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Restoring Vintage Radios

1949 Restored A122M Radio by Murphy
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

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 Murphy. Interestingly, this piece features labeled stations within the tuner. • Mo...

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Mid-20th Century English Streamlined Moderne Restoring Vintage Radios

Materials

Wood

c. 1940 Restored L-630 Radio by General Electric
c. 1940 Restored L-630 Radio by General Electric

c. 1940 Restored L-630 Radio by General Electric

By General Electric

Located in Dekalb, IL

(GE) - Bridgeport CT Vintage Streamline-inspired radio with a gorgeous two-tone backlit tuner. • Type: Wooden tube table radio • Tubes: 6-tube configuration • Valves: 6SG7, 6SA7, 6...

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Mid-20th Century Restoring Vintage Radios

Materials

Wood

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Vintage1940 Zenith 12-S-445 Shutterdial Restored Radio Bluetooth
Vintage1940 Zenith 12-S-445 Shutterdial Restored Radio Bluetooth

Vintage1940 Zenith 12-S-445 Shutterdial Restored Radio Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

One of the most 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

Materials

Wood

SK4 Record Player Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1958
SK4 Record Player Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1958

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 with a new acrylic hood. Technically perfect and original surface.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

Materials

Steel

Kuba Tango Motorized Audio Entertainment Console
Kuba Tango Motorized Audio Entertainment Console

Kuba Tango Motorized Audio Entertainment Console

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H 38 in W 47.25 in D 18.5 in

Kuba Tango Motorized Audio Entertainment Console

Located in North Hollywood, CA

With a simple push of a hidden rear mounted button, the front door slowly opens, presenting the radio and phonograph. Ours is in fantastic restored condition, with both the radio and...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Restoring Vintage Radios

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth
Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

We have completely refinished the cabinet and have restored the electronics for optimal enjoyment and also added the auxiliary jack that allows you to “pipe” music from your smart ph...

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1940s American Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

Materials

Metal

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth
Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

We have completely refinished the cabinet and have restored the electronics for optimal enjoyment and also added the auxiliary jack that allows you to “pipe” music from your smart ph...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

Materials

Metal

ZENITH 1940 "AZTEC" 12S471 TUBE ROBOT DIAL CONSOLE TUBE RADIO-RESTORED Bluetooth
ZENITH 1940 "AZTEC" 12S471 TUBE ROBOT DIAL CONSOLE TUBE RADIO-RESTORED Bluetooth

ZENITH 1940 "AZTEC" 12S471 TUBE ROBOT DIAL CONSOLE TUBE RADIO-RESTORED Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

We have completely refinished the cabinet and have restored the electronics for optimal enjoyment and also added the auxiliary jack that allows you to “pipe” music from your smartpho...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Restoring Vintage Radios

Materials

Metal

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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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