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Walter Dorwin Teague
'Nocturne' Radio, Model #11861934

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Modernism in the Marketplace
Freestanding decorative object with a large circular periwinkle-blue glass or mirror panel in a brushed metal frame, with a central vertical ladder-like radio cabinet structure featuring a dial, knobs, and speaker grille
Streamlined Art Deco radio in cream and beige tones, with horizontal grille slats, a circular tuning dial with frequency markings, and a row of round control knobs, displayed against a pale blue background.
Designed by
Walter Dorwin Teague
United States, 1883-1960
Manufacturer
Sparton Corporation
United States, Michigan, Jackson, founded 1900
Title
'Nocturne' Radio, Model #1186
Date Made
1934
Medium
Colored mirrored glass and chrome-plated and lacquered metal
Dimensions
46 × 43 1/2 × 12 in. (116.84 × 110.49 × 30.48 cm)
Credit Line
Decorative Arts and Design Council Fund in honor of Joel Chen receiving the 2012 Design Leadership Award, Debbie and Mark Attanasio, Waldo Fernandez, Carole Gaba, Ric and Suzanne Kayne, Evans Y. Lam, Shau-Wai and Marie Lam Family Foundation, Lee Family, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Off The Wall Antiques, Susan and Eric Smidt, Michael S. Smith, Priscilla and Curtis Tamkin, David and Deborah Trainer, and Margaret Weitzman
Accession Number
M.2012.115
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design