Braun DN 50 Visotronic digital alarm clock by Ludwig Littmann, 1979
A wonderful Braun piece – and one of my personal favourites. It looks like the ultimate Seventies design item, but somehow it's also hard to believe that it is over 30 years old.
The stylish L-shaped design is matched by a range of functions that includes an automatically dimming LED display and touch sensitive snooze bar.
This was created by Littmann while he was working under the Design Directorship of Dieter Rams.
It’s in very good vintage used condition. The clock keeps excellent time and both the alarm and touch sensitive snooze functions work. It has some minor surface signs of use consistent with decades of careful use – but there are no significant damages or signs of repair. As always, please study all of the pics to gain the best possible view of condition.**Please note that the item was tested on the European mains electricity supply – others please check with an electrician local to you to confirm functionality. The label states that the clock uses 220 V ~ /50 Hz. All vintage electrical items must be safety checked before use. Please see note about Vintage Electrical Items in full item listing. The size is approximately 150 mm x 110 mm x 80.
References
An example is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. For more information see: http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=2803.
Also see Bernd Polster and Olaf Meyer, Braun 50 Jahre Produktinnovation, DuMont Press, Cologne, Germany, 2005, pp 227 for an illustration and more information.
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