Vintage 1940s Capehart 336CX Console Television Cabinet AS IS

Description :
This rare Capehart-Farnsworth Model 336CX console television dates to the late 1940s and was manufactured in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Designed as a luxurious post-war home entertainment piece, this unit features a large circular cathode-ray tube set into a solid wood cabinet with ornate, curved double doors. The front-facing speaker panel below the screen and the integrated control knobs reveal a focus on both function and style. Though untested, it is a striking example of early consumer electronics design and American craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors of mid-century technology, vintage furniture, or restoration enthusiasts.
Era: Late 1940s to early 1950s

Style: Mid-Century American Traditional

Technique: Cabinet joinery with veneered finish, likely mahogany or cherry; analog vacuum tube electronics

Tools Used: Lathe, table saw, hand planes (for cabinetry); vacuum tube electronics assembly tools

History: Capehart-Farnsworth was a luxury electronics brand that peaked in popularity in the 1940s–50s. This model reflects post-WWII domestic tech innovation and upscale marketing.

Manufacturer / Maker: Capehart-Farnsworth Corporation, Model 336CX, Serial No. 296465

Measurements: 44 ½" H x 36 ⅝" W x 21 ⅞" D

Suggested Weight: Approx. 175–200 lbs

Music: Big Band Jazz or Frank Sinatra's "Come Fly With Me"—fitting the golden-age television era

Item Number : P13847

Category : Misc

Brand : Capehart-Farnsworth Corporation, Model 336CX, Serial No. 296465