Catalin Radio
Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin Radio
Located in Van Nuys, CA
housing and original ivory colored Catalin knobs. This is the only radio design that combines all three
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Mid Century Modern Aviation Corp. Bendix Radio with Marbleized Catalin C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Aviation Corp. Bendix Catalin Radio with Dark Green & Black Marbleized Exterior
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic
H 7 in W 11.25 in D 6.5 in
American Art Deco 1930 Geometric Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Catalin Bakelite
By Ellis
Located in Miami, FL
yellow. This caused interesting effects in radio cabinets made from Catalin. Catalin radios were often
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
H 6 in W 2.76 in D 1.69 in
Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
By Addison Industries, Ltd 1
Located in Hampstead, QC
production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured here, resembling a
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
By Addison Industries, Ltd 1
Located in Hampstead, QC
production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured here, resembling a
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
By Addison Industries, Ltd 1
Located in Hampstead, QC
production of commercial tube radios. The Model 2 “Small Addison” series, featured here, has a large ridged
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
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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. Catalin (a
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
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
Category
20th Century American Musical Instruments
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Rare Symphony Butterscotch & Green Catalin Bakelite Split Grill Radio
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is the best of the best, RARE Symphony Butterscotch & Green Catalin Bakelite Split Grill Radio
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Extremely rare original condition Sparton Cloisonne radio works
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were extremely lucky to come across another pair of pristine bakelite / catalin radios out of an
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Fada Model 1000 "Bullet" Coffee and Caramel Catalin Tube Radio
By Fada
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Fada model 1000 Catalin "Bullet" tube AM radio ranks among the design icons of the 20th century
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Beautiful 1946 RCA Model 66X8 Red Bakelite Radio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
deco radios. This RCA Model is the largest Bakelite or Catalin radio made. It is 15.25”w x 8.35”h x
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles
1945 Stewart Warner 62T36 Catalin / Bakelite Radio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a beautiful dark green or blackish color radio with dramatic yellow Marblization and yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Musicaire Catalin Butterscotch & Burgundy Bakelite Radio Circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Musicaire Catalin Butterscotch & Burgundy Bakelite Radio Circa 1940
Measures - 7.5''h x
Category
20th Century American Musical Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
H 7.5 in W 11 in D 6.75 in
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
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
Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930's & 1940's
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radio from 1930's & 1940's
You will not see a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Delco R-1150 Art Deco 1939 Tube Radio With Swirled Catalin Blue Colors
Located in Miami, FL
condition of this radio is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the catalin
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
1946 Fada Model 1000 Bullet Radio Butterscotch and red Bakelite
Located in Palm Springs, CA
deco radios. This 1946 Fada Model 1000 Bullet Radio Butterscotch and red Bakelite is a true classic
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles
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
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
1940s Emerson Blue, White and Red Patriot Catalin or Bakelite Tube Radio
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a great Emerson Patriot Catalin radio was designed by Norman Bel Geddes
The radio is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
H 7.25 in W 10.88 in D 5.38 in
Fada Model 659 "Superheterodyne" Marble Green and Caramel Catalin Tube Radio
By Fada
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fada model 659 "Universal Superheterodyne" shortwave tube radio, circa 1945. This radio is made of
Category
Vintage 1940s American International Style More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
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
1937 Yellow Emerson Au-190 Cathedral Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1937 yellow Emerson AU-190 cathedral catalin / Bakelite tube radio.
Yellow case with yellow knobs
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Addison Model 5D Red & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' 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
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Bakelite
H 8.75 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Addison Model 5D Black & Butterscotch Marbled Catalin 'Courthouse' 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
H 9 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
1938, RCA Little Nipper Green and White Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1938, RCA little nipper green and white catalin bakelite tube radio.
The radio is original and in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
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
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
H 6.13 in W 10.13 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Garod "Commander" Catalin Radio
By Garod Radio Corp.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
examples of Catalin radios have become highly collectible.
Our Garod model 6AU-1, titled the "Commander
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bendix 526C Catalin Radio in Bright Jadeite Green wIntense Marbleizing Bluetooth
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Oakland, CA
The Bendix 526C Catalin radio in a fantastic highly marbleized jadeite green with bluish-turquoise
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
H 7 in W 11 in D 6 in
1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Orange and Red
By Fada
Located in Allentown, PA
1940 Fada bullet Catalan or Bakelite tube radio. Butterscotch case with red trim. This radio is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
FADA Plum & Butterscotch American Art Deco CATALIN BULLET Radio
By Fada
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This streamline FADA “Bullet” model 1000 American art deco radio has a Catalin case of deep plum
Category
20th Century American Desk Accessories
Fada Art Deco 1000 Catalin Butterscotch Bakelite Tube Radio Restored
By Fada
Located in Oakland, CA
The famous Fada bullet Art Deco Radio in butterscotch Catalin is in excellent original condition
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Rare Pale Turquoise Blue Kadette Catalin American Art Deco Radio
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This incredible marbleized turquoise blue 1937 radio is made of catalin (a phenolic resin often
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
FADA Yellow and Red American Art Deco Catalin BULLET Radio
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This classic FADA “Bullet” radio, model 1000, is made of Catalin, a Phenolic resin often mistakenly
Category
20th Century American Musical Instruments
Fada American Art Deco Bullet Radio
Located in Coral Gables, FL
dial ring. Acknowledged as the “most art deco” of Catalin table top radios, the radio is in near mint
Category
20th Century American Musical Instruments
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By H.Pander & Zonen
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Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut.
Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
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Walnut, Burl
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Rare 1930s, English, Art Deco Modernist Yellow Bakelite and Chrome Clock
By Genalex
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s, Art Deco chrome and yellow bakelite clock with a modernist feel. Made by Genalex an English company. Early plastic perspex in mustard yellow with chrome numerals and be...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Chrome
H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
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Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite shagreen cigar case with silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes.
Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the retail sho...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Shagreen
Art Deco Waterfall Floor Radio Case in Walnut
By Montgomery Ward
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique piece can be used as a bar or place your stereo equipment inside we refinished the piece a very unique item it comes with its original speaker.
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20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock
English Moderne Circa 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass
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.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Wurlitzer Juke Box
By Wurlitzer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wurlitzer "The Bubbler" juke box. Model 1015CD
Dimensions: Height 60", width 33", depth 25"
CW4607.
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Vintage 1940s American Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Smiths Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Large and rare and stunning Art Deco blue glass, brass Electric Mantle clock. This clock is an absolute delight. This glamourous clock features a brass bezel with fretted out numeral...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Brass, Chrome
JAZ Art Deco Hotic Bakelite Clock, 1920
By Jaz
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bakelite clock by JAZ, France, 1920s. Height: 9.6"(24.5cm), Width: 7.4"(18.7cm), Depth : 4.3"(11cm). Marked "Jaz" on the dial. In perfect working order. HOTIC, large ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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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.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Extremely Rare Modernist Blue Glass & Mirror Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
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By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Chrome
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By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Vintage 1940s American Wall Clocks
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Chrome
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
By ATO
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco ATO clock standing on a three tiered Bakelite base supporting a glass dial with Art Deco style chrome numerals and chrome chapter ring.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
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Chrome
Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931
By Silvertone
Located in Fulton, CA
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
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Steel
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Catalin Radio For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal catalin radio for your home. Frequently made of plastic, bakelite and metal, every catalin radio was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a catalin radio — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each catalin radio bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made catalin radio over the years, but those crafted by Addison Industries, Ltd, Fada and Norman Bel Geddes are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Catalin Radio?
The average selling price for a catalin radio at 1stDibs is $2,883, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.
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- What is a Bakelite radio?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bakelite radio is a vintage radio crafted from Bakelite molded plastic. These 1930s-era radios were known for their distinguishable Art Deco look. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage Bakelite radios from top sellers around the world.
- What is a Catalin radio?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A Catalin radio is a radio made with a Catalin cabinet. Catalin is a brand name for the popular thermosetting polymer developed by the American Catalin Corporation in the 1930s. Hundreds of thousands of cheerful tabletop radios were made with this early plastic. You can browse antique Catalin radios made during different periods on 1stDibs such as 1930s, 1940s, early 20th century, 20th century and mid-20th century.
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