Vintage Valve Radio in Burl Wood by Marelli, 1940s

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Rare and striking vintage tube table radio made of wood and blond walnut burl, a valuable piece of historic radio … Read more Rare and striking vintage tube table radio made of wood and blond walnut burl, a valuable piece of historic radio technology attributable to marelli (radiomarelli) production in the 1940s and 1950s.

· design and style: curved, streamline/20th-century-inspired design with a horizontally slatted speaker grille, four period knobs, and an attractive rectangular dial in silk-screened glass with historic european stations.

· material and operation: shaped solid wood and burl veneer cabinet with original internal vacuum tube chassis and contemporary speaker. The unit turns on and operates on historic medium and short wave (mw/sw) frequencies; the fm band is not present.

· ideal for: marelli collectors, enthusiasts of vintage radio technology, professional studios, and modern and antique furnishings.

technical details and condition:

· type: vintage tube table radio.

style / attribution: attributable to marelli / radiomarelli.

materials: wood, walnut burl, bakelite, silkscreened glass, metal frame with valves.

period: attributable to the 1940s/50s (20th century).

dimensions: width 66 cm, depth 26 cm, height 33 cm.

condition: very good overall condition for an authentic vintage piece. The cabinet is solid and sound with normal signs of aging and the finish consistent with its age and find; the dial is intact and easily legible; the device turns on and functions on medium and short waves (fm is missing); valves, internal components, and the rear panel are present. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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