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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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s French Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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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1950s Dutch 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1930s Danish Art Deco 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s Russian 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s Russian 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s Russian 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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Metal

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

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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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Brass

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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Oil, Board

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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Gouache

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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Archival Paper, Pencil

Braun SK61 Record Player and L1 floor speaker by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
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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1960s German Industrial 1950S Vintage Radio

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Metal

"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 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Paint

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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Brass

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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1960s Japanese Japonisme 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Tin

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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Lithograph, Linen, Paper

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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 40 x 60 inches Estate stamped
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1960s Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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 1950S Vintage Radio

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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 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Steinhardt Woodcut Marian Anderson Signed African American, Israeli Bezalel Art
By Jacob Steinhardt
Located in Surfside, FL
; it was unclear whether or not they were human or demon. In the 1950's, Steinhardt returned to these
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1950s Expressionist 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Woodcut

Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and George Jessel
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular
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1950s Contemporary 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Minimalist aesthetic. One of his first successful works in 1939 was a radio, encased in glass, so to show
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Rare Emmy Award Pendant Norman Lloyd Estate Hollywood Legend 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
every major facet of the industry, including theatre, radio, television, and film, with a career that
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20th Century Unknown Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Untitled (7)" Shirley Goldfarb, Abstract Expressionist, Female Artist
By Shirley Goldfarb
Located in New York, NY
for her monumental Abstract Expressionist paintings of the 1950s and 1960s and her gridded pallet
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1960s Abstract Expressionist 1950S Vintage Radio

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Paper, Oil

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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

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Brass

Iron and Tin Rooster Movie Prop from "The Cincinnati Kid"
Located in Stamford, CT
flat steel base. Provenance: Estate of Skitch Henderson, the conductor, pianist and radio and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Wrought Iron

Woman with Arms Crossed
By Byron Browne
Located in Fairlawn, OH
abstraction within the WPA’s mural division. Browne completed abstract works for Studio D at radio station
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1950s American Modern 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Other Medium

Marilyn Monroe Glows at ANPA
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
"blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s
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1960s Contemporary 1950S Vintage Radio

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

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1950S Vintage Radio For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s vintage radio available at 1stDibs. A 1950s vintage radio — often made from plastic, metal and bakelite — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s vintage radio — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1950s vintage radio, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s vintage radio over the years, but those crafted by Crosley Radio, Tesla and Moss Lamp Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950S Vintage Radio?

Prices for a 1950s vintage radio start at $175 and top out at $4,250 with the average selling for $679.
Questions About 1950S Vintage Radio
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.