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Marc - graphic, portrait, pop-art style, cultural, acrylic painting on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
zombified 1950s radio announcer. The bright blocks of colour combined with the burned-out cavities left by
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
By Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
This cool vintage original radio shortwave by Phillips, circa 1950s with bakelite knobs in cream
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bakelite

1950s Motorola Town & Country Model 6L2 Portable Butterscotch Radio
By Motorola
Located in Miami Beach, FL
WORKING Motorola town and country portable AM Radio. The chassis is model HS-226. This is a 5 tube
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Resin

Radio TSF Radialva Super-As 55, 1950s, Bakelite
Located in Antwerp, BE
/0.06A) illuminate the scale at both ends. The radio is equipped with a generous oval loudspeaker.A
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s The radio is in fully functional
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Teak

Japanese Antique Side Table Radio Table 1930s-1950s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
mainly used as a telephone stand, radio stand, and record player stand. The main body is made of cedar
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

"Radio City Rockette"
By Ruth Adele Mysel
Located in Southampton, NY
Watercolor on paper of a Radio City Music Hall Rockette done in the late 1940's or early 1950's
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Exceptional Watercolor "Ziegfeld Follies" by René Gruau, France, 1950's
By René Gruau
Located in Paris, FR
the mid 80's on multiple advertising campaigns. His most iconic drawings have been for Dior couture
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Rare Midcentury Lucite Radio Table Lamp by Moss Lighting
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare midcentury Moss radio table lamp in black and white Lucite with gold glazed ceramic dots as
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo, by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Radio in Cristallo station by Franco Albini in 1938. Relaunched in 2021. Manufactured by Cassina
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo, by Cassina
Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo, by Cassina
H 11.03 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Philips Radio Piano Player Classical Music
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Philips Radio featuring great artwork depicting a concert
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Posters

Materials

Paper

1950´s Set of Two Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Lights by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Knebel, DK
The rare set of two Danish vintage "Radiohuset" (Danish Radio) wall lights were originally
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Alexander Girard Detrola Radio, circa 1946, Modernist
By Alexander Girard
Located in Buffalo, NY
underside: [12132]. USA Medium Design/Decorative Art Manufacturer Detrola Radio Alexander Girard American
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Marilyn Monroe with Anncouncers of the KLAC Radio station, Hollywood Blvd., 1953
Located in Cologne, DE
; #monroe; #radio; #radiostation; #hollywood; #iconic; #50s; #1950; #1950er; #50er; #diva; #beauty
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Early 1950's Vl Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen, Pair Available
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Originally designed in the mid 1940's for the 'Radiohuset' (Radio house) - the former headquarters of the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Modern Floral 1940s-1950s Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous, cheerful and optimistic example of post war mid-1940s to early 1950s lighting design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pendant in Glass by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Lejre, DK
the Danish national radio. Made by Louis Poulsen in 1939. Great condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Floral 1940s-1950s Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous, cheerful and optimistic example of post war mid-1940s to early 1950s lighting design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Table Lamp Model. 407024, Pohjoismainen Sähkö Oy 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very beautiful and elegant table lamp model. 407024, manufactured by PSO in Finland in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale – Medium size 1950s vintage decorative
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Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Wood

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Small Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale, small size 1950s vintage decorative
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Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale, medium size 1950s vintage decorative
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Vintage 1950s Russian Desk Sets

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Società Compensati Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, attributed to Carlo Ratti and produced by Società Compensati Curvati in the 1950s. In Italy, at the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Louis Kalff Hanging Lamp Teak / Opal Glass, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Louis Kalff hanging lamp teak / opal glass, 1950s Beautiful hanging lamp of teak with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

The laundry is drying 1950s, oil on cardboard, 51x74 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The laundry is drying 1950s, oil on cardboard, 51x74 cm Published in the book "Biruta Baumane
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1950s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Portrait of a Woman "Irene Handl" with 1950s Style Outfit in Oil on Canvas
By Cindy Gin
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with 1950s Style Outfit in Oil on Canvas Elegant portrait of a woman (Irene
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1990s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
the world. world. In 1950 he published his second work "Furniture". Both books and a series of
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Pair of Original Mid-Century Pendants by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
American film, television, stage and radio actor. Marlowe was usually a secondary lead or supporting actor
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Cinderella R1950s Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Disney
Located in Bath, Somerset
An incredibly rare early Japanese Cinderella poster. The RKO Radio's logo indicates that it is most
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20th Century Japanese Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

GE Professional TV Service Repairman
Located in Spokane, WA
poster for the collector of old televisions, radios, and early electronics. Created during the 1950s
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1950s American Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Offset

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s. A design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

The Woman and the Peacock Lithograph by Mr. Blackwell 114/250
Located in Pasadena, CA
among others an American fashion critic, television/radio personality, and fashion designer. We can
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

Vilhelm Lauritzen for Fog & Mørup Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Brass
By Fog & Mørup, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design was specifically intended for its use in the "Royal Suite" at the Radio House back in 1945
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Advertising design for Pye Records Cambridge gouache Mid Century Wireless
Located in London, GB
Pye - Nixa - Mercury - Vanguard - EmArcy c. mid-late 1950s Haig Road in Cambridge, where Pye had
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Mid-20th Century Realist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

American Abstract Expressionist Flowers Oil Painting Norman Carton WPA Artist
By Norman Carton
Located in Surfside, FL
commissioned Carton to travel to Europe, mainly France, in 1950 for a color photography study of continental
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

American Modernist Peter Macchiarini "Brooch Sketch"
Located in Arp, TX
Peter Macchiarini "Brooch Drawing" c. 1950s Pencil on paper Site 3.5"x3.5" silver carved wood frame
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1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Pencil

Braun SK61 Record Player and L1 floor speaker by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and AM/FM radio. 1950’s Braun L1 speaker included. In good vintage condition. Fully functional and has
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Vintage 1960s German Industrial Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Caricature of Percy Faith
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
1950, for the New York Journal-American, marked `Radio`, with blue to indicate halftone. This was at
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"Star Time"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Wachsteter 1911-2004) for the DuMont Network`s `Star Time`, broadcast from their NYC flagship station WABD
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Ted Williams 'Count Basie'
By Ted Williams
Located in New York, NY
Ted Williams Count Basie 1950's (printed later) Silver gelatin print 30 x 40 inches Estate stamped
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954
By Christopher Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and striking, this large 1950s painting of a nude male youth, executed in black gouache or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Caricature for "Don McNeill's Breakfast Club"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
either for 1950-51 ABC series, `TV Club`, a primetime TV version of McNeill`s morning radio show, or for
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Early Pair '2' of Vl Table Lamps by Vilhelm Lauritzen by Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Set (2) early, 1950's - edition table lamps by the Danish designer and architect Vilhelm Lauritzen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

The Lore Lamp. Brazilian Solid Wood and 1960s traffic signal lenses.
Located in São Paulo, SP
wood and features glass lenses from the 1950s that were once used in traffic signals. It is also
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mr Fox The Magician Blowing Magical Bubbles working Tin Toy by Yonezawa of Japan
Located in High Wycombe, GB
"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

The Square desk with 3 Drawers. Brazilian Solid wood and Straw.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Original poster by Paillot for the Female Personnel of the French Air Force
Located in PARIS, FR
Crafted around the 1950s, the original poster by Paillot titled "Personnel féminin de l'armée de
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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Linen, Paper

The Semaphore Lamp. Solid Wood and 1960s traffic signal lenses
Located in São Paulo, SP
jequitibá wood and features glass lenses from the 1950s that were once used in traffic signals. About the
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Don McNeill for "TV Club"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Don McNeill for the 1950-51 ABC-TV series `TV Club` (aka `Don McNeill`s TV Club), a
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

The Nº2 Armchair. Produced in Solid Jequitibá Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Armchair No. 2 pays tribute to the Brazilian modern furniture of the 1950s and 1960s. Its sturdy
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Ted Williams 'Count Basie'
By Ted Williams
Located in New York, NY
Ted Williams Count Basie 1950's (printed later) Silver gelatin print 40 x 60 inches Estate stamped
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Caricature of Arthur Godfrey as a Talent Fisherman for CBS
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
promote Godfrey`s popular radio and television showcase, `Arthur Godfrey`s Talent Scouts`, which offered
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1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Minnie Minoso - Baseball Great, Original Framed Watercolor on Archival Paper
By Margie Lawrence
Located in Chicago, IL
teams of the 1950s and 1960s. A rare power threat on a team known for speed and defense, Miñoso also
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Graphite, Paper

Ted Williams 'Billie Holliday'
By Ted Williams
Located in New York, NY
, 1950s Ted Williams (1925-2009) first heard jazz on the radio as a youngster in the 1930s in Wichita
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Seated Nude Woman American Impressionist School 1940s by Fred Yost
Located in Soquel, CA
eminently loved the Mexican landscape, Exhibited: S. Indp. A., 1928, 1930-33; MMA, 1945; AIC; Butler AI
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1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Bull Ring Brass - Mexico City
By Stephen Longstreet
Located in Fairlawn, OH
. He wrote sketches for NBC radio and the Rudy Vallee Show. In the 1930s, Longstreet worked and wrote
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

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1950s Radio For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s radio you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and natural fiber, every 1950s radio was constructed with great care. Find 237 options for an antique or vintage 1950s radio now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s radio — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s radio is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Franco Albini, Cassina and Vilhelm Lauritzen each produced at least one beautiful 1950s radio that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Radio?

A 1950s radio can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,623, while the lowest priced sells for $111 and the highest can go for as much as $224,158.
Questions About 1950s Radio
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A Catalin radio is a radio made with a Catalin cabinet. Catalin is a brand name for the popular thermosetting polymer developed by the American Catalin Corporation in the 1930s. Hundreds of thousands of cheerful tabletop radios were made with this early plastic. You can browse antique Catalin radios made during different periods on 1stDibs such as 1930s, 1940s, early 20th century, 20th century and mid-20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bakelite radio is a vintage radio crafted from Bakelite molded plastic. These 1930s-era radios were known for their distinguishable Art Deco look. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage Bakelite radios from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few different types of old radios. They are the crystal radios, the Tuned Radio Frequency set made by RCA and the transistor radio which is a small portable radio. The most rare of these radios is called the Zenith radio, and there are only about 50 left in the world. You’ll find a collection of vintage radios from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best vintage radio is really a matter of personal preference. Whether you’re choosing a radio based more on appearance, sound or a blend of the two, there are a wide array to choose from. You’ll find a range of radios by Studebaker, Victrola, Jensen and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The way that you turn off the alarm on an Emerson radio depends on the model. Most have buttons located on the side, but which one shuts off the alarm varies. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Emerson radios.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.