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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 Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare. This is a 1938 Zenith chairside model 7D241. This is a “Radio Bar” model offered for sale. It is original glassware with gold banded glasses (12 in total) plus two specialty pieces a martini shaker and a decanter. All matching period-appropriate glassware for it. As you can see they look like radio bar glassware. I’ve never seen one of these before and I think they were only made for a short period. Here is a chance for a Zenith collector, bar, or cocktail collector to own a unique restored vintage radio...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
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 a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
A quality fruitwood case with a glass door allows for viewing the metal discs that play on this upright music box by Thorens of Switzerland. The set ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s Headboard and case covered with zebra fabric. The case rests on four black plastic wheels and has two...
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1980s American Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
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 a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of sculptural summit speakers.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Acrylic

Cylinder Musical Box
Located in Cheshire, GB
Swis music box with original tune sheet, cylinder, comb and the brass bed plate, within a rosewood case, the lid inlaid with boxwood lines and a central motif. Dimensions Height 8 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell A Great piece made in solid brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell A Great piece, the bell is made in solid brass with the unusual addition of a riveted decoration and it has a beautiful teak turned handle The be...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

VV-80 Floor-Model Victrola Phonograph by The Victrola Victor Talking Machine Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique VV-80 Floor-Model Victrola Phonograph. It was manufactured by The Victrola Victor Talking Machine Company, Model VV-80 155529. The phonogr...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845
Located in Littleton, CO
This Erard parallel-strung grand piano, crafted in Paris in 1845, has been extraordinarily well-tended, restored and maintained, enduring today as not only a spectacular example of the pinnacle of 19th Century piano design - characterized by its innovative construction and exceptional sonoral qualities - but also as a premium instrument by the most advanced modern standards, concert-ready for world-class, discriminating performers and their audiences. Erard was a renowned piano manufacturer established by Sébastien Erard, and for much of the 19th Century, the company produced some of the most exquisite and innovative European pianos of the era. The sound produced by this parallel-strung grand piano is characterized by a clarity and transparency that distinguishes it from its contemporaries. The parallel arrangement of strings contributes to a more direct transfer of sound energy, resulting in a balanced and articulate tone across the instrument's registers. This piano's tone is beloved for its sweetness in the treble range and a robust quality in the bass, while also allowing for an especially nuanced and expressive interpretation of the musical repertoire of its era. The ebony and ivory keyboard is a testament to the meticulous attention Erard paid to the tactile experience of playing. Each key is precision-weighted, providing a responsive touch that allows the pianist to articulate a wide range of dynamics and expressiveness. An interior faux tableau latches to the outer case lid in an open position for maximum concert volume, and rests in a lowered position to maintain a softer, more muted experience. The year 1845 places this Erard instrument in the heart of the Romantic era, a period marked by a surge in musical creativity and emotional expression. Composer/performers like Chopin and Liszt were drawn to Erard grand...
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

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 Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Jukebox Jupiter 104, Year 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jukebox Jupiter 104, Year 1960. Jukebox Jupiter 104, need to be fully restored, year 1960. Dimensions: h: 142cm, w: 87cm, d: 66cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) in wood from the early 1900s.
Located in Milan, IT
Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) from the early 1900s. This is an instrument used to measure the tempo of music; the sound of the pendulum accurately signals the speed of ...
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Early 1900s Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942, marked A.S.1942, and with the broad arrow insignia denotin...
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1940s British Colonial Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This gorgeous new PH Bow Grand Piano...
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2010s Danish Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Gothic revival dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic revival dinner gong, the carved walnut frame supporting the original brass gong. Together with beater. Dimensions Height 39.5 Inches Width 24 Inches Depth 15 Inches
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Early 20th Century British Musical Instruments

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Oak

Wall mounted bell
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century wall mounted bell, with brass bracket. Projection from wall: 15 inches. Original iron ball clapper. The bell has a nice rin...
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Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in good condition and ready to use with a demanding ding, the bell is 6” in diameter ...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Victor VE-230 VV-230 Flat Top Mahogany Cabinet Electric Victrola Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victor VE-230 VV-230 Flat Top Mahogany Cabinet Electric Victrola Record Player. Item features an electric motor model (VE), interior light, maho...
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1920s Victorian Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Radiophonograph Brionvega RR 126 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Radiofonografo R126 in Noce Canaletto, di Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega, Italia, 1965 It is one of the most iconic and refined works of the famous pair of Italian ar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

21th Century Italian Sterling Silver and Wood Conductor' Baton
Located in VALENZA, IT
21th century Italian sterling silver and wood conductor' baton Conductor's baton in sterling silver with wood inlays for a specific and pres...
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2010s Italian Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed Rare and important polyvalent enterta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Copper

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely d...
Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell A Great piece, the bell is made in solid bronze and has a beautiful lignum vitae turned handle and ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1937 Stromberg-Carlson 228-L Console Radio Restored Bluetooth
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 radios. This outstanding set has been electronically restored and plays great, with awesome tone quality, on both AM and Shortwave bands. The cabinet has been professionally refinished using the proper stains, toner, and lacquer. This is an exceptional radio very nice size and beautiful dial. The chassis has been service and 1/8th input added which will allow you to use this with your iPhone, smartphone, iPods, or record player. Access your old vinyl, or tune into Pandora, Apple Music, or the playlist on your computer to provide the tunes and use the Bluetooth connection to bring the warm, bright, analog sound of a tube amplifier...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique VictorLA Model VV-XI Phonograph in Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
The Antique VictorLA, a quintessential exemplar of auditory refinement, emerges in the form of the illustrious Model VV-XI phonograph Record Player, meticulously crafted by Victor Talking Machine and Co. This auditory marvel is enshrined within an exquisite mahogany wood cabinet in Queen Anne style, wherein the harmonious union of artistry and functionality takes center stage. The cabinet's form graciously accommodates two designed shelves, each adorned with a pair of doors that serve as gateways to a treasury of auditory treasures. The VictorLA phonograph cabinet comes with a venerable collection of 75 original records, offering a sonic voyage through a bygone era, where melodies and voices once echoed from the depths of this magnificent phonographic apparatus. The historical significance of this trove, capturing the essence of a bygone auditory epoch, renders this antique phonograph a cherished heirloom of both aesthetic and cultural value. Notably, the phonograph cabinet bears the indelible mark of its distinguished manufacturer as shown in the listing photos. In the embrace of this Antique Victoria...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates the shape of a stone found in the mountains near Mexico City. A  listening- stone-for-interiors that explores connections between sound and sculpture. An object through which to rehearse the sculptural convention of listening to the material.  When sculpting in stone, it is common practice to press one’s ear against the material while lightly tapping it. The sounds and vibrations can reveal properties in the medium that are hidden from sight; hollows, interior fractures, hardness, and so on. There is an instant feedback from listening to stones when sculpting them; a true conversation with the material.In the tradition of bronze sculpture there has been a pursuit in perfectioning casting techniques in order to achieve better sonic resonance. Bronze casting was used to make some of the first metal instruments like bells, cymbals, horns among others Exhibited at XPAN: Mexico City (2023) Chic By Accident...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1947 Hand Painted Premier British Royal Airforce Drum with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Morristown, NJ
1947 England, a hand painted Premier Percussion British Royal Air Force drum. The drum has been painted with a black main body, a richly colored royal coat of arms and the motto of t...
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1940s English Campaign Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Paint, Rope, Leather

Decorative Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell Made in a floral style in solid bras
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Decorative Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell Made in a floral style in solid brass, good and ready to use with a high pitched ding, the bell is 3” in diameter and 5” high TVY146
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1960s Arts and Crafts Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1920s Ludwig & Ludwig Hand Painted Bass Drum / lamp, Folk Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful 1920s Ludwig & Ludwig Bass Drum / lamp, Folk Art,, Hand painted Art Deco woman figure,,spider web and spider.Collectable drum and an amazing piece of art,,
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered, slightly-open lips, defined cheek bones, slender neck, threaded blue paperweight e...
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Early 1900s French Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Satin

Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool in working condition Panasonic Model RE-7371 AM/FM Radio circa 1970's great condition nice teak case with chrome accents .
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Classic Burl Walnut with Inlaid Brass Swiss Music Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The rich sound resonated richly and has the workings made in Switzerland. The on and of...
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20th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 disc player/ music box, Thorens model #755, circa 1975. The nostalgic solid wood cabinet was hand crafted by Thorens and features a...
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Mid-20th Century European Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Crosley Art Deco 179 "Dual Four" Antique Tombstone '1934' Radio
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Crosley radio from the earlier 1930s. The radio is highly decorative with a “skyscraper” shape, a chevron book-match face, silver-painted sides, and a highly detailed frame ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player V
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player Victrola Mahogany Floor Model. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 44" H x 19" W x 23" D.
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

A small French music box, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small music box where the top has a motive of Palais de l`Industrie in Paris. The building was built for the world exhibition that took place in Pa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Bone

Vintage 1946 Wurlitzer Model 1015 Bubbler Phonograph Original Rare
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Original 1946 Wurlitzer Model 1015 Bubbler Collector Multi-Selector Phonograph. This Jukebox is in exceptional condition, fully restored, and with a full set of 78s. The sound is amazing, the amp was rebuilt, and the original 15″ speaker. Special electronics allow you to surpass mechanical coin operations to make as many selections as you like. Contact us by message and I can send you a video with sound of it playing. This posting is for the Wurlitzer JukeBox...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Set Korona K1-70 70 watts Spherical Stand Speakers ITT Schaub Lorenz, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful hi-fi speakers in vintage design, equipped with 2 tweeters and 2 woofers per speaker, in very good condition. Dark brown fabric upholstery, with chrome-plated metal band all around. You can hang them using the speaker cord. Nice for hanging from the ceiling in your shop or home. They work great. Technical specifications :4 ohms/50/70 W/40-20,000 Hz/2 woofers, 130 mm, 2 dome tweeters, 90 mm (per sphere) Ball diameter 26 cm. Weight per spherical speaker...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
Located in Oakland, CA
1938 Zenith “WALTON” 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition. Sought after of all of these old radios and displayed...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool. Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".
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20th Century American Adirondack Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

1970 3/4 E.R. Pfretzschner Hand-Crafted Violin in the Style of A. Stradivarius
Located in Doylestown, PA
E.R. Pfretzschner 3/4 hand-crafted copy of Antonius Stradivarius violin, made in Germany, 1970. Elegant, rich wood grain and fine...
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1970s German Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Wurlitzer Juke Box Model 700 Original and Restored Art Deco Circa 1940
Located in Oakland, CA
Wurlitzer 700 was a design masterpiece by Paul Fuller, its smooth art deco lines have stood the test of time, and it is a beautiful creation. This model plays 78-style records and th...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist Shops and Drug stores, the pati...
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1890s Industrial Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Beech

19th Century Italian Double Base Case in Pine
Located in London, GB
A 19th century orchestral double base case constructed from pine timber, with iron hardware and its original floral lining to the interior. A spectacular and historic piece of sculpt...
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1870s Italian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Americano Single-Ended, Stereo Amp by Toolshed Amps for Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Americano single-ended, Stereo Pentode Amplifier 5 watts per channel Input sensitivity: 1.03v to full output Input impedance: 50K Inputs: 2, switchable by Front Panel Mounted Carling Switch Output: 8 Ohm Via 5-Way Binding Posts Bias: No user adjustment necessary Tube compliment: 6973 power tubes (X2) Other compatible power tubes as follows: 6CM6/6CZ5/6EM5 (Performance Varies), EZ81/6CA4 Rectifier Tube (X1), EF91/6AM6 Driver Tubes (X2) Other compatible driver tubes as follows: M8083/CV4015 (Performance Varies). Original in Berlin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Musical Instruments

Materials

Copper

Carrara Ivory 1949 Emerson Model 581 Plaskon AM Vacuum Tube Radio Golden Age
By Emerson Electric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Ivory 1949 Emerson Model 581 Plaskon AM Tube Radio Golden Age Beauty This radio was initially crafted using plaskon plastic, an enduring precursor to contemporary polycarbonate and styrene-based plastics. Manufactured by Emerson in the late 1940s, this exquisite AM tabletop tube clock...
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1940s Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage 1966 TEAC Tascam Reel To Reel Tape Recorder
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1966 TEAC Tascam Reel To Reel Tape Recorder This Antique Tape Recorded is from the 1960’s. It was advertised as “record in the home and not just ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cabinet Console of the 1930s in burr walnut and walnut flame applied veneered. Cabinet with two shelves, the upper with central flap drawer with internal turntable Record...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

1900s Brass Bell With Silver Pleated Bear
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful and special brass bell with the handle shaped as a bear with stone eyes. Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1900s.
Category

20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Musical Instruments

Materials

Stone, Silver, Brass

Large Antique English Brass Desk / Counter Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual clapper to the side rather than the ones you ring from the top. The hinged clapper is ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

A fine rare 19th c Steinway grand piano ebonized and Chinoiserie painted scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular 19th century Black Chinoiserie lacquered Presentation Steinway & Sons Grand Piano . Model #37278 ,having fall key cover reading Steinway & Sons patent Grand New York &...
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Ebony

S.S Series, Plywood Loud Speaker 'Sound System 3' by Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
Located in Madrid, ES
Sound System 3, also known as 'La Niña', is a piece that forms part of the collection SS. The sustainably grown reclaimed plywood (Europe) originates from the 2021 exhibition 'Materi...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Musical Instruments

Materials

Poplar, Plywood

Rare Original 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4008 external Speaker, lamp /bubbler
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Original 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4008 Speaker, , bubbler. External speaker designed for the famed classic 1015 Wurlitzer Jukebox,, Amazing ori...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Fine Steinway & Sons Wedgwood Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Baby Grand Piano Model M
Located in Roslyn, NY
Steinway & Sons Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Baby Grand Piano Model M, serial no. 244684, circa 1926 With Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware / Wedgwood Framed Ov...
Category

20th Century American Regency Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Speakers / End Tables
By Empire NY
Located in Oakville, CT
Empire Jupiter 6500 Speakers
Category

1960s American Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Resin

Antique and Vintage Musical Instruments

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments.

Whether you’re playing them or merely displaying them, vintage musical instruments, when cared for properly, can be a wonderful addition to any space. At between four and five feet in length, an elegant early-1900s Steinway & Sons baby grand piano will undoubtedly steal the show if you’re thinking of yielding some precious real estate to one of these American classics, but maybe you’re simply shopping for art to warm the bare walls of your new apartment or weekend home.

For your living room, maybe you’ve already hunted down portraits by Gered Mankowitz, a celebrated 1960s-era photographer who spent his life capturing iconic images of music’s biggest stars. If you’ve got more space to work with there — or perhaps you need some entertainment room ideas — consider positioning an old guitar as a focal point. If a room has no distinguishing architectural features, you could create a prominent focal point with trending paint colors, stylish shelving, an arrangement of flowers or by wall-mounting a spectacularly aging early-20th-century guitar or other stringed instrument.

Alternatively, much in the way that you might group a collection of artwork to hang salon-style, with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects. Think of them as eye-catching ornamental flourishes that you can bring to end tables in a common area, to the top of a desk or to a mid-century storage cabinet.

Bring culture and creativity into your space with decades-old plywood tabletop radios or musical instruments from all over the world — be they drums from Africa or harps from France. Even if you’re not exactly getting the band back together, we can promise that the range of antique and vintage instruments on 1stDibs can help strike a meaningful chord in your interior design plan.

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