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Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ethnic musical instrument is a unique object realized in the half of the 20th century. Ethnic
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1970s Italian Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood

Retro Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century
Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Two Sotheby's London Auction Catalogues on Musical Instruments
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Two Sotheby's London auction catalogues on musical instruments. 1.) Sotheby's London Musical
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Late 20th Century English Retro Musical Instruments

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Paper

Pair of 800 Silver Miniatures Musical Instruments
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of 800 silver gilt miniatures of musical instruments standing on hard stone. Stamped 800
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1960s Italian Retro Musical Instruments

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Silver

Framed Print Antique Musical Instruments of Egypt
Located in New York, NY
Framed print, antique musical instruments of Egypt. Printed in 1961 by Sidney Z. Lucas, NY. In
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1960s American Retro Musical Instruments

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Musical Instrument II Joiki II
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in London, GB
EDUARDO CHILLIDA 1924-2002 1924 - San Sebastián - 2002 (Spanish/Basque) Title: Musical Instrument
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1980s Retro Musical Instruments

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Etching

20th Century Painted Screen Italy Musical Instruments Carpets
Located in Epfach, DE
Very decorative screen painted with musical instruments, consisting of three folding panels of 72.5
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1980s Italian Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood

Pair of Italian Fornasetti Musical Instrument Themed Plates
By Fornasetti
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful Italian musical instrument plates by Piero Fornasetti, an Italian versatile and eclectic
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1970s Italian Retro Musical Instruments

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Porcelain

1983 Runway Chloe Novelty Musical Instrument Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and rare runway documented Chloe musical instrument dress. A showstopping piece
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1980s French Retro Musical Instruments

Legendary Vintage 1960s East West Musical Instruments Leather Bell Bottom Pants
Located in Sparks, NV
Legendary East West Musical Instruments vintage hand crafted leather bell bottom pants in dark
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1960s American Retro Musical Instruments

PALLADIO 1960's Carved Wood Musical Instrument Wall Sculpture - Pair
By Palladio
Located in Charlotte, NC
multiple musical instruments and painted gilt gold. Each has a hanger for wall placement. Originally
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Musical Instruments Wall Hangings Swags, c. 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Italian carved gilt wood musical instruments wall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Musical Instruments

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Giltwood

Art Deco Crystal Gold Ruffled Edge Pedestal Cake Stand Musical Instruments 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Musical Instruments and hobnail design. Sturdy for the intensely decorated cakes. Its foot is made from
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1950s Italian Art Deco Retro Musical Instruments

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

Jazz Low Table Depicting Musical Instruments
Located in London, GB
instruments, enclosed in a teak frame, with brass legs. Label to underside: WARD & BARKER MANCHESTER Tel
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Musical Instruments

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Brass

Porcelain Plates from the Musical Instruments Series by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Porcelain plates from the Musical Instruments series by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s with screen-printed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Porcelain

Italian Musical Instrument Hand Painted Serving Tray
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1511 Italian hand painted tray
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1960s Retro Musical Instruments

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Hardwood

Pair of Musical Instrument Lamps by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table or wall lamps in the shape of a guitar and lute. Paper shade with metal frame with back-lit bulb with a Picasso-like sculptural sensibility.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Parchment Paper

Marc Berlet Expressionist Cello Oil Painting Board Orchestra Musical Instrument
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage oil painting on board by Marc Berlet, featuring a colorful Cello. This piece was given wedding gift by him to his dear friends Armand and Rita, circa 1994. Berlet, born in...
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1990s Expressionist Retro Musical Instruments

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Paint

Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Norwich, GB
throughout featuring musical instruments, raised on three turned tapered legs. The front opening to reveal a
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1970s Swiss Retro Musical Instruments

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Mahogany

Hohner "C-Tenor" Concert Woodwind Instrument Germany, Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hohner C-Tenor "Koncert" wooden recorder; this circa 1950, made in Germany instrument is in
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood

European Studio Ceramicist, Two Rattle Instruments in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist. Two rattle instruments in glazed stoneware. Hand-painted wavy
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Musical Instruments

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Stoneware

20th Century French Musical Automate by Farkas with Its Dome Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent and rare automaton pianist doll under a globe made by automaton repairer and manufacturer Jean Farkas in the 1950s. The doll plays a serenade of Haydens by Mozart, its ...
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1950s French Retro Musical Instruments

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Fabric, Glass, Wood

Louis Zwicki Danish Rosewood Pianette, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
unique instrument because it possesses only 82 keys - six fewer than the 88 keys of a standard piano
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood

Louis Zwicki Danish Rosewood Pianette, c. 1960's
Louis Zwicki Danish Rosewood Pianette, c. 1960's
H 35.63 in W 49.63 in D 21.75 in
20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box
Located in Sofia, BG
can place your musical discs. The Swiss made Thorens AD-30 (automatic disc 30 tooth comb) musical
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Musical Instruments

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
expertise. Not just a visual treat, the instrument resonates with a deep, mellifluous timbre, transporting
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
preeminent 20th Century maker of this unique and versatile instrument. Sculpted from rich, glowing teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
preeminent 20th Century maker of this unique and versatile instrument. Sculpted from rich, glowing teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Teak

American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
instrument shop, but it will also be perfect as a decoration in your vinyl shop or in your pub or club. If
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1980s American Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Impeccable Yamaha C7 Concert Grand Piano
By Yamaha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
instrument. Exquisite sound and touch. Matching bench included.
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1970s Japanese Retro Musical Instruments

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Iron

Fine Hardwood Drum
Located in Bridgeport, CT
several wood peg inserts to achieve tension. The Drum excellent sound. A Rare and extraordinary Instrument
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Retro Musical Instruments

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Leather, Hardwood

Fine Hardwood Drum
Fine Hardwood Drum
H 6.25 in Dm 11.5 in
1970 3/4 E.R. Pfretzschner Hand-Crafted Violin in the Style of A. Stradivarius
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Doylestown, PA
descriptive mark within the body. Violins are magnificent instruments that have been prevalent in works of
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1970s German Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood

Vintage Toca Hand Percussion Djembe Drum Painted Folk Art Gecko Lizard 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Toca Hand Percussion djembe drum. 12" rope tuned head. Natural wood grain body with dot painted base showing an African folk art style gecko or sun lizard in red, b...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Retro Musical Instruments

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Leather, Hardwood

Classic Mid Century Modern Quad Esl 57 Speakers, Amazing Architectural Design
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Quad Electrostatic Loudspeaker (ESL) is the world's first production full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, launched in 1957 by Quad Electroacoustics, then known as the Acoustical...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Vintage Rosita Vision 2000 HiFi Stereo System By Thilo Oerke, Grundig speakers
By Rosita, Thilo Oerke, Grundig
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Introducing the incredible Vision 2000 Hi-Fi system by Rosita designed by renowned Thilo Oerke in Germany, 1971. A true space age icon which fits the design era perfectly. The spheri...
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1960s Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal, Chrome

1968 Walnut Yamaha G0 Baby Grand Piano Excellent Soundboard
By Yamaha
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous 1968 Walnut Yamaha G0 Baby Grand Piano Excellent Soundboard Dimensions : 4'7" Long X 58.5" Wide X 38.5" Tall Gorgeous Yamaha made in Japan in 1968 The soundboard is in gr...
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1960s Japanese Retro Musical Instruments

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Walnut

1951 Steinway Walnut Model M Baby Grand Piano 5'7" 334664
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This Steinway was made in 1951 and is in very clean! The soundboard is in excellent shape and the piano has a nice sound to it! The case is also in very good vintage condition! The k...
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1950s American Retro Musical Instruments

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Walnut

De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
By De Coene Frères, Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Glass, Wood

Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge of Switzerland
Located in London, GB
A small size singing bird cage by Reuge of Switzerland, with intermittent and continuous action settings. When wound and the start/stop lever slid to full position, the perched bird ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Musical Instruments

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Bronze

Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases
By bose, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of newly finished and upholstered, mid-century modern, Bose 901 series speakers on tulip base stands designed by the Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen, circa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890 Measures - .25"H x 15.5"diam
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Late 20th Century Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Brionvega Radio Cube mod. TS505, Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso
By Richard Sapper
Located in Roma, IT
One of the pieces destined to become a cult object, sought after by collectors everywhere, better known as the Cube radio. It was designed in 1964 by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Lidded Drums - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with these vintage boho hand-painted lidded drums, a harmonious fusion of American craftsmanship and artistic expression. Each drum showcases intricate hand-painte...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood, Paint

Orange Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Lasne, BE
Orange Brionvega stereo radio. Très rare dans cette couleur. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completel...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Impeccable Yamaha C7 Concert Grand Piano
By Yamaha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
instrument. Exquisite sound and touch. Matching bench included.
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1970s Japanese Retro Musical Instruments

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Iron

Raymond Loewy Designed Nordmende Spectra Futura Transistor Radio in Red & Orange
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nordmende Design Center collaborated in the late 1960's with renowned American designer Raymond Loewy, who created iconic designs like the Coca-Cola bottle and Lucky Strike pack....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Newly Lacquered Baldwin Piano with Ivory Keys
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly Lacquered Baldwin Piano
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1960s American Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood

Weltron Model 2001 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo
By Weltron
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Weltron Model, a fully functioning ultra-modern space ball AM/FM stereo with an integrated 8-track player. This rare audio gem from the iconic Weltron brand boasts cu...
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Musical Instruments

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Chrome

Playbox Record Player by Philips and Medea, 1974
By Medea, Philips
Located in Lasne, BE
Record player that can be closed into a cube and opened by moving the baffles apart. Vinyl and cassette playback possible. It is also possible to connect the telephone via Bluethoot....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Playbox Record Player by Philips and Medea, 1974
Playbox Record Player by Philips and Medea, 1974
H 14.57 in W 47.64 in D 47.64 in
VINTAGE 1970's CHURCHILL AIREDALE GALLERY JUKEBOX HIDDEN IN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather unique 1970’s Airedale Jukebox with Churchill selection panel and pair of speakers Please note ...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Hardwood

Woodsounds Native American Brent Haines Purple Heart Rosewood Turquoise C Flute
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautifully crafted Woodsounds Native American flute, custom made by Brent Haines from Purple Heart with Honduran Rosewood Burl and inlaid turquoise chip rings. Key: High C. Includes...
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Late 20th Century Native American Retro Musical Instruments

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Precious Stone, Purpleheart, Rosewood

Danish Design Midcentury Rosewood Pianette by Louis Zwicki, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of gorgeous rosewood with damper. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Rosewood

LECSON AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amp, hi-fi quad 33/303 braun dieter rams
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Lecson AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amplifier Designed 1972 by Allen Boothroyd, this design won the 1974 Design Council Award. Good condition, fully working and ready to enjoy -...
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1980s British Minimalist Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classic
By HMV, RCA Victor
Located in London, GB
His Masters Voice (HMV), UK (manufacturer) Model 2107A (RCA 45-J equivalent) 45rpm record player with record-changer facility Manufactured under licence from RCA Victor Designed 1949...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Bakelite

Brionvega Radio Cube mod. TS502, Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper, Brionvega
Located in Rivoli, IT
Brionvega TS502 Red Cube Radio with Knobs, designed by Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso
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1960s Italian Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler
By Wurlitzer
Located in Oakland, CA
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 Speaker Matches JukeBox. Rare 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4000 bubbler. External speaker designed for the famed classic 1015 Wurlitzer Jukebox Amazing original c...
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1980s American Art Deco Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Mahogany, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of mahogany. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Mahogany

Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
By Giuseppe Rossi, Adalberto Dal Lago, Adam Tihany
Located in Lasne, BE
Batman record player, radio and bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for Giuseppe Rossi. The top is in brushed chrome metal with integrated speakers and the underside in black woo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
By Giuseppe Rossi, Adalberto Dal Lago, Adam Tihany
Located in Lasne, BE
Batman record player, radio and bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for Giuseppe Rossi. The top is in brushed chrome metal with integrated speakers and the underside in black woo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
By Giuseppe Rossi, Adalberto Dal Lago, Adam Tihany
Located in Lasne, BE
Batman record player, radio and bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for Giuseppe Rossi. The top is in brushed chrome metal with integrated speakers and the underside in black woo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Musical Instruments

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Metal

Quad Esl 63 Speakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Quad ESL 63 Speakers: Timeless Elegance, Unrivaled Sound Key Features: Electrostatic Purity: Immerse yourself in sound like never before. The ESL 63 employs advance...
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1980s English Retro Musical Instruments

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Wood

Quad Esl 63 Speakers
Quad Esl 63 Speakers
H 32.75 in W 24.75 in D 22.5 in
Italian Kettle Drum with Cover
Located in Chicago, IL
Kettle drum with cover. Would make a very cool table.
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1950s Italian Retro Musical Instruments

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Iron

Italian Kettle Drum with Cover
Italian Kettle Drum with Cover
H 34 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
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Retro Musical Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro musical instruments available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro musical instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. Retro musical instruments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco retro musical instruments are consistently popular styles. Many retro musical instruments are appealing in their simplicity, but Dieter Rams, Steinway & Sons and Braun produced popular retro musical instruments that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro Musical Instruments?

Retro musical instruments can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.