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DiaporamaTube radio
1927
43.0 x 39.0 cm
NEMO Science Museum
The Roggebroodjewas the first radio for the commercial market and consists of three parts: a receiver, a transformer, and a speaker.The Bakelite speaker was often called the ‘pancake’.It was designed by Louis Kalff, who also designed the Evoluon in Eindhoven.The speaker was also available separately.On either side of the radio are tuning scales, and between them is a wavelength switch with the following numbered ranges: 1:1000-2000 metre, 2:300-600 metre, and 3:200-400 metre.
louis christiaan kalff (1897 – 1976)
Louis Christiaan Kalff (1897-1976) was a Dutch pioneer in industrial design, renowned for his iconic work at Philips – including the Evoluon. Explore his minimalist aesthetic, functional simplicity & lasting impact on 20th-century design.
NEMO Science Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Amsterdam's iconic NEMO Science Museum offers an immersive journey through interactive scientific exhibits and breathtaking rooftop views, inviting curious minds of all ages to explore the wonders of discovery.
About this artwork
- Title: Tube radio
- Artist: louis christiaan kalff
- Year: 1927
- Original dimensions: 43.0 x 39.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: NEMO Science Museum
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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