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Rare Art Deco Philco Radio Bar

Price:$11,500

$14,500List Price

About the Item

The Philco radio bar has it all! A smart piece of home furnishing with a working original radio, a full complement of new and original glassware and original decanters, a pristine matching cocktail shaker, secret storage, lights, mirrors, bells and whistles. All right, no bells or whistles but you get the idea! We have seen (and sold) Art Deco radio bars in the past, but when we located an original brochure for the 1936 radio bar in a two toned, streamlined cream and dark wood version, it became our goal to find and restore one of these very rare models. This one has additional mirrors on the serving and glass storage areas, with stainless steel stripped speed lines on the front. A very modern interpretation of the classic Philco radio bar. Voila! Success! After much research and restoration the stylish home bar with the very romantic and glamorous name: "Model 528A-W-P620″ is ready for you! To understand the allure of an extravagant piece like this, you must imagine the era and its context. During 13 long years of "Prohibition", the drinking of alcohol had to be suppressed and concealed. We may fantasize about the rollicking "Speakeasy" nightclubs, but in reality, bars at home had to be hidden, disguised and dark. The "radio bar" grew out of this idea of maintaining a secret place to keep liquor and glassware, but now, with the repeal of the 18th amendment in the early 1930s that "secret bar" could be done in a gleaming "antique white" finish, come into its own as a focal point and be treated to "pride of place" in the living room. Measures: 48″ T x 33″ W x 17″ D closed 63″ T x 60″ W x 17″ D open.

Dimensions:
Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome,Glass,Wood
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1936
Condition:
masterful restoration.
Seller Location:
Oakland, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 23011stDibs: LU87145396303

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