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Bob’s Radio Gallery #8

This Zenith 6D030’s cabinetry was designed by Charles and Ray Eames, most known for their mid-century furniture designs, such as the Eames Chair.  Their designs utilized a process for making compound bends in plywood, which resulted in stylish products at a time when the industry was still suffering from wartime material shortages.  This Zenith radio was manufactured in 1946 and looks years ahead of the competition.

This was a flea-market find from about twenty years ago and has an amazingly well preserved cabinet.  My philosophy has always been to “buy what you like”.  This radio wasn’t anything of particular value , or something that I was searching for.  I just liked its looks. It’s interesting that the 6D030 is now gaining collector status from collectors of Eames mid-century!

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