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When was Bakelite made?
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Bakelite was the world’s first synthetic plastic, patented in 1909 and very popular until the middle of the 20th century. Other plastics began to gain popularity in the late 1940s, but the retro appeal of bakelite objects make them very collectable today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique bakelite from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930s and 1940s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radio from 1930's & 1940's
You will not see a collection like this FOR SALE again, all but 2 have NO DAMAGE, and All the Radios are Origi...
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Price Upon Request
1938 Emerson Ax-235 Catalin Bakelite Radio Green on Green
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1938 Emerson Art Deco radio, light green, brown and yellow marbleized case, with original green trim. The radio is original and has it's original green back. It is in excellent condi...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age
By Telefunken
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age / Pop era Telefunken "KRA" radio, made in Germany and crafted in orange bakelite.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
$846 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Zenith Brown Bakelite Portable Radio Nonworking
By Zenith
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Zenith portable radio
9 h x 14.5 w x 8.75
Bakelite cover with rubber handle.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Radio TSF Radialva Super-As 55, 1950s, Bakelite
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two scale lights (12V/0.06A) illuminate the scale at both ends. The radio is equipped with a generous oval loudspeaker.A really collectors piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio.
Red case with Red knobs. This radio is very rare to fine it in this condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Price Upon Request