Step inside the unsettling beauty of Apple TV+’s Severance with Set Decorator David Schlesinger. In this episode of Decorating Pages, host Kim Wannop explores how Schlesinger helped craft one of television’s most visually unique series—discussing the creation of the iconic resin boardroom table, the significance of the duck-rabbit sculpture, why monochromatic palettes matter, and the story behind those wild vending machines. Plus, how much of the Keir shrine was intentional? Get an insider’s look at the obsessive detail that fuels the design language of Severance—from fabricated tents to custom powder-coated podiums.

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