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.