Item Report
Art Deco Walnut Floor Model Tube Radio
By: Trutone (brand); Specific model unknown
Style: Art Deco
Origin: United States
Materials: Walnut veneer, metal (speaker grill), glass (dial window), electronic components
Age: circa 1937-1942
Condition: Good (surface wear, some veneer loss, unverified electronics condition)
Value: $100-$250 (auction liquidation estimate, depends on working condition and originality)
Maker's Marks / Writing: 'Trutone' clearly visible on the dial, no other visible maker's marks in this image.
Date: 2025-06-15 00:05:51.775536
Description:
This is a floor-standing tube radio from the late 1930s to early 1940s, likely produced in the United States. The cabinet exhibits Art Deco influences, notably in its ornamental floral carvings and curvilinear details. The front features a large illuminated dial with the 'Trutone' brand name, set within a decorative walnut veneer case. The metal grill covers the speaker, which is housed in the lower section, with additional carved wood flourishes.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A visually appealing example of a late 1930s to early 1940s Trutone floor radio, showing the blend of utility and Art Deco decoration common for the era. Condition is average for its age with some surface wear and veneer loss typical on these pieces. Functionality may further impact value—radios that work or are easily repairable are more desirable to collectors.
Individual Images:
- Cabinet surface shows wear and aging
- including visible scratches and some loss of veneer
- especially along the lower right side. Illuminated dial is working
- suggesting at least partial electronic function. No visible cracks in the glass covering the dial. Cloth grill appears original and intact.
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Good (surface wear, some veneer loss, unverified electronics condition)
Identification Score: 95%
The illuminated 'Trutone' dial, cabinet shape, and period-typical design elements (legs, grillwork) clearly indicate this is a 1930s/1940s American tube radio—most likely a Trutone floor model. The main uncertainty is the precise model.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Cabinet details, wear patterns, and authentic components are consistent with original production from the late 1930s to early 1940s. If the chassis remains original and the finish unrestored, this is likely an authentic period piece.
Image Memory Note
This is a large, standing Trutone-branded Art Deco radio with walnut veneer and visible wear; illuminated dial is a key identifier.
Keywords
Art Deco, Trutone, tube radio, American, floor radio, 1930s, walnut, vintage electronics, United States
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