mixing genres

Wagenfeld was one of the first German designers to switch from the traditional repertoire of arts and craft (mainly dishes and furniture) to more technically complex devices, giving rise to the famous German tradition of functional design. In 1954 Wilhelm opened his own design practice, and started receiving numerous commissions from leading German firms including Braun, the kitchen supplies giant WMF, and Lufthansa. In 1957 Wagenfeld was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, an honor celebrating his life’s work.

Record player designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Braun, 1957. Photo via Getty images.

Record player designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Braun
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