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Shortwave Vintage Radios

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

Vintage 1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8 in W 12.75 in D 7 in

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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

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

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

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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Midcentury Art Deco Nightstand Paolo Buffa Attributed Walnut Burl Inlaid Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco 1930s bedside table in walnut, veneer and burl walnut inlaid, Paolo Buffa design attributed, with originals golden bronze accessories. Very beautiful and unobtainable. Conzo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Brass

Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Velvet, Birch

Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch 
Velvet 1920s
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch 
Velvet 1920s
$7,079 / set
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
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2010s American Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Brass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
$365 / item
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Wood

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
$5,535 / item
H 79 in W 72 in D 16 in
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of period French Art Deco low stands (or side tables) of patinated walnut - each table featuring a sleek, early Modern design with three tiers, topped with an inset rectangula...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
$4,895 / set
H 16 in W 25.5 in D 11.75 in
Mid-Century Modern German Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamp from Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive table lamp from the renowned manufacturer Goldkant. The lamp impresses with its ornamental design and high-quality materials. The segmented base and the shape of the umbr...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Shortwave Vintage Radios

Pair Of Machine Age Art Deco Tables by Modernage Furniture Company C. 1930 s
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of American Art Deco side tables retailed and made by the Modernage Furniture Company. A three-quarter circle holds a long shelf with a smaller shelf at the apex. They are known...
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1930s American Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Maple

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Velvet, Walnut

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
$10,330
H 22.84 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Old Korean Fan / 20th Century / Wall Hanging / Folk Art / MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I was able to acquire a truly wonderful item. This is an old Korean "uchiwa" (fan). An "uchiwa" is a tool used by hand to create a breeze. It was used to cool down on hot summer da...
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20th Century South Korean Other Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Bamboo, Paper

Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe POP Lounge Chair
By Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe, 'POP' lounge chair, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s A wonderful example of 1970s Italian design, this 'POP' lounge chair by Paolo Nava an...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal

Art Deco Figural Gentleman Table Lamp, New York, 1930
Located in Budapest, HU
This charming Art Deco table lamp, marked “New York 1930” and numbered “037,” captures the whimsical elegance and creativity of the era. Crafted in a stylized figural form, it portra...
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1930s American Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Brass

Hokkaido Repousse Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Hokkaido Repousse Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated around the 3r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

Materials

Brass

Antique National Cash Register, USA
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
National cash register. Designed for transactions in Danish kroner (Kroner Øre). Its classic design combines a sturdy, dark varnished wooden frame with a metal mechanism, reflecting ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Metal

Antique National Cash Register, USA
Antique National Cash Register, USA
$900
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Italian Murano Pale Green Rock Jewel Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Contemporary handcrafted and hand-polished heavy solid Murano rock jewel lamps in pale green. Brass fitting. Signed 'Murano'. Also available in emerald green, citrine, bronze, pale...
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2010s Italian Shortwave Vintage Radios

Materials

Brass

Art Deco style lamp with cat CHAT JONGLEUR signed Janle for Max Le Verrier.
By Janle, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp with cat CHAT JONGLEUR signed Janle for Max Le Verrier. With Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinated Art Metal on a b...
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2010s French Art Deco Shortwave Vintage Radios

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

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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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