Philips - Pancake Speaker

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Philips Pannenkoek horn loudspeaker designed by Louis Kalff circa 1928–1932, in good physical condition and not tested functionally, with a 45 cm diameter horn on an original metal base, about 50 cm high and weighing 7 kg, made of Philite and Bakelite with a black/dark brown colour and red-brown marbling.

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Beautiful and highly iconic antique Philips bowl loudspeaker, colloquially better known as "De Pannekoek". This early design classic was designed around 1930 by the renowned Dutch designer Louis Kalff for Philips Eindhoven. The object is made from the characteristic Philite (bakelite) and finished in a rare, atmospheric color scheme: black/dark brown with a splendid reddish-brown marbling and flames in the material. The impressive bowl is mounted on a sturdy, original metal base. An absolute eye-catcher for lovers of Art Deco, early radio history, or industrial design. Specifications Brand: Philips (Eindhoven, Netherlands) Designer: Louis Kalff Nickname: "De Pannekoek" Bowl loudspeaker Period: approx. 1928 - 1932 Material: Philite Bakelite & metal Color: Black/Dark brown with reddish-brown marbling/flames Dimensions: Bowl diameter approx. 45 cm, total height approx. 49 cm

Beautiful and highly iconic antique Philips bowl loudspeaker, colloquially better known as "De Pannekoek". This early design classic was designed around 1930 by the renowned Dutch designer Louis Kalff for Philips Eindhoven. The object is made from the characteristic Philite (bakelite) and finished in a rare, atmospheric color scheme: black/dark brown with a splendid reddish-brown marbling and flames in the material. The impressive bowl is mounted on a sturdy, original metal base. An absolute eye-catcher for lovers of Art Deco, early radio history, or industrial design. Specifications Brand: Philips (Eindhoven, Netherlands) Designer: Louis Kalff Nickname: "De Pannekoek" Bowl loudspeaker Period: approx. 1928 - 1932 Material: Philite Bakelite & metal Color: Black/Dark brown with reddish-brown marbling/flames Dimensions: Bowl diameter approx. 45 cm, total height approx. 49 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Philips
Model
Pancake
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
7 kg
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
50 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
20 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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