Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Wallkill, NY
1937 Red Emerson AU-190 Cathedral Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio.
Red case with Red knobs. This
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Mitchell "Lumitone" Streamline Bakelite Radio Table Lamp, 1941
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1941 model 1260 "Lumitone" streamline bakelite tube radio lamp by Mitchell Mfg. Co Chicago
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
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Bakelite
1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim
Located in Wallkill, NY
1940 Fada Bullet Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio.
Blue case with pumpkin trim. This radio is very
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
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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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark brown marbled Bakelite cabinet, attractive
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 6 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
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1930s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
H 8.75 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Carrara Ivory 1949 Emerson Model 581 Plaskon AM Vacuum Tube Radio Golden Age
By Emerson Electric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Ivory 1949 Emerson Model 581 Plaskon AM Tube Radio Golden Age Beauty
This radio was initially
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1940s Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
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
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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Plastic
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
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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Plastic
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
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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Plastic
Zenith Model 6S254 Console Radio '1938', Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
1938 line only. The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in June of 1937 as part of
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Wood
Zenith 1939 Art Deco model 12S370 Streamline 12 Tube Bluetooth Restored
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
tuning eye tube. It is one of the largest radios Zenith ever made. This radio has one of the best sound
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Wood
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Green Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes..." By 1930, the direction of the Company had changed a bit, and it
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1930s Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Crystal
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Green & Red Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
incorporated (in 1918) "to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in electric supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes
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1930s Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Crystal
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes..." By 1930, the direction of the Company had changed a bit, and it
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Crystal
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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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 stunning caramel colored ribbed catalin bakelite stem sits atop an all chrome circu...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Chrome
Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Walter Dorwin Teague, Sparton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sparton model 557 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan during 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is considered...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Chrome
Zenith 12S2 67 Shutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored Rare
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith 12S2 67 Sutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored. This console radio, introduced as part of Zenith’s 1938 line in June 1937, is a much-coveted set that is rare and ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco clock by JAZ a French clock maker. This clock is red bakelite a wonderful skyscraper shaped casing. The condition of the face is particularly good showing little to...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
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Metal, Chrome
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality.
These clocks were us...
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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso.
It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Red Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is the daddy of true 1930s Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectable JAZ company, this clock screams everything about the Deco era we all love and admire, streamli...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box In Pewter, GAB Sweden 1934
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Örebro, SE
Jewelry box produced by GAB in 1934. Made from pewter with mirror on the inside of the lid.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Box with scratches,...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Pewter
19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games, all in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid.
All the pieces are well made and complete...
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19th Century English Victorian Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 12.38 in D 7.8 in
Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French Bakelite clock by Dep. This delightful little clock is super rare, in fact this is the second one we've ever had! Primarily produced to be a tra...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
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Chrome
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone from the early 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Steel
Airline 62-346 Art Deco Restored Tube Radio Bluetooth
Located in Oakland, CA
The Airline 62-346 Art Deco restored tube radio bluetooth was sold through montgomery ward, circa 1938. The chassis and cabinets were made by other companies like Belmont and Wells-G...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Metal
1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
One of my personal favourite makers of French clocks is this clock by Blangy. The stylized numerals are the epitome of Art Deco. The whole body of the clock is chrome which rests on ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Chrome
1937 Stromberg-Carlson 228-L Console Radio Restored Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
1937 Stromberg-Carlson 228-L Console Radio Restored Bluetooth. Stromberg Carlson was well know for its commitment to quality and their products are often called the “Rolls Royce” of ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Wood
1930's Art Deco Blue Crystal Vase 'Pick-Fleur' Made by Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large crystal Pick Fleur vase made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. The vase has a deep blue colour and on top a metal grill, to support stems in an arrangement. The body cont...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Crystal
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H 7.09 in Dm 6.7 in
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.
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1940s American Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Metal
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antique Cathedral Radio by Detrola Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Crosley Radio
Located in Framingham, MA
This radio was sold under several different labels such as Seiberling, Musicaire and Chanticleer
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Metal
H 17.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Artur Braun and Dr. Fritz Eichler No. 16 "SK 2" in Bakelite and Steel, 1955
By Dr. Fritz Eichler, Artur Braun
Located in Blauvelt, NY
1955. The "SK 2" tube radio was issued in the inaugural year of Braun Design, presented by the company
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Steel
H 6 in W 9.75 in D 5.13 in
Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826, Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
circuits, chips, digital and analog components, tubes, drives belts, resistors, transistors, connectors
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire
Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826. Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts. ON SALE.
Located in Dallas, TX
circuits, chips, digital and analog components, tubes, drives belts, resistors, transistors, connectors
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire
H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in
Component Art 659-C Wall Sculpture, Big View Mid 20th TV Artifacts. Take 25% OFF
Located in Dallas, TX
, chips, digital and analog components, tubes, drives belts, resistors, transistors, connectors, rheostats
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
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Brass, Copper, Chrome, Wire, Gold Leaf, Metal, Aluminum, Gold Plate, Sil...
H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in
1946 Bendix 526C Green and Black Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is the Best marbleized Green and Black Bendix 526C Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio you will see
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
1941 Iconic Motorola Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Wallkill, NY
1941 Iconic Motorola 51X15 Black & Red “S” Grill Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio.
The radio is
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
1940 Emerson 400 Aristocrat Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Very Rare
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a Great Emerson 400 Aristocrat Radio Designed by Norman Bel Geddes
The radio is Original
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Fada Art Deco 1000 Catalin Butterscotch Bakelite Tube Radio Restored
By Fada
Located in Oakland, CA
Radios…which are traditionally a dark brown color. We tend to call all early plastics “Bakelite” but it
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Zenith TransOceanic Model 5H40 Tube Radio 'Chicago Radio Lab', 1951
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of Zenith Radio, the 'Trans-Oceanic' series of portable radios were among the most famous. McDonald
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1950s Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Farnsworth ET-064 AM Radio Bakelite Case Red with Cloth Grille Vac Tube, 1940's
Located in Oakland, CA
Farnsworth ET-064 AM radio bakelite case, red with cloth Grille Vac Tube 1946. Great looking chrome
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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Chrome
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
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
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1940s American Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
1938 Detrola Art Deco Bakelite Plaskon Radio - Beetle with Red trim
Located in Wallkill, NY
1938 Detrola 274 Split Grill Art Deco Plaskon Tube Radio, Beetle marbleized case, with Original red
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Addison Model Two "Waterfall" Red and Mustard Phenolic Resin Tube Radio
By Addison Industries, Ltd 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a tube AM radio made circa 1940. The unique styling, bold use of color, and Deco dial make this a
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
1933 Air King Rare Sky Scraper Atlas Wood Tube Radio
Located in Wallkill, NY
1933 Air King Rare Sky Scraper Atlas Wood tube Radio
This is one of the BEST condition wood Air
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Wood
Eames Designed Radio
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early and rare designed tube radio by Charles & Ray Eames using post war bent plywood technology
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Philco Model 90 Baby Grand Walnut Burl Cathedral Tube Radio
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Philco Model 90 Baby Grand Super Heterodyne radio featuring a cathedral style walnut
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Walnut
H 18 in W 12 in D 17.5 in
Bendix 526C Catalin Radio in Bright Jadeite Green wIntense Marbleizing Bluetooth
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Oakland, CA
tones and black Catalin. This Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio was made circa 1946 and is extremely stylish
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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
H 7 in W 11 in D 6 in
RadioBar Company of America Philco Art Deco Radio Bluetooth Adapter Rare Model
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Oakland, CA
many added improvements. Etched details in the mirror, more ornate Bakelite knobs for the radio, center
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Metal
H 48 in W 33 in D 17 in
RadioBar Barware Philco Art Deco Bluetooth Adapter Rare Model Art Deco
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Oakland, CA
enhancements. It features etched details in the mirror, more ornate Bakelite knobs for the radio, center doors
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
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Metal
Grundig Majestic M11 Turntable Console Stereo Cabinet Credenza with Turntable
By Blaupunkt, Grundig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
new, modern black fabric. The unit is in working order with AM/FM radio and turntable. Tube powered
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Beech
H 28.88 in W 39.75 in L 28.88 in
1937 Yellow Emerson Au-190 Cathedral Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Wallkill, NY
1937 yellow Emerson AU-190 cathedral catalin / Bakelite tube radio.
Yellow case with yellow knobs
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
1938, RCA Little Nipper Green and White Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio
Located in Wallkill, NY
1938, RCA little nipper green and white catalin bakelite tube radio.
The radio is original and in
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
1940s Emerson Blue, White and Red Patriot Catalin or Bakelite Tube Radio
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a great Emerson Patriot Catalin radio was designed by Norman Bel Geddes
The radio is
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
H 7.25 in W 10.88 in D 5.38 in
1946 Fada Art Deco Bullet Catalin Bakelite Radio, Yellow with Red Trim
Located in Wallkill, NY
1946 Fada Bullet model 1000 Catalin / bakelite tube radio.
Yellow case with red trim.
The radio
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Rare Art Deco Bakelite and Walnut Philco Tube Radio, Norman Bel Geddes
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Walnut and Bakelite streamline tube radio manufactured by Philco designed by Norman Bel Geddes
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Bush DAC10 Valve/Tube Radio, 1950s Bakelite Art Deco Styling, in Working Order
Located in London, GB
Bush Radio (manufacturer), UK
DAC10 tabletop MW and LW radio, designed, 1950, manufactured from
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1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Plastic
H 9.06 in W 13.39 in D 8.08 in
1946 Fada 605 White Celluloid AM Tube Radio
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1946 Fada 605 AM tube radio with solid single casted white Celluloid body and original on/off and
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
Streamlined Bakelite Tesla Talisman Radio, 1950s
By Tesla
Located in Hamburg, DE
Talisman Radio by the Tesla company from the 1950s. A compact tabletop receiver in a streamlined
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Plastic
Silvertone Model 3040 Bakelite Am Radio and Record Player
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Silvertone Model 3040 Am radio and record player with a large bakelite shell. Inside is a five tube
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
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
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1940s American International Style Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
RadioBar Company of America Philco Art Deco Radio Bluetooth Adapter Rare Model
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Oakland, CA
, with many added improvements. Etched details in the mirror, more ornate Bakelite knobs for the radio
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Metal
H 48 in W 33 in D 17 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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Bakelite
1950s Art Deco Crosely Bakelite Tube "Dashboard" Clock/Radio
By Crosley Radio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1950s Art Deco design Crosley tube "Dashboard" clock/radio in chartreuse green
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Copper, Enamel
1950'S Art Deco "Dashboard" Tube Electronic Am Radio By, Crosley
By Crosley Radio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1950'S Crosley Art Deco style two dial "Dashboard" radio. Executed in a champagne brown with
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Radio by General Electric
By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames, General Electric
Located in Framingham, MA
Striking and wonderfully designed large table-top Mid Century radio by General Electric. It is
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
Materials
Metal
Rare RCA Victor 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition Art Deco Radio
By RCA
Located in Fulton, CA
Victor vacuum tube Am radio, Model 40X56, circa 1939. Wood construction with a molded syroco wood front
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio
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Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Fabric
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Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage bakelite tube radio available at 1stDibs. A vintage bakelite tube radio — often made from plastic, bakelite and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage bakelite tube radio you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage bakelite tube radio bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage bakelite tube radio has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fada, Crosley Radio and Norman Bel Geddes are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Bakelite Tube Radio?
The average selling price for a vintage bakelite tube radio at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $227 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
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