. In 201[...]