Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot, SK55 radio and record player for Braun

DIETER RAMS (Germany, 1932) and HANS GUGELOT (Makassar, Indonesia, 1965–Ulm, Germany, 1965) for Braun.
“Braun SK55” radio and record player. Designed and manufactured in Germany from 1963 to 1968.
Metal and plastic.
A museum-quality piece from the history of design.
Original condition. In good working order; serviced by a specialist. Minimal signs of surface wear (far less than one would expect for its age).
Measurements: 59 x 29 x 24 cm.

Designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, this prized SK55 integrated audio system—known among collectors as “Snow White’s Coffin” (“Schneewichtensaag”)—became the inspiration for many Apple products. Minimalist, functional, and exceptionally beautiful. This set consists of a single integrated unit containing a turntable, a radio, a built-in amplifier, and several audio inputs, as well as speakers. The design includes outputs for a radio antenna and optional additional speakers.