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 Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique wall system by Dieter Rams for Braun & Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction
Metal
$1,732 / set
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Plexiglas Stands from Braun Electric by Dieter Rams, 1960s Germany
By Dieter Rams, Braun
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
$716
H 2 in W 4 in D 4 in
Dieter Rams e Dietrich Lubs design for Braun in 1976 DN 40 allarm clock 4967
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Biella, IT
Dieter Rams e Dietrich Lubs design for Braun in 1976 DN 40 allarm clock 4967 in black
Plastic
$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 Braun, Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
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
1960s Hi-Fi System, PS 600, CSV 251 & CE 300, Braun, Vintage
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary Hi-Fi system from Braun. The 1960s design by Dieter Rams consists of a classic PS 600
Stainless Steel
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 Dieter Rams, Artur Braun
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 Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
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 Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
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 Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
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 Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design icon BRAUN "SK-55" aka "Schneewittchensarg" designed by Hans Gugelot & Dieter Rams
Wood
BRAUN Cockpit 250 audio system, Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
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 Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Braun FS-80 Television designed by Dieter Rams ca. 1964 in plastic, glass, and powder coated steel
Plastic
Postmodern Coffee Grinder Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun Germany
By Dieter Rams, Braun
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
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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
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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 Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in London, GB
DIETER RAMS (Germany, born 1932) Regie 510 Receiver (tuner amplifier) Designed 1972, manufactured
Metal
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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 Braun, Dieter Rams
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 Dieter Rams, Braun, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun Pc3 Design in Germany in 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams for Max Braun
Steel
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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
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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, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Landgraaf, NL
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany. In the mid-20th
Metal
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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 Braun, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Hans gugelot for Braun Braun PKG 5-81 Stereo Radiogram ‘Radio-Phono-Kombination’, with stand
Wood
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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 Braun, Reinhold Weiss, Jürgen Greubel, Dieter Rams
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Dieter Rams for Braun. Dimensions listed are without the acrylic stand.
Metal
BRAUN "L 710" speakers
By Braun, Dieter Rams
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
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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
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H 4.34 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in
Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Ettore Sottsass, Perry King, Olivetti
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 Dieter Rams, Braun
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
Dieter Rams for Braun Desk Fan
By Dieter Rams, Braun, Reinhold Weiss
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
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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 Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced
Steel
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
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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 Dieter Rams, Braun
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
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 PCS4 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Braun, Hans Hugelot, 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
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 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 SK 4/2 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Braun, Hans Hugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
). Designed by Hans Hugelot, Dieter Rams and Wilhelm Wagenfeld (record player) for Braun AB in 1956 as the
Steel
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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 Hans Gugelot, Braun, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Braun, Apple Computer, Inc., Peter Hartwein, Dieter Rams
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
and Peter Hartwein for Braun, Germany. Manufactured between 1981 and 1989. It represents Dieter Rams
Metal
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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., Braun, Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
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 Dieter Rams, Reinhold Weiss, Braun
Located in San Diego, CA
Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. #2974 The design was created under the supervision of Dieter Rams
Metal
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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 Max Bill, Dieter Rams
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
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 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 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
Braun Atelier Hifi and Speakers System, Dieter Rams, 1980
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Porto, PT
Complete Atelier 3 HiFi Stereo and L15 speaker system by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1980 Atelier3 Braun
Braun T3 table lighter designed by Dieter Rams, 1970.
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in FERROL, ES
Braun T3 table lighter designed by Dieter Rams, 1970. Made of red and black plastic. The lighter
Metal
Dieter Rams L1 Speaker for Braun
By Dieter Rams
Located in Porto, PT
Braun L1 speaker by Dieter Rams Additional speaker for SK phonosuper model, Atelier 1 and 2. The
Steel
Dieter Rams L1 Speaker for Braun
By Dieter Rams
Located in Porto, PT
Original Braun L1 speaker by Dieter Rams. Additional speaker for SK phonosuper model, Atelier one
Steel
Set of Three Ashtrays by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three stackable ashtrays by Dieter Rams from the 1970s. They were produced by Braun in
Plastic
1960s Dieter Rams CSV 60/1 Amplifier for Braun, Germany
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Wilnis, UT
A rare vintage CSV 60/1 tube amplifier designed by Dieter Rams, manufactured by Braun in Germany
Metal
Dieter Rams L1 Speaker for Braun, 1960
By Dieter Rams
Located in Porto, PT
Original Braun L1 speaker by Dieter Rams. Additional speaker for SK phonosuper model, Atelier one
Steel
Dieter Rams 'Kängaroo' Fussgestell, for Braun Audio 250
By Dieter Rams
Located in Cologne, DE
Dieter Rams 'Kängaroo' Fussgestell, for Braun Audio 250 Execution: Braun
Aluminum
$1,911 / 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
$2,121 / item
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
$4,360 / 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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
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
Sold|$37,500
H 39 in W 58 in D 70.5 in
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Stamford, CT
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
$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
Mawu Chair in Printed 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, Oak, Cotton, Linen
$5,854
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Dieter Rams 620 Lounge Chair Swivel Base by Vitsœ black Leather 1962 Mid Century
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge Chair from the chair program 620, designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany in 1962. The pictured lounge chair was purchased around 2000 and has since been in the second ho...
Leather
$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
$13,000
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...
Metal
$6,962Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 106.3 in D 92.52 in
Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Judy Bed is a luxurious tribute to the timeless elegance of Judy Garland. This exquisite piece embodies classic Hollywood glamour and is designed to elevate any bedroom with its ...
Textile, Bouclé, Wood
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$21,000Sale Price|30% Off
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
$8,960 / set
H 43.71 in W 160.64 in D 14.97 in
606 wall unit by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s Germany.
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Landgraaf, NL
606 wall unit by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s Germany. The 606 is a well-known modular shelving system that became a benchmark of modernist design. The system is based on a simple a...
Aluminum
$12,000 / set
H 25.2 in W 24.81 in D 35.44 in
Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Here we have a very rare opportunity, a large set of five Otto Zapf 1967 'sofalette' modular seating elements and a very rare 'Sofalette' corner table in fibreglass Newly upholst...
Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, 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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