Vintage Bakelite Pencil Sharpener, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Bakelite Pencil Sharpener. Mde in US, 1940s. Good condition, with some signs of age.
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1940s European Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Rare German Art Deco Desk Set, 1940's, Set of 4
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare desk set was designed and produced in Germany, during the 1940's. It consists on a knives
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Black Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s. Repaired on the side see the last 2
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
$450
H 3.63 in W 9 in D 7 in
Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bakelite base, resembles a patch/field of grass and can hold desk accessories and envelopes. Very good
Category
1990s Portuguese Post-Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
$976Sale Price|30% Off
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
Bakelite cabinet is an absolute stunner. Eye catching marbling flows throughout the entire set. The large
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO
$747
H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO Manufactured between
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Space Age Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
$1,004
H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
Located in London, GB
Bakelite together with a Dictograph system sub station, serial number 21858 circa 1940s in date. The
Category
1940s Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Other
Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s
$394
H 16.54 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
with burgundy Bakelite blades and a metal rod cage. The base is also made of burgundy Bakelite with
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal
Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany
By Siemens
Located in Praha, CZ
original condition. shows signs o wear. Made of bakelite.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Remington Rand De Luxe Model 5 Portable Typewriter 1940s, Working with Case
$325
H 6.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Remington Rand De Luxe Model 5 Portable Typewriter 1940s, Working with Case
By Remington Rand
Located in San Carlos, CA
of life. The typewriter retains its original two-tone red and black ribbon, classic round bakelite
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
By Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Leather, Bakelite
Mid-Century Bakelitte Rottary Telephone by Tesla, 1950s
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Bakelitte Rottary Telephone by Tesla, 1950s, - made of bakelitte, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971
Located in Praha, CZ
For sale is a mid-century phone, original vintage condition, elegant black glossy design, great addition to your collection
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare telephone, 1960's, CZS. Fully functional. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition with a few signs of use. Made of plastic.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960s, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Kodak Folding Brownie Six-20 with Kodette II Shutter & Meniscus Lens Made in UK
$353
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Kodak Folding Brownie Six-20 with Kodette II Shutter & Meniscus Lens Made in UK
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak Folding Brownie Six-20 with Kodette II Shutter & Meniscus Lens Made in Great Britain Self-erecting folding rollfim camera, introduced to the market in 1948 and discontinue...
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1961, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone from the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
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
1940s Danish Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Set Green Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s We have been able to purchase a large batch of
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 Additional information: Dimensions: 2.5 W x 2.5 D
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Bakelite Vanity Set W/ Tray, Brushes, Powder Box, & Shoehorn
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Bakelite Vanity set with tray, brushes, powder box, nail file and more. $135 Every
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Original GPO Model 232F Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 232F Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category
1940s Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956
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H 5.91 in W 7.49 in L 5.91 in
Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO 200 series telephone. Red Bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930
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H 3.15 in W 7.88 in L 3.15 in
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930
By Dan Karner 1
Located in Devon, England
Super quality French Art Deco ink blotter and pad in Macassar ebony wood with cream Bakelite tusks
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite, Macassar, Paper
Original 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd Phone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd black telephone with a Braided handset cord. Dimensions: H 20cm, W 21cm, D 17cm Origin: German Date: circa 1950 Item No: 29...
Category
1950s Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Mid Century Streamline Fan, Dragonfly VW by Paul Linke, 1960s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
elegant combination of Bakelite and aluminum. This fan design embodies the timeless charm and aesthetics
Category
1960s Streamlined Moderne Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Retro Push-Button Round Telephone Burnt Orange Color from the, 70s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage bakelite push-button round telephone in burnt orange color from 70s to 80s. Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1962, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Brown Leather Covered and Hand-Stitched Telephone by Contempra, 1970s
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H 4 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Brown Leather Covered and Hand-Stitched Telephone by Contempra, 1970s
By Hermès, Jacques Adnet, Contempra House
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Leather, Bakelite
Mid Century Modern Vintage Wood Desk Set, Italy 1960
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Vintage Wood Desk Set, Italy 1960s The desk features a solid walnut wood frame
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather, Bakelite, Walnut
Charles Pollock set of six executive office chairs Knoll USA 1963
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H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
Charles Pollock set of six executive office chairs Knoll USA 1963
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice set of six executive office chairs designed by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal
Italian Bakelite Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian bakelite desk set with pen pad, clip holder and pencil holder / Made in Italy in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco bakelite desk holder, Poland, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Amber-colored Art Deco desk toolbox made of Bakelite, Poland, 1960s. Ink lid chiped Letter knife
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Set Orange Bakelite Handles EAST Germany, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Set RED Bakelite Handles, 1960 East Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles from East Germany 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
By Tesla
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone from the early 1960s.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Vintage German Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone from the early 1960s.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony
Located in Devon, England
Super quality French Art Deco ink blotter and pad in Macassar ebony wood with cream Bakelite
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite, Macassar, Paper
English, 1930s Art Deco Perpetual Calendar in Chrome and Bakelite
Located in Devon, England
Stylish and totally authentic Art Deco desk calendar which displays the day, month etc. Quite heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930
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H 3.15 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930
By Dan Karner 1
Located in Devon, England
Super quality French Art Deco ink blotter and pad in Macassar ebony wood with cream Bakelite tusks
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite, Macassar, Paper
Table Phone with a Rotary Dial by L. M. Ericsson Stockholm, 1947
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Table phone, ring the disc's edge marked Phone A-B. L. M. Ericsson Stockholm, 1947 Labeled Telegrafverket's Workshop Nynäshamn. Measures: Height about 26 cm.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Erhard Lighter by Bernadotte-Bjorn, 1970s.
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Erhard Bernadotte-Bjorn lighter from the '70s In original condition, signed and technically efficient. Attractive form.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Chrome
Aldo Tura Style Desktop Divided Tray Organizer Desk Storage Office Accessory
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H 6.3 in W 15.36 in D 9.06 in
Aldo Tura Style Desktop Divided Tray Organizer Desk Storage Office Accessory
By Aldo Tura
Located in Bremen, DE
Vintage Italian desktop paper letter inbox tray organizer, smoked plexiglas.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite, Lucite
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company. This phone is present in many Hollywood Glamor films of the 1930s.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Blue Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Steel
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
$6,339 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Hardwood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
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Art Deco Smoking Accessory, Black and Chocolate Sundae Bakelite, circa 1930
Sold|$700
H 3.38 in W 9.25 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Smoking Accessory, Black and Chocolate Sundae Bakelite, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite smoking ensemble is the perfect piece for collectors. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The all-in-one tobacco accessory f...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, realized in 1930s. Excellent condition.
Category
1930s European Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1930s European Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Zalszupin a Polish naturalized Brazi...
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1970s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951
$215Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage rotary or dial telephone, made entirely of Bakelite, designed in 1951 by Ericsson for the PTT, the design is based on its art deco style predecessor, the Ericsson model 1931....
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Bakelite
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
$23,323
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very Good original condition - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer typ-TA 32.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
Materials
Plastic
Ericofon Midcentury Plastic Cobra Telephone, L.M Ericsson, Sweden 1960s
$441
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
Ericofon Midcentury Plastic Cobra Telephone, L.M Ericsson, Sweden 1960s
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare in red - marked - very good original condition - space age style
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
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Plastic
Pair of Ericsson Modern Art Deco Telephones Rotary & Push Button Sweden
$215 / item
H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Ericsson Modern Art Deco Telephones Rotary & Push Button Sweden
By Ericsson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Ericsson one piece phones from Sweden. One Rotary, one push button. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Phones are from a large collection so they wer...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
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Metal, Chrome
White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson
By Ericsson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white Swedish Bakelite rotary table phone by Ericsson, circa 1950. Measures 6" H x 9" W x 7.5 " D.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Desk Set
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Vintage Bakelite Desk Set For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage bakelite desk set for your home. Frequently made of plastic, bakelite and metal, every vintage bakelite desk set was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage bakelite desk set — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage bakelite desk set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. L.M. Ericsson, Tesla and Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni each produced at least one beautiful vintage bakelite desk set that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Bakelite Desk Set?
Prices for a vintage bakelite desk set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $2,904, while the average can fetch as much as $690.
Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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