Rams + Vitsoe, Happily Ever After

This year, Dieter Rams celebrated his 80th birthday. He also granted Vitsoe exclusive licensing rights to his furniture.

Rams made the following statements regarding his announcement:

Vitsœ’s disciplined business practices and manufacturing intelligence are in true alignment with the values of my design. This makes Vitsœ the ideal partner to present my products worldwide and it is for this reason that I have given Vitsœ the licence to sell not only 606 Universal Shelving System but my complete portfolio of furniture designs in Germany and throughout the world.

“In addition, Vitsœ’s growing international presence and continued commitment to the constant improvement of my products ensure that my furniture is in the best hands for the years ahead.

Source. Stay tuned for 2013 developments!

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So many great events and exhibits are coming my way as we near the end of summer…one I’ll be sure not to miss? The Less and More Exhibit at the SFMoma.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential industrial designers of our time, Dieter Rams produced iconic works and innovative ideas (in particular his advocacy for “less but better” design) that have proved seminal for our contemporary design culture. For more than 40 years, Rams was the lead designer for the German household appliance company Braun. He has also been the active designer for German furniture company Vitsœ since his start there in 1959. This exhibition includes more than 200 models and objects by Rams and his team, as well as contemporary designs influenced by his Ten Principles of Good Design, such as Apple computers.