Beolit 39 Radio Bang & Olufsen B&O; Struer, build 1938/1939, 7 pictures, 4 tubes, Denmark, schematics, semiconductors, Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner

The first Beolit radio was Beolit 39 - introduced in 1938. It was a compact radio, a contrast to the radio furniture seen everywhere in people's houses at the time and a promise of a new era in the radio industry. It was made out of new and exciting material – …

The first Beolit radio was Beolit 39 - introduced in 1938. It was a compact radio, a contrast to the radio furniture seen everywhere in people's houses at the time and a promise of a new era in the radio industry. It was made out of new and exciting material – Bakelite – or plastic as we...

The Beolit 39 was the first in a series of radios from Bang & Olufsen and introduced the new way of wording the products starting with Beo. The innovative, organically shaped bakelite radio took its inspiration from a Buick dashboard.

The Beolit 39 was the first in a series of radios from Bang & Olufsen and introduced the new way of wording the products starting with Beo. The innovative, organically shaped bakelite radio took its inspiration from a Buick dashboard.

In a world where consumer electronics often prioritise function over form, the Beolit 39 Radio by Bang & Olufsen stands as a shining example of how technology and design can come together to create something truly exceptional. It’s more than just a radio; it’s an iconic piece of art that celebrates the union of innovation and beauty.

B&O Beolit 39 is one of the most sought after radios ever made.

English: The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 39 4-tube radio, 1938/1939 model year. The radio was a basic, inexpensive chassis in a stylish, curvy compact desktop shell.

Bang & Olufsen. Beolit 39, radio med kabinet, knapper og scalaramme af henholdvis hvid og sort bakelit. Denne model var den første radio med kabinet lavet af bakelit. Formgivet i 1937-38, produceret i 1939-40. H. 23 cm. L. 52 cm. D. 25 cm. Fremstår med brugsspor, herunder revne ved gitterstykke på højtaler.

These BEOLIT (E) 39 on-board products are the ones that B&O are the most suitable for. During World War II, the Beolit 39 mold was lost in a bombing raid on the factory, and production did not resume until the 1950s. This was also the first B&O unit to bear the "Beo" prefix.