Description: Vintage Orange Grillo Flip Rotary Phone MoMA Modern Italian orange Grillo folding telephone launched in 1966 by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper Space Age Design, Great Gift for Designers and Collectors The Grillo telephone is a 1960s flip phone telephone from Italy. It was designed by Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso, and introduced in 1967. The Grillo – named “cricket” after the typical ring that resembled the insect’s stridulating – is a revolutionary telephone, half decor item and half extremely functional device for daily use. It was a popular and iconic symbol of 1960s Italian design.You can even find it in the permanent collection of MOMA. In 1966, when Siemens launched the Grillo telephone – a masterpiece by the famous industrial design duo Marco Zanuso and Richard Supper – many wondered what in the world that little, strange object, shaped like a seashell, could be. Manufacturer: Società Italiana Telecomunicazioni Siemens, Milan, Italy ABS plastic Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/4" (7 x 16.5 x 8.3 cm) Please note: Not tested, Sold as is Please carefully inspect the photos as they represent as best as possible the condition of the item. Expected delivery time 5-12 business days (depending on destination country) Item will be sent well wrapped up and safely packaged Please feel free to contact me for more information.
Price: 250 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-08T01:31:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Società Italiana
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
