Item Report
Mid-Century Modern General Electric Wood Console Radio
By: General Electric
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Origin: United States
Materials: Wood veneer, metal, plastic, electronic components
Age: circa 1965-1970
Condition: Very Good (minor surface wear, appears unmodified, not tested for working condition)
Value: $50-$150 (auction value; functional condition may affect price)
Maker's Marks / Writing: General Electric logo and markings visible on the front control panel.
Date: 2025-06-23 06:33:34.794605
Description:
This is a vintage General Electric (GE) console tabletop radio in a mid-century modern style, likely manufactured in the 1960s. The unit features a wood cabinet with integrated left and right hinged speakers, a brushed metal control face with multiple dials for AM/FM tuning and other controls, and the iconic General Electric logo. The antenna is visible at the back, typical of radios from this era. These radios were valued as both aesthetic furnishings and functional home audio equipment.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-preserved example of a mid-century General Electric console radio with hinged speakers, appealing both as a period piece and as a collectible vintage electronic. These are moderately collectible if fully functional and in good cosmetic shape, but their value is relatively modest due to the mass-produced nature.
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Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear, appears unmodified, not tested for working condition)
Identification Score: 98%
The distinctive design, clear General Electric logo, typical control arrangement, and integrated speakers fit well with GE radios of the later 1960s. Nearly certain identification.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The visible materials, construction style, and branding are all consistent with authentic mid-century GE radios. There is no sign of recent reproduction, and wear appears consistent with age.
Image Memory Note
Mid-century GE radio with hinged wooden speakers, brushed silver front, and multiple dials; model typical of late 1960s.
Keywords
General Electric, mid-century modern, tabletop radio, console radio, vintage electronics, United States, 1960s, wood cabinet
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