Braun - SK 61 Record player
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For sale: a rare combination radio-phonograph model SK 61, nicknamed the "Snow White’s Coffin", designed by the master of German industrial design Dieter Rams in collaboration with Hans Gugelot, and issued by the legendary Braun AG of Frankfurt, between 1962 and 1964.
A major figure in design of the 20th century, Dieter Rams revolutionized industrial design with his ten founding principles — formal sobriety, exemplary functionality, honesty of materials — which would inspire decades later Jonathan Ive and Apple’s design. The SK 61 model perfectly illustrates this philosophy, blending technical rigor, absolute minimalism, and uncompromising German build quality.
This cult object stands out for its white enamelled metal case, its ash wood side panels, and its iconic transparent acrylic lid, emblematic of functionalist modernism derived from Bauhaus and Ulm School. It is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York as a representative piece of 20th‑century design. It sits squarely in the world of collectible design objects and the most sought-after vintage audio equipment.
Specifications:
- Model: SK 61 Phonosuper
- Designers: Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot
- Publisher: Braun AG Frankfurt
- Period: 1962‑1964
- Dimensions: W 58 cm × H 24.5 cm × D 29 cm
- Weight: approximately 11.5 kg
- Body in white enamelled metal, ash panels, acrylic lid
- Turntable 4 speeds: 78, 45, 33 and 16 rpm
- Tube AM/FM/Longwave radio
Condition:
- Very good overall condition
- Fully functional
- Plexiglass lid intact, some minor superficial scratches
- Stylus to check or replace
- Original power cord
For sale: a rare combination radio-phonograph model SK 61, nicknamed the "Snow White’s Coffin", designed by the master of German industrial design Dieter Rams in collaboration with Hans Gugelot, and issued by the legendary Braun AG of Frankfurt, between 1962 and 1964.
A major figure in design of the 20th century, Dieter Rams revolutionized industrial design with his ten founding principles — formal sobriety, exemplary functionality, honesty of materials — which would inspire decades later Jonathan Ive and Apple’s design. The SK 61 model perfectly illustrates this philosophy, blending technical rigor, absolute minimalism, and uncompromising German build quality.
This cult object stands out for its white enamelled metal case, its ash wood side panels, and its iconic transparent acrylic lid, emblematic of functionalist modernism derived from Bauhaus and Ulm School. It is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York as a representative piece of 20th‑century design. It sits squarely in the world of collectible design objects and the most sought-after vintage audio equipment.
Specifications:
- Model: SK 61 Phonosuper
- Designers: Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot
- Publisher: Braun AG Frankfurt
- Period: 1962‑1964
- Dimensions: W 58 cm × H 24.5 cm × D 29 cm
- Weight: approximately 11.5 kg
- Body in white enamelled metal, ash panels, acrylic lid
- Turntable 4 speeds: 78, 45, 33 and 16 rpm
- Tube AM/FM/Longwave radio
Condition:
- Very good overall condition
- Fully functional
- Plexiglass lid intact, some minor superficial scratches
- Stylus to check or replace
- Original power cord
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Braun
Model
SK 61
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power Adapter
Designer/artist/maker
Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
Year of manufacture
1950
Weight
15 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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