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Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Mahogany

1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
By Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
This cool vintage original radio shortwave by Phillips, circa 1950s with bakelite knobs in cream
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Bakelite

Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Batesville, IN. Radio features: - Stromberg Carlson Model 340 Shortwave Radio Chassis - Oak cabinet
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1930s Gothic Revival Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Oak

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A Pair of Custom Leather-Clad Drum Tables
Located in Palm Desert, CA
shortwave radio in one and a swing-out shelf for the telephone in the other. The tables have their original
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1930s American Shortwave Vintage Radios

Vintage Pink Electronic Alarm Clock Radio - Prestige Model No. 736 FM/AM, 2Y117
Located in Bordeaux, FR
design with modern convenience, featuring FM, AM, and Shortwave (SW) radio capabilities. In good working
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20th Century French Empire Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Plastic

Vintage Pink Electronic Alarm Clock Radio - Prestige Model No. 736 FM/AM, 2Y117
Located in Bordeaux, FR
design with modern convenience, featuring FM, AM, and Shortwave (SW) radio capabilities. In good working
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20th Century French Empire Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Plastic

Blaupunkt Arkansas 59 Tube Stereo Record Player Console with Bar Cabinet
By Telefunken, Blaupunkt
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 Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Beech

Fada Model 659 "Superheterodyne" Marble Green and Caramel Catalin Tube Radio
By Fada
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fada model 659 "Universal Superheterodyne" shortwave tube radio, circa 1945. This radio is made of
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1940s American International Style Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Bakelite

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Wrought Iron

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Mid Century German Grundig 2440 Table Top Tube Radio Stereo
By Grundig
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern circa 1960s Grundig Werke model 2440 walnut bakelite tube radio, made in Germany. Serial #1322605287 Dimensions: 9" x 21.5" x 12"h
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Bakelite

Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Sparton, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sparton model 557 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan during 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is considered...
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1930s American Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Chrome

Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson. Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco per...
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1930s North American Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Bronze

Wurlitzer Juke Box
By Wurlitzer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wurlitzer "The Bubbler" juke box. Model 1015CD Dimensions: Height 60", width 33", depth 25" CW4607. This Juke Box plays CD's. We do not have a list of the artist or songs, however it...
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1940s American Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal

Wurlitzer Juke Box
Wurlitzer Juke Box
H 60 in W 33 in D 25 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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19th Century Italian Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Model 2001 Orange Weltron Radio & 8 Track Iconic Space Age Ball Stereo P
Located in Pasadena, CA
Transport yourself to the groovy days of the 1970s with the Vintage 1970s Orange Weltron Radio & 8-Track Iconic Space Age Ball Stereo Player. A true testament to the bold, futuristic...
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20th Century American Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Plastic

Art Deco Waterfall Floor Radio Case in Walnut
By Montgomery Ward
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique piece can be used as a bar or place your stereo equipment inside we refinished the piece a very unique item it comes with its original speaker.
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20th Century American Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Walnut

Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Red Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is the daddy of true 1930s Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectable JAZ company, this clock screams everything about the Deco era we all love and admire, streamli...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Chrome

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Wood

Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-American Clipper, strikingly ...
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1930s American Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Wood

Eames Office radio for Emerson
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
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1940s American Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal

Eames Office radio for Emerson
Eames Office radio for Emerson
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Crosley Model T-60 AM Tube Table Radio
By Crosley Radio
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern working tube radio was made by Crosley in Toronto Canada in approximately 1965 in the period stream-lined style. The radio is done with a molded coral pink pl...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal

English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
By His Masters Voice
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s Rectangular case vinyl record player. Structure in dark and light brown wood. The record player part ...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal, Brass

Large Antique Victorian Arched Oak Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Victorian arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Mary’s church, Ely. Dating to circa 1880, this exceptional door has kept its good quality still displaying its ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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Shortwave Vintage Radios For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of shortwave vintage radios available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and plastic, all shortwave vintage radios available were constructed with great care. Shortwave vintage radios have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Shortwave vintage radios bearing Art Deco or Empire hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many shortwave vintage radios are appealing in their simplicity, but Zenith, Crosley Radio and Phillips produced popular shortwave vintage radios that are worth a look.

How Much are Shortwave Vintage Radios?

Prices for shortwave vintage radios start at $140 and top out at $3,040 with the average selling for $2,400.
Questions About Shortwave 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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