Object Details
Designer
Marco Zanuso, Italian, 1916 – 2001
Richard Sapper, German, 1932 - 2015
Manufacturer
Brionvega, S.p.A., Milan, founded 1945
Description
Red plastic rectangular block-like form with rounded edges and corners; retractable chrome handle, top left; sectioned retractable antenna at top, rear right corner. The body divided at center by chrome band; small button in front, hinged at back; body opens to reveal black speaker in left section, black panel with control dials and buttons in right section.
Credit Line
Gift of Max and Barbara Pine
Date
1963
Accession Number
1994-59-3
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
appliances & tools
Decorative Arts
Object Name
radio
Type
radio
Medium
plastic (ABS), chrome-plated metal, electronic components
Dimensions
H x W x D (open): 13 x 33 x 16.5 cm (5 1/8 x 13 x 6 1/2 in.)
H x W x D (closed): 13 x 22.5 x 13 cm (5 1/8 x 8 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
manufactured in
Milan, Italy
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1994-59-3