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Clairtone Project G2 Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Stereo Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Countryside, IL
Clairtone Project G2 Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Stereo Turntable This stereo turntable
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Chrome

"Sit and LIsten", abstract, turntable, cassette, tape, modern, chair, monoprint
By Patty deGrandpre
Located in Natick, MA
Deconstructed and cropped images of a turntable, a cassette tape, and a mid century modern chair
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Color, Digital

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Credenza
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
minimalist Pro-Ject T1 turntable. This compact cabinet is hand crafted of premium veneer core American walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Credenza
H 22 in W 48 in D 20 in
Handcrafted Midcentury Stye Turntable and Record Cabinet
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
House your music collection in something beautiful! Handcrafted from solid black walnut, my midcentury record cabinet is designed to house your equipment and records in one place. Wi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sonos Stereo Amplifier
By Braun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
compatible SONOS system, the black box provides analog inputs for a turntable and an optical port for digital
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Stye Record Cabinet
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
modern aesthetic, but also looks great in a more traditional setting. Its standard design features two
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Clairtone G2 remains one of the most iconic and coveted examples of mid-century modern hi-fi design
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Zenith Stereo Console
By Zenith
Located in San Marcos, CA
installation of a blue tooth device and a new turntable + pré-amplifier by Orbit. The stereo is now in perfect
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Modern Stereo Console: Thin Line Ambo
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
is an isolastic mounted Pro-Ject A1 turntable with Ortofon OM10 moving magnet cartridge. The Ambo is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Walnut

Vintage 70s Italian Turntable by Possibly Morex in the style of Milo Baughman
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
table or waiter's table with wheels It is a table with a very pure and very modern design. Perfect for
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cabinet by LYBY
By Lyby Mobler
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
shelf with 5 height options. A perfect record storage system, pop your turntable on top! Makers' mark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

"Connect for Sound", turntable, speaker, wall plug, wires, abstract monoprint
By Patty deGrandpre
Located in Natick, MA
Deconstructed and cropped images of a turntable, a cassette tape, and a mid century modern chair
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Color, Digital

HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classic
By RCA Victor, HMV
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 Musical Instruments

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Bakelite

Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Bronze Lamp Floor by Arlus, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant French Mid-Century Modern three lights lamp floor 1950s manufactured by Maison Arlus
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bronze

A pair of Mid-century modern brutalist art vases from Arnold Wiig fabriker
By Arnold Wiig Fabrikker
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
, a turntable and a pottery kiln. Olsen later described this period as a trial operation with a lot of
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
- Pull-out drawer for turntable - Fold-down compartment for amplifier/receiver Dimensions: 56.25" long x
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
shelves, the upper with central flap drawer with internal turntable Record player LESA Milan (Disc
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Walnut

Mid Century Stereo / Record Cabinet in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Planner Group
Located in Cincinnati, OH
collection perfect for that Mid Century interior .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Vintage Mid Century Packard Bell Stereo Console/Record Player Console
By Packard Bell
Located in San Marcos, CA
a really cool atomic look to it, look at that walnut base! Turntable has been serviced, original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage Record Cabinet from Supraphon, 1959
Located in Żory, PL
condition. The turntable has not been checked, it is not known if it works.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Record Cabinet from Supraphon, 1959
Vintage Record Cabinet from Supraphon, 1959
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 39.38 in
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1955
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
old. Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training from a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training from a talented uncle
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vase Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
when he was only 13 years old. Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964, Dark Blue, Large
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training from a talented uncle. He was a quick
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1954, Blue, Taupe
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
when he was only 13 years old. Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 6 Marcel Duchamp Rotoreliefs Red Frmaed by Konig Series 133, 1987
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rotoreliefs were designed to be spun on a turntable at 40–60 rpm, creating an optical illusion of depth. The
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
with a pull-put turntable drawer and vertical slots for LPs. The electronics have been removed but the
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Oak

Radiophonograph Brionvega RR 126 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
authentic icon of Mid-Century style, a radio and turntable model still unsurpassed due to the extraordinary
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Kaufeld Siesta 62 lounge chair with ottoman by Jacques Brule
By Brûle, Hans Kaufeld
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
and stands on a massive, heavy turntable. An absolutely unique piece in top condition. The sheer
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Faux Fur

Pine vinyl sideboard, Sven Larsson, Sweden, 1970's
By Sven Larsson
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
and a beautiful lamp, place your turntable on top, a speaker next to it and that's it. In addition
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Richard Thompson Stereo Cabinet or Bar by Glenn of California
By Richard Thompson, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
receiver/ amplifier, an ADS compact disk player, and a dual 1219 turntable. The lower cabinet houses a Sony
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vase Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950’s
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
old. Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training from a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Richard Bent Nissen "Yang" Dining Table, Denmark 1950s/1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
bottom side. This table is the luxury model that holds a "Lazy Susan" (turntable) in the middle; the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

1960s Guillerme et Chambron Oak Side Table with Blue Ceramics Tiles Top
By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski, Votre Maison
Located in London, GB
". Solid oak frame with brass castors. Can be used as a TV stand or turntable
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Unusual Mesmerizing Hand Built Hypnotic Wheel, by Melvin Powers, 1951
By Marilyn Powers
Located in Buffalo, NY
piece is made from parts of a turntable from that same time, tested and all working, Included with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Haziza Illuminated and Motorized Rotating White Lucite Pedestal Table
By Haziza
Located in Miami, FL
Rotating turntable top white Lucite pedestal table by Haziza. The top rotates via internal motor
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Lucite

Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
,5 drawer cabinet,Pull out turntable cabinet with wire record holders,, 2 seldom seen thin line
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
on a turntable and shooting it with translucent plastic until it was covered in a smooth, washable
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a turntable, a bar or even a small television. The right bay has 3 glass shelves, one with an under
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
only 13 years old. Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vase by Berndt Friberg fro Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
factory when he was only 13 years old. Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Lazy Susan Serving Stand Tray, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
A superb Art Deco 1930's lazy Susan (a turntable (rotating tray) originating from Germany. Placed
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Barware

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Chrome, Aluminum

Rare Italian Geometric Dry Totem Bar by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, c. 1990's
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Deland, FL
Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and
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1990s Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Brionvega RR126 radio turntable, Italian Mid Century collectible
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milan, IT
Designed in 1964 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, two of the most famous Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

Modern Stereo Bar Cabinet
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NY
, complete with vintage original turntable.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Modern Stereo Bar Cabinet
Modern Stereo Bar Cabinet
H 35 in W 87.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Brown Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
126 FO ST 2 design turntable with radio tuner on black wheel base and two side speakers. Playfully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
126 FO ST 2 design turntable with radio tuner on black wheel base and two side speakers. Playfully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Dry Bar Mobile Motorized, Willy Rizzo, 1970s, Italy, Midcentury Steel Wood, Rare
By Willy Rizzo
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
. It makes appear a bar with a turntable. You can put inside four bottles and twelve glasses. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Orion Record Player from Hungary, circa 1955s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Manufacturer / Brand: Orion; Budapest Year: 1955–1968 Record Player Model: Turntable AL 101
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Plastic, Wood

Credenza Record Cabinet for Vinyl LPs and Audio/Visual Storage
By Atocha Design
Located in New York, NY
the 21st century music lover. The Long Low Record Cabinet features four soft-closing drawers for
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Streamline Entertainment / Bar Cabinet
Located in New London, CT
retrofitting it with a modern turntable and tuner or re-inventing it to be designed as a bar with areas for
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum
By General Electric
Located in Madison, WI
vintage bespoke restoration reseller. This rare mid sized console from GE has an unbeatable look, and
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Seeburg jukebox mid century modern with bluetooth, sonos options lk eames
Located in Madison, WI
modern world without having to have a repair and maintenance person come out and oil all the bits
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player amp bluetooth lk eames
Located in Madison, WI
vintage bespoke restoration reseller. Its a real nice Grundig consolette that has had the turntable
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern stereo console radio record player coffee table console book
Located in Madison, WI
vintage bespoke restoration reseller. Its a real nice Grundig consolette that has had the turntable
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum lk pearsall
Located in Madison, WI
radio and amp. It powers the new turntable through the existing speakers with warm liquidy tones that
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Vintage 1960s North American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player amp platinum mdl lk eames
Located in Madison, WI
turntable added for excellent performance and reliability. The original tuner receiver has been serviced
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Vintage 1960s North American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

MCM Weltron 2001 8-Track Tape Player (200 tapes avail) ( lk eames )
Located in Madison, WI
. "This is currently offered for sale in our studio showroom where we have over 120 mid century modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

Materials

Acrylic

Electrohome 703 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)
Located in Madison, WI
turntable was installed to provide outstanding audio performance for your vinyl collection. Our pride and
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)
Located in Madison, WI
and will not disappoint. This we know. A new customer turntable was installed to provide outstanding
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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Mid Century Modern Turntable For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern turntable available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern turntable for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern turntable, we have 196 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern turntable — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern turntable, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern turntable over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Dieter Rams and Clairtone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Turntable?

The average selling price for a mid century modern turntable at 1stDibs is $2,895, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Turntable
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

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