Not on display

Panasonic model RX-DS45

Portable Stereo System
1990 (made)
Artist/Maker
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. (manufacturers)
Place of origin
Osaka (manufactured)

Portable stereo system; compact disc, audio cassette and radio.

Object details

Categories
Audio Equipment
Product Design
Household Objects
Plastic
Entertainment & Leisure
Electrical Appliances
Object type
Portable stereo system
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Portable Stereo System
  • Aerial
  • Remote Control
TitlePanasonic model RX-DS45 (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded ABS, electrical components, metal
ABS
Electrical Components
Injection Moulding
Brief description
Panasonic RX-DS45 stereo system; Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co., Osaka, Japan, 1990
Physical description
Portable stereo system; compact disc, audio cassette and radio.
Dimensions
  • Width: 60cm
  • Depth: 20cm
  • Height: 15cm
Production typeMass produced
Gallery label
(pre October 2000)
PANASONIC PORTABLE STEREO, CD, TAPE, AND RADIO SYSTEM MODEL RX DS45
Made by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan, 1990
Plastic casing with metal components

Given by Panasonic UK Ltd
W.11-1992

This is an example of 'organic' styling, that is styling inspired by natural forms. The controls are concealed. It is aimed at consumers who do not wish to see the high performance of the model visually reinforced by an explicit technical veneer.
Credit line
Given by Panasonic UK Ltd.
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1992 by Panasonic UK Ltd. [92/2499]
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
W.11:1 to 3-1992

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdApril 26, 2001
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O58554/panasonic-model-rx-ds45-portable-stereo-system-matsushita-electric-industrial/
Download as: JSON