1940s Phone
Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s European Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
Located in London, GB
telephones in the 1940`s Its internal circuits are completely original & fully refurbished . It bears the GPO
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Sets
Materials
Other
$993
H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s.
Used marks.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
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Mid-1900s Red Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Master Box w/ Western Electric Phone
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
condition, except for the 1930s-1940s Western Electric phone which has been converted to work on modern
Category
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Materials
Iron
H 62.25 in W 19 in D 10.75 in
Double Sided 1940s Porcelain Enamel Public Phone Sign
Located in Garnerville, NY
Porcelain enamel round Public Phone sign, circa 1940-1950. Round double side flanged sign with
Category
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Materials
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Candlestick Phone Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K yellow gold candlestick charm.
Please call! Common from the late 1890s to the 1940s
Category
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Candlestick Phone Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K yellow gold candlestick charm.
Please call! Common from the late 1890s to the 1940s
Category
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Gold
Phone Telegrafia 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition.
-Functionality not detected.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Functional Phone Telegrafia 1940s, Československo
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition
-Fully functional
-Manufacturer Telegraphy.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
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1940s Phone For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s phone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940s phone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bakelite, plastic and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s phone — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s phone is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1940s phone has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by L.M. Ericsson are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1940s Phone?
Prices for a 1940s phone start at $100 and top out at $37,800 with the average selling for $438.
Questions About 1940s Phone
- When were Bakelite phones made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bakelite phones became very popular in the 1930s with the Ericsson DBH 1001 from Sweden. It pioneered the notion of what modern plastic phones should look like. Bakelite phones were less common in the 1940s as other materials became more popular. Shop a collection of antique bakelite phones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, some rotary phones are valuable. Collectors often seek pieces in colors other than black, brown, white and beige, so phones that are blue, green, yellow, red, pink or purple may be worth more. The maker, age and condition will also impact the value. Rotary dial phones were brought to market in America in around 1919 or so and became widely used during the 1950s. If you want to know how much a particular piece may sell for, a licensed certified appraiser can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a selection of rotary phones.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether you can fit a phone in a Kelly wallet depends on the phone. The Hermès Kelly wallet measures 7.8 inches in length by 4.5 inches in height by 0.6 inches in depth, so it can accommodate some slim phones. As a result, it’s a good idea to check the measurements of your phone before purchasing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hermès Kelly wallets.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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