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Vintage Catalin Radios

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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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
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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

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

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

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

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

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 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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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. The movement is powered by a 1.5...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
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

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

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

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 Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel clock house in a finely figured marble stepped case with applied Art Deco style brass mounts. Rectangular brass bezel opening to t...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Marble

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
H 11.25 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
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...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Brass, Chrome

Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very rare corner radio with custom Viking Oak cabinet by the Romweber Furniture Company of Batesville, IN. Radio features: - Stromberg Carlson Model 340 Shortwave Radio Chassis ...
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1930s Gothic Revival Vintage Catalin Radios

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Oak

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built of five pieces in its original box: a letter opener, paper cutter, pen holder, mec...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal, Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
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

Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Seth Thomas Art Deco 16” Diameter "Chrono Lite-16" wall clock featuring a black dial with Original Green Gas Tube Neon under bubble style glass and a stainless steel streamline case....
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1940s American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome

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 Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Rare Art Deco Blonde Display Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This has to be one of the rarest examples of the Art Deco display cabinets. If you want a focal point or a wow factor in a room then this is just the ticket. Not only does it look su...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Glass

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a tube movement with multiple radio settings, made and signed by Westinghouse. This rad...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Mahogany

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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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