According to this reference site, the Braun Atelier 3 audio system sells in used condition for between £600 – £1000, depending on condition. This one in eBay right now is still at £1.
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Braun BN0032 modernist-style watch range
Braun has been making watches since the early '70s, with the range still very much inspired by the Dieter Rams 'less is more' philosophy. Not only that, designs like the Braun BN0032 watch range are reasonably priced too.
Dieter Rams print from Blue Ant Studio
We shouldn't need to explain to you how important Dieter Rams is to consumer industrial design but here's a brief overview for the uninitiated. From the humble beginnings of his career at Braun AG in 1955, he lead the way in championing minimalism & innovation in consumer products. Original Rams' pieces are highly sought after by electronics geeks the world over and his 10 Principles of Good Design have influenced such luminaries as Jonathan Ive, designer of the iPod & iMac amongst other things.
This Dieter Rams print from Blue Ant Studio is a celebration of the undisputed master of consumer electronics design. The print features key, typically minimalist pieces designed by Rams during his illustrious 40 year career at Braun, including the famous SK-4 radio & record player.
The Dieter Rams print is $55 (including international shipping) from Blue Ant Studio. See the website for more details.
eBay watch: 1960s Braun HL1 personal desk fan by Reinhold Weiss
Stylish 1960s modernism and no doubt practical too, especially at this time of year. The Braun HL1 personal desk fan that is.
The work of Reinhold Weiss in 1961, it still looks the part today – another example of Braun's forward-thinking design. The motor casing is made of off white plastic with a chrome rim separating the motor casing from the fan head. There is also a light grey plastic lever switch on the casing to select speed and a perspex casing to protect the blades.
The Desk Fan is in 'very good condition' and in 'full working order', as well as being priced quite reasonably right now. Bidding stands at £2.20.
eBay watch: Dieter Rams-designed 1960s Braun SK6 audio system
An iconic design and still a practical piece of kit 50 years after it was designed – the Dieter Rams-designed 1960s Braun SK6 audio system, which is on eBay right now.
Rams designed this back in 1960, a mix of white metal, wood and plexiglass, not to mention style and modernist inspiration. This would sit effortlessly in most houses. Functionality? It plays 33, 45 and 78rpm records, as well as offering up radio reception (LW, MW and FM). There's the option of a separate speaker for stereo, but you'll have to buy that separately.
The unit is in 'excellent' condition, thanks to a restoration by the current owner. But you'll have to check those electrics, just to be safe. The bid price is £399 right now, or there's a 'buy it now' of £560.
Braun ABK 31 modernist-inspired wall clock
A stunning design from the 1980s, but this Braun ABK 31 wall clock probably owes more to the 1930s for inspiration.
It's a stunning, modernist-inspired wall clock, produced in 1985, the work of Dietrich Lubs under the design directorship of Dieter Rams. In terms of detail, it has an off-white face, glossy red bezel and a matt grey body, with the numerals adding that modernist touch.
Battery powered and in 'excellent' condition, the current price is £50.
