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Art Deco Catalin Phenolic Bakelite Lamp, circa 1930s
Art Deco Catalin Phenolic Bakelite Lamp, circa 1930s

Art Deco Catalin Phenolic Bakelite Lamp, circa 1930s

$1,181

H 16.54 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin AM Radio
Art Deco Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin AM Radio

Art Deco Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin AM Radio

$13,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Art Deco Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin AM Radio

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Sparton Cloisonne´ model 500C radio, introduced in 1939, is a veritable Art Deco masterpiece

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin and Hand Decorated Shade Lamp
Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin and Hand Decorated Shade Lamp

Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin and Hand Decorated Shade Lamp

Located in Westport, CT

Art Deco Bakelite Catalin lamp, together with an original hand decorated Art Deco organic design

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite, Paint, Paper, Parchment Paper

American Art Deco 1930 Geometric Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Catalin Bakelite
American Art Deco 1930 Geometric Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Catalin Bakelite

American Art Deco 1930 Geometric Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Catalin Bakelite

By Ellis

Located in Miami, FL

Skyscraper art deco table lighter in Catalin plastic. This is a beautiful historical piece from

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin Slip-on Bangle Bracelet
Art Deco Butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin Slip-on Bangle Bracelet

Art Deco Butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin Slip-on Bangle Bracelet

$72Sale Price|40% Off

H 2.6 in W 2.6 in D 0.3 in

Art Deco Butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin Slip-on Bangle Bracelet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A great vintage end-of-the-day bakelite bangle bracelet in a unique "Butterscotch" or "Egg Yolk" color with rounded edges. It is a slip-on bangle with a smooth, rounded exterior and ...

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Matching Pair Of Chrome Catalin Bakelite Wall Lights, English, c1930
Art Deco Matching Pair Of Chrome Catalin Bakelite Wall Lights, English, c1930

Art Deco Matching Pair Of Chrome Catalin Bakelite Wall Lights, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration are these superbly stylish and completely original Art Deco period pair of

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930

French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant Art Deco desk writing accessory set from France, dating to the 1930s. The set consists of

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Sky Blue Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 9
Art Deco Sky Blue Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 9

Art Deco Sky Blue Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 9

Located in Van Nuys, CA

down the center. Complete your period kitchen cabinetry with these classic Art Deco-era with a striking

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Bauhaus Bakelite Catalin Fruit Knife & Fork Set, 1930s, 15 Pcs
Art Deco Bauhaus Bakelite Catalin Fruit Knife & Fork Set, 1930s, 15 Pcs

Art Deco Bauhaus Bakelite Catalin Fruit Knife & Fork Set, 1930s, 15 Pcs

By Bauhaus

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Exceptional and highly decorative Art Deco fruit knife and fork set dating to the 1930s, created in

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Green Marbled Bakelite Catalin Necklace 1930s
Green Marbled Bakelite Catalin Necklace 1930s

Green Marbled Bakelite Catalin Necklace 1930s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Vintage Green Bakelite / Catalin Necklace.Graduating round beads along with larger accent Bakelite

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Catalin Mono-Phone Telephone with Chrome Accents
Catalin Mono-Phone Telephone with Chrome Accents

Catalin Mono-Phone Telephone with Chrome Accents

$845Sale Price|30% Off

H 6 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Catalin Mono-Phone Telephone with Chrome Accents

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1930s Catalin, cream colored, telephone marked Mono-phone. Wonderful Classic Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Bauhaus Era Bakelite Catalin Fruit Knife Set with Stand 1930s, Set of 6
Art Deco Bauhaus Era Bakelite Catalin Fruit Knife Set with Stand 1930s, Set of 6

Art Deco Bauhaus Era Bakelite Catalin Fruit Knife Set with Stand 1930s, Set of 6

By Bauhaus

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant Art Deco fruit knife set from the 1930s, comprising six stainless steel knives with

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bakelite Bangle Bracelet Catalin Rare "End Of Day" 1930's
Bakelite Bangle Bracelet Catalin Rare "End Of Day" 1930's

Bakelite Bangle Bracelet Catalin Rare "End Of Day" 1930's

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning End of day Bakelite marbled with green, red, yellow and orange. Measuring 1 inch wide with a inner diameter of 64mm. This will fit a 6.25 inch wrist nicely. This is out of a...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bangles

Classic Fada Model 652  Orange / Red Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio
Classic Fada Model 652  Orange / Red Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

Classic Fada Model 652 Orange / Red Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

By Fada

Located in Buffalo, NY

body with red catalin bezel and knobs. Well-known for their Catalin radios, FADA Radio & Electric

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio
1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

Price Upon Request

H 10 in W 7.38 in D 5 in

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

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bakelite

1938 Emerson Ax-235 Catalin Bakelite Radio Green on Green
1938 Emerson Ax-235 Catalin Bakelite Radio Green on Green

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

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bakelite

1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim
1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim

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

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bakelite

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DeWald  American Art Deco Catalin Red A-502 Radio
DeWald  American Art Deco Catalin Red A-502 Radio

DeWald American Art Deco Catalin Red A-502 Radio

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H 6.7 in W 10 in D 5.75 in

DeWald American Art Deco Catalin Red A-502 Radio

By De Wald

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This clean American art deco Catalin radio known to collectors as the “step top” was made by DeWald

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20th Century American Musical Instruments

Art Deco Catalin / Bakelite Collection Three Iconic Design Tableware Items
Art Deco Catalin / Bakelite Collection Three Iconic Design Tableware Items

Art Deco Catalin / Bakelite Collection Three Iconic Design Tableware Items

Located in Dallas, TX

Art Deco catalin or bakelite collection three iconic design decorative items. Two-tone phenolic

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Sheets Rockford Modernist American Silver Plate and Catalin Tray
Art Deco Sheets Rockford Modernist American Silver Plate and Catalin Tray

Art Deco Sheets Rockford Modernist American Silver Plate and Catalin Tray

By Sheets-Rockford Silver Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Sheets Rockford modernist American silver plate and catalin tray, circa 1928

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Sheets Rockford Sugar and Creamer with Green Catalin Handles
Art Deco Sheets Rockford Sugar and Creamer with Green Catalin Handles

Art Deco Sheets Rockford Sugar and Creamer with Green Catalin Handles

By Sheets-Rockford Silver Co.

Located in Newburgh, NY

Art Deco silver plate sugar and creamer set by the Sheets-Rockford Silver Company. Silver plate and

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Machine Age Art Deco Asymmetric Covered Box in Copper, Catalin and Lacquer
Machine Age Art Deco Asymmetric Covered Box in Copper, Catalin and Lacquer

Machine Age Art Deco Asymmetric Covered Box in Copper, Catalin and Lacquer

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Asymmetric Covered Box in Copper, Catalin and Lacquer Nicely designed vintage

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

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H 8.75 in W 12.63 in D 7 in

Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hampstead, QC

courthouse or similar monumental building, was made from marbleized black/yellow and yellow Catalin, a form

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Vintage 1940s Canadian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hampstead, QC

courthouse or similar monumental building, was made from marbleized butterscotch and maroon Catalin, a form

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Vintage 1940s Canadian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hampstead, QC

front like a waterfall terminating in a 180º arc. It was made from maroon and yellow Catalin, a form of

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Vintage 1940s Canadian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Catalin Bakelite Self-Contained Portable Record Player With Storage
Mid-Century Catalin Bakelite Self-Contained Portable Record Player With Storage

Mid-Century Catalin Bakelite Self-Contained Portable Record Player With Storage

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid Century Catalin Bakelite Self-Contained Portable Record Player With Storage, Circa 1945 Drum

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20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930

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H 2.37 in L 18.12 in

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

Art Deco style necklace in catalin bakelite in tones of toffee and honey with chrome accents

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930
Art Deco Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930

Art Deco Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this cute sized 1930s Art Deco table lamp, standing a mere 10 1/2 inches

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s

Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Original Art Deco Catalin phenolic bakelite table lamp dating to the 1930s and originating from

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp
Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

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H 19.69 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

Located in Devon, England

A very stylish example of another Art Deco Classic is this 1930s Art Deco bakelite lamp. A stunning

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Catalin Art Deco Table Lights
Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Catalin Art Deco Table Lights

Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Catalin Art Deco Table Lights

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco table lights. Round chrome base with a black acrylic stem and green Catalin caps

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20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Carmel Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls, Set of 45
Art Deco Carmel Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls, Set of 45

Art Deco Carmel Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls, Set of 45

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hard to find a lot of 45 original 1930s caramel/amber color Catalin (Colored Bakelite) drawer pulls

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome
Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Art Deco makeup display was designed for the "Tattoo" company whose logo faintly appears along

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome
Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Art Deco makeup display was designed for the "Tattoo" company whose logo faintly appears along

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A Pair of Redeed Catalin Art Deco Style Table Lamps
A Pair of Redeed Catalin Art Deco Style Table Lamps

A Pair of Redeed Catalin Art Deco Style Table Lamps

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco stye table lamps. reeded maroon Catalin with white spiral globes. Dimensions: H

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Skyscraper Bakelite / Catalin Green Swirl Table Lighter by Ellis
Art Deco Skyscraper Bakelite / Catalin Green Swirl Table Lighter by Ellis

Art Deco Skyscraper Bakelite / Catalin Green Swirl Table Lighter by Ellis

By Ellis

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco skyscraper Bakelite / Catalin green swirl table lighter by Ellis, Buffalo New York. New

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20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock
Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock

Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco black acrylic and Catalin Bakelite mantel clock in full working condition, recently

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Dunhill 1935 Art Deco Triangular Desk Silent Lighter Chrome, Bakelite & Catalin
Dunhill 1935 Art Deco Triangular Desk Silent Lighter Chrome, Bakelite & Catalin

Dunhill 1935 Art Deco Triangular Desk Silent Lighter Chrome, Bakelite & Catalin

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Miami, FL

, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This triangular model was patented by

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Matching Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights in Catalin Bakelite and Chrome
Matching Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights in Catalin Bakelite and Chrome

Matching Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights in Catalin Bakelite and Chrome

Located in Devon, England

Pair of original 1930s Art Deco wall lights in chrome and butterscotch coloured catalin bakelite

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Delco R-1150 Art Deco 1939 Tube Radio With Swirled Catalin Blue Colors
Delco R-1150 Art Deco 1939 Tube Radio With Swirled Catalin Blue Colors

Delco R-1150 Art Deco 1939 Tube Radio With Swirled Catalin Blue Colors

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Catatin tube radio designed by Delco. Very cool custom art deco Delco midget bakelite

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Maroon Red Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 10
Art Deco Maroon Red Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 10

Art Deco Maroon Red Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 10

Located in Van Nuys, CA

strip down the center. Complete your period kitchen cabinetry with these classic Art Deco-era with a

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone
1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone

1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone

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H 5.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco style. It comes complete with all original parts, the cord has been modified to fit a modern

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8
RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8

RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8

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H 9.25 in W 15.75 in D 7 in

RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8

By RCA

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A mahogany red Catalin marbleized RCA radio with standard and short wave stations, three large

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

1946 Sentinel 284 Red & Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio
1946 Sentinel 284 Red & Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

1946 Sentinel 284 Red & Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This radio is one of the best Marbleized Sentinel 284 Wavy Grill I have ever owned. The radio is ORIGINAL and in excellent condition, No Cracks, No Chips, No breaks, NO repairs an...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Black Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio
1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Black Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Black Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio

Located in Newfoundland, PA

1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Black Yellow Catalin Bakelite Radio. The radio is ORIGINAL and in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

1946 Bendix 526C Green and Black Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio
1946 Bendix 526C Green and Black Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

1946 Bendix 526C Green and Black Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is the Best marbleized Green and Black Bendix 526C Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio you will see

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

1941 Iconic Motorola Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio
1941 Iconic Motorola Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

1941 Iconic Motorola Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio

Located in Newfoundland, PA

1941 Iconic Motorola 51X15 Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio. The radio is

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bakelite

1940 Emerson 400 Aristocrat Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Very Rare
1940 Emerson 400 Aristocrat Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Very Rare

1940 Emerson 400 Aristocrat Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Very Rare

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is a Great Emerson 400 Aristocrat Radio Designed by Norman Bel Geddes The radio is Original. It is in excellent condition, No Cracks, No Chips, No breaks, NO repairs and No ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Dewald Art Deco Catalin Red Step Top Radio
Art Deco Dewald Art Deco Catalin Red Step Top Radio

Art Deco Dewald Art Deco Catalin Red Step Top Radio

By DeWald Radio Mfg. Corp. 1

Located in Miami, FL

This clean American Art Deco Catalin A-502 radio known to collectors as the step top was made by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp
Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

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H 16.54 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

Located in Devon, England

A very stylish example of another Art Deco Classic is this 1930s Art Deco catalin bakelite lamp. A

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English Electric Clock
1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English Electric Clock

1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English Electric Clock

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English electric clock. Beautiful butterscotch

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Very Tall Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp
Very Tall Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

Very Tall Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp

Located in Devon, England

A very stylish example of another Art Deco classic is this 1930s Art Deco Bakelite lamp. A stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Life-Size Carved Catalin Head Sculpture
1930s Art Deco Life-Size Carved Catalin Head Sculpture

1930s Art Deco Life-Size Carved Catalin Head Sculpture

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning carved head made by the American Catalin Corporation, circa 1930s. The imperfection is of

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bakelite

Albert Feinauer for Barbour Art Deco Silver and Catalin Box
Albert Feinauer for Barbour Art Deco Silver and Catalin Box

Albert Feinauer for Barbour Art Deco Silver and Catalin Box

By Barbour Silver Co., Albert Feinauer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant silver and Catalin art deco box, designed by Albert Feinauer for Barbour, American, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite Desk Set, 6 pieces
French Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite Desk Set, 6 pieces

French Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite Desk Set, 6 pieces

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning French Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories set. Beautiful green and orange marble Bakelite

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Deco Crosley Model G-1465 Black & Butterscotch Marbleized Catalin Radio
Art Deco Crosley Model G-1465 Black & Butterscotch Marbleized Catalin Radio

Art Deco Crosley Model G-1465 Black & Butterscotch Marbleized Catalin Radio

By Crosley Radio

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Toronto in the period and style of the Art Deco movement. The radio is composed of catalin, which pre

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1946 Fada Art Deco Bullet Catalin Bakelite Radio, Yellow with Red Trim
1946 Fada Art Deco Bullet Catalin Bakelite Radio, Yellow with Red Trim

1946 Fada Art Deco Bullet Catalin Bakelite Radio, Yellow with Red Trim

Located in Newfoundland, PA

1946 Fada Bullet model 1000 Catalin / bakelite tube radio. Yellow case with red trim. The radio

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Addison Art Deco Model B2E Black & Yellow Marbled Catalin 'Waterfall' Tube Radio
Addison Art Deco Model B2E Black & Yellow Marbled Catalin 'Waterfall' Tube Radio

Addison Art Deco Model B2E Black & Yellow Marbled Catalin 'Waterfall' Tube Radio

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Art Deco styled vintage tube radio was made by the Addison Industries Ltd. of Canada in circa

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Maroon Red Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 25
Art Deco Maroon Red Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 25

Art Deco Maroon Red Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 25

Located in Van Nuys, CA

down the center. Complete your period kitchen cabinetry with these classic Art Deco-era with a striking

Category

Vintage 1930s Architectural Elements

Materials

Bakelite

Rare Collectible Catalin Motorola Radio Model 50-XC-2
Rare Collectible Catalin Motorola Radio Model 50-XC-2

Rare Collectible Catalin Motorola Radio Model 50-XC-2

By J.L. Mott Ironworks

Located in Bellport, NY

An Art Deco late 1930s Motorola Catalin radio. Marbleized green bakelite case and butterscotch

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

1938 Black and White RCA W Grill Catalin Bakelite Radio
1938 Black and White RCA W Grill Catalin Bakelite Radio

1938 Black and White RCA W Grill Catalin Bakelite Radio

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is an original 1930s black with white Knobs RCA RC-350 "W" Grill Catalin Bakelite Radio. The

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bakelite

Addison Model 5D Red & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio
Addison Model 5D Red & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio

Addison Model 5D Red & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

butterscotch catalin grill posts and knobs and a black dial with cream Art Deco styled numbers. The case is in

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Addison Model 5D Black & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio
Addison Model 5D Black & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio

Addison Model 5D Black & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' Tube Radio

By Addison Industries, Ltd 1

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

catalin grill posts and knobs and a black dial plate with a greenish tinge with cream Art Deco styled

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1937 Yellow Emerson Au-190 Cathedral Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio
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Art Deco Catalin For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco catalin you’re looking for. An art deco catalin — often made from plastic, bakelite and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the art deco catalin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An art deco catalin, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one art deco catalin that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sheets-Rockford Silver Co., Addison Industries, Ltd and Fada produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Catalin?

An art deco catalin can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,195, while the lowest priced sells for $369 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Questions About Art Deco Catalin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.