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Restoring Vintage Radios

1949 Restored A122M Radio by Murphy
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s/1950s; Murphy Radio Ltd. - Welwyn Garden City, England Vintage English-produced radio by
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Mid-20th Century English Streamlined Moderne Restoring Vintage Radios

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Wood

Vintage 1949 Restored A122M Radio by Murphy
1949 Restored A122M Radio by Murphy
$1,800
H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 8 in
c. 1940 Restored L-630 Radio by General Electric
By General Electric
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s; General Electric Co. (GE) - Bridgeport CT Vintage Streamline-inspired radio with a
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Mid-20th Century Restoring Vintage Radios

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Wood

Original "Point Bleu Radio" vintage poster, faithful reflection of the world
Located in Spokane, WA
Original lithograph: POINT BLEU RADIO. Artist: Pierre. Baudouin (1921 - 1971). Size is 31" x
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1940s American Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Lithograph

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Vintage1940 Zenith 12-S-445 Shutterdial Restored Radio Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
powerful and rare Zenith tabletop radios, a 12-S-445 Shutterdial embodied two innovations new for 1940
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1940s American Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

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Wood

SK4 Record Player Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1958
By Dieter Rams
Located in Porto, PT
SK4 record player designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1958. The radio is restored
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Steel

Kuba Tango Motorized Audio Entertainment Console
Located in North Hollywood, CA
slowly opens, presenting the radio and phonograph. Ours is in fantastic restored condition, with both the
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays very well with strong
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1940s American Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

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Metal

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays very well with strong
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1940s American Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

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Metal

ZENITH 1940 "AZTEC" 12S471 TUBE ROBOT DIAL CONSOLE TUBE RADIO-RESTORED Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
the Shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays very well with
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1940s American Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

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Metal

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Blown Glass

1970s Penshell Dry Bar Cabinet
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Penshell dry bar cabinet featuring a penshell veneer that carries completely around to the back with beautifully carved carved bone ivory face knobs.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Shell, Wood

1970s Penshell Dry Bar Cabinet
1970s Penshell Dry Bar Cabinet
$11,800
H 66.5 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Restoring Vintage Radios

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Iron

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
$925 / item
H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

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Brass

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Restoring Vintage Radios

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
$1,800 / item
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Copper

LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
$1,400 / item
H 6 in W 6 in D 7.75 in
"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Fabric, Beech, Velvet

"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
$4,500 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Easy Sheepskin Chair
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Easy Chair is the outcome of an ongoing creative collaboration between designer Niklas Runesson and Dusty Deco. Runesson, a self-taught artist, furniture designer, and skilled carpen...
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2010s Bulgarian Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Sheepskin, Walnut

Easy Sheepskin Chair
Easy Sheepskin Chair
$2,890 / item
H 29 in W 21 in D 24 in
Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
Inspired by the timeless concept of the chaise longue, Geoffrey Harcourt's interpretation from 1970 stands as a testament to modern design. Known as the Cleopatra, this unique Dutch...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Wool

Soho Chandelier, Contemporary, Sculptural in Brass with Silk Coral Lampshades
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina in her L...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Composition, Brass, Metal

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts with brass plated top and bottom Oriental inspired finials. The light natural linen ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Restoring Vintage Radios

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Steel

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
$24,121 / item
H 103.94 in W 70.87 in D 82.29 in
"Hands" sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Hands" sconces in cast, sculpted and patinated bronze with enlightened rock crystal. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024 Please note: Each rock crystal is unique. heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

"Hands" sconces by Studio Glustin
"Hands" sconces by Studio Glustin
$12,081 / set
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 6.3 in
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
$15,400 / item
H 37.41 in W 125.99 in D 102.37 in
Italian Design 1945 till today – Original Vintage Poster
Located in Zurich, CH
Original poster designed by Pierre Mendell (1929 – 2008) & Klaus Oberer (*1937) promoting an exhibition 1988 at Die Neue Sammlung in Munich on "Italian Design 1945 till today". The...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

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Paper

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Restoring Vintage Radios For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of restoring vintage radios for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique restoring vintage radios was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Restoring vintage radios have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco restoring vintage radios are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made restoring vintage radios over the years, but those made by Zenith, Arvin Industries and Emerson Radio Corporation are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Restoring Vintage Radios?

Prices for restoring vintage radios start at $1,250 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $3,040.
Questions About Restoring Vintage Radios
  • 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.

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