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Did they have record players in the 1930s?

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Did they have record players in the 1930s?
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
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Stereo Way To Heaven - Original Mid Century Record Player Painting on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind original works on canvas, paper or wood. With the use of found images he tells slightly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media

Scandinavian teak Sidboard Record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl The
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s The radio is in fully functional
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Teak

ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FLAMED HARDWOOD RECORD PLAYER MEDIA CABINET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1970’s Flamed Mahogany record player cabinet that can also be used as a drinks cabinet Please note
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Mid-Century
By Carlo Hauner, Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

TSF & Record Player Cabinet, Amplix – 1950
Located in HÉRIC, FR
record player with 72, 33, and 45 rpm functions. The sides are veneered horizontally. The bottom is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

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