Philips “Playbox” radio-turntable for Medea – 1974
In 1974, Italian company Medea decided to produce a small series of hi-fi systems for the living room, integrated into one of their designer cabinets. The result, in collaboration with Philips, was the famous Playbox, an original piece of furniture that housed a radio, amplifier, and record player.
Production: Medea in collaboration with Philips, 1974
Functions: Hi-Fi system with integrated radio, amplifier, and turntable
Cabinet: burl wood structure with hinged doors that open to reveal the system and act as speakers
Dimensions:
Closed: 60 × 60 × 56 cm
Open: 120 × 120 × 36 cm
A piece of 1970s design that combines aesthetics and technology, an example of hi-fi furniture with great collectible appeal.
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