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Here we have a gorgeous 1937 Grunow model 532 tabletop tube radio. Manufactured by General Household Utilities Co. in Chicago, this beauty features a stunning two tone American Walnut cabinet, attractive back lit dial, large wrap around grill, great Art Deco appeal and AM broadcast reception.

Cabinet: The American Walnut cabinet is an absolute stunner. Gorgeous wood grain flows throughout the entire set. The contrasting American walnut and dark walnut veneers really catch your eye. Its rounded sides, and large wrap around grill, certainly add to the Art Deco appeal. Dark walnut tones finish the cabinet off with an elegant depth & richness. This seldom seen beauty is sure to be the highlight of any room in the home or office you choose to display it in.

Dial & Knobs: The round black dial is quite attractive! The AM broadcast band is displayed on the top portion of the dial and the (now defunct) police band on the bottom. The dial is illuminated by a top mounted dial lamp and provides an impressive glow for easy dim or dark room tuning. All letters and numbers are legible and show virtually no signs of wear. The knobs control tuning, on/off & volume, and band switch.

Grill Cloth: The 1930's style grill cloth is a fine replacement fabric featuring a white gold / platinum color with a miniature diamond pattern. This fabric can also be purchased separately in our eBay store or just click this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145768386395 .

Chassis: All tubes in the 5-tube chassis were tested with any weak tubes being replaced. All caps, filters and resistors were checked and replaced as needed. All brittle or bare wiring was replaced or re-insulated. The chassis has been cleaned, lubed, and re-aligned for optimal performance. Using the included copper line antenna the radio receives very well, picking up numerous stations across the AM broadcast band. It doesn't produce a lot of volume, but it does play at a very listenable level when the volume knob is turned 3/4 of the way up or higher. Additional antenna wire, or an aerial, could improve volume. Tube radios are very susceptible to interference from modern technology. Performance and static will vary greatly depending on time of day, room, outlet, etc.

Not a fan of AM broadcast? Little or no AM stations in your area? Stream / transmit your favorite music, radio shows, playlists, or anything else to your vintage radio with our AM transmitter (sold separately)! No installation or alterations required. Simply plug your phone, Mp3, CD player, tablet, Bluetooth adapter or other device into the AM Transmitter, place it inside or next to your radio and get ready to transmit through your radio. AM transmitter sold separately in our eBay store. Here is the link which includes a demonstration on how it works: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145401066737

The Cabinet’s Finish, Restoration Process and Repairs: Our Radio cabinets undergo a vigorous restoration process. Our goal is to maintain the natural beauty of the wood and grain, while providing a deep luster and shine. We achieve this by removing all the old and worn lacquers and stains. We then sand the cabinet with fine grit pads down to the original bare wood. Nicks, chips, and blemishes are filled and/or blended. Any loose veneer is re-secured. We make sure any filler applied or repairs made are blended nicely and do not detract from the beauty of the set unless otherwise noted. New stains and sealers are applied by hand. We continue by using many coats of Mohawk brand lacquers and toners applied in the same manner as when the radio was originally finished in the factory. We use nitrocellulose piano lacquer which is applied through a professional HVLP turbine spray system in a climate-controlled room. Nitrocellulose lacquer is very thin. We also apply very thin coats. This allows the lacquer to seep into the grain and not cover it up. A fine grit wet sanding follows every third coat along with a polishing process and ending with a QAR-Glaze rub (available in our eBay store or click here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133346478270 ). Many hours of work are put into the radios, but as you can see, the outcome is a beautiful, natural looking cabinet with gorgeous luster& shine. Our radios are a great piece of history that comes to you ready to proudly display, as well as listen to, in any room of the home or office.

Dimensions: 14" W x 9" H x 7 1/2"D.

Approximate Shipping Costs: $25 East Coast, $40 Central and $58 West Coast

Antique tube radio reception can differ greatly depending on location, length of antenna, time of day and amount of interference in different areas. Many modern-day appliances can also interfere with reception and cause static, distortion or buzzing. This is an 80+ year old AM radio. Its reception, sound and performance should not be expected to compare to a modern radio with today's technology. Playing capability is accurately described based on my location, surroundings and hooked up to a loop or 12’ copper line antenna. The antenna will be included in the sale, but I cannot guarantee reception quality in your area. It may differ (better or worse) depending on your location, surroundings, distance from AM broadcasts in your vicinity and interference. Antique Radio Electronics, whether restored or un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design, age and should not be operated unattended or for great lengths at a time. Any operation, repairs or other adjustments are done at your own risk.

I sell quality antique radios and describe them accurately as can be confirmed with my outstanding feedback. I have sold many sets to my valued customers, museums, high profile businesses and as TV/Movie props. All were extremely pleased, so bid with confidence.

My radios are expertly packed using oversized boxes, many layers of bubble wrap and several inches of packing material surrounding each side of the radio so you can be assured they arrive safely. UPS is my default shipping method. USPS can be requested but shipping charge may change.

Policies / Warranty: We offer a 14-day money back guarantee (buyer pays return shipping with professional packing) if the radio has been grossly misrepresented. Our radios are accurately described and in working order when shipped out. In rare instances however, as with any vintage electronics, minor problems can occur during shipment due to the age and delicacy of antique radio parts. If your radio arrives and does not work, please let us know. We will gladly walk you through the process of troubleshooting to get it started. If that fails to correct the problem we will pay for return shipping to us, diagnose and fix the problem, and return the radio to you. We also offer a 30-day warranty on all the tubes, capacitors and resistors. Due to the design of some antique radio parts, we cannot warranty transformers, coils, tuners, and speakers. However, if at any time these parts happen to fail, we will assist in repairing or replacing the defective part at a fair cost.

If you have any questions, please email me and I will answer in a timely manner.