Can I play any record on any record player?

No, you cannot play any record on any record player. There are a variety of sizes of vinyl records and a range of speeds at which records are intended to be played. It’s important to make sure you use the proper player for the records you have in order to ensure the best sound and to keep your records in good condition.

How much is an antique record player cabinet worth?

How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

What are the main parts of a record player?

The main parts of a record player are the plinth, the revolving platter, the tone arm, the stylus and the cartridge. The plinth is the base of the record player, while the revolving platter is the round platform in the middle where you put the record. When you're ready to play a record, you lift the tone arm and place the needle or stylus against the vinyl. Then, the cartridge inside of the tone arm produces electrical signals as the stylus moves over the record's grooves. These impulses amplify to play music. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of record players.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What were old-time record players called?

Old-time record players were called gramophones or phonographs. Thomas Edison debuted his phonograph in 1877. The device was the result of Edison’s developing improvements to the telegraph and the telephone. He worked out a way to record sound on cylinders that were coated in tin foil (he decided that his invention would “undoubtedly be liberally devoted to music”). On 1stDibs, find vintage record players.

What were record players called in the 50s?

In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.

Record Player Cabinet

Midcentury Modern Record Console Stereo

Record Storage Credenza

Mid Century Stereo Cabinet

Vintage Audio

Mid Century Modern Record Console

Radio Console

Record Table

Radio Cabinet

VINTAGE RECORD PLAYER CABINET HIDDEN INSIDE MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

$3,104

H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 17.33 in

VINTAGE RECORD PLAYER CABINET HIDDEN INSIDE MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Pulborough, GB

military campaign chest of drawers, concealing a record player cabinet within. Finished in warm-toned wood

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

$13,260

H 35.44 in W 36.82 in D 19.3 in

Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FLAMED HARDWOOD RECORD PLAYER MEDIA CABINET

$1,234

H 32.68 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in

ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FLAMED HARDWOOD RECORD PLAYER MEDIA CABINET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1970’s Flamed Mahogany record player cabinet that can also be used as a drinks cabinet Please note

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

BRIGHTS OF NETTLEBED BURR WALNUT FAUX BOOK FRONT RECORD PLAYER STORAGE CABiNET

$2,414

H 36.03 in W 22.84 in D 17.52 in

BRIGHTS OF NETTLEBED BURR WALNUT FAUX BOOK FRONT RECORD PLAYER STORAGE CABiNET

By Brights of Nettlebed

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Broghts of Nettlebed Record Player cabinet with leather Faux books to the front that can also be used as a

Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

USM Haller Modular System Six Drawer Cabinet in Light Grey

$5,250

H 45 in W 60 in D 20 in

USM Haller Modular System Six Drawer Cabinet in Light Grey

By Usm Haller

Located in Seattle, WA

tall boy credenza, office cabinet, or record player cabinet. All hidden joints are engraved with the

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design

$5,652

H 28 in W 28.8 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design

By Ico Parisi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

This rare 1940s record player cabinet by LESA (Laboratori Elettrotecnici Società Anonima), Milan

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Radio And Record Player Console Cabinet

$2,200

H 25 in W 62.75 in D 17.88 in

Mid Century Radio And Record Player Console Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A period Mid Century Stereo Cabinet with an interesting contrast door pattern with Oval grid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Other

1960s Widdicomb Spanish Baroque Style Record Player SideBoard Storage Cabinet

$4,950

H 30 in W 65 in D 20 in

1960s Widdicomb Spanish Baroque Style Record Player SideBoard Storage Cabinet

By John Widdicomb

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sideboard storage cabinet you could hope to

Category

Vintage 1960s American Baroque Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch

$7,800 / item

H 34 in W 71.75 in D 20 in

Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch

Located in Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon. This piece is outfitted with a top hatch door for access to a space for a record player

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Wrensilva M1 Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Brass

$18,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 70 in D 22 in

Wrensilva M1 Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Brass

Located in San Diego, CA

The M1 record console has room-filling Wrensilva sound with five music listening modes including

Category

2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in White Oak/Brass

$14,900 / item

H 29 in W 59 in D 19 in

Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in White Oak/Brass

Located in San Diego, CA

record pocket, and storage for up to 130 albums. Handmade in San Diego the Standard features hand

Category

2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Aluminum

$14,900 / item

H 29 in W 59 in D 19 in

Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Aluminum

Located in San Diego, CA

record pocket, and storage for up to 130 albums. Handmade in San Diego the Standard features hand

Category

2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Brass

$14,900 / item

H 29 in W 59 in D 19 in

Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Brass

Located in San Diego, CA

record pocket, and storage for up to 130 albums. Handmade in San Diego the Standard features hand

Category

2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1970's Custom Stereo Console Record Player 8 Track

$3,860

H 32 in W 72 in D 19.25 in

Vintage 1970's Custom Stereo Console Record Player 8 Track

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

YOWZA! Calling all audiophiles!! Custom mid century stereo console and record player along with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Wrensilva M1 Record Player Console in White Oak and Brass

$18,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 70 in D 22 in

Wrensilva M1 Record Player Console in White Oak and Brass

Located in San Diego, CA

The M1 record console has room-filling Wrensilva sound with five music listening modes including

Category

2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Phonograph, Radio Cabinet and Record Players

$1,553

H 51.58 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in

Phonograph, Radio Cabinet and Record Players

Located in Beaune, FR

Music or phonograph cabinet making radio and record player. It is made of veneer and nicely carved.

Category

20th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Scandinavian teak Sidboard Record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl

$4,300

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Scandinavian teak Sidboard Record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl The

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

VINTAGE FRAMED PRINT PLANISPHAERIUM TERRESTRE GOLD FOiL MAP WORLD PETER SCHENK

$482

H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 0.79 in

VINTAGE FRAMED PRINT PLANISPHAERIUM TERRESTRE GOLD FOiL MAP WORLD PETER SCHENK

Located in Pulborough, GB

military campaign chest of drawers, concealing a record player cabinet within. Finished in warm-toned wood

Category

20th Century British Prints

Materials

Foil

Wrensilva M1 record player console with integrated music streaming in walnut

$18,900 / item

H 32 in W 70 in D 22 in

Wrensilva M1 record player console with integrated music streaming in walnut

Located in San Diego, CA

The M1 record console has room-filling Wrensilva sound with five music listening modes including

Category

2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak

$3,750

H 33.5 in W 40 in D 14 in

1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak

By Philips

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Philips Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 40″ wide x 14″ deep x 33.5″ tall

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player

$2,414

H 23.04 in W 36.03 in D 18.9 in

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

of drawers with hidden record player inside. What a cool thing. On the outside you have the never

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

TSF & Record Player Cabinet, Amplix – 1950

Unavailable

H 39.18 in W 33.67 in D 14.77 in

TSF & Record Player Cabinet, Amplix – 1950

Located in HÉRIC, FR

This rosewood veneer cabinet features an Amplix tube radio on the front. Below, a record

Category

Mid-20th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Record Player Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 38.98 in D 14.97 in

Record Player Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Up Závody

Located in Prague, CZ

in production until 1960s. The cabinet was designed to house a record player and its records.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Albert Frey Cabinet

Unavailable

H 26 in W 36 in D 19.25 in

Albert Frey Cabinet

By Albert Frey

Located in San Francisco, CA

a record player cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Danish Design Teak Record Player or Audio Cabinet, Denmark 1960's

Unavailable

H 22.05 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in

Danish Design Teak Record Player or Audio Cabinet, Denmark 1960's

By Dyrlund

Located in Amsterdam, NL

own a beautiful designed Danish piece of furniture to store your record player, vinyl and receiver in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Zenith Stereo Console/Record Player

Unavailable

H 32 in W 42 in D 18 in

Vintage Mid Century Zenith Stereo Console/Record Player

By Zenith

Located in San Marcos, CA

addition to your mid century decor. Record player has been serviced. Sounds amazing. The record Changer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum

Unavailable

H 30 in W 50 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum

By General Electric

Located in Madison, WI

“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum vtg

Unavailable

H 29 in W 60 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum vtg

Located in Madison, WI

will have years of enjoyment. We have also replaced the record player for better performance and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Paper

Vintage Brown Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.57 in

Vintage Brown Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega

Located in Auerbach, Saxony

brown finish. There are built in half automatic Garrard 60 MK II record player and a radio device. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.37 in

Vintage White Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega

Located in Auerbach, Saxony

white finish. There are built in half automatic dual record player and a radio device. The whole unit is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Wilcox-Gay Recordio vintage home recording studio, radio, record player-cutter

Unavailable

H 35 in W 35 in D 19 in

Wilcox-Gay Recordio vintage home recording studio, radio, record player-cutter

Located in Madison, WI

really the first full console for home recording, that would record and cut live music or voice recording

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

Unavailable

H 29 in W 63 in D 25 in

Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

Located in Madison, WI

“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: We acquire our pieces from v...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Electrohome 703 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

Unavailable

H 25 in W 36 in D 36 in

Electrohome 703 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

Located in Madison, WI

“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern stereo console radio record player coffee table console book

Unavailable

H 11 in W 17 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern stereo console radio record player coffee table console book

Located in Madison, WI

“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Buffets

Materials

Wood

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Unavailable

H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)

Located in Madison, WI

"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player amp bluetooth lk eames

Unavailable

H 31 in W 25 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player amp bluetooth lk eames

Located in Madison, WI

“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum lk pearsall

Unavailable

H 32 in W 49 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum lk pearsall

Located in Madison, WI

“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player amp platinum mdl lk eames

Unavailable

H 27 in W 54 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player amp platinum mdl lk eames

Located in Madison, WI

vintage bespoke restoration reseller. This console has had an upgrade to the record player, with a new

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Radio Record Player bar coffee table book

Unavailable

H 10 in W 17 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Radio Record Player bar coffee table book

Located in Madison, WI

“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” "The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance

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H 20.28 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance

By ManuFrance

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance. Made in France

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Beech

Record Player Cabinet Hidden Inside Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

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H 29.53 in W 44.49 in D 17.13 in

Record Player Cabinet Hidden Inside Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

designed to house a record player A very good looking well made and functional record player cabinet

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Record Player Cabinet from Supraphon, 1958

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H 31.5 in W 38.19 in D 14.97 in

Record Player Cabinet from Supraphon, 1958

Located in Żory, PL

gramophone records - The record player is placed behind the flap - The cabinet is kept in very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Luxury Shaw of London Flamed Mahogany Record Player Cabinet Military Campaign

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H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 19.49 in

Luxury Shaw of London Flamed Mahogany Record Player Cabinet Military Campaign

By Shaw of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

flamed mahogany with leather top record player cabinet Shaw of London made very high end Georgian and

Category

20th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Record Player Cabinet Hidden Inside Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather

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H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 19.49 in

Record Player Cabinet Hidden Inside Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this well made and functional record player cabinet, it's based on a

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

George Nelson Thin Edge Record Player Cabinet

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H 34.75 in W 80 in D 20.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Record Player Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Rare thin edge line record cabinet designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller in the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Burr & Burl Walnut Vintage Record Player Cabinet with Lift Up Top & Shelves

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H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in

Burr & Burl Walnut Vintage Record Player Cabinet with Lift Up Top & Shelves

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Burr Walnut record player

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Record Player Cabinet By J. Halabala For Supraphon, 1958

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H 31.5 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in

Record Player Cabinet By J. Halabala For Supraphon, 1958

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Żory, PL

. Contains a lot of shelves for gramophone records. The record player is placed behind the flap. The cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Harlow Productions Ltd Vintage Flamed Hardwood Record Player Cabinet Cupboard

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H 32.29 in W 23.82 in D 18.51 in

Harlow Productions Ltd Vintage Flamed Hardwood Record Player Cabinet Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Record Player flamed mahogany cupboard which is

Category

20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Record Player Cabinet Cupboard Hidden as Regency Chest of Drawers

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H 32.88 in W 23.04 in D 16.93 in

Stunning Record Player Cabinet Cupboard Hidden as Regency Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Record Player cupboard which is hidden as a Regency

Category

20th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

RECORD PLAYER CABINET HIDDEN INSIDE MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST CHEST OF DRAWERs

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H 28.75 in W 44.89 in D 17.13 in

RECORD PLAYER CABINET HIDDEN INSIDE MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST CHEST OF DRAWERs

By Burton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

military campaign Record player hidden inside a chest of drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is

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Vintage Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Record Player Cabinet

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H 34.06 in W 19.3 in D 17.52 in

Vintage Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Record Player Cabinet

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

record player, the base for all your records. In terms of the condition, we have deep cleaned hand

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Burr Yew Wood Record Player Cabinet Cupboard Hidden as Regency Chest of Drawers

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H 33.27 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in

Burr Yew Wood Record Player Cabinet Cupboard Hidden as Regency Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely Record Player burr yew wood cupboard which is hidden as a Regency

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20th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Military Campaign Faux Chest of Drawers Media Cabinet Record Player Cupboard

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H 28.75 in W 44.49 in D 17.52 in

Military Campaign Faux Chest of Drawers Media Cabinet Record Player Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

designed to house a record player A very good looking well made and functional record player cabinet

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Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza

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H 29.25 in W 84 in D 18 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet space with a drop-down door perfect for a bar cabinet or record player cabinet. The top drawer is

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Teak

George Nelson Hifi Cabinet with Satellite Speaker

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George Nelson Hifi Cabinet with Satellite Speaker

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This is a classic George Nelson minimalist record player cabinet and satellite speaker cab from the

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George Nelson Record Player & Radio cabinet

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George Nelson Record Player & Radio cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

tube amplifier along with original record player and speaker. All are untested and operational status

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1950's Console & record player

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H 36 in W 47 in D 18 in

1950's Console & record player

Located in Bronx, NY

beautiful radio console and record player, in good working condition. dual sliding doors

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1970s Mid Century Teak HiFi Cabinet Vinyl Record Player Unit by Knoll

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H 31.5 in W 19 in D 16 in

1970s Mid Century Teak HiFi Cabinet Vinyl Record Player Unit by Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

vinyl record player, decks and amps. A lovely piece in very good original condition, the top opens for

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Dual type HS21 record player, Germany, 1966

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H 35.44 in W 45.28 in D 13 in

Dual type HS21 record player, Germany, 1966

By Dual

Located in Antwerp, BE

: 1967–1969 Type: Recorder and/or Player Principle Audio-Amplification Wave bands - without Details

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Record Player Media Cupboard Sideboard Housed in Military Campaign Drawers

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Record Player Media Cupboard Sideboard Housed in Military Campaign Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

looking and practical piece of furniture, it was originally designed to house a record player, records and

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Mahogany

Rare Military Campaign Hardwood Record Player TV Media Stand Table with Drawers

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Rare Military Campaign Hardwood Record Player TV Media Stand Table with Drawers

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

could house a record player and seat a television on top Its made on a soft wood frame with a nice

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Mid Century Modern Vintage Morse Stereo Console Record Cabinet

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H 30.5 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Morse Stereo Console Record Cabinet

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This lovely Morse record playing cabinet is up for consideration. Built in stereo and record player

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Wood

Svend B. Feldballes Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Credenza Record Media Cabinet

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H 24.5 in W 69.5 in D 16.5 in

Svend B. Feldballes Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Credenza Record Media Cabinet

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Chattanooga, TN

We're not saying this piece is rare, but legit, classic style record player media cabinets are

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Victor VE-230 VV-230 Flat Top Mahogany Cabinet Electric Victrola Record Player

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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

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Record Player Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal record player cabinet for your home. A record player cabinet — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the record player cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A record player cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Bevan Funnell Ltd., Blaupunkt and Burton each produced at least one beautiful record player cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Record Player Cabinet?

Prices for a record player cabinet start at $1,076 and top out at $5,900 with the average selling for $2,831.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Record Player Cabinet

Can I play any record on any record player?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, you cannot play any record on any record player. There are a variety of sizes of vinyl records and a range of speeds at which records are intended to be played. It’s important to make sure you use the proper player for the records you have in order to ensure the best sound and to keep your records in good condition.
How much is an antique record player cabinet worth?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
What are the main parts of a record player?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
The main parts of a record player are the plinth, the revolving platter, the tone arm, the stylus and the cartridge. The plinth is the base of the record player, while the revolving platter is the round platform in the middle where you put the record. When you're ready to play a record, you lift the tone arm and place the needle or stylus against the vinyl. Then, the cartridge inside of the tone arm produces electrical signals as the stylus moves over the record's grooves. These impulses amplify to play music. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of record players.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What were old-time record players called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Old-time record players were called gramophones or phonographs. Thomas Edison debuted his phonograph in 1877. The device was the result of Edison’s developing improvements to the telegraph and the telephone. He worked out a way to record sound on cylinders that were coated in tin foil (he decided that his invention would “undoubtedly be liberally devoted to music”). On 1stDibs, find vintage record players.
What were record players called in the 50s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.

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