A rare, 1930s Radio Bar.
Auburn Fall 2017
A rare, 1930s Radio Bar.
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$1,208 USD | Sold
| Auburn, Indiana
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Manufactured by Radiobar Company of America
Radio by Philco
Open dimensions: 43"W 54 1/2H 13"D
Closed dimensions:25 1/2"W 44"H 13"D
This example is offered with beautiful original patina (including grill cloth) and full ORIGINAL glassware including glasses, shot glasses, original decanters and shaker.
The history of the Radiobar dates back to the days of Prohibition with the need to have a functional piece of furniture where the liquor and glasses could be stored out of sight. This was made possible by the Radiobar Company of America, founded by Earnest J. Krause, a Beverly Hills inventor and businessman.
Radiobars can be seen in movie classics such as Gold Diggers (1933), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Cincinnati Kid (1965).
