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On the Set: Get the look of “The Big Bang Theory”

by on Feb 2, 2011

One of the most interesting sets on television today is Sheldon and Leonard’s apartment. Every time I watch an episode of TBBT, I invariably notice something I hadn’t seen before. I’ve now found myself actually looking for details I might have missed. This ‘Where’s Waldo?’ type game can be played when viewing all the characters’ living spaces, but most particularly when watching hijinx unfold at Sheldon and Leonard’s. SO…today I decided to share my obsession and compile elements in their living area just in case anyone out there would like to copy their geek-chic interior.

First, we’ll start with the furniture. Pottery Barn seemed like the best place to ‘shop’ for look alikes, so I choose the Manhattan sofa in Hazelnut (Leonard bought theirs for a few hundred bucks from a neighbor who was moving out), $2899; PB Basic Slip-covered Armchair in Camel, $850; a round glass Caprice coffee table by Sitcom Furniture on which to eat lots and lots of take out, $293; a banker’s chair, $175; a PB Expedition Cube side table, $699; a 5″ x 8″ Kilim rug, $870; and library chest for game storage, $300.

created at: 02/02/2011Of course, like many of us, our personalities come through in the doodads with which we share our space. This, of course, is the fun part of ogling Sheldon and Leonard’s place. Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll find: Celestial Star Globe, $133; a  Captain Future Poster, $70; a dart board, which hangs on the back of their front door, $70; a telescope $150; a dry-erase board, $27; a Forbidden Planet movie poster, $20;  a Snake Peanut Brittle Can, $13; and Green Lantern action hero, $25. These last two are a means to store your valuables. Although, you’ll have to hollow out a nether ye in the Green Lantern to stash your cash. I’ve heard there’s enough room up there for a couple of fifties.

Gifts include a dartboard, a telescope and pop culture items.

The Big Bang Theory airs Thursday nights at 7 central/8 eastern on CBS.

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  1. I would love to find Penny’s dishes (pottery I think?), the ones in her kitchen, not on her wall. I tried Chasing Props – great, fun site – and I’ve looked at hundreds of pages of colorful tableware I found when I searched every combination of key words I could think of, but haven’t found them.  Anyone recognize them, or the style or maybe country of origin so I could narrow down my search?  Thanks in advance for any and all tips or suggestions.

  2. I would like to find the hanging light fixture in the kitchen. Any suggestions as to where to find it?

    SH

  3. The kitchen light fixture is a Behrens pendent light. Behrens was well known for Art Deco design.

  4. Has anyone ever looked for the Orange ship picture over Leonard’s dresser. I have been looking everywhere and no one seems to know where I can find it. Any suggestions?

  5. Hello.  I’m trying to find the double swing arm lamp on Leonard’s beside table… any ideas?  Thanks!

  6. Anyone know the name of the shade of blue/turquoise wall paint in Penny’s bedroom??

  7. Who knows what the line drawing on parchment (or that is what it looks like) is to the right of the white board on exiting the apartment.

  8. Hi, does anyone know what the antique piece is to the left of the front door inside the entry?