Bang & Olufsen Elevates Sound to Collectible Design

Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 90 Monarch and Zenith Editions celebrate the intersection of function, craft and materiality.

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As a luxury Danish audio brand, Bang & Olufsen is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of sound through design. The final two editions in its five-part Atelier centenary series – the Beolab 90 Monarch Edition and Beolab 90 Zenith Edition – may be the best yet.

While each edition introduces its own material story, the core remains unchanged: Beolab 90’s world-class acoustic performance, powered by 18 custom drivers and advanced beam-forming technology.

Sculpted in rich rosewood, the Beolab 90 Monarch Edition celebrates classic Danish design. Every detail is intentional, guiding the eye and turning the speaker into a piece you experience visually as much as you do sonically. The warmth of rosewood sits beautifully against ochre-toned aluminium, striking a balance between natural and engineered finishes, while the semi-transparent fabric reveals glimpses of the acoustic drivers, blending performance with visual appeal.

The Beolab 90 Zenith Edition, on the other hand, takes a more expressive and luminous approach – it is as much an art piece as it is a high-performing speaker. Its bold, pearl-inspired surface with 1 700 anodised aluminium spheres and a mother-of-pearl inlay is designed to interact with light in a way that constantly evolves throughout the day.

Each edition is limited to just ten pairs globally, making them exceptionally rare. Every set comes with a certificate of authenticity, along with a miniature aluminium Beolab 90 sculpture in the matching edition, presented in a custom case, firmly positioning these pieces as collectors’ items.

The Monarch and Zenith Editions complete Bang & Olufsen’s five-part centenary series, joining the Shadow, Mirage and Titan Editions as part of the brand’s centenary celebration. | bang-olufsen.com

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