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Dieter Rams is known for his work as an industrial designer. The concept "less but better" guides his designs, and his thesis, “Ten Principles of Good Design,” influenced many of his contemporaries. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Dieter Rams furniture.
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Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dieter Rams ‘606 Series’ Shelving System, Floating Cabinets for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare, iconic "606 Series" unit, designed by the legendary Dieter Rams in his signature minimalist style for Vitsoe, is a wall mounted floating credenza, consisting of two out o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Dieter Rams Designed System 606 Metal Wall Mount Shelving Unit by Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare all metal shelving unit from the "606" series, made by Vitsoe and designed by the renowned German designer Dieter Rams in 1960. The "less, but better" mentality of German indust...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Dieter Rams for Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L60 floor speaker 1970s
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced by Braun. The unit is fully functional, recently cosm...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Lounge or Armchair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 86 × 80 × 69 × 42 cm (33.9" × 31.5" × 36.6" x 27.2" × 16.5")
Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height
This original mid-century armchair was designed by Dieter Rams in the 1...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede
Sofa 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Design Dieter Rams from 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620
Two seat modular sofa which can be on request extended to 5 seat, price for the additional segment is 3300usd. Frame made o...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
