This music cabinet stands as the pinnacle—the eight-thousander among a handful of other exquisite luxury devices from Philips in the 1930s. When it was introduced to the Dutch market, it belonged to a family of six devices, with this gramophone-radio reigning as the highest, finest, and most expensive of them all.
Beyond its superior acoustic system, the 870 model impresses with its sheer presence: an elegant, beautifully veneered cabinet devoid of excessive ornamentation, showcasing the era’s aesthetic at its finest. Just looking at it conjures visions of a grand living room, where period music fills the air, bringing back the magic of an era when gramophones and radios were experiencing their first golden rush—captivating audiences and taking the world by storm.