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Authentic vintage Zenith “Sleep Switch” clock radio in classic mid-century modern styling, likely dating to the late 1950s–early 1960s. Featuring …
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Authentic vintage Zenith “Sleep Switch” clock radio in classic mid-century modern styling, likely dating to the late 1950s–early 1960s. Featuring a sleek cream-colored cabinet, ribbed speaker panels, bold atomic-style numerals, and the iconic Zenith branding at the base.
This is a wonderful example of American industrial design from the golden age of radio—perfect for a bedside table, studio display, retro office, or film prop.
The face features:
• Large stylized black numerals
• Yellow second hand and black hour/minute hands
• Original “Sleep Switch” functionality
• ON / AUTO toggle
• Dual speaker grilles
• Raised tapered feet
The design is pure space-age era charm.
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Condition
• Clock functions
• Radio powers on
• Picks up AM radio
• All knobs function
• Noticeable humming sound when turned on, even with volume lowered
• Very good condition
• Sold as-is due to electrical hum
• Likely needs capacitor servicing to eliminate hum (common in vintage tube radios)
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- Dimensions
- 12.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 6.25ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Brand
- Zenith
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Plastic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- • Clock functions • Radio powers on, picks up AM radio • All knobs function • Noticeable humming sound when … more• Clock functions • Radio powers on, picks up AM radio • All knobs function • Noticeable humming sound when turned on, even with volume lowered • Very good condition • Sold as-is due to electrical hum • Likely needs capacitor servicing to eliminate hum (common in vintage tube radios) less
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