Braun - Reinhold Weiss / Dieter Rams Electric fan - HLD 21 - Plastic - Vintage hair dryer
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Braun Mini-Dryer HLD 21, designed by Reinhold Weiss under Dieter Rams, manufactured in West Germany around 1964, white plastic, 220 V, with original box, in good condition with light signs of wear and fully functional.
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Vintage Braun Mini-Dryer hair dryer (Reinhold Weiss, 1964) – With original, working box, HLD 21 220 V
An icon of 20th-century industrial design.
An exceptional example of the famous Braun Mini-Dryer, designed by Reinhold Weiss in 1964 under the supervision and artistic direction of the legendary Dieter Rams.
This appliance revolutionized the concept of travel hair dryers, eliminating the classic pistol grip in favor of a single-piece, compact, and rigorously geometric body. Displayed regularly in the world's leading modern art and design museums (including New York's MoMA).
Key features:
• Brand: Braun (Made in West Germany)
• Model: Mini-Dryer (Series HLD)
• Year of introduction: 1964
• Designer: Reinhold Weiss / Dieter Rams
• Included accessories: Original period box (with historical Braun graphics)
Item conditions
• Box: Present, original from the era. Shows some inevitable signs of age and wear on the edges (as visible in the photo), but maintains excellent aesthetic quality and authentic vintage charm.
• Hair dryer body: Aesthetically in overall excellent condition; the plastics show no cracks, only slight yellowing.
• Operation: Tested and working. The motor and the internal heating element respond correctly to the controls.
Vintage Braun Mini-Dryer hair dryer (Reinhold Weiss, 1964) – With original, working box, HLD 21 220 V
An icon of 20th-century industrial design.
An exceptional example of the famous Braun Mini-Dryer, designed by Reinhold Weiss in 1964 under the supervision and artistic direction of the legendary Dieter Rams.
This appliance revolutionized the concept of travel hair dryers, eliminating the classic pistol grip in favor of a single-piece, compact, and rigorously geometric body. Displayed regularly in the world's leading modern art and design museums (including New York's MoMA).
Key features:
• Brand: Braun (Made in West Germany)
• Model: Mini-Dryer (Series HLD)
• Year of introduction: 1964
• Designer: Reinhold Weiss / Dieter Rams
• Included accessories: Original period box (with historical Braun graphics)
Item conditions
• Box: Present, original from the era. Shows some inevitable signs of age and wear on the edges (as visible in the photo), but maintains excellent aesthetic quality and authentic vintage charm.
• Hair dryer body: Aesthetically in overall excellent condition; the plastics show no cracks, only slight yellowing.
• Operation: Tested and working. The motor and the internal heating element respond correctly to the controls.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
426 g
Title additional information
Vintage hair dryer
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Designer/artist/maker
Reinhold Weiss / Dieter Rams
Material
Plastic
Model
HLD 21
Manufacturer/ Brand
Braun
Style
Design
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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