Limited edition release of Brionvega’s RR126 Radiofonografo by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, now available at Living Edge.
Brionvega’s RR126 Radiofonografo inside Grand Hotel Campo dei Fiori in Varese, Italy. Photo by Mikael Olsson for T Magazine.
Brionvega’s RR126 Radiofonografo inside Achille Castiglioni’s workshop in Milan.
Archive image of Achille Castiglioni with Brionvega’s RR126 Radiofonografo.
The original timber version of Brionvega’s RR126 Radiofonografo byby Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
“Design shouldn’t be trendy. Good design should last over time, until it wears out.” –
When it comes to transforming everyday objects into timeless designs, there is no other name that comes to mind before the formidable Italian designer Achille Castiglioni. His creations, which turn domestic objects into what many perceive to be works of art, have found permanent residence in art collections globally, including , the and the . He is considered one of Italy’s most formidable design masters, a founding member of the ADI in the 1950’s and winner of a remarkable eight Compassi d’Oro awards. His name is interchangeable with the revitalisation of Modern Italian design and his work instils a clear expression of his meticulous method with attention to technical skill.
As an architect and designer, Castiglioni formed a famed working partnership with his brother , designing what is still to this day considered one of the most beautiful pieces of industrial, audio design in Italian history – the Radiofonografo RR126 with Italian electronic company .
The making of Brionvega’s RR126 Radiofonografo.
Brionvega is famed for creating many state of the art audio-visual products throughout the 1960s, employing well known industrial designers at the helm of those products. The Radiofonografo RR126 is an icon of pop design, often referred to as a “musical pet” due to its animal-like features – speakers for ears and control dials which make up its smiling face.
To celebrate the centenary of Achille Castiglione’s birth, Brionvega is proudly re-producing a limited run of 100 handcrafted, individually numbered radiograms, as a tribute to the famed designer. And thanks to our friends and partners at , this can now be purchased exclusively in .
Limited edition release of Brionvega’s RR126 Radiofonografo.
The 2018 re-imagined Radiofonografo RR226 speaker system incorporates a modern AUX cable for all your sonic, streaming needs and still maintains all of its original retro charm and aesthetic – this includes its original radio and record player. Handcrafted with timber detailing by artisans, the radiogram maintains the ability to be rearranged in three ways. The RR226 truly is one of a kind and creates a unique listening experience with sonic clarity, touted by artists and designers alike to be a must-have piece of timeless design.
Brionvega’s RadioCubo TS522D by Richard Sapper & Marco Zanuso.
Brionvega’s RadioCubo TS522D by Richard Sapper & Marco Zanuso.
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