Telephone model ERICOFON-cobra telephone, 1956–1982

DesignRalph Lysell, 1907–1987

ManufacturerLM Ericsson, founded 1876

Plastic, light green

(H x W x D)21,1 x 11,3 x 9,8 cm

Place of originSverige

Status

on display, room 027

About the workThe “Ericofon” telephone model was nicknamed “Cobra” because of its appearance, which is reminiscent of a snake poised to attack. The set was created by Ralph Lysell, who gained fame in the 1940s with his streamlined car bodies. The main contributor to the phone’s success was its compact design. The dial was located in the base with a large pressure switch in the middle: this automatically made contact with the outside line as soon as you lifted the device and disconnected again once you put it back.

AccessionAcquisition 1992

Provenance[...]; 1992 angekauft von der Galerie Extra, Berlin

Inventory numberP 1992-933

Contact

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