1937 Zenith 6-S-157 Zephyr Console Tube Radio with Bluetooth

The 1937 Zenith 6-S-157 Zephyr, also written 6S157, is an Art Deco console tube radio offered by Big River Hardware with its restored original tube amplifier and speaker, Bluetooth playback, and a fitted 3.5 mm auxiliary input. Bring the character of a vintage Zenith radio into everyday listening without giving up convenient modern music sources.

$2,895 includes shipping within the contiguous 48 United States. Applicable sales tax is additional.

Art Deco Presence: The Zenith Zephyr Black-Dial Console

Rounded cabinet edges, rich wood grain, a large black dial, and wraparound horizontal grille bars give this vintage console radio its unmistakable presence. The sculptural cabinet makes a compelling centerpiece for a living room, listening room, or collection of historic audio equipment.

This is a 1937 Art Deco radio, not a postwar mid-century modern reproduction. Its streamlined silhouette can complement mid-century modern furniture while preserving the visual character of an earlier design era. For collectors seeking a Zenith Zephyr console radio, the model number 6-S-157 identifies this distinctive floor-standing design.

Original Tube Audio Meets Bluetooth Listening

The original tube amplifier and speaker have been restored. Bluetooth connectivity lets you play music from a compatible phone or tablet through the vintage audio system, while the fitted 3.5 mm auxiliary input provides a wired connection for a compatible source. Bluetooth and the auxiliary input are modern additions, not original 1937 features.

Enjoy the appeal of a restored tube radio as a functional part of your home rather than a display piece alone. The listing also offers electric guitar amplification through the fitted input using a suitable cable or adapter. Request a demonstration of this actual radio to assess its response with your preferred music or instrument; specific guitar tone and volume are not promised.

Collector Details, Historical Sources, and Buyer Answers

What documents support the model's history?

An original Zenith advertisement in the June 1936 issue of Radio Today, printed page 3, pictures and names the 6-S-157 Zephyr. It advertises a six-tube receiver, a 10-inch electro-dynamic speaker, and a 40-inch cabinet. These are historical model specifications, not a new inspection of this restored unit.

John Stevens's U.S. Design Patent D100,133, filed April 16, 1936 and issued June 23, 1936, illustrates an ornamental radio cabinet design visually matching the Zephyr's rounded upper cabinet and wraparound grille. The patent names Zenith Radio Corporation but does not identify a radio model number.

Read cabinet design patent D100,133 | View the original patent PDF | View the June 1936 Zenith advertisement

Can this antique radio play music from my phone?

Yes. Connect a compatible phone or tablet through Bluetooth, or use a suitable wired connection to the fitted 3.5 mm input.

Does it retain its original speaker and amplifier?

Yes. The original tube amplifier and original speaker have been restored.

Can I connect an electric guitar?

The fitted input supports the guitar use described in this listing with a suitable cable or adapter. Request a demonstration if you have particular tone or volume requirements.

Is shipping included, and will it fit my space?

The $2,895 price includes shipping within the contiguous 48 United States. Confirm actual cabinet dimensions before planning placement or transport; the 40-inch height above comes from historical advertising.

Original archival images

Photo and condition note: The original front photograph shows the actual radio offered. Additional digitally edited studio-background images are presentation illustrations; fine dial and finish details may differ. Refer to the original photograph when assessing cosmetic condition.