The old oak cabinet was made to store Edison phonograph cylinders. It is a fascinating relic from the time when sound was recorded. These cabinets were not only useful but also one of the first examples of home entertainment in the early 1900s.
These cabinets are typically made from high-quality oak wood because it is strong and beautiful. They were designed to store the wax-covered round records that early phonographs used to play music. The cabinets had different designs, some simple and others very fancy, resembling Victorian and Edwardian styles. Inside them, there were shelves or slots made for the cylinders. Their placement made it easy to find and organize the records.
