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Vintage Catalin Radios

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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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Art Deco Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin AM Radio
Located in Van Nuys, CA
housing and original ivory colored Catalin knobs. This is the only radio design that combines all three
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Plastic

Vintage Art Deco Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin AM Radio
Art Deco Sparton Model 500C "Cloisonné" Catalin AM Radio
$13,081 Sale Price
25% Off
H 5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 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
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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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 Catalin Radios

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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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Vintage 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
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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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1930s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s Canadian Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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 Vintage Catalin Radios

RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8
RCA Marbleized Catalin Radio Model 66X8
H 9.25 in W 15.75 in D 7 in
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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Plastic

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
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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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 Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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 Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Fada 1000 Bullet Catalin Bakelite Radio, italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Fada 1000 Bakelite Radio. Rare yellow with lime green onyx trim. In very good condition.
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1940s Italian Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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 Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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 Catalin Radios

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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
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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Brass

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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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
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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

Fada American Art Deco Bullet Radio
Fada American Art Deco Bullet Radio
H 6 in W 9.75 in D 5.325 in

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PAUL KISS French Art Deco Wrought-iron Console, 1920
By Paul Kiss
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco wall console by Paul Kiss, France, ca.1920. Height: 30.3"(77cm), Width: 36.8"(93.5cm), Depth: 12.4"(31.5cm). Signed "Kiss" on the belt
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Marble, Wrought Iron

PAUL KISS French Art Deco Wrought-iron Console, 1920
PAUL KISS French Art Deco Wrought-iron Console, 1920
$10,000
H 30.32 in W 36.82 in D 12.41 in
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Walnut, Burl

Wurlitzer Juke Box
By Wurlitzer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wurlitzer "The Bubbler" juke box. Model 1015CD Dimensions: Height 60", width 33", depth 25" CW4607. This Juke Box plays CD's. We do not have a list of the artist or songs, however it...
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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal

Wurlitzer Juke Box
Wurlitzer Juke Box
$6,850
H 60 in W 33 in D 25 in
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Vintage Catalin Radios

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Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Outstanding Wurlitzer 1015 "bubbler" Jukebox & rare 4008 extension speaker
By Wurlitzer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Wurlitzer Model 1015 “Bubbler” 78 RPM, jukebox in excellent condition with full set of 78 classic 50 and 60’s songs with printed labels. fully functional,, works perfectly ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite leather cigar case with sterling 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 re...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.63 in
Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté" “Lueur Lumineuse” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France. Table lamp, lighted sculpture made in spelter / white-bonze (french = Régu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Marble, Spelter

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
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Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Vintage Catalin Radios

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Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
$32,000
H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in
Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Located in Madrid, ES
Cloakroom Art Deco sofa. In mahogany, with mirror in the center and sofa in metal applications. Signs of use. Dim:: (larger) 205 x 197 x 60 cm. Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Wood

Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
$5,336
H 80.71 in W 77.56 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-American Clipper, strikingly ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Wood

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
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1730s European Baroque Vintage Catalin Radios

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Paint

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 Vintage Catalin Radios

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Walnut

Art Deco Waterfall Floor Radio Case in Walnut
Art Deco Waterfall Floor Radio Case in Walnut
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 28 in D 12 in
Art Deco Modernist 1930s Chrome and Bakelite Clock
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish modernist English electric clock. These clocks are becoming increasingly hard to source so we were delighted to have found this one. Datin...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Vintage Catalin Radios

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Wrought Iron

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 Vintage Catalin Radios

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Steel

Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935
Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935
$850
H 10.25 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in
Marconi, UK, Radio Model 246A, 1930s valve/tube wireless Art Deco, table, super!
By Victor Talking Machine Company, RCA
Located in London, GB
Marconi Co. (Marconiphone) Model 246A (?) Wireless valve radio, produced by Marconi Co., 1930s. Wooden Case with Bakelite fittings Cosmetic: Good cosmetic condition but with some n...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal

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Vintage Catalin Radios For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage catalin radios available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage catalin radios was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, bakelite and brass. Vintage catalin radios have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage catalin radios are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco style is often sought at 1stDibs. Fada, Addison Industries, Ltd and Norman Bel Geddes each produced beautiful vintage catalin radios that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Catalin Radios?

Vintage catalin radios can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $20,125.
Questions About Vintage Catalin Radios
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best vintage radio is really a matter of personal preference. Whether you’re choosing a radio based more on appearance, sound or a blend of the two, there are a wide array to choose from. You’ll find a range of radios by Studebaker, Victrola, Jensen and more on 1stDibs.

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