What is a Catalin radio?

A Catalin radio is a radio made with a Catalin cabinet. Catalin is a brand name for the popular thermosetting polymer developed by the American Catalin Corporation in the 1930s. Hundreds of thousands of cheerful tabletop radios were made with this early plastic. You can browse antique Catalin radios made during different periods on 1stDibs such as 1930s, 1940s, early 20th century, 20th century and mid-20th century.

What is the best vintage radio?

The best vintage radio is really a matter of personal preference. Whether you’re choosing a radio based more on appearance, sound or a blend of the two, there are a wide array to choose from. You’ll find a range of radios by Studebaker, Victrola, Jensen and more on 1stDibs.

Vintage Catalin Radios

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Plastic

Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin Radio

H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim

Located in Wallkill, NY

1940 Fada Bullet Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio. Blue case with pumpkin trim. This radio is very

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5.38 in

Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hampstead, QC

production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured here, resembling a

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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Plastic

Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

H 8.75 in W 12.63 in D 7 in

Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hampstead, QC

production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured here, resembling a

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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Plastic

Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

H 8.75 in W 12.63 in D 7 in

1938 Black and White RCA W Grill Catalin Bakelite Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is an original 1930s black with white Knobs RCA RC-350 "W" Grill Catalin Bakelite Radio. The

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1938 Black and White RCA W Grill Catalin Bakelite Radio

H 4.75 in W 7 in D 4.75 in

Addison Model 5D Red Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Art Deco-styled vintage tube radio was made by the Addison Industries Ltd. of Canada in circa

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1930s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Addison Model 5D Red Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio

H 8.75 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in

1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio. Red case with Red knobs. This

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

H 10 in W 7.38 in D 5 in

1938 Emerson Ax-235 Catalin Bakelite Radio Green on Green

Located in Wallkill, NY

1938 Emerson Art Deco radio, light green, brown and yellow marbleized case, with original green

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1938 Emerson Ax-235 Catalin Bakelite Radio Green on Green

H 5.25 in W 8.88 in D 3.75 in

Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hampstead, QC

production of commercial tube radios. The Model 2 “Small Addison” series, featured here, has a large ridged

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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Plastic

Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930s and 1940s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radio from 1930's & 1940's You will not see a

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1930s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930s and 1940s

H 7 in W 12 in D 8 in

Delco R-1150 Art Deco 1939 Tube Radio With Swirled Catalin Blue Colors

Located in Miami, FL

condition of this radio is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the catalin

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Delco R-1150 Art Deco 1939 Tube Radio With Swirled Catalin Blue Colors

H 5.04 in W 8.78 in D 4.76 in

Royal Dynasty Vintage 1930 Butterscotch Bakelite Catalin Clamper Watch Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

Butterscotch Bakelite Catalin Clamper Watch designed by Royal Dynasty. A rare vintage genuine

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Royal Dynasty Vintage 1930 Butterscotch Bakelite Catalin Clamper Watch Bracelet

W 1 in L 7 in

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Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 7

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Main suite set from the liner Giulio Cesare launched in 1920 in Palermo with first voyage from Genoa in 1922. Completely fitted out by the Ducrot firm of Palermo. Excellent cabinetry...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Steel

Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 7

H 88.19 in W 83.86 in D 25.6 in

Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler

By Wurlitzer

Located in Oakland, CA

Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 Speaker Matches JukeBox. Rare 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4000 bubbler. External speaker designed for the famed classic 1015 Wurlitzer Jukebox Amazing original c...

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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal

Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler

H 10 in W 34 in D 34 in

Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Cigarette / Small Cigar Case

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Exquisite shagreen cigar case with silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the retail sho...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Shagreen

Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Cigarette / Small Cigar Case

H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.63 in

Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague

By Sparton, Walter Dorwin Teague

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Sparton model 557 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan during 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is considered...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague

H 9 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...

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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock

H 3.55 in Dm 8.67 in

Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy

Located in Rome, IT

This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso. It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Glass, Plastic, Wood

Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy

H 25.2 in W 26.78 in D 22.45 in

Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Lafayette, IN

Very rare corner radio with custom Viking Oak cabinet by the Romweber Furniture Company of Batesville, IN. Radio features: - Stromberg Carlson Model 340 Shortwave Radio Chassis ...

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1930s Gothic Revival Vintage Catalin Radios

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Oak

Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber

H 43.5 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Coffee Table

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Rosewood coffee table designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik. Exceptional table with a polyester top with cast in natural pebbles. All original condition with light wear,...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Stone

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Coffee Table

H 20.87 in W 55.52 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Model 6361 Teak Speakers by Luxor Brilliant

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Luxor Brilliant Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 11" wide x 11" deep x 17.5" tall Condition: In excellent original cond...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Teak

Pair of Model 6361 Teak Speakers by Luxor Brilliant

H 17.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Art Deco Bleached Blonde Walnut Chest of Drawers, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco bleached blonde walnut chest of three drawers. Rare bleached blonde walnut veneers with a beautifully detailed pattern and grain which easily integrat...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Walnut

Art Deco Bleached Blonde Walnut Chest of Drawers, c1930

H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in

Zenith 1939 Art Deco model 12S370 Streamline 12 Tube Bluetooth Restored

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

This is a 1939 Zenith 12 tube model 12S370, commonly called by collectors “Big Bertha,” one of Zenith’s most famous and collectible years. It is sporting the fabulous “Robot Shutter ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Glass, Bakelite, Wood

Zenith 1939 Art Deco model 12S370 Streamline 12 Tube Bluetooth Restored

H 44 in W 30 in D 16 in

Mitchell "Lumitone" Streamline Bakelite Radio Table Lamp, 1941

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare 1941 model 1260 "Lumitone" streamline bakelite tube radio lamp by Mitchell Mfg. Co Chicago. Featuring a fully tunable five-tube AM/BC radio built into a 60W single socket table ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Mitchell "Lumitone" Streamline Bakelite Radio Table Lamp, 1941

H 19 in W 6 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced by Stevenson Manufacturing...

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal

Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous Art Deco clock by JAZ a French clock maker. This clock is red bakelite a wonderful skyscraper shaped casing. The condition of the face is particularly good showing little to...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal, Chrome

French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZ

H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in

Zenith Model 6-S-229 Tombstone Radio (1938) With Adapter for Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

Zenith Model 6-S-229 Tombstone Radio (1938) With Adapter for Bluetooth. Zenith 6-S-229 black-dial tombstone is one of several similar models where the front and sides of the cabinet ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Berlin Iron

Zenith Model 6-S-229 Tombstone Radio (1938) With Adapter for Bluetooth

H 18 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

One of my personal favourite makers of French clocks is this clock by Blangy. The stylized numerals are the epitome of Art Deco. The whole body of the clock is chrome which rests on ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France

H 4.73 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in

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1940s Addison Model 5e Table Top Catalin Radio

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Orange, CA

This vintage tabletop Catalin Radio, circa 1940, by Addison Industries, Ltd. Canada. Catalin (a

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1940s Canadian Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1940s Addison Model 5e Table Top Catalin Radio

H 9 in W 12 in D 8 in

DeWald American Art Deco Catalin Red A-502 Radio

By De Wald

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This clean American art deco Catalin radio known to collectors as the “step top” was made by DeWald

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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

DeWald American Art Deco Catalin Red A-502 Radio

H 6.7 in W 10 in D 5.75 in

Bendix 526C Catalin Radio in Bright Jadeite Green wIntense Marbleizing Bluetooth

By Bendix Corporation

Located in Oakland, CA

The Bendix 526C Catalin radio in a fantastic highly marbleized jadeite green with bluish-turquoise

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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Bendix 526C Catalin Radio in Bright Jadeite Green wIntense Marbleizing Bluetooth

H 7 in W 11 in D 6 in

RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8

By RCA

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A mahogany red Catalin marbleized RCA radio with standard and short wave stations, three large

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8

H 9.25 in W 15.75 in D 7 in

Rare Symphony Butterscotch & Green Catalin Bakelite Split Grill Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is the best of the best, RARE Symphony Butterscotch & Green Catalin Bakelite Split Grill Radio

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Rare Symphony Butterscotch & Green Catalin Bakelite Split Grill Radio

Extremely rare original condition Sparton Cloisonne radio works

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We were extremely lucky to come across another pair of pristine bakelite / catalin radios out of an

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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

Extremely rare original condition Sparton Cloisonne radio works

H 5.25 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in

Fada Model 1000 "Bullet" Coffee and Caramel Catalin Tube Radio

By Fada

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Fada model 1000 Catalin "Bullet" tube AM radio ranks among the design icons of the 20th century

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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Fada Model 1000 "Bullet" Coffee and Caramel Catalin Tube Radio

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5.3 in

Beautiful 1946 RCA Model 66X8 Red Bakelite Radio

Located in Palm Springs, CA

deco radios. This RCA Model is the largest Bakelite or Catalin radio made. It is 15.25”w x 8.35”h x

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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

Beautiful 1946 RCA Model 66X8 Red Bakelite Radio

H 8.35 in W 15.25 in D 6.625 in

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Catalin / Bakelite Radio

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This is a beautiful dark green or blackish color radio with dramatic yellow Marblization and yellow

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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Catalin / Bakelite Radio

H 8 in W 13.25 in D 6.375 in

1946 Sentinel 284 Red & Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

This radio is one of the best Marbleized Sentinel 284 Wavy Grill I have ever owned. The radio is

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1946 Sentinel 284 Red & Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

H 7.5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Vintage Musicaire Catalin Butterscotch & Burgundy Bakelite Radio Circa 1940

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Musicaire Catalin Butterscotch & Burgundy Bakelite Radio Circa 1940 Measures - 7.5''h x

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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Vintage Musicaire Catalin Butterscotch & Burgundy Bakelite Radio Circa 1940

H 7.5 in W 11 in D 6.75 in

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Black Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Black Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio. The radio is ORIGINAL and in

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Black Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

H 8 in W 13.25 in D 6.38 in

1946 Bendix 526C Green and Black Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is the Best marbleized Green and Black Bendix 526C Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio you will see

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1946 Bendix 526C Green and Black Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

H 7 in W 11 in D 6 in

Fada Art Deco 1000 Catalin Butterscotch Bakelite Tube Radio Restored

By Fada

Located in Oakland, CA

The famous Fada bullet Art Deco Radio in butterscotch Catalin is in excellent original condition

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Fada Art Deco 1000 Catalin Butterscotch Bakelite Tube Radio Restored

H 6.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

1940 Emerson 400 Aristocrat Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Very Rare

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is a Great Emerson 400 Aristocrat Radio Designed by Norman Bel Geddes The radio is Original

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1940 Emerson 400 Aristocrat Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Very Rare

H 7.25 in W 10.88 in D 5.38 in

1941 Iconic Motorola Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

1941 Iconic Motorola 51X15 Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio. The radio is

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1941 Iconic Motorola Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

H 6 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in

Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930's & 1940's

Located in Wallkill, NY

Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radio from 1930's & 1940's You will not see a

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930's & 1940's

1946 Fada Model 1000 Bullet Radio Butterscotch and red Bakelite

Located in Palm Springs, CA

deco radios. This 1946 Fada Model 1000 Bullet Radio Butterscotch and red Bakelite is a true classic

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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

1946 Fada Model 1000 Bullet Radio Butterscotch and red Bakelite

H 6 in W 10.35 in D 5.35 in

Addison Model Two "Waterfall" Red and Mustard Phenolic Resin Tube Radio

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Catalin Addison A2 "Waterfall" was been painted in a mustard with red trim Phenolic Resin body with

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Addison Model Two "Waterfall" Red and Mustard Phenolic Resin Tube Radio

H 6 in W 10.25 in D 5 in

1940 Red, White & Blue Emerson Patriot Radio Mod 400 Bel Geddes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Out of an estate collection is this 1940 Red, White and Blue Emerson Patriot Radio Model 400

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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

1940 Red, White & Blue Emerson Patriot Radio Mod 400 Bel Geddes

H 7.25 in W 10.825 in D 5.35 in

Rare Collectible Catalin Motorola Radio Model 50-XC-2

By J.L. Mott Ironworks

Located in Bellport, NY

An Art Deco late 1930s Motorola Catalin radio. Marbleized green bakelite case and butterscotch

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Rare Collectible Catalin Motorola Radio Model 50-XC-2

H 6 in W 10 in D 6 in

1940s Emerson Blue, White and Red Patriot Catalin or Bakelite Tube Radio

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is a great Emerson Patriot Catalin radio was designed by Norman Bel Geddes The radio is

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1940s Emerson Blue, White and Red Patriot Catalin or Bakelite Tube Radio

H 7.25 in W 10.88 in D 5.38 in

Fada Model 659 "Superheterodyne" Marble Green and Caramel Catalin Tube Radio

By Fada

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Fada model 659 "Universal Superheterodyne" shortwave tube radio, circa 1945. This radio is made of

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1940s American International Style Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Fada Model 659 "Superheterodyne" Marble Green and Caramel Catalin Tube Radio

H 7 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Art Deco Dewald Art Deco Catalin Red Step Top Radio

By DeWald Radio Mfg. Corp. 1

Located in Miami, FL

This clean American Art Deco Catalin A-502 radio known to collectors as the step top was made by

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Dewald Art Deco Catalin Red Step Top Radio

H 6.36 in W 10 in D 5.75 in

1937 Yellow Emerson Au-190 Cathedral Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

1937 yellow Emerson AU-190 cathedral catalin / Bakelite tube radio. Yellow case with yellow knobs

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Materials

Bakelite

1937 Yellow Emerson Au-190 Cathedral Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

H 10 in W 7.38 in D 5 in

1938, RCA Little Nipper Green and White Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

Located in Wallkill, NY

1938, RCA little nipper green and white catalin bakelite tube radio. The radio is original and in

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1938, RCA Little Nipper Green and White Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

H 8.38 in W 15.25 in D 6.63 in

1946 Fada Art Deco Bullet Catalin Bakelite Radio, Yellow with Red Trim

Located in Wallkill, NY

1946 Fada Bullet model 1000 Catalin / bakelite tube radio. Yellow case with red trim. The radio

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1946 Fada Art Deco Bullet Catalin Bakelite Radio, Yellow with Red Trim

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5.38 in

Raymond Loewy for Westinghouse Columaire Skyscraper Grandmother Clock Radio

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Oakland, CA

planes. radios: Colonial “New World” Globe 702 (1933), Hallicrafters SX-42 (1946), Emerson 520 catalin

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Materials

Wood

Raymond Loewy for Westinghouse Columaire Skyscraper Grandmother Clock Radio

H 60 in W 13 in D 11 in

Germany 1935 Art Deco Money Clip With Watch In 18Kt Gold Bakelite And Turquoises

Located in Miami, FL

Switzerland. It was crafted in Bakelite-Catalin, with ribbed ends and is attached with parts made up in solid

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Germany 1935 Art Deco Money Clip With Watch In 18Kt Gold Bakelite And Turquoises

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W 0.57 in D 0.81 in L 1.87 in

Art Deco Garod "Commander" Catalin Radio

By Garod Radio Corp.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

examples of Catalin radios have become highly collectible. Our Garod model 6AU-1, titled the "Commander

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Art Deco Garod "Commander" Catalin Radio

H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in

1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Orange and Red

By Fada

Located in Allentown, PA

1940 Fada bullet Catalan or Bakelite tube radio. Butterscotch case with red trim. This radio is

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Orange and Red

H 6 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

FADA Plum & Butterscotch American Art Deco CATALIN BULLET Radio

By Fada

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This streamline FADA “Bullet” model 1000 American art deco radio has a Catalin case of deep plum

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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

FADA Plum & Butterscotch American Art Deco CATALIN BULLET Radio

H 6 in W 9.75 in D 5.325 in

Rare Pale Turquoise Blue Kadette Catalin American Art Deco Radio

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This incredible marbleized turquoise blue 1937 radio is made of catalin (a phenolic resin often

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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

Materials

Brass

Rare Pale Turquoise Blue Kadette Catalin American Art Deco Radio

H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in

FADA Yellow and Red American Art Deco Catalin BULLET Radio

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This classic FADA “Bullet” radio, model 1000, is made of Catalin, a Phenolic resin often mistakenly

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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

FADA Yellow and Red American Art Deco Catalin BULLET Radio

H 6 in W 9.75 in D 5.325 in

Fada American Art Deco Bullet Radio

Located in Coral Gables, FL

dial ring. Acknowledged as the “most art deco” of Catalin table top radios, the radio is in near mint

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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

Fada American Art Deco Bullet Radio

H 6 in W 9.75 in D 5.325 in

DeWALD American Art Deco Radio MODEL A 501

Located in Coral Gables, FL

yellow Catalin, now mellowed to a pleasing honey color, the radio is in excellent condition and has the

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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Fabric

DeWALD American Art Deco Radio MODEL A 501

H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in

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Find a variety of vintage catalin radios available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage catalin radios was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, bakelite and brass. Vintage catalin radios have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage catalin radios are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco style is often sought at 1stDibs. Fada, Addison Industries, Ltd and Norman Bel Geddes each produced beautiful vintage catalin radios that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Catalin Radios?

Vintage catalin radios can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $20,125.

Questions About Vintage Catalin Radios

What is a Catalin radio?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A Catalin radio is a radio made with a Catalin cabinet. Catalin is a brand name for the popular thermosetting polymer developed by the American Catalin Corporation in the 1930s. Hundreds of thousands of cheerful tabletop radios were made with this early plastic. You can browse antique Catalin radios made during different periods on 1stDibs such as 1930s, 1940s, early 20th century, 20th century and mid-20th century.
What is the best vintage radio?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The best vintage radio is really a matter of personal preference. Whether you’re choosing a radio based more on appearance, sound or a blend of the two, there are a wide array to choose from. You’ll find a range of radios by Studebaker, Victrola, Jensen and more on 1stDibs.

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