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What is a Bakelite radio?
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A Bakelite radio is a vintage radio crafted from Bakelite molded plastic. These 1930s-era radios were known for their distinguishable Art Deco look. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage Bakelite radios from top sellers around the world.
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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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Price Upon Request
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age
By Telefunken
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age / Pop era Telefunken "KRA" radio, made in Germany and crafted in orange bakelite
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
$835 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Bakelite radio gauge/panels.
The radio powers on and is fully functional. Would make the perfect
Category
Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
$999 Sale Price
50% Off
1950s Zenith Brown Bakelite Portable Radio Nonworking
By Zenith
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Zenith portable radio
9 h x 14.5 w x 8.75
Bakelite cover with rubber handle.
Original knobs
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
