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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 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 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 Wallkill, NY
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

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

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 Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1938 Emerson Ax-235 Catalin Bakelite Radio Green on Green
Located in Wallkill, NY
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 Wallkill, NY
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

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

Royal Dynasty Vintage 1930 Butterscotch Bakelite Catalin Clamper Watch Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Butterscotch Bakelite Catalin Clamper Watch designed by Royal Dynasty. A rare vintage genuine
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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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 Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Vintage Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp
Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Lamp
H 16.54 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Sparton, Walter Dorwin Teague
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

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
1970's British Yellow Illumination & White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating. Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our...
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1970s English Industrial Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome, Steel

Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Cigarette / Small Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite shagreen cigar case with silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the retail sho...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Shagreen

Crosley Art Deco 179 "Dual Four" Antique Tombstone '1934' Radio
By Crosley Radio
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Crosley radio from the earlier 1930s. The radio is highly decorative with a “skyscraper” shape, a chevron book-match face, silver-painted sides, and a highly detailed frame ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal

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 Catalin Radios

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Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

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 Catalin Radios

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Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Sconce
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco sconce with nickel finish. Customer can choose from : Nickel finish Gold finish Chrome finish Old bronze Size
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Brass

Art Deco Sconce
Art Deco Sconce
H 32.68 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
English 1930s Art Deco Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Devon, England
Stylish 1930s English blue glass clock with chrome accents by Enfield. Ideal size for modern use, mantel or desk area. Has a metal easel to the back to stand upright. We've had this ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Chrome

Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced by Stevenson Manufacturing...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Catalin Radios

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Metal

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 Catalin Radios

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Glass, Plastic, Wood

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 Catalin Radios

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Chrome

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
H 4.73 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
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

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

Zenith 9S263 Sutter Dial Oval Shaped Console Radio with Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith 9S263 sutter dial oval shaped console radio with bluetooth This rare Classic console was part of the 1938 Zenith lineup that featured many other radios that used the unique “R...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Fabric, Wood

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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

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

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 Wallkill, NY
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

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 Wallkill, NY
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 Wallkill, NY
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 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 Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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

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 Catalin Radios

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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 Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Major Collection of 140+ Catalin & Bakelite Radios from 1930's & 1940's
Located in Wallkill, NY
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

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

Addison Model Two "Waterfall" Red and Mustard Phenolic Resin Tube Radio
By Addison Industries, Ltd 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Catalin Addison A2 "Waterfall" was been painted in a mustard with red trim Phenolic Resin body with
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

1940 Red, White & Blue Emerson Patriot Radio Mod 400 Bel Geddes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Out of an estate collection is this 1940 Red, White and Blue Emerson Patriot Radio Model 400
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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 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 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 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 Catalin Radios

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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 Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

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 Catalin Radios

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Bakelite

Raymond Loewy for Westinghouse Columaire Skyscraper Grandmother Clock Radio
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Oakland, CA
planes. radios: Colonial “New World” Globe 702 (1933), Hallicrafters SX-42 (1946), Emerson 520 catalin
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Wood

Germany 1935 Art Deco Money Clip With Watch In 18Kt Gold Bakelite And Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Switzerland. It was crafted in Bakelite-Catalin, with ribbed ends and is attached with parts made up in solid
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Catalin Radios

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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 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
DeWALD American Art Deco Radio MODEL A 501
Located in Coral Gables, FL
yellow Catalin, now mellowed to a pleasing honey color, the radio is in excellent condition and has the
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20th Century American Vintage Catalin Radios

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Fabric

DeWALD American Art Deco Radio MODEL A 501
DeWALD American Art Deco Radio MODEL A 501
H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
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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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