1930s Record Player
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Record Player Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Up Závody
Located in Prague, CZ
in production until 1960s. The cabinet was designed to house a record player and its records.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 38.98 in D 14.97 in
Record Player Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Budapest, HU
in production until 1960s. The cabinet was designed to house a record player and its records. What
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Record Player Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, CZ
in production until 1960s. The cabinet was designed to house a record player and its records
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
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1930s Record Player For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1930s record player for your home. Each 1930s record player for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s record player — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1930s record player, those designed in Art Deco, modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1930s record player over the years, but those crafted by Ursula Meyer, Jindrich Halabala and Thorens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1930s Record Player?
Prices for a 1930s record player can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,190 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,900.
Questions About 1930s Record Player
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, you cannot play any record on any record player. There are a variety of sizes of vinyl records and a range of speeds at which records are intended to be played. It’s important to make sure you use the proper player for the records you have in order to ensure the best sound and to keep your records in good condition.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main parts of a record player are the plinth, the revolving platter, the tone arm, the stylus and the cartridge. The plinth is the base of the record player, while the revolving platter is the round platform in the middle where you put the record. When you're ready to play a record, you lift the tone arm and place the needle or stylus against the vinyl. Then, the cartridge inside of the tone arm produces electrical signals as the stylus moves over the record's grooves. These impulses amplify to play music. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of record players.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old-time record players were called gramophones or phonographs. Thomas Edison debuted his phonograph in 1877. The device was the result of Edison’s developing improvements to the telegraph and the telephone. He worked out a way to record sound on cylinders that were coated in tin foil (he decided that his invention would “undoubtedly be liberally devoted to music”). On 1stDibs, find vintage record players.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.