Bakelite Compact

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bakelite compact you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bakelite compact for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bakelite, plastic and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bakelite compact, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bakelite compact bearing Art Deco, industrial or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bakelite compact that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Unite & Sons, Goffredo Reggiani and Poul Henningsen produced versions that are worth a look.

Prices for a bakelite compact can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $384 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,636.