Retro Radio, 1968

“Tune into the golden static of memory.”

Object Story

The Retro Radio, 1968, carries the warmth of living rooms where curtains drew shut against atomic skies and the dial glowed like a secret beacon. Its wooden shell whispers of crafted interiors, while the brushed gold face reflects an age when technology was furniture, not gadget. Turning its smooth knobs recalls the gestures of a household ritual: tuning into music, news, voices from afar. Between FM bursts and Bluetooth clarity, this radio is less about signal than about atmosphere — the hum of continuity between then and now.

Curated Notes

• Compact wooden body with brushed gold front.
• Evokes mid-century radios, blending analog form with digital function.
• Large central tuning dial for tactile listening rituals.
• Nostalgic design with modern connectivity (Bluetooth, USB, TF card).
• Portable size for desk, kitchen, or bedside atmosphere.

• Appearance size: 16.5x11.1x9cm

• Product weight: 0.722 (KG)

Why It Matters

• Brings back the ritual of tuning, now rare in the age of swipes.
• Symbol of domestic intimacy: radios once gathered families.
• Marries past aesthetics with present needs — a bridge object.
• Perfect for those seeking a design piece that plays sound and memory alike.

Care Tip

Wipe with a soft dry cloth; treat it as both speaker and sculpture. Keep away from humidity to preserve the wood’s warm tone.

Short Description (SEO)

Retro wooden Bluetooth radio with golden dial, portable speaker that blends 1960s design with modern technology.

SEO Tags

retro radio, bluetooth speaker, vintage style audio, mid century modern radio, 1960s design, wooden portable speaker, nostalgic radio, atomic age decor, technotone collection, coola boola 2.0

Collection Reference

Chromoform, 1966 — A collection celebrating retrofuturist elegance, pop tones, and the playful intensity of the 1960s.

Digital Certificate — Emotional Archive Entry

Object: Retro Radio, 1968
Collection: Technotone
Archive No.: RDB-retro-radio-1968-9a7x
Issued by: Retro Design Bureau — Curated by Coola Boola, Lda.
Curatorial Statement: This piece is presented as part of our Emotional Archive. Its year is a symbolic curatorial choice — a poetic date, not a historical claim.
Ethical Note: Not an original or licensed vintage product, and not a replica of a protected design. Images are symbolic and non-contractual.
Curatorial Seal: ✦ Curated Objects from Imaginary Times ✦
Signature: Coola Boola 2.0 Curated for Retro Design Bureau Project

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