Bang & Olufsen MC40 (1970s)
A Danish-designed media console by Jacob Jensen for integrated hi-fi equipment storage
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen MC40 is a freestanding media console designed by Jacob Jensen in the 1970s. It was made in Denmark as a cabinet for audio and hi-fi components. It has five compartments with pull-out bases for the equipment. Omann Jun Møbelfabrik produced it to go with B&O's high-fidelity systems. One source says it was designed specifically for the Beogram series.
Specifications
| Dimensions | W:137cm D:41cm H:63cm (conflicting reports: 54”L x 16”D x 24.75”H and W.180 D.45 H.122 cm) |
| Material | rosewood and metal |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Design
The MC40 is built from rosewood and steel, so you get warm wood next to industrial metal. Omann Jun Møbelfabrik produced it under the design direction of Jacob Jensen, and the minimalist look is his signature style for Bang & Olufsen.
Context
Jacob Jensen designed the MC40 in the 1970s to house B&O's Beogram series of hi-fi components. The idea was a unified home audio setup (conflicting reports: 1958 vs 1978).
Market
The MC40 has turned up on the market in restored condition. List prices reach $2,991.28 for rosewood units and $2,374.45 for oak versions.
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