The article examines the use of two iconic minimalist designs—the Vitsœ 620 chair and a Braun wall-mounted hi-fi system—in the Apple TV+ series *Severance*. Both objects were designed by German industrial designer Dieter Rams in the 1960s and appear in the show's dystopian corporate setting, specifically in the lower levels of Lumon Industries where experimental subject Gemma undergoes tests. The production team intentionally selected these pieces to convey themes of power, control, and commerce.
The article matters because it highlights how design objects can function as narrative devices in visual storytelling, reinforcing a show's atmosphere and themes. It also underscores Dieter Rams's lasting influence on contemporary design, from Apple products to television production design, and demonstrates the cultural cachet of mid-century modernist furniture and electronics in popular media.