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Major Collection of 120+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930s and 1940s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
The Collection consists of all for the major brands and a lot of the color combinations for each model. Some of the radios are not in the photos. Radio by, Addison A2 Addison 5 A...
Bakelite
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.
Bakelite
Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
By Addison Industries, Ltd 1
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios.
Plastic
Unavailable
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
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios.
Plastic
Unavailable
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
By Addison Industries, Ltd 1
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios.
Plastic
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 a tube AM radio made circa 1940.
Bakelite
Sold
H 8.75 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 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 1939.
Bakelite
$3,644
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
1930s Magnadyne Art Deco Tube Radio, Empire Style, Working, All Original Parts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1930s Magnadyne (Turin) Art Deco tube radio, empire style, working, all original parts Measures in cm: H 45, W 42, D 45.
Walnut
$995
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930
By Emerson Radio Corporation, Ingraham
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare, timeless and very cool in original as found condition this Emerson radio is a petite model and the likes of which i have not seen before. Back of cabinet is missi...
Plastic, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple
1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1940 Fada Bullet Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio. Blue case with pumpkin trim. This radio is very rare with short wave (Model 116). The radio is original and in excellent condition, ...
Bakelite
$1,395
H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 6 in
Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco tube radio designed by Delco. Here we are offering an absolutely stunning 1941 Delco model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark brown marbled Bakelite c...
Bakelite
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 14.5 in D 8.75 in
1950s Zenith Brown Bakelite Portable Radio Nonworking Mid Century Art Deco
By Zenith
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage 1950s Zenith AM/FM Bakelite tube radio, specifically resembling models like the G725, H725, or Y825 (produced by the Zenith Radio Corporation). Thes...
Bakelite
Eames Office radio for Emerson
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
Metal
Art Deco Philco Tube Radio
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage Philco radio made in the Art Deco era. (1920-40) The radio contains TUBES. NEEDS TO BE RESTORED,
Walnut
Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s A delightful and highly collectible Art Deco pencil sharpener crafted in bakelite and ingeniously designed in the form of a 1930...
Bakelite
American Art Deco Radio
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco radio in wooden case.
Vintage Model E-53X Radio by Canadian General Electric
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1930s; Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd. - Toronto, ON Simple and traditional tabletop radio with Art Deco embellishments. • Model Type: Tabletop broadcast receiver • Main Circ...
Wood
$450
H 12 in W 23 in D 16 in
Antique Philco Tube Radio Table Record Player Mahogany Case Model 46-1203
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Art Deco Philco Tube Radio Table Record Player Mahogany Case Model 46-1203. T...
Metal
Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith
By Zenith
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s; Zenith Radio Corp. - Chicago, IL Streamline Moderne-inspired tabletop radio. Features robust tone control and local radio pushbuttons. • Model Type: Tabletop broadcast re...
Wood
Vintage Telefunken Opus 7 Hi-Fi Tube Radio
Located in Dekalb, IL
This radio features the green tuning eye light as well as two envelope EQ filters for low and high frequencies. There is a knob on either side of the EQ buttons with a treble and bas...
Wood
Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic Art Deco AM radio by United American Bosch (Magnito Corporation) Springfield Mass. circa. 1935. Restored to original working condition.
Steel
Radio Nordmende
Located in Porto, PT
Nordmende radio. From the 1950s/60s, made of wood and other materials. Dimensions: 38 x 63.26 cm
Metal
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...
Bakelite
MCM Bakelite Black Bird with Brass Beak by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM bakelite black bird with brass beak by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. Cool piece in very good vintage condition that measures 9.5"W x 3"D x 7"H. #3856
Brass
Art Deco Bakelite Set of Photograph Frames, Set of Three
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice group of three bakelite picture frames. Art Deco style. The rectangulars measure 13.2 cm by 9.8 cm and the round one 13.2 cm diameter. Very good conditions. We have specia...
Bakelite
$450
H 3.57 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Art Deco Red Tea Amber Bakelite Barware Cocktail Picks Set, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning cocktail picks set has a perfect Art Deco geometric design. The barware piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The eight cocktail forks are adorned with root...
Metal
$975
H 3.5 in W 4.13 in D 1.88 in
Art Deco Catalin or Bakelite "Viking" Machine Age Desk Clock, American, 1930s
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and visually striking Art Deco desk clock dating to the 1930s, featuring a bold Machine Age composition in richly colored Catalin or Bakelite. The cylindrical amber c...
Bakelite
$3,000 / set
H 2.88 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in
1930s Rare Black Cherry Butterscotch Cherry Red Bakelite Game Dice Set 3
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely collectible set of three large bakelite gaming dice. All colors are translucent; Black Cherry, Cherry Red, and Butterscotch. Black Cherry Die has a chip, we pictured. No cr...
Bakelite
$850 / set
H 1 in W 11 in D 8.75 in
Antique Leather & Bakelite Travel Backgammon / Checkers Set from France
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare antique leather and bakelite travel backgammon / checkers set, circa 1920s. The set is complete with a foldable case / board that is leather lined with 30 bakelite checker...
Brass
Art Deco Catalin Phenolic Bakelite Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original Art Deco Catalin phenolic bakelite table lamp dating to the 1930s. As you can see in the images this is a superb looking lamp, and is in fantastic condition. Shade is a nice...
Chrome
$595
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 1.88 in
French Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Butterscotch Bakelite Cocktail Pick Set
Located in Nantucket, MA
French Art Deco cocktail picks and stand. Eight chrome plated forked picks with translucent red cherry tops in a faux tortoise Bakelite stand with pierced butterscotch Bakelite top-p...
Chrome
$595Sale Price|30% Off
H 14.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Maison Jansen Style Gilded Brass Bakelite Corinthian Column Lamp 14"
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maison Jensen style table lamp featuring swirling oxblood red / amber Bakelite and gilded brass neoclassical / Grecian column shaped table lamp. Dimensions: 3.5" x 3.5" x 1...
Bakelite
Italian Boxing Federation Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box. Faux tortoise and yellow bakelite circular cigarette holder in the form of bound fasces with lid disp...
Bakelite
Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin GE Telechron, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Bakelite Alamar Clock by General Electric, realized between the late 1920s and 1930s. Signs of cosmetic wear, otherwise very good condition. Alarm clock not working.
Bakelite
$450
H 4.75 in Dm 1.75 in
Art Deco Green Bakelite Golf Tee Shaped Barware Cocktail Picks Set, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning cocktail picks set has an unusual golf tee-shaped design. The barware piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. Eight cocktail forks with Bakelite finials can b...
Metal, Chrome
French Art Deco Bakelite Cocktail Picks - Rabbit with Toadstool
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco Bakelite cocktail pick set - a rabbit standing next to a toadstool by a Bakelite cylinder holding 9 cocktail picks topped with diagonally cut disks of black, white and red B...
Metal
Italian Art Deco Bakelite and metal table stool, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco Bakelite and metal table stool, 1930s Table stool with rectangular seat in transparent red Bakelite. The frame and shaped legs are in metal. Round feet. Art Deco. 19...
Metal
Deco Eggplant Colored Bakelite Vanity Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
Unique! Round Deco table mirror w/ finish details in polished brass. Nice old patina.
Brass
Set of 21 bakelite and stainless steel knives, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 21 knives. This is a stainless steel knife set made in France in the 1970s. The handles are made of beige bakelite.
Bakelite
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