RCA Victor RE-45 Radio with Electrola Console Phonograph

Description : **RCA Victor RE-45 Radio with Electrola Console Phonograph**
This RCA Victor Model RE-45 console combines a tube radio with an Electrola record player in a finely crafted walnut cabinet featuring figured veneers, fluted corner details, and tapered legs. The cabinet opens to reveal the original record changer and radio controls concealed behind twin doors, maintaining the elegant appearance expected of premium home furnishings from the early 1930s. The interior retains its original chassis and identification tags, and it has been professionally restored by Akron Antique Audio, as indicated by the restoration label. A desirable piece for collectors of early radio technology, vintage audio enthusiasts, or anyone seeking an authentic Art Deco statement piece.

Era
Early 1930s, circa 1931–1932.

Style
Art Deco.

Technique
Walnut veneer cabinetry with figured veneer panels, hardwood construction, tube radio electronics, and spring-driven Electrola phonograph integrated into a furniture-grade cabinet.

Tools Used
Cabinetmaker's planes, veneer saws, wood lathe, carving tools, radio assembly tools, soldering equipment, and finishing materials.

History
The Victor RE-45 was produced shortly after RCA acquired the Victor Talking Machine Company, combining radio and phonograph technology into a single luxury cabinet. These consoles represented one of the most advanced forms of home entertainment during the early Depression era.

Manufacturer / Maker
RCA Victor (Radio-Victor Corporation of America), Model RE-45.

Measurements
26 ½" W × 45 ¼" H × 18" D.

Suggested Weight
Approximately 130–160 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
32" W × 24" D × 52" H.

Music
Bing Crosby – *Please* (1932), or big band and early jazz recordings from the early 1930s.

Price
$897

Item Number : P17118

Category : Home Decor & Furniture

Brand : RCA