BRAUN "RT 20", Tischradio, Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Design classic RT 20 by Dieter Rams for BRAUN from 1961. Table radio with veneered wooden corpus in
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Wood
BRAUN "RT 20", Tischradio, Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Design classic RT 20 by Dieter Rams for BRAUN from 1961. Table radio with veneered wooden corpus in
Wood
BRAUN Wall system, Dieter Rams, TS45, 1960s, Vintage
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique wall system by Dieter Rams for Braun & Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction
Metal
BRAUN "Atelier" Hi-Fi system, 1980s, Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary hi-fi system from the BRAUN “Atelier” series, designed by Dieter Rams in the 1980s
Metal
Braun Audio wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1960's/70's. Equip with Braun
Metal, Aluminum
$1,707 / set
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Plexiglas Stands from Braun Electric by Dieter Rams, 1960s Germany
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The buyer of this set gets the four alarm clocks for free. Most go, but are just free of charge and not to complain :). Thanks.
Acrylic
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
Vitsoe shelf exemplifies designer Dieter Rams' ideas. The Braun hi-fi wall unit, also known as
Metal, Aluminum
$5,500
H 9.5 in W 23 in D 11.5 in
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962
By Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962 A rare and iconic
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
Unavailable
H 10 in W 19.75 in D 7.5 in
Dieter Rams No. 63 "RT20" in Lacquered Steel and Beech Veneer, 1961
By Artur Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Dieter Rams No. 63 "RT20" in lacquered steel and beech Veneer made in 1961.The layout of the RT 20
Steel
Unavailable
H 15.36 in Dm 11.82 in
Wheeled mesciacqua with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Dieter Rams per Braun. Un ribaltamento grammaticale e di senso che suggerisce e, allo stesso tempo
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 6.3 in Dm 13.78 in
Wheeled spout with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
, in particolare il design di Dieter Rams per Braun. Un ribaltamento grammaticale e di senso che
Ceramic, Nylon
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 11.82 in
Wheeled spout with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
particolare il design di Dieter Rams per Braun. Un ribaltamento grammaticale e di senso che suggerisce e, allo
Ceramic, Nylon
Sold
H 1.66 in W 14.34 in D 10.4 in
LECSON AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amp, hi-fi quad 33/303 braun dieter rams
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Lecson AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amplifier Designed 1972 by Allen Boothroyd, this design won the 1974 Design Council Award. Good condition, fully working and ready to enjoy -...
Metal
BRAUN SK-55 "Schneewittchensarg", Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design icon BRAUN "SK-55" aka "Schneewittchensarg" designed by Hans Gugelot & Dieter Rams
Wood
Braun RT20 Radio Designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Haderslev, DK
Legendary Dieter Rams design by German Braun. The RT20 designed in 1961 is in a very good
Beech, Lacquer
BRAUN Cockpit 250 audio system, Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Audio system BRAUN "Cockpit 250" designed by Dieter Rams in the 1970s. Stereo compact unit with
Plastic
Braun FS-80 Television by Dieter Rams, 1964
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Braun FS-80 Television designed by Dieter Rams ca. 1964 in plastic, glass, and powder coated steel
Plastic
Braun Audio wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1960's/70's. Equip with Braun
Metal, Aluminum
Postmodern Coffee Grinder Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun Germany
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in San Diego, CA
This work was created under the supervision of Dieter Rams who was the head of design at Braun from
Plastic
Sold
H 11.82 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
Braun Stereo Atelier 1-81 by Dieter Rams + Braun L2 Speaker Pair 1958 RARE
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare stereo designed by Dieter Rams for Braun. The Braun Atelier 1-81 Stereo with am fm radio and
Chrome
Sold
H 3.43 in Dm 2.05 in
Dieter Rams for Braun, T2 Table Lighter, 1968. Silver Finished, Rare, Excellent
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams for Braun, 1968 T2 TFG2 Table Lighter (Nr. 6822/305) This is a great example of the
Silver Plate
Sold
H 4.34 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Dieter Rams, Braun Regie 510 receiver tuner-amplifier, 1972, stereo hifi audio
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
DIETER RAMS (Germany, born 1932) Regie 510 Receiver (tuner amplifier) Designed 1972, manufactured
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L50 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 310 and L50 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and rare L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM
Metal
Sold
H 6.89 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in
Dieter Rams, Braun PS 500 Record Player, 1968 super working turntable hifi audio
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in London, GB
DIETER RAMS (Germany, born 1932) PS 500 Record Player Designed 1968, manufactured by Braun, Germany
Metal
Sold
H 3.35 in Dm 2.17 in
German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s Cylindrical table
Metal
Braun PC3 Record Player by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Dieter Rams
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun Pc3 Design in Germany in 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams for Max Braun
Steel
Sold
H 9.65 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany.
By Braun, Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
Located in Landgraaf, NL
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany. In the mid-20th
Metal
Sold
H 9.65 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany.
By Braun, Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
Located in Landgraaf, NL
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany. In the mid-20th
Metal
Sold
H 259.85 in W 372.05 in D 143.71 in
Hans Gugelot, Braun PKG 5-81 Radiogram record player for Dieter Rams audio SK4 5
By Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in London, GB
Hans gugelot for Braun Braun PKG 5-81 Stereo Radiogram ‘Radio-Phono-Kombination’, with stand
Wood
Sold
H 4.73 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Desk Fan HL70 by Reinhold Weiss & Jurgen Greubel for Dieter Rams & Braun
By Dieter Rams, Jürgen Greubel, Braun, Reinhold Weiss
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Dieter Rams for Braun. Dimensions listed are without the acrylic stand.
Metal
BRAUN "L 710" speakers
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
BRAUN "L 710" speakers with walnut veneer case and LF 700 stand in black. The speakers were
Walnut
Snow White's Coffin by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun
Located in Dronten, NL
) Designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun Design Germany.
Steel
Sold
H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 12.6 in
Quad 33 / 303 Hi-Fi System, Pre and Power Amplifier, Complete and Working
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in London, GB
works of post war modernist product designers such as Dieter Rams for Braun, this design itself received
Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in
Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass, Perry King
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
slogan: "for all places except the office"). One owner of an Olivetti Valentine is Braun designer Dieter
Metal
BRAUN "Atelier 11" & "L 11" Audio System, Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design icon BRAUN "Atelier 11," designed by Hans Gugelot and Dieter Rams in the 1960s. A
Stainless Steel
Vintage Dieter Rams watches for Braun
By Dieter Rams
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Vintage Dieter Rams LED watches designed in 1977 and Manufactured by Braun Dw20 and Dw30 were made
Stainless Steel
Braun Audio wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1960's/70's. Equip with Braun
Metal, Aluminum
Dieter Rams for Braun Desk Fan
By Braun, Reinhold Weiss, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supervision of Dieter Rams who was the head of design at Braun from 1961–1995. Rams designed over 500 pieces
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in W 18.71 in D 3.94 in
Dieter Rams TS-45 Steuergerät Hi-Fi Amplifier/Tuner, for Braun, 1964
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams Braun AG, Germany TS45 Steuergerät, Receiver (amplifier/tuner), 1964 White and
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Dieter Rams for Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L60 floor speaker 1970s
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced
Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio
Metal
Dieter Rams for Braun Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
player on a Vitsoe shelf is a great idea of the designer Dieter Rams. The Braun hi-fi wall unit also
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 6.7 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Dieter Rams, Braun Audio 250 TC45/3 Hi-Fi Radiogram Record Player, L345 Speakers
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams (designer), 1967 Braun AG, Germany (manufacturer) - Audio 250 radiogram / record
Metal
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
player on a Vitsoe shelf is a great idea of the designer Dieter Rams. The Braun hi-fi wall unit also
Metal, Aluminum
Braun PCS4 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Hans Hugelot, Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun PCS 4. Design in Germany in 1960s by Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams for Max Braun AG
Steel
Desk Radio by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare modernist desk radio devoid of extraneous detailing having a distinctive slanted powder-coated sheet steel front and honey-toned beech wood on the sides.
Steel
Braun SK 61 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun, Hans Hugelot
Located in Vienna, AT
Radio-phono combination Braun SK 61. Design in Germany in 1962 by Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams with
Steel
Braun SK61 Record Player and L1 floor speaker by Dieter Rams
By Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK61 record player designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Hugelot, 1961. Equip with record player
Metal
Vintage 1970s Braun Table Alarm Clock by Dieter Rams + Dietrich Lubs
By Dieter Rams
Located in Hyattsville, MD
It's works perfectly, and was never any leakage in the battery box. Keeps good time. Made in Germany. Good vintage condition. Power Supply / Battery / 1 - C, not included. Measures:...
Plastic
Braun SK 4/2 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun, Hans Hugelot
Located in Vienna, AT
). Designed by Hans Hugelot, Dieter Rams and Wilhelm Wagenfeld (record player) for Braun AB in 1956 as the
Steel
Sold
H 9.5 in W 23 in D 11.5 in
Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot, SK 5 Phonosuper Radiogram Braun AG Germany, 1958
By Braun, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot - SK 5 Phonosuper Radiogram Braun AG Germany, 1958 Dieter Rams and
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
Sold
H 6.7 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Dieter Rams Audio 300 Hi-fi system, Braun 1969. Incl, i-Pod/phone Lead Connector
By Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams Braun AG, Germany (manufacturer) Audio 300, hi-fi system (turntable/amplifier/tuner
Sold
H 9.45 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
1970s Dieter Rams for Braun HiFi Audio Set Record Player, Amp, Radio, Speakers
By Braun, Dieter Rams, Apple Computer, Inc.
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, this highly prized set became the inspiration for many Apple
Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in W 25.36 in D 10.87 in
1970s Dieter Rams for Braun HiFi Audio Set Record Player, Amp, Radio, Speakers
By Braun, Dieter Rams, Apple Computer, Inc.
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, this highly prized set became the inspiration for many Apple
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 29.93 in
Dieter Rams, Sofa RZ 620 in Cream-Coloured Leather by Vitsœ, Germany 1962 Braun
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Munster, NRW
Two-seat sofa from the 620 chair programme, designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ, Germany in 1962
Leather
Sold
H 21.46 in W 47.84 in D 14.97 in
Complete Braun Atelier by Dieter Rams, Amp, Tuner, Tape, CD, Turntable, Boxes
By Peter Hartwein, Braun, Apple Computer, Inc., Dieter Rams
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
and Peter Hartwein for Braun, Germany. Manufactured between 1981 and 1989. It represents Dieter Rams
Metal
Sold
H 9.65 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
Early Dieter Rams for Braun SK55 HiFi Audio Set Record Player, Radio, Speakers
By Apple Computer, Inc., Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot, Braun
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, this highly prized integrated SK55 "Snow
Metal
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun
By Reinhold Weiss, Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in San Diego, CA
Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. #2974 The design was created under the supervision of Dieter Rams
Metal
Sold
H 6.13 in W 8.63 in D 1.63 in
1950s Architect Max Bill German Minimalist Grey Wall Clock Modernist like Braun
By Dieter Rams, Max Bill
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The original timer dial was changed and appears to have been hand painted by previous owner, along with the chrome clock face edging. The clock movement with a fresh battery has been...
Porcelain
Sold
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Wega 3300 Hi-Fi System by Verner Panton with L550 Speakers by Dieter Rams
By Wega, Verner Panton, Braun
Located in Haderslev, DK
speakers designed by Dieter Rams. Both Panton and Rams are known for their uncompromised design and high
Wood
Quad 33 / 303 / FM3 Hi-Fi System, Superb Fully-Functioning
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in London, GB
British design classic, inspired by the works of post war modernist product designers such as Dieter Rams
Braun Analogue Audio System, Dieter Rams, 1975
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Porto, PT
Complete Braun analogue audio system, designer by Dieter Rams, 1975. Consists of tapedeck player
Metal
Braun Analogue Audio System, Dieter Rams, 1975
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Porto, PT
Complete Braun analogue audio system, designer by Dieter Rams, 1975. Consists of tape deck player
Metal
$1,883 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,217 / item
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels t...
Aluminum, Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$9,878 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$2,178
H 12.6 in W 58.27 in D 20.48 in
Large "Marcel T" Chrome Coffee Table by K. Takahama for Cassina, Italy 1974
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and very rare “Marcel T” coffee table in chrome-plated steel and crystal, designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced by Cassina in 1974 as a tribute to Marcel Breuer’s iconi...
Crystal, Chrome, Stainless Steel
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Manhasset, NY
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model L Piano, Refurbished Satin Ebony, 1911, 88 Keys, Serial Number 146562 This exceptional 1911 Steinway piano, Model 146561, has undergone a complete ...
Lacquer
$50,041
H 26.38 in W 55.52 in D 74.81 in
S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, Metal Frame, France, 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery, repainted. I...
Metal
$20,958
H 102.37 in W 94.49 in D 188.98 in
Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
K67 is a kiosk design created in 1966 by the Slovenian architect and designer Saša J. Mächtig. Very good contition, preserved in its original form. 2 original canopies included. Weig...
Fiberglass
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Satin, Oak
$1,650
H 13 in W 22 in D 18 in
Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.
Metal
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
By Philips, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior...
Glass, Wood
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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