Perfect Pairings: These Record Players and Consoles Are a Match Made in Heaven

Perfect Pairings: These Record Players and Consoles Are a Match Made in Heaven

A perfectly paired record player and console will strike harmony in your home and bring music to your ears.
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Audiophiles will agree—playing music on vinyl beats out digital streaming any day. Record players can also lend a nostalgic vibe to your living space—and the right console can bring your audio setup (and your decor) to a whole new level. To prove our point, we’ve paired an array of record players in different shapes, sizes, and colors with the consoles that best suit—where you're looking for a vintage, minimalist, or avant-garde aesthetic.

Modern Marbling

Crosley Marble Cruiser Bluetooth Record Player
Marble’s decor moment is still going strong in 2019. To balance out the look, pair this record player with a deep jewel-tone console and throw in metallic accents—such as a bookend for your vinyl. Photo Courtesy of Urban Outfitters
Project 62 Hafley Two Drawer Console Table
Add the finishing touch to your space with the Two-Drawer Console Table from Project 62™. The clean lines bring just the right amount of modern style to your room and the drawers give you some extra storage space.

The Deconstructed Player

ION Audio Treble LP Stereo Turntable, White
ION’s design does without a dust cover, making for a fun spin on traditional record player design. Pair it with an equally out-there, inventive console for an entertainment setup that's as playful and quirky as your music tastes. Photo Courtesy of B&H Photo Video
Corrigan Studio Paola Wide Server (Set of 2)
Blending minimalist modern design with a splash of vibrant color, this eye-catching accent cabinet is a lively addition to any ensemble.


The Larger Than Life Turntable

Crosley C62 Turntable & Speaker Shelf System
Get your records up and spinning right out of the box with a handsome wood-veneer belt-driven turntable and matching speakers.
Phoebe Accent Cabinet
Servers, sideboards, and buffets, oh my! These storage pieces pair function with fashion, tying your ensemble all together while offering room to stage and stow entertaining essentials for festive family feasts and upscale dinner parties alike.

Pop Art Player

Hym Duo Turntable Wireless Speaker
This punchy number looks like it came straight from the ’50s, but it can play both vinyl and wirelessly streamed playlists. It’s only fitting to pair it with a console that's full of life—this combo is a true work of art. Photo Courtesy of Hym


The Old Art Studio Midcentury Geometric Credenza
The most versatile weapon in the deny arsenal, add this statement-making to just about any room and pack a lot of punch. Television stand, armoire, bar cart and office cabinet the uses of a multi-functional piece of furniture are endless.

MidCentury Flair

Victrola The Empire Bluetooth Record Player and Radio
We love the analog accents on this midcentury record player—most notably its manual tuner. A console with subtle metallic accents will compliment this unique feature for a match made in heaven.

A Portable Vintage Player 

ClearClick Vintage Suitcase Turntable
Mixing and matching geometric shapes gives this seemingly simple record player and console setup much more depth. Photo Courtesy of Amazon

Blast From the Past 


Victrola Nostalgic Aviator Wood Turntable
Do you love the look and feel of a vintage record player? Good news—the Victrola Turntable looks totally retro, but it can stream music over Bluetooth. Its perfect partner is a midcentury console with a punchy design that'll suit a more contemporary home. Photo Courtesy of Amazon
Corrigan Studio Exmouth Console Table
The classic look of Mid-Century modern design will not only prove to be a stylish addition to your home, but a functional one as well. This collection's retro profile combined with the multi-layer design will serve as tabletop display space and artful conversation piece.

Minimalist Masterpiece

Trent Austin Design Guero Console Table
With its contemporary touches and midcentury modern design, this charismatic console table is a minimalist’s dream! Crafted from solid pine wood and rubberwood with acacia veneers, the wide rectangular tabletop is held aloft by transparent tempered glass panels legs for a signature look.  A...

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