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Vintage Japanese Radios

Vintage Panasonic R70 Transistor Radio, Space Age Design, Japan
Vintage Panasonic R70 Transistor Radio, Space Age Design, Japan

Vintage Panasonic R70 Transistor Radio, Space Age Design, Japan

By Panasonic

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Creator: Panasonic Dimensions: Height: 11cm Width: 11cm Depth: 11cm Materials : Plastic Place of Origin: Japan Period: 1970-1979 Discover the nostalgic charm and reliable perform...

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20th Century Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

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Metal

Vintage Toot-a-loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
Vintage Toot-a-loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s

Vintage Toot-a-loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s.

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1970s Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Radios

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Plastic

Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s

Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s

By Panasonic

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s.

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1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Panasonic Toot-a-Loop-Radio, 1970s
Vintage Panasonic Toot-a-Loop-Radio, 1970s

Vintage Panasonic Toot-a-Loop-Radio, 1970s

$329

H 11.03 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in

Vintage Panasonic Toot-a-Loop-Radio, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Panasonic toot-a-loop-radio is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s by Panasonic R-72 (R72) and built by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co This radio is the...

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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Radios

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Plastic

Original 1970s National Panasonic flip-number radio alarm clock model RC-6003B
Original 1970s National Panasonic flip-number radio alarm clock model RC-6003B

Original 1970s National Panasonic flip-number radio alarm clock model RC-6003B

By Panasonic

Located in München, DE

Original cables and plugs. Radio has FM/AM function. All original controls work perfectly.

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1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Metal

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 18 in D 7.5 in

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...

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20th Century Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Cinderella R1950s Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Disney
Cinderella R1950s Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Disney

Cinderella R1950s Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Disney

Located in Bath, Somerset

An incredibly rare early Japanese Cinderella poster. The RKO Radio's logo indicates that it is most likely an early 1950s re-release or, possibly, a first release regional design.

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Linen, Paper

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Panasonic Transistor Radio R72
Panasonic Transistor Radio R72

Panasonic Transistor Radio R72

Unavailable

H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in

Panasonic Transistor Radio R72

By Panasonic

Located in Pasadena, CA

Step back into the golden age of portable radios with the Panasonic Transistor Radio R72. Combining classic design with reliable performance, this compact radio delivers powerful sou...

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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

Panasonic Transistor Radio R70
Panasonic Transistor Radio R70

Panasonic Transistor Radio R70

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Panasonic Transistor Radio R70

By Panasonic

Located in Pasadena, CA

Discover the nostalgic charm and reliable performance of the Panasonic Transistor Radio R70. Designed with retro appeal and modern reliability, this portable radio delivers crisp, cl...

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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio
1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio

1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio

Unavailable

H 2.75 in Dm 6 in

1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio

By Panasonic

Located in Winnetka, IL

A transistor radio produced by Panasonic, Japan in the early 1970s.

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1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

Vista Globe Transistor Radio, Model NTR-6G
Vista Globe Transistor Radio, Model NTR-6G

Vista Globe Transistor Radio, Model NTR-6G

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Vista Globe Transistor Radio, Model NTR-6G

Located in Austin, TX

A rare vintage modern vista model NTR-6G globe transistor radio. Made in Japan, circa 1960. The tuner control dial is on the top of the globe, at the north pole.

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Vintage Hitachi KC-671E Radio Clock, Japan, 1970's
Vintage Hitachi KC-671E Radio Clock, Japan, 1970's

Vintage Hitachi KC-671E Radio Clock, Japan, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

Hitachi digital clock from the 1970's, made in Japan. Made of plastic and metal. In original condition, fully functional. Repolished, cleaned, with a few minor signs of wear.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Metal

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s
Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This timepiece, crafted from durable plastic, offers an operational flip mechanism, MW and AM radio frequencies, and a dual-option alarm. Users can select either a radio signal or a ...

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1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

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Metal

Weltron 8 track/ AM FM Radio
Weltron 8 track/ AM FM Radio

Weltron 8 track/ AM FM Radio

Sold

H 12 in Dm 10.5 in

Weltron 8 track/ AM FM Radio

By Weltron

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Weltron 8 Track Stereo AM/ FM Multiplex Round Ball White Unit. This one is super clean! The white is bright with no yellowing! Radio works well, still looking for 8-track tape to ...

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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Modern Stereo Cabinet with Turntable/Radio by Delmonico/Nivico (JVC)
Midcentury Modern Stereo Cabinet with Turntable/Radio by Delmonico/Nivico (JVC)

Midcentury Modern Stereo Cabinet with Turntable/Radio by Delmonico/Nivico (JVC)

By JVC

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made in Japan by Nivico, later known as JVC, and sold under the American name Delmonico.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Wood

1970's Rare Space Age Panasonic AM Radio Toot-a-Loop
1970's Rare Space Age Panasonic AM Radio Toot-a-Loop

1970's Rare Space Age Panasonic AM Radio Toot-a-Loop

By Panasonic

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design and nice condition on this red Toot-a-loop AM radio by Panasonic, circa 1970's swivels side to side into a donut shape, battery operated. in beautiful red no chips or cr...

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20th Century Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern 1967 Wood Grain Finish Tubular Solid State Am Radio
Mid-Century Modern 1967 Wood Grain Finish Tubular Solid State Am Radio

Mid-Century Modern 1967 Wood Grain Finish Tubular Solid State Am Radio

By lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Mid-Century Modern 1967 wood grain finish tubular solid state am radio, desk or table radio In the Original box, packaging, and instruction booklet. Model 8K37G, mounted on a chrome ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

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Plastic

Neon Cube Radio Box 8801 Japanese Pop Tech Transparent Acrylic Blue Glow 1978
Neon Cube Radio Box 8801 Japanese Pop Tech Transparent Acrylic Blue Glow 1978

Neon Cube Radio Box 8801 Japanese Pop Tech Transparent Acrylic Blue Glow 1978

Located in Lisboa, PT

This Neon Cube Radio Box, manufactured in 1978, is a striking example of late 20th-century electronic design that merges playful aesthetics with technical transparency. Housed in a f...

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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic
Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic

Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic

By Panasonic

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool in working condition Panasonic Model RE-7371 AM/FM Radio circa 1970's great condition nice teak case with chrome accents .

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Chrome

Cinderella R1950s Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Disney
Cinderella R1950s Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Disney

Cinderella R1950s Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Disney

Located in Bath, Somerset

An incredibly rare early Japanese Cinderella poster. The RKO Radio's logo indicates that it is either an early 1950s re-release or, possibly, a first release regional design.

Category

20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Paper, Linen

1960s Transparent Astro Globe
1960s Transparent Astro Globe

1960s Transparent Astro Globe

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H 24 in Dm 16 in

1960s Transparent Astro Globe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare astro globe inspired by a Torica design and manufactured in Japan for the Lafayette Radio Corp. of New York in the late 1960s.

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Giant Wristwatch Table Sculpture & AM Radio
Giant Wristwatch Table Sculpture & AM Radio

Giant Wristwatch Table Sculpture & AM Radio

Located in Southfield, MI

Late 50's Japanese made store display wristwatch/AM radio. Designed to table sit, or can be wall hung.

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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Brass

Panasonic Toot-A-Loop Transistor Radio, ca. 1969
Panasonic Toot-A-Loop Transistor Radio, ca. 1969

Panasonic Toot-A-Loop Transistor Radio, ca. 1969

Located in Winnetka, IL

A bright yellow Toot-A-Loop AM radio by Panasonic in exceptionally nice condition. This battery-powered wrist radio is doughnut-shaped and when twisted open, reveals the dial inside....

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1960s Japanese Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

Lloyd's Yorick Rare Space Radio from Japan
Lloyd's Yorick Rare Space Radio from Japan

Lloyd's Yorick Rare Space Radio from Japan

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H 7.88 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Lloyd's Yorick Rare Space Radio from Japan

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

Lloyd's Yorick rare space radio from Japan. The spere is the antenna, and speaker in one.

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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood

Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Transistor Radio, circa 1969
Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Transistor Radio, circa 1969

Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Transistor Radio, circa 1969

Located in Winnetka, IL

A bright yellow Toot-A-Loop AM radio by Panasonic in very good condition. This battery-powered wrist radio is doughnut-shaped and when twisted open, reveals the dial inside. Great,...

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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

1970's Space Age 360 AM/FM Radio and 8 Track Player by, Weltron
1970's Space Age 360 AM/FM Radio and 8 Track Player by, Weltron

1970's Space Age 360 AM/FM Radio and 8 Track Player by, Weltron

By Weltron

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1970"s Space Age 360 AM/FM Radio and 8 track player by, Weltron. This banana yellow model rotates 360 degrees with rubber suction cup bottom and is fully operational. Can adapt to ad...

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1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Chrome

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Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Aluminum

1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD  Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD  Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar

1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar

By Gibson Guitars

Located in Ferndale, MI

Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher output than the standard . Gui...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Chrome

Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988
Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988

Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988

$20,938

H 102.37 in W 94.49 in D 188.98 in

Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

K67 is a kiosk design created in 1966 by the Slovenian architect and designer Saša J. Mächtig. Very good contition, preserved in its original form. 2 original canopies included. Weig...

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1960s Slovenian Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

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Fiberglass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Hardwood

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

$244,945

H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...

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2010s British Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Maple

Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible
Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible

Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible

$580

H 18.5 in W 34 in D 14 in

Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible

Located in Chicago, IL

Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Steel

Iconic set  Grundig  Audiorama 4000  Bullet speakers 1970s Germany
Iconic set  Grundig  Audiorama 4000  Bullet speakers 1970s Germany

Iconic set Grundig Audiorama 4000 Bullet speakers 1970s Germany

By Grundig

Located in Den Haag, NL

Grundig Pair of Audiorama 4000 Bullet Speakers by Grundig, 1970s on Aluminum Tulip base. Iconic German design with 360-degree surround sound. Compatible with any sound system, includ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Chrome

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

$29,937Sale Price|32% Off

H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi

Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi

$944Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in

Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...

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2010s Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Walnut

1960s Italian Cabinet
1960s Italian Cabinet

1960s Italian Cabinet

$329

H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 9.06 in

1960s Italian Cabinet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

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Wood

Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

$3,940Sale Price|50% Off

H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in

Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970

By MB Italy

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular m...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer

Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands

Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands. A bold and joyful new arrival, the wheel supported bar cart with 4 ( ...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Metal

Ferrari telephone , 80s Miami Vice Era Phone , Vintage Telephone , Collectible
Ferrari telephone , 80s Miami Vice Era Phone , Vintage Telephone , Collectible

Ferrari telephone , 80s Miami Vice Era Phone , Vintage Telephone , Collectible

Located in Milano, IT

Rare Ferrari Telefone / Decorative Object / Limited Edition piece of the 80's It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" ...

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1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

Materials

Plastic

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Radios

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Metal

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Vintage Japanese Radios For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage Japanese radios for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and wood, all vintage Japanese radios available were constructed with great care. Vintage Japanese 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. There are many kinds of vintage Japanese radios to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern vintage Japanese radios are of considerable interest. Many vintage Japanese radios are appealing in their simplicity, but Mario Bellini, David Burliuk and Carlo Ratti produced popular vintage Japanese radios that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Japanese Radios?

Prices for vintage Japanese radios can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Japanese radios begin at $43 and can go as high as $40,902, while the average can fetch as much as $1,831.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Japanese 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.