Otl Aicher
German, 1922-1991
Otl Aicher was one of the most significant German designers and graphic designers of the 20th century. Together with the Swiss architect and artist Max Bill, he founded the Hochschule für Gestaltung Ulm (HfG) in 1953. For the Olympic Games in Munich in 1972, he developed a system of pictograms, which is still widely used internationally today.
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Creator: Otl Aicher
Otl Aicher Olympic Games Munich 1972, Fencing Sport, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otl Aicher
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher Olympic Games Munich 1972, Running over Obstacles, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otl Aicher
Materials
Paper
1972 Munich Olympic Games Stadium - Otl Aicher Original Vintage Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Winchester, GB
German graphic designer Otl Aicher lead the design team of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, including designing this gorgeous poster featuring the O...
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1970s German Vintage Otl Aicher
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher "Olympic Games Munich 1972, Archery, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otl Aicher
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher Olympic Games Munich 1972, Sailing Yachting, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otl Aicher
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher "Olympic Games Munich 1972, Men's Wrestling, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otl Aicher
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher Olympic Games Munich 1972, Boxing, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otl Aicher
Materials
Paper
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Otl Aicher furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Otl Aicher furniture, although green editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Otl Aicher were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Paul Wunderlich, Herbert Bayer, and Dorothee Maurer-Becker. Prices for Otl Aicher furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $478 and can go as high as $647, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $647.
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- What was Otl Aicher famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Otl Aicher was famous for his work in design. In fact, he was one of the most significant German designers of the 20th century. Together with the Swiss architect and artist Max Bill, he founded the Hochschule für Gestaltung Ulm (HfG) in 1953. For the Olympic Games in Munich in 1972, he developed a system of pictograms, which is still widely used internationally today. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Otl Aicher art.