Radio-Glo Stained Glass + Chrome Radio in Lavender Swirl - Prototype

Unique Lite-Up Glass + Chrome Deco Radio from 1936 - Original

Ref: RA1104

Incredible Radio-Glo in stained glass with chrome + ebonized wood. This rare radio is made of lavender swirl colored stained glass panels that light-up from the inside. This particular differs from other Radio-Glo and is most probably a prototype or custom one-off order. This example features a larger dial with a chrome bezel and 3 knobs and speaker pointing out of top with a deco designed grill. The skyscraper designed radio is accented by chromed & polished metal, vertical spacers, and pilasters. The stained glass panels light-up from the inside giving the radio a warm glow, setting it apart from other radios manufactured in the 1930s. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio.

Manufactured by the Radio-Glo Company Inc. of, Benton Harbor, Michigan is the only radio made by the company.  Designed and patented by George A. Stamm for the Radio-Glo Company in 1936.

Radio is in great all-original condition with some wear to metal + ebonized wood as would be expected from age and use.  All stained glass is original to the radio and is in wonderful condition with cracks or damage.  Radio retains the original black bakelite knobs, dial bezel, Radio-Glo tag. Grill cloth is a period correct replacement. Dial face is perfect and beautifully colored. Radio lights-up as it should and looks breathtaking at night as well as during the day. The radio is lit by two clear 4W led night light bulbs and the lights can be turned on and off by a switch on the back of the radio separate from the radio.

This radio measures approximately: 14" wide by 13" high by 9" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. New power cord has been installed and speaker and light bulb connectors are quick release to facilitate removal from cabinet. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.