Dieter Rams Model 620 Two Seater Sofa In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic model 620 two seater sofa in black leather with black outer shell by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany 1980s.
Leather, Fiberglass
Pair Of Dieter Rams Model 620 Armchairs In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic pair of model 620 lounge chairs in black leather with black outer shell by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany 1980s.
Leather, Fiberglass
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...
Velvet, Plastic
Dieter Rams Wandregal 606 Vitsoe schwarz Sideboard Design Bauhaus
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes modulares Wandregalsystem von Vitsoe aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Dieter Rams, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner d...
Aluminum
Dieter Rams 620 Lounge Chair Swivel Base by Vitsœ black Leather 1962 Mid Century
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Munster, NRW
The black leather is very pleasant to the touch and is the best quality you can order from vitsoe.
Leather
1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Lounge Chair
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 620 Chair, originally designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in 1962. This particular example was produced in the UK and dates back to the 1980s.
Foam, Leather
1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Two Seat Settee
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 two-seater loveseat with gorgeous red leather upholstery and black casing.
Leather
Dieter Rams Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 602 by Vitsoe for Restoration
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, BY
Very elegant Dieter Rams Lounge Chair with high backrest and Ottoman of the RZ 60 601/602 armchair range. This Model 602 was designed in 1961 and executed by Vitsoe. Chair and ottoma...
Aluminum
Dieter Rams Lounge Chair + Ottoman Swivel Base by Vitsœ Leather 1962 Minimal
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Munster, NRW
The leather, extremely pleasant to the touch and black, is the best quality you can order from Vitsoe.
Leather
Dieter Rams 620 Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Vitsoe in Black Leather
Located in LYON, FR
The chair retains its original Vitsoe upholstery in beautifully patinated full-grain black leather, composed of the characteristic 27 individually stitched leather panels.
Leather, Fiberglass
Dieter Rams RZ 62 High-back chair from the chair program 620
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Den Haag, NL
This beautiful high back chair from the 620 range was designed by Dieter Rams. for Vitsoe in the 1960s It has a black shell made of fiberglass reinforced plastic.
Leather
Unavailable
H 90.56 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Dieter Rams, 606 Universal Shelving System Black, Vitsoe, 1960
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Grenoble, FR
We offer this fluid, extremely flexible system in black painted and aluminium in good conditions.
Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Vitsoe
By Otto Zapf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Otto Zapf lounge chairs for Vitsoe, Germany, 1967. Sculptural low deep lounge chairs. Fiberglass base. Velvet upholstery.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in L 35.83 in
Dieter Rams Black Leather Lounge Chair Model-620 for Vitsœ, 1970s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in The Hague, NL
Black leather lounge chair designed by Dieter Rams back in 1962 for German manufacturer Vitsœ.
Steel
Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This particular wall unit is a version with black shelves with anodized aluminum sides from the second half of the 1980's.
Metal
Dieter Rams, Black Leather Lounge Chair Model 620, Vitsœ, 1970s
By Dieter Rams
Located in Uppsala, SE
Black leather lounge chair deisgned by Dieter Rams back in 1962 for German manufacturer Vitsœ.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.99 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Dieter Rams Model 620 Two Seater Sofa In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice two seater sofa with ottoman in black leather by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. The black outer shell is made from a hot-pressed sheet-moulding compound, which is similar to, but stron...
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 36.25 in W 34 in L 36.25 in
Vintage Dieter Rams Model 620 for Vitsoe Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. It's the first version of this model in all black.
Leather
Dieder Rams sofa Model 620 High back and black leather for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large and comfortable Dieder Rams sofa model 620. Black fiberglass shells with high back and black aniline leather all in very good original condition. Light traces of use. The sofa ...
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 25.99 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Dieter Rams Model 620 three Seater Sofa in black Leather For Vitsoe 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing model 620 three seater sofa in black leather with white outer shell by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany 1980s.
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 78.75 in W 72.05 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Black Shelf System 2 By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and manufactured by Vitsœ. This iconic design is in good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wea...
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.56 in W 85.83 in D 31.11 in
Dieter Rams Black Leather Model 620 3-Seater Sofa For Vitsoe 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice three seater sofa in black leather by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. The black outer shell is made from a hot-pressed sheet-moulding compound, which is similar to, but stronger than fi...
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
Dieter Rams Set of 2 Black Leather Lounge Chairs Model-620 for Vitsœ, 1970s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in The Hague, NL
Black leather lounge chairs designed by Dieter Rams back in 1962 for German manufacturer Vitsœ.
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Dieter Rams Model 620 Two Seater Sofa In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice two seater sofa in black leather by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. The black outer shell is made from a hot-pressed sheet-moulding compound, which is similar to, but stronger than fibe...
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Dieter Rams 620 Sofa and Lounge Chairs in Black Leather for Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of model 620 lounge chairs and sofa in black leather and white frames, designed by Dieter Rams in 1962 for German manufacturer Vitsœ.
Leather
Dieter Rams Hochlehner Midcentury Sessel RZ 62 Vitsoe 620
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Hochlehner Sessel aus den späten 1960er Jahren von Vitsoe zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Dieter Rams, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner...
Leather, Plastic
Sold
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Pair Of Dieter Rams Model 620 Armchairs In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing pair of model 620 lounge chairs in black leather with white outer shell by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany 1980s.
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 25.99 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Dieter Rams Model 620 Two Seater Sofa In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful two seater sofa in black leather by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany 1980s.
Leather, Fiberglass
Dieter Rams Ottoman Midcentury Fußhocker RZ 62 Vitsoe 620
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Fußhocker/ Ottoman aus den späten 1960er Jahren von Vitsoe zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Dieter Rams, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigne...
Leather, Plastic
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair Of Dieter Rams Model 620 Lounge Chairs In Black Leather For Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing pair of model 620 lounge chairs in black leather by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. The black outer shell is made from a hot-pressed sheet-moulding compound, which is similar to, but...
Leather, Fiberglass
1x Dieter Rams Midcentury Sessel RZ 62 Vitsoe 620 schwarz
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Sessel aus den späten 1960er Jahren von Vitsoe zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Dieter Rams, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner und Archit...
Leather, Plastic
Dieter Rams Hochlehner Midcentury Sessel RZ 62 Vitsoe 620 II
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Hochlehner Sessel aus den späten 1960er Jahren von Vitsoe zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Dieter Rams, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner...
Leather, Plastic
Sold
H 15.75 in W 107.88 in D 14.97 in
midcentury 606 modular wall shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The 606 modular system was designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in the early 1960s. Vitsœ was founded in 1959 by Niels Wiese Vitsø and Otto Zapf.
Metal
Sold
H 27 in W 34 in D 30 in
1960s Model 620 Lounge Chairs designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe - a pair
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of lounge chairs in fiberglass and cognac leather. Designed by renowned industrial designer Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, these model 620 chairs are as timeless as they come. When ...
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 85.83 in D 31.11 in
Dieter Rams Cognac Leather Model 620 3-Seater Sofa for Vitsoe, 1980s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic sofa by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. The black outer shell is made from a hot-pressed sheet-moulding compound, which is similar to, but stronger than fiberglass.
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 33.86 in D 29.14 in
Set of Two Lounge Armchairs Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, RZ 62 620, Nubuck Leather
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of two lounge armchairs Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, RZ 62 620, Nubuck Leather Set of two armchairs in leather in the popular color medium brown. This RZ 62 model is a very early vers...
Leather, Fiberglass, Down
Sold
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 34.65 in
Otto Zapf, Sofalette Living Room Set and Table, 1967 by Vitsœ, Germany
By Otto Zapf
Located in Munster, NRW
Otto Zapf, seating group model sofalette with coffee table, 1967. Substructure and table made of white lacquered fiberglass shells, upholstered elements with wooden frame constructio...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 32.29 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Highback Leather Lounge Chair Mod. 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe Black Leather
By Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Great lounge / high back chair mod. 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. Black Leather. Very comfortable and minimalistic, beautiful details.
Aluminum
Dieter Rams Wall unit for Vitsoe, 1970's
By Dieter Rams
Located in LYON, FR
The rails are stamped with the manufacturer's mark, Vitsoe. The set is in very good vintage condition.
Aluminum
Dieter Rams Black '606' Wall Mount Shelving Unit for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The modular unit consists of black Formica shelves with aluminum sides resting on aluminum risers.
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 29.93 in
DIETER RAMS for Vitsoe. black on black Sofa / two-seater 'RZ 62', 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in The Hague, NL
The sofa features a black fiberglass-reinforced plastic shell, upholstered in black full-grain aniline-dyed leather of excellent quality.
Leather, Fiberglass, Wood
Dieter Rams Wall Mount 606 Shelving Unit for Vitsoe in Black
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large black "606" wall mount shelving system by the incomparable and highly influential Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany.
Aluminum
Sold
H 78.75 in W 72.05 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Black Shelf System By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and manufactured by Vitsœ. This iconic design is in good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wea...
Aluminum
Sold
H 91.74 in W 161.23 in D 15.16 in
Dieter Rams for Vitsoe Large Modular Wall Unit in Aluminum and Black Wood
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, wall unit model 606, aluminum, wood, Germany, design 1960 This grand wall unit is design by German product and furniture designer Dieter Rams. A sophistica...
Aluminum
Sold
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Dieter Rams, 620 Lounge Chair - rare Swivel Base by Vitsœ in black Leather, 1962
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Munster, NRW
The black leather is very pleasant to the touch and is the best quality you can order from vitsoe.
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Dieter Rams, 620 Lounge Chair - rare Swivel Base by Vitsœ in black Leather, 1962
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Munster, NRW
The black leather is very pleasant to the touch and is the best quality you can order from vitsoe.
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 33.86 in D 29.14 in
'620 Program' Lounge Chair and '621' table by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1966
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
They had both chairs re-upholstered at the Vitsoe factory in 1981, in black. This leather upholstery has been there ever since and has maintained a great condition.
Leather, Fiberglass
Dieter Rams Wall System, Shelf, Vitsoe, 1960s
By Niels Vitsoe
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Black shelf system by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany.
Aluminum
Black Shelf System 606 by Dieter Rams, Vitsoe 1966
By Dieter Rams
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Black Shelf System 606 by Dieter Rams, Vitsoe 1966.
Aluminum, Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Authentic Vitsoe Shelving System 606 by Dieter Rams in black 1973 Minimalist
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Classic 606 Universal Shelving System designed by Dieter Rams, available in black and originating from 1973. This modular shelving unit exemplifies Rams' commitment to functional, lo...
Aluminum
Sold
H 110.24 in W 71.66 in D 12.21 in
Shelves of System, Model 606, Black Dieter Rams for Vitsœ and Zapf, 1966
By Dieter Rams
Located in Grenoble, FR
This wooden 606 shelf system was manufactured in 1966 by Vitsoe following a design by Dieter Rams. It features two cabinets, five shelves and six wall mounts (in the picture there ar...
Dieter Rams Chair 620 programm Vitsoe black leather
By Dieter Rams
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Two low chairs, one high chair. One double couch. Black shell with black leather cushions. Made by Vitsoe.
Leather
Dieter Rams Two-Seat Sofa, in Black Leather for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Two-seat sofa in black patinated leather. This settee has an interesting design with a sleek and tight outside and soft inside. The hard plastic shell is black coated with nicely fol...
Leather, Plastic
Dieter Rams Vitsoe 620 Chair Programm Set Black Leather 1980
By Dieter Rams
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Two low chairs, one high chair. One double couch. Black shell with black leather cushions. Made by Vitsoe.
Sold
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 34.65 in
Vitsoe 620 by Dieter Rams Black Leather Lounge chair, Mid-Century modern, German
By Dieter Rams
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Vitsoe 620 by Dieter Rams Black Leather Lounge chair, Mid-Century modern, German Very fine example of a Vitsoe 620.
Leather
Rare Dieter Rams Lounge Chair, Vitsoe, Germany
By Dieter Rams
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Early very rare leather Chair with Armrests from the Series 602 (RZ60 / Rams - Zapf 1960) Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. Black Leather, aluminum Legs and padded Leather Armrests.
Leather
Sold
H 14.97 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Dieter Rams Midcentury Black Plastic German Side Tables for Vitsoe, 1967
By Dieter Rams
Located in Porto, PT
This side tables was designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe.
Plastic
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$750
H 17 in Dm 16 in
Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in 1969 by the Castiglioni brothers, the "rochetto", or "spool" stool is a wonderful design. Two identical forms are fastened together giving it the distinctive hourglass sp...
Upholstery, Plastic
Il Poltrone Lounge Chair by Comfort, Dark Gray Leather, 1973
By Comfort, Italy, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair from the i Potoni 175 series, designed by T. Ammannati and G.P. Vitelli in 1973. Dark gray leather upholstery wraps a deeply cushioned seat and back, with a distinctive ...
Leather, Acrylic, Upholstery
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in COM
By Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats.
Beech, Oak, Fabric
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...
Metal, Chrome
$3,950 / item
H 28.75 in W 94.89 in D 30.32 in
Carlo Scarpa Orseolo Dining Table for Cassina, Lacquered Aluminum
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material and size. Available sizes: 241x77 240x92 280x92 FASTENERS: Cast satin finish aluminum. FRAME TOP: MDF boards covered with a coat of mirr...
Aluminum
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...
Copper
BRAUN Wall system, Dieter Rams, TS45, 1960s, Vintage
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique wall system by Dieter Rams for Braun & Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of five aluminum E-profiles, two shelves, two L450 speakers, a TG60 tape reco...
Metal
$15,500
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970 Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri is a visionary example of modular d...
Velvet
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 36 Wall Lamp, Italy 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Wall sconce Mod. "36" in chromed metal designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1955. The lamp is structured with a horizontal chromed arm connected to a square metal plate, wh...
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, Italy, 1971
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, wood and cognac leather, Italy, 1972 The “Morna” bed epitomizes the harmonious fusion of modernist rigor and artisanal warmth. Const...
Leather, Wood
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Arflex, Erberto Carboni
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "or...
Metal
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Sofa in Red Patinated Leather
By Jorgen Hoj, Vitsoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, settee, model '202', leather, aluminum, Denmark, circa 1960 Exclusive leather sofa designed by Jorgen Hoj who worked in the same atelier together with P...
Aluminum
$220,000
H 8.27 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Studio B.B.P.R. 1962 Ceiling Light for Arteluce, Lacquered Aluminum
By Studio BBPR, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, ceiling light, model ‘2045/p’, lacquered aluminum, acid-etched prismatic glass, Italy, 1962 This playful ceiling light is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. f...
Metal, Aluminum
German industrial designer Dieter Rams is revered for the pared-down, intuitive electronics and consumer goods he created for Braun — where he worked from 1955 to 1997, most of that time as chief design officer — and his timeless furniture for Vitsœ, a company with which he continues to collaborate today.
Less well known are Rams’s longstanding focus on sustainability and uneasy relationship with contemporary technology, even as Silicon Valley designers like Apple’s Jonathan Ive follow in his rational footsteps.
During Germany’s postwar rebuilding period, Rams and his team of designers at Braun, inspired by the Bauhaus and the Ulm School of Design, focused on extreme simplicity and usability while conceiving products with a modern, forward-looking appearance.
Among Rams’s most iconic designs is the SK 4 phonograph and radio, created in 1956, which had a compact white metal case topped by a revolutionary-at-the-time transparent Plexiglas lid that revealed simple gray controls inside (it was nicknamed Snow White’s Coffin). But it is the T3 portable radio, from 1958, that gets design aficionados most excited today: A white rectangular box with a perforated square for the speaker and a circular-dial control, it bears an unmistakable resemblance to Apple’s original iPod. (Many people also note that the iPhone’s calculator app looks remarkably similar to the Braun ET 66 calculator, with its circular color-coded buttons.)
In the late 1970s, Rams laid out his widely studied 10 principles for good design: It is innovative, makes a product useful, is aesthetic, makes a product understandable, is unobtrusive, is honest, is long lasting, is thorough down to the last detail, is environmentally friendly and is as little design as possible.
One of Rams’s principles that hasn’t translated to our contemporary era is his emphasis on longevity. “The time of thoughtless design and thoughtless consumption is over,” he said in 1976, stressing the need to conserve natural resources — even as he was busy designing plastic products.
Rams has also expressed reservations about how electronics have evolved in recent decades from tools for improving life to time-sucking obsessions. “Every time he crosses a street and sees people glued to their phones, he just can’t conceive of how we got to this point,” says filmmaker Gary Hustwit, whose feature-length documentary on Rams debuted in 2018. “I think he’s a little bit saddened by all this work they did in the fifties and sixties, which had a very idealistic point of view, being a stepping stone to where we are now, and the current lust for technology.”
If digital devices sometimes seem to be making life more complicated, Rams’s precept remains the same as always: “Back to purity, back to simplicity.”
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