Retro Hifi Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Alfred Hendrickx Hifi Cabinet, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Alfred Hendrickx Hifi Cabinet, 1960s
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Wood
Claudio Salocchi HiFi Cabinet for Sormani, Italy 1960
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fantastic HiFi cabinet designed by Claudio Salocchi, manufactured by Sormani in Italy around 1960
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1960s Italian Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Wood
Pair of Cabinets Bar Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Lacquered 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
2 doors and an opening top, they used to be high-end Hifi cabinets, but can definitely be used as a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Brass
H 39.38 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in
Bofinger Produktion Antoine Philippon Rosewood Room Divider HiFi-Lowboard
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Bofinger
Located in Oldenburg, NI
A rare - and never seen before - Bofinger Produktion Lowboard designed by Antoine Philippon in the 70s made from Rosewood. Can be used as a room divider because both sides are equipp...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Rosewood
H 14.77 in W 66.93 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Studio Hifi Phono Credenza in Walnut by Vincent Labadessa USA 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
This cabinet is made in one piece and the quality is extraordinary. The left and right wooden slats
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Walnut
H 31.5 in W 101.97 in D 19.89 in
Adam Tihany
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Adalberto Dal Lago / Adam Tihany
HIFI system "BATMAN
76 (h) x 150 (w) x 50 (d) cm
Circa 1971
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1970s Retro Hifi Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Kai Winding, 1960s
By Kai Winding, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Asaa, DK
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Five adjustable shelves and four small drawers. Hole with plug in backing for Hifi or lamp cords
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Low Sideboard by Hundevad 1960s
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Asaa, DK
sideboard made by Hundevad & Co in Denmark. Four separate cabinet compartments with hinged doors. Three
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
and can also be used as a writing desk or HiFi shelf as it was designed to carry a heavy radio.
Each
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Rare Michel Pigneres Brass Mirrored Suede Sideboard, circa 1969
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Paris, IDF
sideboard, which was custom made with hifi equipment features, is an exquisite example of refined, highly
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Brass, Chrome
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Maison Bagués Attribution, Side Tables, Bronze, Mirrored Glass, France, 1930s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Bagues style gilt bronze neoclassical end tables or pedestals. These simply stunning end tables, pedestals or nightstands possess the finest in quality and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Retro Hifi Cabinet
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George Nelson Styled Cabinet
By Room and Board
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful cabinet by Room & Board handcrafted in North Dakota. Large slide-out shelf above two drawers and cupboard for ample storage and organization. Please confirm item location w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and covered with Murano colored glass. Handles and legs made of brass. Manufactured in Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Brass
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
LB7 bookcase composed of a single module with shelves and a storage unit with two doors, made in veneered solid teak wood, and black lacquered metal details.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Metal
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in
Grundig Type HIFI Studio 400
By Grundig
Located in Catania, IT
For model Hi-Fi-Studio 400 PW= 1212, Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke)
Paese: Germania
Produttore / Marca: Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke)
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1960s German Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Composition, Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza Sideboard for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Nice thin edge credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Four drawers with flanking doors that open to reveal adjustable shelved storage. This example shows cosmetic wear...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Metal
Rotating bookcase / bar cabinet by sola møbelfabrik
By Sola Möbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Sola Møbelfabrik
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 44″ wide x 31.5″ deep x 24.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Storage Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful rosewood and Mahogany storage cabinet features side by side storage behind elegant sliding doors. Shelf space on one side with set of four drawers on the other, this v...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Rosewood, Mahogany
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two-door Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Jens Risom. Classic style of Risom where case appears to be floating on base. Nickeled hardware, finished back, Divided in centre with two adju...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Chrome
Sculptors Modelling Stand Tripod Base Adjustable Rotating Tiranti Vintage, 1950
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- This sculptor's modelling stand is usable and in working order
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Metal
H 41.15 in W 27.56 in D 13.98 in
Mid-Century Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact modern cabinet. Great for bedroom or living room storage. Two sliding doors with brass knobs.
Location: Brooklyn NY
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Walnut
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Dry Bar Hifi Case Piece in Teak Wood circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Solid and veneer teak. Oak veneer inside. Two doors.
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1970s French Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian HiFi Cabinet in Rosewood
By Fornem Møbelkunst, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian HiFi cabinet in rosewood by Kai Kristiansen.
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Hifi Cabinet by HG Furniture, 1960s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, HG Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak HiFi cabinet by HG Furniture, 1960s.
This midcentury Scandinavian sideboard
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood HiFi Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, 1980s.
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood HiFi Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, 1980s.
Danish freestanding
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 13.78 in
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Walnut
Arne Vodder Teak Hifi Cabinet with Tambour door
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare and imposing Hi-Fi cabinet from the 1950s by famed Danish designer, Arne Vodder. Made by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Rare Cabinet Bar Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Lacquered, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
and an opening top, it used to be high-end Hifi cabinet, but can definitely be used as a beautiful dry
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Brass
H 39.38 in W 40.16 in L 39.38 in
Rare Pair of Cabinets Bar Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Lacquered, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
2 doors and an opening top, they used to be high-end Hifi cabinets, but can definitely be used as a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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H 39.38 in W 40.16 in L 39.38 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
and one adjustable shelf. The HiFi cabinet has hinged doors and a perforated back and one shelf.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
H 78.75 in W 96.26 in D 15.95 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge HiFi Media Cabinet, 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
This Herman Miller cabinet was created in 1952. It is from the desirable thin-edge series and has a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 67.25 in D 18.5 in
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Hifi Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
several cabinets can thus be adjusted.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Wood
Mid Century G Plan Fresco Teak compact sideboard cupboard record cabinet, 1970s
By G-Plan, Victor Wilkins
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
70's G plan Teak two door cabinet designed by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for Gplan.
It is made in
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
H 20.87 in W 31.89 in D 17.92 in
French Design Cabinet of the 1950s by Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Maison". Ideal as a Hifi multimedia cabinet in your library or in your office, it will also be perfect as
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Oak
H 29.53 in W 50.4 in D 19.69 in
Monumental Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
door cabinet, one speaker section with pull out Hifi system to house a record player and other audio
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Aluminum
3 Sideboards with Bookcases in Oak and Cane by Alf Svensson, 1963
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Berlin, DE
Sweden in 1963.
Special order with one glass door section and additional HIFI & TV rack included
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Rattan, Oak
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Clausen & Søn, 1960s
By Clausen & Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
. Contains two large cabinets with sliding doors, drawer section with four drawers, smaller cabinet with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
desk, depth 40 cm
2 HiFi shelves, depth 32 cm
2 Shelves, depth 28 cm
7 Shelves, depth 24 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Tannoy Chatsworth Monitor Gold Speakers, Stunning Pair, Legendary Sound
By Tannoy
Located in London, GB
Tannoy monitor gold 12 inch speakers LSU/HF/12/8 in original 'Chatsworth' cabinets.
A true British
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
H 33.27 in W 15.56 in D 10.24 in
Midcentury George Nelson Hifi Cabinet Thin Edge for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this amazing Hifi cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Aluminum
Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Geneva, CH
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1960s Danish Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
White Hifi Storage System / Table "Attyka" Serie Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
great framework to displaying your HiFi equipment. Underneath in the V shaped compartment is enough
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Steel
H 22.84 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
Philippe Starck Silver X Racks HiFi Vinyl Record Album LP Book Shelf Sculpture
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Post-Modern Pair of Rotomolded Plastic Record Racks/Stands, each marked STARCK.
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Plastic
H 14.5 in W 13.63 in D 12.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Record Cabinet
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Danish modern teak entertainment console or hifi stereo music cabinet designed by Arne
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza Cabinet Sideboard Poul Hundevad 1970
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Portland, OR
Mid Century Modern Danish teak credenza, sideboard, cabinet, designed by Poul Hundevad (1917-2011
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
H 26.75 in W 54.5 in D 16.75 in
Blaupunkt Arkansas 59 Tube Stereo Record Player Console with Bar Cabinet
By Blaupunkt, Telefunken
Located in Chattanooga, TN
HiFi tube stereo features AM/FM and shortwave radio along with a turn table for records. The radio is
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Beech
H 35.63 in W 46.25 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
shelve is perfect for HiFi equipment.
Backside is finished, so this credenza can both stand up against a
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Private Listing: 4 Bay Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Cado Royal, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
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This a set suitable for both the living room and the home office
The cabinet with the double hinged
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
H 68.12 in W 127.56 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Walnut Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
/library that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs. Shelves and cabinets can be
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Walnut
Custom Made Colossal Mid-Century Modern Tambour Door Mahogany Console Stereo
By Foster-McDavid, Arne Vodder, Jens Risom, Brown Saltman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
First, let's talk about these awesome cabinets, then we'll move on to the professionally restored
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Mahogany
H 35 in W 99.75 in D 25.88 in
HIFI Cabinet by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Completely restored and refinished to perfection. Does not include stereo components
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Thin Edge' TV / HIFI Cabinet model 5718
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful rosewood cabinet with hifi component storage. This cabinet has two lower bins for LP
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Aluminum
H 35.75 in W 80.75 in D 23 in
Arne Vodder Entertainment, Music Cabinet, Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Fulton, CA
Here is an absolutely beautiful and scarce teak Danish modern stereo or Hifi cabinet designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
Original Comprehensive Storage System CSS by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
with pull down door
One Hifi cabinet with pull down door and pull-out tray for a phonograph
Seven
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Aluminum
Dyrlund Teak High Board with Sliding Doors for Tv and Hifi, Denmark, 1970
By Dyrlund
Located in Vienna, Vienna
High quality high board with sliding doors for TV and Hifi,
solid teak wood,
Manufacture: Dyrlund
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Teak
H 39.38 in W 40.56 in D 21.26 in
MC40 Music HiFi Cabinet or Sideboard by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
. This is the MC40.
The cabinet was designed to house your valuable HiFi components. It has place for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
H 24.8 in W 53.94 in D 15.95 in
Midcentury HiFi Stereo Record Cabinet Stack by Barzilay in Black Walnut, 1970
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Harvey Probber, Barzilay
Located in Framingham, MA
Seldom seen upright HiFi record cabinet stack in American black walnut. Built by Barzilay in
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Brass
H 78 in W 35 in D 18 in
Guy Lefevre Bird's-Eye Maple Cabinet, France circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Munich, DE
-adjustable Flip-up shelf, two doors, it can be used as HiFi or turntable cabinet or as a bar. Rear panel for
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hifi Cabinet
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Brass
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Retro Hifi Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic retro hifi cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every retro hifi cabinet was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the retro hifi cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro hifi cabinet bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one retro hifi cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Hendrickx, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq and Bofinger produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Retro Hifi Cabinet?
The average selling price for a retro hifi cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,606, while they’re typically $705 on the low end and $27,468 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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