{"product_id":"1937-zenith-6-s-157-zephyr-console-radio-art-deco-black-dial","title":"1937 Zenith 6-S-157 Zephyr Console Tube Radio with Bluetooth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1937 Zenith 6-S-157 Zephyr\u003c\/strong\u003e, also written \u003cstrong\u003e6S157\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2,895 includes shipping within the contiguous 48 United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e Applicable sales tax is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArt Deco Presence: The Zenith Zephyr Black-Dial Console\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003e1937 Art Deco radio\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Tube Audio Meets Bluetooth Listening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 mm auxiliary input\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a wired connection for a compatible source. Bluetooth and the auxiliary input are modern additions, not original 1937 features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Details, Historical Sources, and Buyer Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZenith 6-S-157 Zephyr \/ 6S157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel year and cabinet style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1937; Art Deco wood console with black dial and wraparound horizontal grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRestored components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal tube amplifier and original speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModern audio connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth playback and fitted 3.5 mm auxiliary input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eListed weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 lb, approximately 36.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHistorical cabinet height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 inches, approximately 101.6 cm, in original Zenith advertising; actual unit measurement not yet confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeller and price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig River Hardware; $2,895\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded shipping region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContiguous 48 United States; applicable sales tax additional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat documents support the model's history?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn original Zenith advertisement in the June 1936 issue of \u003cem\u003eRadio Today\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patents.google.com\/patent\/USD100133S\/en\"\u003eRead cabinet design patent D100,133\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patentimages.storage.googleapis.com\/8c\/ab\/38\/fda397732b46ba\/USD100133.pdf\"\u003eView the original patent PDF\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worldradiohistory.com\/Archive-Radio-Today\/30s\/Radio-Today-1936-06.pdf#page=5\"\u003eView the June 1936 Zenith advertisement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this antique radio play music from my phone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Connect a compatible phone or tablet through Bluetooth, or use a suitable wired connection to the fitted 3.5 mm input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it retain its original speaker and amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The original tube amplifier and original speaker have been restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect an electric guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs shipping included, and will it fit my space?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe $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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOriginal archival images\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/5097\/2245\/files\/zenith-zephyr-d100133-patent-drawing-1936.png?v=1793712565\" alt=\"John Stevens D100133 radio cabinet patent drawing showing rounded corners and horizontal wraparound grille\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eJohn Stevens cabinet design patent D100,133, issued June 23, 1936; no radio model number is specified.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/5097\/2245\/files\/zenith-d100133-patent-specification-1936.png?v=1793712569\" alt=\"U.S. patent D100133 specification naming John Stevens and Zenith Radio Corporation, dated June 23, 1936\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eOriginal U.S. Patent Office specification naming John Stevens and Zenith Radio Corporation.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/5097\/2245\/files\/zenith-6s157-original-ad-radio-today-june-1936.png?v=1793712574\" alt=\"June 1936 Radio Today Zenith advertisement featuring the 6-S-157 Zephyr among console and tabletop radios\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eRadio Today, June 1936, printed page 3. Advertised prices and specifications are historical.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto and condition note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renovated Radio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68265043329330,"sku":null,"price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/5097\/2245\/files\/zenith-6s157-zephyr-front.jpg?v=1793710697","url":"https:\/\/bigriverhardware.com\/products\/1937-zenith-6-s-157-zephyr-console-radio-art-deco-black-dial","provider":"Big River Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}