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Material: Bakelite
Industrial Bakelite Pendant Light with Ribbed Glass, 1970s
Industrial Bakelite Pendant Light with Ribbed Glass, 1970s

Industrial Bakelite Pendant Light with Ribbed Glass, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s. It features a brown bakelite top and a ribbed glass cover. The socket requires E27 / E26 light bulbs. New wire....

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1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Black Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s
Black Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s

Black Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This black industrial workshop desk lamp was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The lamp has an adjustable black aluminium shade with bakelite top, an iron base and arm....

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1930s Art Deco Smoking Stand With Marbled Bakelite Stem by Manning-Bowman & Co
1930s Art Deco Smoking Stand With Marbled Bakelite Stem by Manning-Bowman & Co

1930s Art Deco Smoking Stand With Marbled Bakelite Stem by Manning-Bowman & Co

By Manning Bowman

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

This tilley tray is a gorgeous example of Art Deco design. It features a marbled Bakelite stem, chrome, star detailing, and a tray to put all of your smoking accessories (or other di...

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1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1950's
Mid-century Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1950's

Mid-century Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed in the 1950s in former Czechoslovakia as bathroom light around the mirror. Bakelite holders and opal glass shades. Seal rubber against moisture. E14-E15 bulbs, 40W, US wir...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Three New 1970's Bakelite Ashtrays by Kartell, Italy
Three New 1970's Bakelite Ashtrays by Kartell, Italy

Three New 1970's Bakelite Ashtrays by Kartell, Italy

By Kartell

Located in Weesp, NL

Three N.O.S. ( new old stock ) bakelite ashtrays produced by Kartell, Italy in the 1970's. Bakelite , “phenol formaldehyde” , was invented in 1906 by the belgian Leo Baekeland (18...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Dorwin Teague & Giudice, Rare Polaroid Modern Desk Lamp
Dorwin Teague & Giudice, Rare Polaroid Modern Desk Lamp

Dorwin Teague & Giudice, Rare Polaroid Modern Desk Lamp

By Walter Dorwin Teague

Located in Paris, FR

Walter Dorwin Teague (1883-1960) & Frank Del Giudice (1917-1993) Desk Lamp, Model 114, designed in 1939 for the Polaroid Corporation Bakelite and Aluminium Labeled still present o...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Red Bakelite and Plastic Cocktail Picks and Stand
Art Deco Red Bakelite and Plastic Cocktail Picks and Stand

Art Deco Red Bakelite and Plastic Cocktail Picks and Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 6 clear plastic cocktail spears with colored songbird tops in a geometric red Bakelite stand.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

'Liquid' Blue Kuken Pendant Light with Wood Frame by Hillsideout
'Liquid' Blue Kuken Pendant Light with Wood Frame by Hillsideout

'Liquid' Blue Kuken Pendant Light with Wood Frame by Hillsideout

By Hillsideout, Rossana Orlandi

Located in Milan, IT

The Liquid Kuken Lamp celebrates color and its uniqueness when combined with transparent materials like bakelite. Developed in New York in 1907, bakelite was the first synthetic plas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Set of 12 Guy Degrenne Dessert Knives, 20th Century.
Set of 12 Guy Degrenne Dessert Knives, 20th Century.

Set of 12 Guy Degrenne Dessert Knives, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 12 Guy Degrenne dessert knives, 20th Century. Set of 12 Guy Degrenne dessert knives in original box, bakelite handles, 20th century. h: 4cm, w: ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

1940's Art Deco Adjustable Desk lamp or Reading Lamp
1940's Art Deco Adjustable Desk lamp or Reading Lamp

1940's Art Deco Adjustable Desk lamp or Reading Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

1940’s Original Adjustable German Bakelite Desk Lamp Good honest very original Bakelite desk lamp with an adjustable main arm and tilting shade head.

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1961, Československo
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1961, Československo

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1961, Československo

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition. - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Pair of Midcentury Bakelite Ceiling Lamps, Flushmounts, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Bakelite Ceiling Lamps, Flushmounts, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Bakelite Ceiling Lamps, Flushmounts, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - Bakelite, opaline glass - Marked by manufacturer.   

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Pair of White Bakelite Table or Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of White Bakelite Table or Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of White Bakelite Table or Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of two mid-century bakelite table lamps. Some signs of use (see photo).

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Mid-Century Italian Chrome - Bronze - Bakelite Console Table by Romeo Rega 1970s
Mid-Century Italian Chrome - Bronze - Bakelite Console Table by Romeo Rega 1970s

Mid-Century Italian Chrome - Bronze - Bakelite Console Table by Romeo Rega 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Salzburg, AT

Mid-Century Italian chromed and bronzed console table by Romeo Rega. Straight design of a modern console table with chromed brass and bronzed brass frame - Fuchsia colored bakelite ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Bronze

Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950's
Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950's

Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of bakelite - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Set of Three Mid-Century Wall Lamps, 1950s
Set of Three Mid-Century Wall Lamps, 1950s

Set of Three Mid-Century Wall Lamps, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed in 1950s in Czechoslovakia for bathroom mirror side place. Bakelite holders and opaline glass shades. Rewired: E14-E15 bulbs, 4x40W Measures of two-bulb item - H: 9cm, W:...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Mid Century Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, Frank Guille England, C.1950
Mid Century Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, Frank Guille England, C.1950

Mid Century Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, Frank Guille England, C.1950

Located in London, GB

A mid century bar cart, England C.1950. Designed by Frank Guille for Kandya. A stylish piece constructed from tubular steel with lacquered bakelite trays. Kandya was at the forefront of British furniture manufacturing in the mid 20th century. Known for its talented designers such as Paul Bridston, Carl Jacobs and Frank Guille. Kanya's collections are now highly collectable utility furniture...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Steel

Equipment for Measuring the Elasticity of Pantyhouse, 1950s
Equipment for Measuring the Elasticity of Pantyhouse, 1950s

Equipment for Measuring the Elasticity of Pantyhouse, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare industrial object from textile factory. It was used for measuring elasticity and quality of pantyhouse. Original condition with nice patina. Gr...

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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 2 Industrial Wall Lamps in Black Bakelite & Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Set of 2 Industrial Wall Lamps in Black Bakelite & Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Set of 2 Industrial Wall Lamps in Black Bakelite & Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

Set of two lamps produced in Czechoslovakia by Elektrosvit company in 1950s. The lamps are made of chrome with bakelite shield. Each one has a metal connecting piece that is used to screw the light onto something. This is how the light can actually hold on something. Ideal is a metal rod or wooden stick. The lamps were originally used in factories as a part of table lighting. The lights work as plug in lamps...

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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Philips Holland Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Philips Holland Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Philips Holland Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful glass vintage ceiling lamp from the 1950s/1960s by Philips Holland. Production date: late 1950s Produced by: Philips Holland Material: glass and bakelite Colors: decorativ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Mid-Century Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970's
Mid-Century Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970's

Mid-Century Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, Bakelite 1x E27 or E26 socket New cabling Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s

Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of Bakelite - Re-polished - Fully functional - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

American Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Original Ephemera
American Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Original Ephemera

American Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Original Ephemera

By West Bend

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Art Deco cocktail shaker, designed by Ralph Kirchler for West bend aluminium company, circa 1930s. Beautiful Art Deco design in spun aluminium and red Bakelite. It comes with it's original hang tag booklet, entitled "Tipple Tips", a cocktail recipe book...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Midcentury Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Midcentury Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.    

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

1950s Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1950s Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia

1950s Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Re-polished - Fully functional.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950s

Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950s

By Eric Kirkham Cole

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of bakelite Fully functional Original condition.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Set of 8 Star Headed White Bakelite Cocktail Muddlers w/Bakelite Stand
Art Deco Set of 8 Star Headed White Bakelite Cocktail Muddlers w/Bakelite Stand

Art Deco Set of 8 Star Headed White Bakelite Cocktail Muddlers w/Bakelite Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 8 French Art Deco star-headed white Bakelite cocktail muddlers in a orange and red Bakelite stand. The stand imprinted "BAYONNE" in black on one side, it was most likely origi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Pair of Lamps Att. Maison Barbier Lamps in Steel And Fawn Bakelite/resin, 1960s-
Pair of Lamps Att. Maison Barbier Lamps in Steel And Fawn Bakelite/resin, 1960s-

Pair of Lamps Att. Maison Barbier Lamps in Steel And Fawn Bakelite/resin, 1960s-

By Maison Barbier

Located in MOUGINS, FR

This elegant pair of lamps, attributed to Philippe Barbier / Maison Barbier, are made of chromed steel with bases in tawny/tortoiseshell-colored Bakelite or resin (one base cracked)....

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Globo Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain, 1965
Globo Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain, 1965

Globo Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain, 1965

By Miguel Milà

Located in Barcelona, ES

Globo pendant lamps designed in 1965 by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain. Globe made of matt polyethylene plastic that screws onto the bakelite support where the electrical system is l...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

Art Deco Champagne Cooler
Art Deco Champagne Cooler

Art Deco Champagne Cooler

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco period champagne cooler from France circa 1930. The elegant wine bucket is made of nickel plated brass with bakelite handle. The tall body is embellished with a series of...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

English silver-plated and Bakelite knifes by Mappin and Weeb, 1950s
English silver-plated and Bakelite knifes by Mappin and Weeb, 1950s

English silver-plated and Bakelite knifes by Mappin and Weeb, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

English silver-plated and Bakelite knifes by Mappin and Weeb, 1950s Set of six paté or butter knives with contoured silver-plated blades. The blade features small engraved decoration...

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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Italian mid-century modern table lamp in opaline glass and bakelite, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern table lamp in opaline glass and bakelite, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern table lamp in opaline glass and bakelite, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern table lamp in opaline glass and bakelite, 1940s Table lamp with an rounded adjustable diffuser in opaline glass. The adjustable structure and base are made...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome Bar Pitcher with Red Bakelite Handle
Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome Bar Pitcher with Red Bakelite Handle

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome Bar Pitcher with Red Bakelite Handle

By Glo Hill

Located in Nantucket, MA

Chrome bar pitcher by Glo-Hill with red faux tortoiseshell Bakelite pistol grip handle. The pitcher with ice guard tapers from top to about a third from th...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bakelite Glass Sofa Table 1950s France
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bakelite Glass Sofa Table 1950s France

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bakelite Glass Sofa Table 1950s France

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage sofa table or coffee table attributed to Maison Bagues, 1950s France. An elegant and sophisticated coffee table or sofa table attributed to Maison Bagues c...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Streamlined Modern Art Deco Brown Vintage Bakelite Wall Lamp Table Lamp, 1920s
Streamlined Modern Art Deco Brown Vintage Bakelite Wall Lamp Table Lamp, 1920s

Streamlined Modern Art Deco Brown Vintage Bakelite Wall Lamp Table Lamp, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

Streamlined Moderne Art Deco brown vintage Bakelite wall lamp or table lamp designed and manufactured 1920s in Czechoslovakia. This wonderful table lamp shows a base with one E 14 so...

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Early 20th Century European Streamlined Moderne Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Handmade Silver Plated Table Lamp, France, circa 1920
Art Deco Handmade Silver Plated Table Lamp, France, circa 1920

Art Deco Handmade Silver Plated Table Lamp, France, circa 1920

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco elegant handmade silver plated table lamp with beautiful ornaments on the pilaster stripes. A beautiful silver plated Art Deco table lamp with wonderful details. This table...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Tall Urn Shape Lamps
Pair of Tall Urn Shape Lamps

Pair of Tall Urn Shape Lamps

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of cone urn shape black lamps made out of backligt like material . Measures: 30".

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Table lamp in bakelite & brass LM Ericsson DBH Sweden 1940
Table lamp in bakelite & brass LM Ericsson DBH Sweden 1940

Table lamp in bakelite & brass LM Ericsson DBH Sweden 1940

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Paris, IDF

Custom table lamp made with brass foot with standing telephone handset model LM Ericsson DBH. A point of illumination. Height approx. 31 cm. Foot diameter approx. 12.5 cm. Good Con...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Table Lamp with Braided Drum Lampshade, Italy 1980s.
Vintage Table Lamp with Braided Drum Lampshade, Italy 1980s.

Vintage Table Lamp with Braided Drum Lampshade, Italy 1980s.

By Stilnovo

Located in Trieste, IT

Unusual table lamp, designer and manufacturer unknown. Probably made by an artist for personal use. Retrieved from a villa in a town near Bologna, Lombardy, Italy. The lamp consists ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Five ‘214’ Gispen Armchairs by Christoffel Hoffman for BPM, Dutch, 1935
Set of Five ‘214’ Gispen Armchairs by Christoffel Hoffman for BPM, Dutch, 1935

Set of Five ‘214’ Gispen Armchairs by Christoffel Hoffman for BPM, Dutch, 1935

By Chris Hoffmann, Gispen

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Set of 5 industrial ‘214 Gispen’ armchairs with black bakelite armrests. A special Dutch design by Christoffel Hoffman for B.P.M. which was founded in 1907 and was the precursor of R...

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1930s Dutch Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Bakelite Ship Models, Nautical Decor, China, Circa 1940
Antique Bakelite Ship Models, Nautical Decor, China, Circa 1940

Antique Bakelite Ship Models, Nautical Decor, China, Circa 1940

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

That's really an interesting item. All the little black bases are : cm. 9,5 x 5. The models are, from left to right: 1) musicians: cm. 14x h.7,5 x lenght 5 - 2) in the middle: sailin...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Steel Frame Chair Model 201 by Gispen in Bicolor Upholstery
Steel Frame Chair Model 201 by Gispen in Bicolor Upholstery

Steel Frame Chair Model 201 by Gispen in Bicolor Upholstery

By Willem H. Gispen

Located in Doornspijk, NL

This Classic of Dutch design was designed in 1931 by W.H. Gispen and has ever since a much beloved chair due to its timeless looks and high comfort. It is made of a chrome frame and ...

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1930s Dutch Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Folding Service Table by Andre Groult
Folding Service Table by Andre Groult

Folding Service Table by Andre Groult

By Andre Groult

Located in Long Island City, NY

Folding service table by André Groult with a Bakelite tabletop, supported by lacquered wood legs.

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1950s European Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Wood, Lacquer

1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps
1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps

1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps. Please note in this design there are a number of slightly different glass domes, each design is listed separately. Sourced in Eastern E...

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1950s European Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps
1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps

1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lamps. Please note in this design there are a number of slightly different glass domes, each design is listed separately. Sourced in Eastern E...

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1950s European Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Fish Service in Bakelite and Stainless Steel, Maison Guy Degrenne, 20th Century.
Fish Service in Bakelite and Stainless Steel, Maison Guy Degrenne, 20th Century.

Fish Service in Bakelite and Stainless Steel, Maison Guy Degrenne, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fish service in Bakelite and stainless steel, Maison Guy Degrenne, XXth Century. Fish service in Bakelite and intox, perfect condition, 1980, from the House of Guy Degrenne, Goldsmi...

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20th Century French Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936. Extremely rare early crystal production in the rarely seen Amber points with blue sapphire center. On May 2, 1935 Paul C. Dittman of Chicago filed an application for a patent for what he called simply "Decorative Lighting Device". In the patent he described it as "an ornamental device embodying a multiplicity of of prismatic light diffusing bodies with a light source..." He related that while he was aware that others had patented lighted stars, his offering was different in that the light would enter the rays of the star radially, effectively refracting the light within the ray and producing a "pleasing effect." His description of the refracted light produced by the stars was a bit of an understatement, as anyone who has seen them illuminated can attest: a lighted Matchless Wonder Star is stunningly beautiful. His patent was granted on December 8, 1936. Paul Dittman, a German immigrant who passed through the gates of Ellis Island in New York City, worked for a time for George Westinghouse, where he got an education in the manufacturing of electric light bulbs. In 1912, Paul and his partners started the Matchless Electric Company, which was later incorporated (in 1918) "to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in electric supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes..." By 1930, the direction of the Company had changed a bit, and it was re-named The Century Lamp and Tube Company to reflect the fact that it was by this time the largest single licensee for the manufacture of RCA radio...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Super Stylish Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Compote
Super Stylish Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Compote

Super Stylish Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Compote

Located in New York, NY

Super stylish Art Deco sterling silver compote. Round bowl with flared rim and curved and tapering sides. Ovoid support with Bakelite band to round foot with same. Visible hand hamme...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver