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What did phones look like in the 1930s?
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In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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Solid Brass Ships Telephone On Pedesta
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass ships telephone on pedestal. Meticulously polished andl lacquered head by
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau French Black , wooden Telephone Bronze
By French Foundry Pierret-Depaix et Cie
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Art Nouveau black and wooden French Telephone, by AOIP.
At the end of the 19th century
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Wire
Early 20th century swedish metal telephone by Rikstelefon
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century swedish metal telephone by rikstelefon circa 1900.
Quite possibly early than
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique Wicker Desk with Chair and Telephone Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique Wicker Desk with Chair and Telephone Table, Arts and Crafts Style 3 piece wicker set has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Rare English Sofa with Telephone Holder, 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare English sofa with telephone holder 20th century.
Beginning 20th century
In brown wood
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
The Biggest of All; Telephone and Telegraph Building.
By Joseph Pennell
Located in Storrs, CT
The Biggest of All; Telephone and Telegraph Building. 1925. Etching. Wuerth 853. 9 7/8 x 11
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
