The pieces are in original and good condition, the fabric and aluminium do have some traces of use. Sheetmoulding compound and leather dimensions h 90 x w 86 x d 80 cm. Prolific german designer dieter rams ten principles for good design begin with good design is innovative, exemplified by his 1959 radiophono combination for braun. Industrial designer dieter rams was born in 1932 in wiesbaden, germany. 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. Frame, refinished as new in the official vitsoe ral color. Vitsoe reengineers a pair of dieter rams classics metropolis. Programm 620 lounge chair by dieter rams for vitsoe, 1970s. A fiberglass frame and cushions covered with very soft leather.
For sale on 1stdibs dieter rams model 620 lounge chair and ottoman manufactured by vitsoe. Jun 06, 2017 it is the new factory for vitsoe, makers of the minimalmodernist shelving, cabinets and furniture long coveted by the profession. Dieter rams was born in wiesbaden, germany, in 1932. Dieter rams 620 armchair and footstool vitsoe at 1stdibs. Dieter rams 620 chair programme reissued by vitsoe design. Dieter rams 620 chair programme relaunched by vits. From the iphone in your pocket to the clock on your wall, his elegant and simple voice is. Dieter rams model 620 for vitsoe leather lounge chair and. The design ethos of dieter rams by gestalten verlag, the book. May 10, 20 the 620 chair programme, first designed in 1962, has been comprehensively reengineered according to vits.
This chair from the 620 series was designed by dieter rams for vitsoe. Programme 620 lounge chair by dieter rams for vitsoe. This set of 2 nesting tables is called the modular low table program 010. With his less, but better philosophy, dieter rams is one of the most influential designers to emerge in the 20th century. And he worked with vitsoe to engineer a new build process using injection molding, a highpowered, highstrength method that gives the tables unparalleled rigidity and helps achieve ramss longheld ideal that wellmade products should live forever. 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. Original vintage dieter rams lounge chair, 620 chair programme for vitsoe designed in 1962 material. The 620 chair programme is a kit of parts that adapts to your changing life. German industrial designer dieter rams created the 620 chair in 1962 with the philosophy that furniture should outlast its owner.
Rz62 easy chair by dieter rams for vitsoe for sale at 1stdibs. Of course, components bought today are compatible with your decadesold 620 chair. See more ideas about cnc woodworking, dieter rams and woodworking. During his formative years, he was greatly influenced by his grandfather who was a carpenter, and at the age of sixteen, he started a threeyear carpentry apprenticeship. More than 50 years after i designed the 621 side table for. Exposed pignosed bolts allow it to be joined with another unit after removing the arms to form a larger chair or a sofa. Oct 30, 2000 designboom met dieter rams at his studio in his home in kronberg on october 20, 2000.
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs very nice highback armchair designed by dieter rams for vitsoe in 1962. An ad for the 620 chair program and 621 side table set. Vitsoe sells dieter ramss shelving system the new york times. 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 skip to main content. Leather has a natural finish, with a slight nubuck feel. If you know of dieter rams, its probably through the electric products he designed for braun in the 60s and 70s.
Set of two 620 easy chairs by dieter rams for vitsoe 1stdibs. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs designed by dieter rams for vitsoe and zapf in 1962. 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. Mar, 2014 the 621 side table next to the rams 620 chair programme that was also relaunched by vitsoe in may last year. He was strongly influenced by the presence of his grandfather who was a carpenter. Having spent 30 years admiring rams 620 chair programme, strong had finally decided to take the plunge and purchase one at the vits. The film is the first to ever document the now 84yearold designers life and career, which spans more than 50 years. This rare lounge chair model 601 and ottoman were designed by dieter rams for vitsoe in germany, 1960. The vitsoe 606 universal shelving system by dieter rams.
German company, braun, but was also developing ideas for a new furniture landscape for vitsoe. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs dieter rams designed his easy chair in 1962 but it still looks wonderfully modern. Enumerating each of his ten principles such as good design is innovative. High back 620 chair programme by dieter rams for vitsoe. Nov 21, 2017 now dieter rams, the guiding force behind the braun look, breaks down his design principles and processes in this elegant book. Sep 5, 20 620 chair programme, designed by dieter rams for vits. Preserving dieter rams design thinking for the future. The 620 chair programme is a kit of parts, not just a chair. The 620 chair programme, first designed in 1962, has been. Vitsoe reintroduces dieter ramsdesigned 620 chair program posted by ray why angela merkel loves dieter rams home iain claridge best garden decorations tips and tricks you need to know modern. Ramss early awards for carpentry led to him training as an architect as germany was rebuilt in the early 1950s. Vitsoe 621 side table designed by dieter rams gear patrol.
Jan 8, 20 620 chair programmeby vitsoe bydieter rams image2. Vitsoe, 33 bond street lafayette street, 917 6756990 or. In fact, much of the chairs true integrity is hidden from view. Aware that he was a significant contributor to that world, he asked himself an important question. Dieter rams lounge chair, for vitsoe, 620 chair programme. Like its sibling, the 606 universal shelving system, rams designed the chair program as a rigorously conceived kit of parts. Back in the late 1970s, dieter rams was becoming increasingly concerned by the state of the world around him an impenetrable confusion of forms, colours and noises.
The base is constructed from precisionengineered birch ply and houses a traditional coilsprung construction. Dieter rams 620 armchair and footstool, designed for vitsoe in 1962. Dieter rams, 740 stool sep 30, 2014 620 chair program 1962 designed by. Dieter rams, first generation 620 lounge chair may 16, 2017 the dieter rams braun collection at vits. Dieter rams, first generation 620 high back lounge chair. This will continue through monday, with books curated by neighbor dashwood books, and free intelligentsia coffee pourovers by gasoline alley coffee. May 26, 2017 dieter rams iconic designs at the vits.
Hallway storage and shelving systems a gallery of vits. The chair, which has been rereleased by vitsoe, is designed to accommodate lifes inevitable changes. In celebration of their comprehensive reengineering of dieter ramss 620 chair program, the vitsoe shop in new york will be launching the 620 reading room with a party tonight. All were created by the german designer dieter rams in the early 1960s, and have. Upholstery upkeep upholstered armchairs and s good design is long lasting. An early 620 chair, designed by dieter rams for vits. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs very nice lounge chair designed by dieter rams for vitsoe in 1962. Since 1959 we have made and evolved furniture that allows you to live better, with less, that lasts longer. Separate chairs can become a sofa or vice versa at any time in the future. All of that the 606 universal shelving system and 620 chair programme are designed by legendary german designer dieter rams and have been since they first went into production in 1960.
Aug 15, 2014 vitsoe says rams was closely involved in the process of bringing the table back into production. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Both the chair and table were reengineered for a special reissue. Functionality and durability, central to rams s original designs, happen to dovetail well with todays increased awareness of sustainability. Newly reupholstered in buttery soft full grain aniline leather in a pale tan. Vitsoe 606 shelving system in aluminium and wood, dieter. Unusually versatile and surprisingly durable, on its own or as a nesting pair. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Designed by dieter rams in 1962, the 620 chair programme adapts and changes.
Sep 30, 2014 designed by dieter rams for vitsoe in 1962. Items similar to rz62 easy chair by dieter rams for vitsoe view more dieter rams model 620 for vitsoe leather lounge chair and ottoman highly comfortable, cozy armchair designed by dieter rams for vitsoe. And though the chair has looked the same for 50 years, whats inside and how its made continues to evolve. See the 606 universal shelving system installed in vits. Vintage model 620 easy chair by dieter rams for vitsoe for. Dieter rams 620 chair programme reissued by vitsoe. How the 621 side table by dieter rams became a design classic. Event design and production interior planning communications strategy partnership curation. For the 2014 edition, rams added a set of adjustable feet that allow the rigid plastic tables to sit flat on uneven surfaces. Vitsoe 606 universal shelving system 620 chair programm. The design ethos of dieter rams dokumentiert sein schaffen. Dieter rams online shop buy vintage dieter rams design. But his designs spread much wider than early gadgets and included this awardwinning vitsoe 620 chair, which has just been reissued by vitsoe. Free uk delivery all orders are assembled and packed by our team at the vits.