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Musical Instruments For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: British
19th Century Satin Gilt Wood Harp Sébastien Érard Country House Faded Grander
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully decorative early 19th century harp, decorated with gesso applied grecian figures and motifs. The harp has had a hard life, with elderly repairs, knocks and plenty of ...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood, Giltwood

Exceptional Quality Antique C.Bechstein Victorian Rosewood Boudoir Grand Piano
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality antique C.Bechstein Victorian rosewood boudoir grand piano Model V (1898) having a superb quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal an ornate adjustable musi...
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

English Regency Style Giltwood Brass Double Action 7-Pedal Harp
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style satinwood and gilt trim harp having brass forty-six string, double action 7-pedal function with fluted columnar support surmounted by a crown finial, over a sym...
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20th Century British Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century French Hand Forged Iron Double Sided Music Stand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a church, this impressive French hand-forged iron music stand is designed so that a musician can stand on each side. Candleholders extend on the left and right to ...
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Early 20th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Legendary cube radio by Dario Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968 RK 501 Alpha 2
Located in München, DE
Iconic orange cube radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968. Model RK 501 ALPHA 2. Design classic made in Germany. Fully functional with electricity or with battery. Very good...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Chrome

De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior with the sound you love. A beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood and brass elements. The doors can be fully folded out sideways and the sideboard is also equipped with wheels so that it can be moved while rolling. The black and white 50s Philips TV...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763" Authentic 18th-century cello made by Carl Friedrich Lippold, a respected luthier from Neukirchen, Saxony, dated 1763. The instrum...
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1760s German Other Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Playbox Record Player stereo by Philips and Medea, 1974
Located in bruxelles, BE
Stereo that can be closed to cube shape and opened by moving the baffles apart. It includes a record player and 8-track cassette player. It is also possible to connect the telephone ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Speaker in Black by Transparent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Brutalist Speaker serves as a captivating centerpiece in any home, combining form and function in a way that reflects Transparent’s commitment to extraordinary design. Crafted fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Spage Age Model "Discoverer" Television Designed by Philips, Netherlands, 1980 s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age vintage model "Discoverer" television 14 GR 1220 GB manufactured by Philips, Netherlands, 1980s. The space age design outstanding shape tv makes this design piece so fascin...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Plexiglass

Transparent Turntable in Black by Transparent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Transparent Turntable is a reinvention of a classic vinyl record player, designed for a modern home and an ever evolving technology. The Transparent Turntable is meticulously cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

László Jurcsák for Hollohaza Large Porcelain Vase
Located in Delft, NL
László Jurcsák for hollohaza large porcelain vase, Hungary 1982-1992 A Hungarian porcelain vase of 24 cm high. White porcelain with black pain...
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20th Century Hungarian Musical Instruments

Materials

Porcelain

Small Transparent Speaker in Black by Transparent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Small Transparent Speaker - a compact yet powerful device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its unique Transparent sound technology. This sleek and stylish speaker mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Magnadyne Art Deco Tube Radio, Empire Style, Working, All Original Parts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1930s Magnadyne (Turin) Art Deco tube radio, empire style, working, all original parts Measures in cm: H 45, W 42, D 45.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Speaker in Metal by Transparent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Brutalist Speaker serves as a captivating centerpiece in any home, combining form and function in a way that reflects Transparent’s commitment to extraordinary design. Crafted fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Transparent Turntable in White by Transparent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Transparent Turntable is a reinvention of a classic vinyl record player, designed for a modern home and an ever evolving technology. The Transparent Turntable is meticulously cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Rare Midcentury Modern Set Collectors Speakers
By Quad Manufacturing 1, Design Acoustics
Located in Antwerp, BE
The original ESL decorative pieces of art objects electrostatic speakers in its range in production between 1957 and 1985, has been hailed in Sound & Vision as one of the most import...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Transparent Speaker in Black by Transparent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Transparent Speaker, a revolutionary speaker that offers a truly transparent sound experience. Designed with simplicity and elegance in mind, this speaker features a unique trans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962 A rare and iconic Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram, designed by Dieter Ra...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Antique Drum Bell &Castanet Two-Per-Turn Orchestral Music Box, Ami Rivenc, 1890
Located in London, GB
A very nice quality and unusual antique music box with drum, bell and castanet and two-per-turn format made by Ami Rivenc in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1890. The fully serviced movement...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of rosewood. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Mitchell Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" GLASS CASE
By Mitchell Mfg. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" Truely Amazing design,, Amazing engineering, Great original condition Tested and working perfectly. Transcriptors was foun...
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1970s Irish Space Age Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Speakers " Audiorama 7000 " by Grundig, Germany 1970s.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pair of speakers model " Audiorama 7000 " spherical ball black color on tripod stand. Designed et produced by Grundig, Germany 1970's. Producer - Grundig. Model - Audiorama 70...
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1970s German Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

A Very Rare 19th Century Gadget Flute Walking Cane
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured gadget flute walking cane in chrome and timber of exceptional quality, beautifully hand carved with rich patination and grain. The elegant curv...
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19th Century English Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895
By Maison Erard, Sébastien Érard
Located in Littleton, CO
This beautiful grand piano was built by Erard in Paris in 1895. With irreplaceable original cabinet art created and signed by an artist named Finel - specifically commissioned by th...
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1890s French Romantic Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845
Located in Littleton, CO
This Erard parallel-strung grand piano, crafted in Paris in 1845 (serial number: 18725), has been extraordinarily well-tended, restored and maintained, enduring today as not only a spectacular example of the pinnacle of 19th Century piano design - characterized by its innovative construction and exceptional sonoral qualities - but also as a premium instrument by the most advanced modern standards, concert-ready for world-class, discriminating performers and their audiences. Erard was a renowned piano manufacturer established by Sébastien Erard, and for much of the 19th Century, the company produced some of the most exquisite and innovative European pianos of the era. The sound produced by this parallel-strung grand piano is characterized by a clarity and transparency that distinguishes it from its contemporaries. The parallel arrangement of strings contributes to a more direct transfer of sound energy, resulting in a balanced and articulate tone across the instrument's registers. This piano's tone is beloved for its sweetness in the treble range and a robust quality in the bass, while also allowing for an especially nuanced and expressive interpretation of the musical repertoire of its era. The ebony and ivory keyboard is a testament to the meticulous attention Erard paid to the tactile experience of playing. Each key is precision-weighted, providing a responsive touch that allows the pianist to articulate a wide range of dynamics and expressiveness. An interior faux tableau latches to the outer case lid in an open position for maximum concert volume, and rests in a lowered position to maintain a softer, more muted experience. The year 1845 places this Erard instrument in the heart of the Romantic era, a period marked by a surge in musical creativity and emotional expression. Composer/performers like Chopin and Liszt were drawn to Erard grand...
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Austrian Enameled Violin Music Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and magnificent 19th century Austrian violin-form music box, finely enameled and richly ornamented with gilt bronze mounts. The violin-shaped body is exquisitely decorated wit...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of speakers Elipson model “ 1401 " France, 1980s.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pair of speakers model “ 1401 ” 4-way system, 3 speakers, power up to 80W. Custom-made stands. Manufactured by Elipson in France in 1986. Producer - Elispon. Model - 1401. P...
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1890s French Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
Located in Seattle, WA
The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

B&O Cona Passive Subwoofer (in MOMA) and Speakers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beovox Cona, designed in beautifully austere fashion by David Lewis and now permanently in the MOMA collection, was the first B&O subwoofer loudspeaker. It was specifically inten...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage automatronic wind-up singing bird cage crafted by Karl Griesbaum in Germany. Automation makes the caged bird sing, flutter its tail and move its beak and head about. The cage...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Trumpets
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
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Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Unusual Edwardian Cased Musical Prism Violin Bow Rest
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Edwardian cased cut glass prism rest with music association and believed to be a violin bow rest dating from the early 20th century. The rest is contained within a...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Cut Glass

Carl Auböck Bell, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck bell, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

A French Gothic Wrought Iron Music Stand, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Gothic Wrought Iron Music Stand, 19th Century Description: With a knopped stem rising to a scroll body supporting a pierced music support depicting a twin-headed eagle to t...
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Audiomus Female -Design Glass Ball speaker with built-In subwoofer and amplifier
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BORN IN THE FUTURE. TUNED BY THE PAST. Audiomus is more than a speaker it’s a sculptural audio experience. Combining the precision of high-end speaker engineering with the soul of c...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Concrete, Chrome

Grand piano. Walnut, metal, etc. Patent Erard London. London, England, possibly
Located in Madrid, ES
Grand piano. Walnut, metal, etc. Patent Erard London. London, England, possibly around 1870. Requires tuning and minor restorations. Grand or horizontal piano with strings and sou...
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19th Century European Other Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Louis Zwicki Danish Teak Pianette Circa 1960 s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanship me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Teak

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard Collard
By Collard Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1970 s Rosita Commander Luxus Stereo System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosita Comannder Luxus stereo system, 1970’s. Equip with Phillips record player, cassette deck, AM/FM radio and built-in speakers. In good vintage condition.
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-20th Century French Patinated Brass Music Stand with Lyre Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Display your music score or a book on this decorative, antique stand! Crafted in France, circa 1950, the music stand sits on four feet base decorated with floral motifs, and features...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Louis Zwicki Danish Teak Pianette Circa 1960 s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanship me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Teak

Iconic Brionvega radio turntable RR126 by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Brionvega RR126 radio turntable, Italian Mid Century by Achille Castiglioni - Sculptural Radio - Space Age Radio Designed in 1964 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, two of th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Chromatic Double Harp, Pleyel, Lyon Cie, Paris, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Large double harp with gold-patinated head and neck and carved paw feet on the base. The harp is marked on the neck "Pleyel, Lyion & Cie (Paris). Harp, sysle. Gve Lyon. Brevete. No. ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Wrought iron framed dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Wrought iron framed dinner gong, the ornate frame with scrolling detail supporting the original brass gong, all raised up on shaped supports. Dimensions Height 28.5 Inches Width 23 I...
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Early 20th Century British Musical Instruments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought iron framed dinner gong
Wrought iron framed dinner gong
$1,359 Sale Price
20% Off
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Danish Louis Zwicki Rosewood Upright Pianette, Circa 1950 s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanshi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fully restored and working Swiss cylinder music box enclosed in a box of polished fruitwood featuring a central floral inlaid medallion on the hinged lid which opens up to reveal ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Shelving audio system Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique wall-mounted audio system by Dieter Rams for Braun from the 1960s. High-quality construction featuring five aluminum E-profiles, two shelves, two L450 speakers, a TG60 tape recorder, a TS45 control unit (radio & amplifier), and a Braun PCS5 turntable, all released in 1965. All components are perfectly coordinated, with high-end technologies such as a Braun tonearm and a Shure cartridge. Upon request, we can provide you with videos of the system. The individual components have been inspected and cleaned by a professional workshop. Defective parts have been replaced to ensure flawless functionality. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible attention to detail high-quality workmanship using first-class materials Made in Germany. Designer: Dieter Rams, manufacturer: Vitsœ, Braun Shelves: W 44 cm, H 2 cm, D 36 cm Braun Turntable...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 disc player/ music box, Thorens model #755, circa 1975. The nostalgic solid wood cabinet was hand crafted by Thorens and features a...
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Mid-20th Century European Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880. The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry and banded decoration. The lid opens to reveal an ebonised interior with a glazed hinged cover showing the comb, and a paper label to the underside of the lid stating 'Fabrique De Geneve' Langdorff & Fils, Fabricants The music box has got its original tune sheet which is stamped: "No 24017 Fabrique de Geneve" and lists the ten tunes and composers. Condition: It is is in excellent condition and in working order. Dimensions in cm: Height 18 cm x Width 69 cm x Depth 27 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches Music box (also musical box) is a 19th/20th century automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique...
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1880s Swiss Antique Musical Instruments

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Other

PH Grand Piano PH170 Curated, Mineral Leather, White Oak and Burned Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and installment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5-Year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This spectacular PH Grand Piano Curated Edition is the first of its kind. It has been created in collaboration with Stevns Klint Experience, a UNESCO heritage site located an hour away from Copenhagen, Denmark. The materials and finishes of this piano have been completely customized to represent key elements of the Stevns Klint Experience geography. From the leather banding, to the type and finish of the wood, to the metal trimming on the case, this piano is very special. More than Just a Piano- Finishes with Symbolism The mineral-colored leather banding of this piano represents the Fish Clay found in the chalk cliffs of Stevns Klint. Fish Clay is the layer of gray clay which contains meteorite particulate, and is scientific proof of the collision 55 million years ago of a meteor with Earth, that ended almost all life including the dinosaurs. Hand-carved beautiful ash-wood frames the delicate and elegant transparent lid, and all metal trim has been done in a semi-matte oxidized brass finish called Burned Brass. All materials and finishes combine to create an extremely elegant, aesthetically stunning-yet approachable- piano. Stevns Klint Experience has provided four fossils from the site which have been set into the frame of the piano, making this instrument a true collector’s piece. Original Design, Unique Customization Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1930, the PH Grand Piano is an iconic design from Denmark that has captured the attention of art collectors everywhere. As a Curated Edition, this instrument is the first of its kind to use a piano action...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Victorian silver pierced bell with shells, garlands and zoomorphic feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Victorian silver bell trimmed with shells and garlands, resting on a corded base and three zoomorphic feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Biirmingham. Weight: 2...
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19th Century European Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver

Audiorama 4000 Spherical Speakers, Grundig
Located in Neuss, NW
AUDIORAMA 4000 spherical speakers from the 1970s in black with brushed stainless steel stand. Made in Germany, manufacturer: Grundig. The individual components have been tested and ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870
Located in Littleton, CO
This Pleyel concert grand piano crafted in Paris in 1870 is a timeless masterpiece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French piano manufacturing. Pleyel instruments are renowned for their exceptional quality and rich musicality, representing the pinnacle of piano design in the Romantic era, and this piano – an early example of the technological innovation of cross-stringing that was burgeoning during the period – is one in a series of only six ever produced. This piano is in extraordinarily immaculate condition with nearly every original part, including the soundboard, pristine ivory keys, and the brass inlay in its beautifully figured walnut cabinet. Candle stands slide forward on either side of the collapsable music desk. This piano was first purchased by the French Count Charles Étienne Gustave Le Clerc, count of Juigné (1825-1900), one of the wealthiest landowners in Brittany and a member of the French National Assembly, later a member of the House of Representatives, and in late life, the Senate. The piano was restored in 1997 at Maison Erard by master restorationist Frits Janmaat in Amsterdam, and later conditioned by Edwin Beunk. In recent years, some of Europe's finest historically-informed musical artists played this Pleyel in PBS concert performances in collaboration with the late Sergiu Luca. Standing on substantial carved legs and brass wheels, the piano exudes a majestic presence through the graceful lines of its Second Empire style cabinet that embodies the period's aesthetics. The keyboard, meticulously crafted from ivory and ebony, is a testament to the attention to detail in every aspect. Its 85 keys...
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17th Century French Romantic Antique Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Braun PC3 Record Player by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun Pc3 Design in Germany in 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams for Max Braun AG, Frankfurt a. M., Fully restored by a Brun specialist.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped legs, with an intricately carved ornate music desk and original keys. Circa: 1872. Length: 80 inches (203.2 cm) Width: 59 inches: (149.9 cm) Height (top closed): 38 5/8 inches (98.1 cm) C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG (also known as Bechstein) is a German manufacturer of pianos, established in 1853 by Carl Bechstein. Before Bechstein Young Carl Bechstein studied and worked in France and England as a piano craftsman, before he became an independent piano maker. His first pianos were made for other companies. C. Bechstein C. Bechstein piano factory was founded on 1 October 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Berlin, Germany. Carl Bechstein set out to manufacture a piano able to withstand the great demands imposed on the instrument by the virtuosi of the time, such as Franz Liszt. In 1857, Hans von Bülow (Liszt's son-in-law) gave the first public performance on a Bechstein grand piano by performing Liszt's Piano Sonata in B minor in Berlin By 1870, with endorsements from Franz Liszt and Hans von Bülow, Bechstein pianos had become a staple in many concert halls and private mansions. By that time three piano makers, all of which were founded in 1853, became established as the industry leaders across the world: Bechstein, Blüthner and Steinway & Sons. In 1881 Bechstein began supplying pianos to Queen Victoria. A gilded art-case piano was delivered to Buckingham Palace, followed by several more Bechstein pianos to Windsor Castle and other royal residences. By January 1886 they were among the piano manufacturers holding a Royal Warrant as a supplier to the Queen. Several British embassies across the world acquired Bechstein pianos. In 1885, Bechstein opened a branch in London, that eventually grew to become the largest showroom and dealership in Europe. By 1890 showrooms had been opened in Paris, Vienna, and Saint Petersburg. On 31 May 1901, Bechstein Hall, built at a cost of £100,000, was opened next to the company's London showroom at 36-40 Wigmore Street. Between 1901 and 1914, C. Bechstein was the largest piano dealership in London. At that time, Bechstein was patronized by the tsars of Russia, the royal families of Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Austria and Denmark, and other royalty and aristocracy. The list of royal clients of Bechstein may be found on the soundboard of vintage Bechstein pianos made before the Second World War. The list is part of the original Bechstein trademark logo; it can be seen under the strings in the center of a piano's soundboard. The signature of Carl Bechstein The years from the 1870s through 1914 brought Bechstein their most dramatic increase in sales. In 1880 a second Bechstein factory was opened in Berlin, and the third factory was opened in 1897 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Production reached 3,700 pianos annually in 1900, and 4,600 in 1910, making Bechstein the largest German manufacturer of high-end pianos. At that time, about three quarters of production went to international markets, especially Britain and the Commonwealth, and Russia. Carl Bechstein died in 1900, and the Bechstein company continued to operate under the management of his sons. Between 1900 and 1914 C. Bechstein was one of the leading piano makers in the world, employing 1,200 craftsmen and workers by 1913 and making five thousand pianos per year. First World War C. Bechstein suffered huge property losses in London, Paris, and St. Petersburg during World War I. The largest loss was in London. Although the company's position in the United Kingdom was initially unaffected, with the company still listed as holding a Royal Warrant in January 1915, Warrants to both King George V, and his wife Queen Mary were cancelled on 13 April 1915. Bechstein was not the only musical concern to be affected by growing anti-German sentiment: there were earlier attempts, led by William Boosey, to boycott German music altogether. In 1915, despite being a Baronet and Privy Counsellor, Sir Edgar Speyer, who was then funding the Proms, was forced to leave the country. Following the passing of the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act 1916 the British arm of the company was wound-up on 5 June 1916, all Bechstein property, including the concert hall and showrooms full of pianos, were seized as "enemy property" and closed. In 1916 the hall was sold as alien property at auction to Debenhams for £56,500. It was renamed Wigmore Hall, and then re-opened under the new name in 1917. All 137 Bechstein pianos at the Bechstein showrooms were confiscated too, and became property of the new owner of the Hall. After a dispute with his brother, Edwin Bechstein left the company and was paid off. Eventually the Bechstein factory resumed full-scale production during the 1920s. At that time, technical innovations and inventions of new materials and tools, as well as improvements in piano design and construction, had allowed Bechstein to become one of the leading piano makers again. The most successful models were the updated "A"-185 and "B"-208 grand pianos. The upright pianos became more popular after the war, and C. Bechstein were successful with its upright pianos Model-8 and Model-9, both of which have been considered the finest upright pianos. As the company was changed into a joint-stock company 1923, Edwin Bechstein and his wife Helene, bought themselves back into the company as shareholders. In 1930 the company collaborated with German electrical goods manufacturer Siemens under Nobel laureate Walther Nernst to produce one of the first electric pianos...
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Antique and Vintage Musical Instruments

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments.

Whether you’re playing them or merely displaying them, vintage musical instruments, when cared for properly, can be a wonderful addition to any space. At between four and five feet in length, an elegant early-1900s Steinway Sons baby grand piano will undoubtedly steal the show if you’re thinking of yielding some precious real estate to one of these American classics, but maybe you’re simply shopping for art to warm the bare walls of your new apartment or weekend home.

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