
Vintage Console Radio with Record Storage Cabinet
This is a mid-20th century floor console radio cabinet, likely dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s. The piece features a vertical orientation constructed from wood with a dark walnut-toned veneer. The top section houses a horizontal slide-rule tuning dial with a gold-tone metal bezel, showing frequency markings ranging from 55 to 170. Below the dial is a prominent horizontal louvered wooden grille that covers the speaker assembly. Four small, dark brown circular control knobs are positioned horizontally beneath the grille. The bottom half of the console features a two-door cabinet with simple circular pulls, traditionally used for record storage or to house a phonograph. The cabinet stands on short, tapered bracket feet. The condition shows moderate wear characteristic of age, including significant scuffing and finish loss along the outer vertical edges and base. There is visible dust accumulation in the louvers and around the dial bezel, with a minor patina on the metal components. The craftsmanship represents standard mass-market production of the era, focusing on functional furniture integration for home electronics.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $275
Basic Information
Category
Antique Electronics / Furniture
Appraised On
February 1, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $275
Item Description
This is a mid-20th century floor console radio cabinet, likely dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s. The piece features a vertical orientation constructed from wood with a dark walnut-toned veneer. The top section houses a horizontal slide-rule tuning dial with a gold-tone metal bezel, showing frequency markings ranging from 55 to 170. Below the dial is a prominent horizontal louvered wooden grille that covers the speaker assembly. Four small, dark brown circular control knobs are positioned horizontally beneath the grille. The bottom half of the console features a two-door cabinet with simple circular pulls, traditionally used for record storage or to house a phonograph. The cabinet stands on short, tapered bracket feet. The condition shows moderate wear characteristic of age, including significant scuffing and finish loss along the outer vertical edges and base. There is visible dust accumulation in the louvers and around the dial bezel, with a minor patina on the metal components. The craftsmanship represents standard mass-market production of the era, focusing on functional furniture integration for home electronics.
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