Designer dieter rams 19601969 materials fabric, foam. Unusually versatile and surprisingly durable, on its own or as a nesting pair. Dieter rams designs for vits left to right 606 universal shelving system, 621 side table, 620 chair programme. Vitsoe shelving for stereo and ceramics the 620 chair programme and 606 universal shelving system. Our vote for the greatest modern throne goes the 620 chair, designed by dieter rams in 1962. Dieter rams born 20 may 1932 in wiesbaden, hessen is a german industrial designer and retired academic closely associated with the consumer products company braun, the furniture company vits. Dieter rams online shop buy vintage dieter rams design at. The pareddown designs he created during his careerspanning tenure at the german electronics company, braun, began with his wallmounted 606 universal shelving system intended for the companys new, modern offices. Living room shelving and storage a gallery of vits. Designed by none other than dieter rams, the 620 s arms can be removed so you can turn multiple chairs into a sofa.
Dimensions 91cm h x 85 cm w x 75cm l this is available to view at our wollongong showroom. Newly reupholstered in buttery soft full grain aniline leather in a pale tan. Gray model 620 lounge chair by dieter rams for vitsoe, 1960s. Vitsoe, dieter rams 620 high back lounge chairs, pair.
Sheetmoulding compound and leather dimensions h 90 x w 86 x d 80 cm, seat high 41 cm. Dieter rams 620 lounge chair and ottoman 1962 artsy. Vitsoe 620 chair and 621 tables both designed in 1962. Rams design aesthetic has arguably influenced products found in apple stores today. Download your free digital copy and discover all that the 606 universal shelving system, 620 chair programme and 621 tables have to offer at.
The 620 chair programme and 606 universal shelving system at home together. Dieter rams 620 armchair and footstool, designed for vitsoe in 1962. Both chairs are in a very good condition, especially considering 620 program lounge chair and 621 table by dieter rams for vitsoe, 1966 at 1stdibs search for items, creators, or styles. The 620 chair programme and 606 universal shelving system in. If i lived like a minimalist, i think id get the whole suite. It seems like the first chair that theyve decided to release is the 1962 design titled the 620 chair. The 606 universal shelving system has never gone out of.
Like its sibling the 606 universal shelving system, which was designed by dieter rams in 1962, the 620 chair programme is a carefullyconceived kit of parts. The 620 chair programme is a kit of parts, not just a chair. Reengineering the 620 chair programme alongside dieter rams. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a midcentury modern model 620 lounge chair with natural leather cushions in a fiberglass frame designed by dieter rams. As europe was rebuilt in the 1950s, homes became smaller. Using 3d printing, the furniture company has revived ramss 620 chair program. Dieter rams, lounge chair and ottoman rz 62 by vits. In 1959, while working for the flourishing german electronics manufacturer braun, dieter rams received the green light to design furniture for a danish entrepreneur, niels wiese vits. The chairs can be transformed into a couch by taking the armrest of and connecting the seats. Black leather 620 2seater sofa by dieter rams for vits. German industrial designer dieter rams created the 620 chair in 1962 with the philosophy that furniture should outlast its owner.
Undeterred by his heavy work schedule there, rams maintained a keen interest in both spatial and integrated design. Available in 6 colors and as a high back or a low back chair. The vitsoe 620 chair and 621 nesting tables both designed in 1962 and still available today. By producing electronic gadgets that were remarkable in their austere aesthetic and user friendliness, rams made braun a household name in the 1950s. Dieter rams model 620 for vitsoe leather lounge chair and ottoman. Like its sibling the 606 universal shelving system, rams designed the program as a rigorouslyconceived kit of parts. After decades when you could only find it at auction for. Gary hustwit discusses his dieter rams documentary rams.
Separate chairs can become a sofa or vice versa at any time in the future. The 620 chair programme is a kit of parts that adapts view this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs lounge chair and its ottoman from the 620 chair programme. Oct 18, 2015 620 chair programme vitsoe dieter rams. The chair, which has been rereleased by vitsoe, is designed to accommodate lifes inevitable changes. Dieter rams began his studies in architecture and interior decoration at wiesbaden school of art in 1947, now part of the rheinmain university of applied sciences. And because of this system thinking, 620 arrives in easily manageable boxes, however large the sofa you have ordered. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The 620 chair programme is a kit of parts that adapts to your changing life. Of course, id also need the 606 shelving system to make it all complete. Dieter rams 606 universal shelving system in walnut veneer for vitsoe. The 621 side table next to the rams 620 chair programme that was also relaunched by vitsoe in may last year. Original vintage dieter rams lounge chair, 620 chair programme for vitsoe designed in 1962 material.
With his less, but better philosophy, dieter rams is one of the most influential designers to emerge in the 20th century. Dieter rams lounge chair, for vitsoe, 620 chair programme. The cushions are covered with very soft high quality redbrown leather, the scales are made of metal with a polyester coating. A year later, in 1948, he took a break from studying to gain practical experience and finish his carpentry apprenticeship. Its doing a job, so its very utilitarian and functional. Dieter rams photographed by gary hustwit at the vitra design museum near basel. Vitsoe reengineers a pair of dieter rams classics metropolis. Dieter rams reissues his rare but classic modular chair. He also worked on simple, functionalist designs for londonbased furniture firm vitsoe, including the 620 chair program and 606 universal shelving system. Iht reports vitsoe to reintroduce 620 chair from braun design legend dieter. Like rams 606 universal shelving system, which the designer also created for vits. Shop vintage dieter rams seating, storage and more. All this stuff like a radio or a bookshelf it should blend into the scenery.
Lounge chair from the legendary 620 chair programme in chocolate leather. The vitsoe 606 universal shelving system by dieter rams. All were created by the german designer dieter rams in. See more ideas about dieter rams, dieter rams design and braun dieter rams. Leather has a natural finish, with a slight nubuck feel. Furniture that could adapt to this changing world was needed.
The 620 chair programme was designed by dieter rams for vitsoe in 1962. His unobtrusive approach and belief in less but better design generated a timeless quality in his products and have influenced the design of many. Exposed pignosed bolts allow it to be joined with another unit after removing the arms to form a larger chair or a sofa. Twoseater sofa model 620 by dieter rams for vitsoe, 1962. Dieter rams 620 chair programme reissued by vitsoe design. Frame, refinished as new in the official vitsoe ral color. Dieter rams 620 armchair and footstool vitsoe at 1stdibs. In addition to being a successor to the bauhaus, rams eventually became a. Model 620 fiberglass and leather lounge chair by dieter rams. Preserving dieter rams design thinking for the future. The 620 chair program and 606 universal shelving system at.
Like our shelving system, it is a kit of parts that has more to it than meets the eye. Like its sibling, the 606 universal shelving system, it is a kit of parts that adapts to your changing life. Shop authentic dieter rams furniture and other dieter rams furniture from the worlds best. Vintage 620 highback armchair by dieter rams for vitsoe. Like rams 606 universal shelving system, which rams designed for vits. Dieter rams 606 universal shelving system buy on vits. Dieter rams online shop buy vintage dieter rams design. Very nice lounge chairs designed by dieter rams for vitsoe in 1962.
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