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Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930s and 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radio from 1930's & 1940's You will not see a
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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bakelite

Original 1940's GPO advertising poster, Hertz's radio set 1886, by Eric Fraser
By Eric Fraser
Located in London, GB
'Hertz's Radio Set 1886'. Colour lithograph poster, one from a set issued by the General Post
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20th Century British Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Wall Lamp Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen for Radiohuset, Copenhagen's former Radio House, in the 1940s. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Wall Lamp Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
Wall Lamp Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 7.92 in
Louis Poulsen Studio VL Wall Light in Brass.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, Copenhagen's former Radio House, in the 1940s. The wall lamp produces diffused light through opalised glass
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sculptural Ceramic Male Torso Lamps by Gwen Lux a Pair from 1948 Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as Radio City Music Hall, General Motors Technical Center, The McGraw-Hill Building in Chicago, and
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
By Fritz Hansen, Finn Juhl
Located in Forest, BE
radiodiffuseur national Danmarks Radio, l'une des missions les plus en vue du cabinet au cours de ces années5
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
specializes in furniture and decorations, carpets, wood coverings and in general everything related to the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Console with Comte plate, 1932, Art Deco in Wood and gold
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
specializes in furniture and decorations, carpets, wood coverings and in general everything related to the
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables

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Gold Leaf

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Wall Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
for Radiohuset (The Radio House, headquarters of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation) in Copenhagen in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

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Brass

Manning Bowman 1930 By Bel Geddes Art Deco Machine Age Pitcher In Chromed Steel
By Norman Bel Geddes, Manning Bowman
Located in Miami, FL
cocktail shakers to commemorative medallions to radio cabinets. His designs extended to unrealized
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware

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Steel, Chrome

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Vl Studio' Floor or Table Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Lauritzen for Radiohuset (The Radio House, headquarters of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation) in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

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Pivot Double Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms Made in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Sparton, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sparton model 557 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan during 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is considered...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Chrome

Zenith 12S2 67 Shutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored Rare
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith 12S2 67 Sutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored. This console radio, introduced as part of Zenith’s 1938 line in June 1937, is a much-coveted set that is rare and ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

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Fabric, Wood

Johnnie Brass Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Wall Sconce by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A kaleidoscope of finely handcrafted cast brass butterflies make the magic of light even more seductive combining material and ethereal in a sculptural wall sconce. Lost wax cast by ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Studebaker President 1955, Collector Car Yellow and Lime Green
By Studebaker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1955 Studebaker President coupe two doors. Reflects the well handmade period of the 1950s and 1960s cars. The President Studebaker car was built for one year only. This is a five pas...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Aviation Objects

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Metal

Zenith Model 6S254 Console Radio '1938', Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
The 6-S-254 prominently features Zenith’s tear-drop (tri-angular) shaped dial that was used for the 1938 line only. The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in Jun...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Glass, Bakelite, Wood

Stunning Stainless Steel and Blue Glass Art Deco / Machine Age Clock
By Charles Webb, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stainless steel and blue glass Art Deco / Machine Age clock manufactured by The Webb C.Ball co...Cleveland, wind up 8 day table clock, Classic modernist design.. runs and ke...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Stainless Steel

Zenith 6-S-78 Tombstone Restored Bluetooth Radio '1936'
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
1936 Zenith tombstone model 6-S-27. The radio is a spectacular combination of angles and veneers, with the iconic multi-colored and oversized dial. This radio is one of the large tom...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Wood

Airline 62-346 Art Deco Restored Tube Radio Bluetooth
Located in Oakland, CA
The Airline 62-346 Art Deco restored tube radio bluetooth was sold through montgomery ward, circa 1938. The chassis and cabinets were made by other companies like Belmont and Wells-G...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Metal

Louis Poulsen, Wall Lamp Crown 1 by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, wall lamp crown 1 by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width 190 x height 233 x length 275(mm), 1.7 kg Material: Shade: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opal glass. Rear h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1937 Stromberg-Carlson 228-L Console Radio Restored Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
1937 Stromberg-Carlson 228-L Console Radio Restored Bluetooth. Stromberg Carlson was well know for its commitment to quality and their products are often called the “Rolls Royce” of ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Wood

Zenith 9S263 Sutter Dial Oval Shaped Console Radio with Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith 9S263 sutter dial oval shaped console radio with bluetooth This rare Classic console was part of the 1938 Zenith lineup that featured many other radios that used the unique “R...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
By ATO
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco ATO clock standing on a three tiered Bakelite base supporting a glass dial with Art Deco style chrome numerals and chrome chapter ring. The movement is powered by a 1.5...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Chrome

Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' sconce for Louis Poulsen in black. Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

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Metal, Brass

Addison Model 5D Red Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco-styled vintage tube radio was made by the Addison Industries Ltd. of Canada in circa 1939. This is Addison's Model 5D, otherwise known as the 'Courthouse" model to coll...
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Vintage 1930s North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Bakelite

Paper Wall Sconce, Handmade in Brass, Plastic Film and Aluminium
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by cloud formations whereby each is similar and yet unique in shape with subtle differences, the LED paper light shades are each individually hand-formed. Made of brass and ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control
Located in Palm City, FL
presented was not specific to any service or trade route, but was for a general purpose that could be
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Vintage 1970s American Toys and Dolls

Machine Age Art Deco Toledo Scale by Van Doren & Rideout Rare Plaskon Housing
By John Gordon Rideout, Harold Van Doren, Toledo Scale Company
Located in Dallas, TX
, which could be colored in any tint, employed in the Iconic Air King radios and eventually hundreds of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Cromwell Phonograph and Record Cutting Lathe circa 1938, Cosmetics Restored
Located in Dallas, TX
make (cut) records. It also includes an AM radio. These units were made by Audio Industries or General
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Mounted Objects

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Metal

MCM Weltron 2001 8-Track Tape Player (200 tapes avail) ( lk eames )
Located in Madison, WI
1970s. Featuring an AM/FM radio and 8-track player, it has been recently serviced to ensure that it is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Acrylic

1930 General Motors 140 "The Late Italian Radio" Antique Console Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
1930 general motors 140 "The Late Italian Radio" antique console cabinet, measures: 50" The
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Vintage 1930s Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Other

Crystal Radio Receiver by CGE. Co. Ltd., Circa 1929-1935
By Canadian General Electric
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Crystal Radio Receiver number 118 by CGE. Co. Ltd. Circa 1929-1935, Made in Canada, by Canadian
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Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite, Mahogany

Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930's & 1940's
Located in Wallkill, NY
Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radio from 1930's & 1940's You will not see a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Unique Walnut and Leather Bang & Olufsen Hifi Trunk
By Bang & Olufsen
Located in LEGNY, FR
. Compact disk, radio and tape. Imitation crocodile fabric Music headphones. Large opening drawer with a
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1990s Danish Musical Instruments

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Brass

Cabin In The Sky
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in London, GB
to ascend to heaven. A battle ensues between Lucifer Jr. and an angelic figure named ‘The General
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Vintage 1940s American Posters

Cabin In The Sky
H 41 in W 27 in
Emt 948 Turntable. Superb, Complete and Ready to Use, Looks and Sounds Fantastic
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in London, GB
available. Originally designed as a professional, studio and radio station turntable, this is now
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Vintage 1980s German Industrial Musical Instruments

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Metal

"Freedom Forever" Vintage Wwii Poster by Bettina Steinke, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
on a mural at Rockefeller Center honoring the tenth anniversary of NBC Radio. This led to her first
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Art Deco Carpet by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Austrian General Commissioner for the Venice Biennale. He was also awarded a position as a member of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1950s 'Diplomat' Pair of Chairs Style Finn Juhl for France and Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Madrid, ES
the interior design of Radiohuset on the national broadcaster Danmarks Radio, one of the most
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20th Century Danish Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Michael Ayrton, White Still Life, 1959, Oil, Board, Matthieson
By Michael Ayrton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
-story writer, essayist, critic, art historian, radio and television broadcaster, and cinema and
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Vintage 1950s Modern Paintings

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Other

1958 Ronald Markman Whimsical Figural Entertainers Etching New Haven 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Benny, Fred Allen, and Edgar Bergen on the radio while doodling or drawing at his kitchen table. He
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Vintage 1950s Prints

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Paper

Post Modern General Electric Radio Clock Telephone New in A Box Mod 7-4700
By General Electric
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare finding new in a box never used 1980s radio alarm AM/FM phone clock, all new original box
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Retro Pink General Electric Model C400 Tube Table Radio
By Canadian General Electric
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This table radio was produced by the Canadian General Electric Company in approximately 1960 in the
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

His Masters Voice Large Store Display 'Nipper' Dog Victor RCA Jack Russell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
trademark by Victor in the US, Canada, and Latin America. In 1929, the Radio Corporation of America (RCA
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Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

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Plastic, Fiberglass

His Masters Voice Porcelain Advertising Sign
By His Masters Voice
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Victor in the US, Canada, and Latin America. In 1929, the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) purchased
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Early 20th Century Signs

His Masters Voice Large Store Display Paper Mache 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
used as a trademark by Victor in the US, Canada, and Latin America. In 1929, the Radio Corporation of
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
ANALYTICAL BALANCE This balance is identical. in general construction and performance, to the Type B
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum, Brass

General Electric Standing Radio
Located in New York, NY
1940's General Electric radio in good working condition, veneered in walnut.
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

General Electric Standing Radio
General Electric Standing Radio
H 40 in W 29 in D 13 in
Large Table Mounted Parabolic Mirror by G.E.
By General Electric
Located in North Hollywood, CA
concave reflective surfaces used to project energy such as light, sound, or radio waves. They were used in
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Convex Mirrors

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Steel

Grinding Stereo Console with Radio and Turntable Player, 1950s
By Grundig
Located in Savona, IT
Stereo cabinet produced by Grundig in the 1950s. Structure in teak veneered wood. Radio with Lw
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Radio by General Electric
By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames, General Electric
Located in Framingham, MA
Striking and wonderfully designed large table-top Mid Century radio by General Electric. It is
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Metal

Donald Deskey Dining Suite in Original Finish
By Donald Deskey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
interiors of Radio City Music Hall, as well as packaging for such everyday items as the Crest toothpaste
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets

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Wood

Gws244 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Brionvega Rr-126 Record Player Refurbed
By Brionvega
Located in Madison, WI
turntable with and updated cartridge, AM/FM radio, and multiple audio outputs for connecting external
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Musical Instruments

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Bar Ge Record Player Refurbed Bluetooth
By General Electric
Located in Madison, WI
radio and tape player are much desired, we can quote that, along with adding new sound equipment. The
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Mid-20th Century North American Bauhaus Musical Instruments

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Wood

GWS226 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Cabinet Record Player Refurbished
Located in Madison, WI
who wants to include: record player, vintage radio receiver, working CRT TV. Adjusted timeline and
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Music Stands

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MCM Mid Century Modern Stereo Console George Nelson for Herman Miller, Working
By George Nelson
Located in Madison, WI
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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General Radio For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the general radio you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each general radio for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage general radio now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer general radio, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each general radio bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one general radio that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vilhelm Lauritzen, Brionvega and Canadian General Electric produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a General Radio?

Prices for a general radio start at $620 and top out at $8,982 with the average selling for $3,900.