Minimalist Modular Model 606 Wall Unit by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s-1970s, Set of 26

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

A modular, timeless shelving system - a classic from the 1960s can be purchased here, practical, functional, reduced to the essentials and almost a little overpowering in its placeless universality - a true all-rounder...

" Good design is as little design as possible "
The iconic 606 shelving system was designed by DIETER RAMS in 1960 and has been manufactured by VITSOE ever since.

* The modular system furniture is based on E-shaped aluminum profiles for vertical wall mounting. The shelves and boxes in two grid widths are simply hooked in and held in place with aluminum pins. This creates a wide range of possible combinations.
* The shelving system grows with your needs and can be flexibly rearranged again and again. The flexible attachment of the components allows easy assembly and conversion and thus simplifies relocation.
* The 606 system has won several awards and is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
* It is of the highest aesthetic quality and durable.
* Versatile modular system.
* In order to clear up the chaos in which we live, the design of the 606 shelving system is also reduced to the essentials. It follows a few concise principles from Dieter Rams:
"Products should have no built-in expiration date, be discreet, adaptable and reliable - as well as minimize impact on the environment."
+ The 606 shelving system we offer, this set includes: 5x. Carcasses - including one with an open compartment and a record stand - as well as a double shelf + 12x single shelves and 8x aluminum wall rails (including 5x long (171 cm) + 3x short).

DIMENSIONS
3x carcases: width 66.2 cm * depth 35.7 cm * height 39.5 cm
1x carcase: width 90.6 cm * depth 39.7 cm * height 39.5 cm
1x double shelf carcase: width 66.2 cm * depth 35.7 cm * height 11 cm
Height 11 cm

2x shelves: width 90.6 cm * depth 21.7 cm
10x shelves: width 66.2 cm * depth 21.7 cm

CONDITION
The object is in good and well-kept vintage condition. On closer inspection, there are isolated, predominantly superficial traces of a vintage object: These are on the lacquer - on a corpus and shelf/shelf a little more or less - small to medium, as well as very few, larger surface scratches, bumps and nicks (these mostly angular) as well as lacquer abrasion and chipping in a few places. The object has been carefully cleaned by us.
.......All traces of use are only visible on closer inspection, without being serious in the overall picture and impairing the function....

+ The pictures are part of the condition description and show the general condition and the most important flaws. We therefore ask you to take a good look at the pictures above.

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Creator	Dieter Rams
Manufacturer	Vitsoe
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Vintage, Mid-Century, Design Classics, Minimalist, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use, Light wear consistent with age and use, Surface has been polished, Lacquer wear, A few larger surface scratches, Knocks, Nicks, Lacquer abrasion and flaking in a few places
Product Code	OHY-1819564
Materials	Aluminum, Metal, Wood
Color	Black, silver
Width	356 cm 356 cm
Depth	36 cm 35.7 cm
Height	171 cm 171 cm
Weight Range	Heavy — Between 80kg and 150kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Product Safety Information

Additional Product Safety Information	Wandregal von Vitsoe aus Metall aus den 1960er und 1970er Jahren

About the Creator

Dieter Rams

Industrial designer Dieter Rams was born in 1932 in Wiesbaden, Germany. During his formative years, he was greatly influenced by his grandfather who was a carpenter, and at the age of sixteen, he started a three-year carpentry apprenticeship. He went on to study interior design and architecture at Wiesbaden School of Art, graduating in 1953. His role models included many pioneers of modernism, like Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius, and in the early 1950s, Rams worked on projects for Frankfurt architect Otto Apel and American architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Impressed with his passion for carpentry and architecture, Braun hired Rams as an interiors architect in 1955. His task was to modernize the company’s interiors, but he soon developed an interest in product design. By 1962, Rams was Braun’s Director of Design.

Rams also worked closely with furniture manufacturer Vitsœ (formerly known as Vitsœ+Zapf) to design a collection that included the 606 Universal Shelving System (1960)—the first track-based, wall-mounted storage system with interchangeable units—and the 620 Chair Programme and 621 Table (1962). In 1961, Rams was appointed Vitsœ’s head of design, a position he maintained until 1995.

Rams was a protégé of the Ulm Design School—founded as a successor to the Bauhaus—along with fellow designers Hans Gugelot (1920-65), Fritz Eichler (1887-1971), and Otl Aicher (1922-91). Together they created many industry standards, including the SK4 Radio and Record Player (1956), Atelier 1 Hi-Fi System and L1 Loud Speakers, Audio 1 Series (1962), TG60 Tape Recorder (1963), and L450 Loudspeaker (1963).

Rams describes his minimalist, ecologically minded design aesthetic as “less, but better.” He is celebrated today as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century and noted for his austere, rationalist approach to design, typified by a spare, geometric formal vocabulary. Rams’s list of ten principles for “good design” is still considered relevant today, and it is taught in design schools around the world.

Rams was awarded the Lucky Strike Designer Award in 2007 and the Kölner Klopfer prize (also known as the Cologne Thumper award) in 2010 by the Cologne International School of Design. Many of his designs are featured in museum collections, and his Less and More exhibition—which features his landmark designs for both Braun and Vitsœ—appeared at London’s Design Museum, Frankfurt’s Museum Angewandte Kunst, and San Francisco’s MoMA.

Rams retired from Braun in 1997, but he continues to design for Vitsœ today. He lives in Frankfurt.

* With thanks to Vitsoe for images