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White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems

White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems

H 6 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child's Toy Baby Rattle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figural telephone child's baby rattle is presumed to have been made in the United
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child's Toy Baby Rattle
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child's Toy Baby Rattle

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child's Toy Baby Rattle

H 3 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
Located in London, GB
This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Perspex
Category

Vintage 1940s Desk Sets

Materials

Other

Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s

Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s

H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Old Rotary Telephone Bakelite Bell Telephone Company 1942
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage rotary telephone by Bell Telephone Company, Belgium, dated inside 1942. This
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Old Rotary Telephone Bakelite Bell Telephone Company 1942
Old Rotary Telephone Bakelite Bell Telephone Company 1942

Old Rotary Telephone Bakelite Bell Telephone Company 1942

H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson
By Ericsson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white Swedish Bakelite rotary table phone by Ericsson, circa 1950. Measures 6" H x 9" W
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson
White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson

White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson

H 6 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare old rotary telephone made of black lacquered steel, copper-plated steel, brass and a bakelite
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s
Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s

Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s

H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage rotary or dial telephone, made entirely of Bakelite, designed in 1951 by Ericsson for the
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951
Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951

Vintage Black Dial Telephone Bakelite PTT Ericsson Type 1951

H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Old French Telephone From Train Station In Cast Aluminum, Brass And Bakelite
Located in Crespières, FR
Old French train station telephone in cast aluminium and bakelite with the SNCF microphone and logo
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Old French Telephone From Train Station In Cast Aluminum, Brass And Bakelite
Old French Telephone From Train Station In Cast Aluminum, Brass And Bakelite

Old French Telephone From Train Station In Cast Aluminum, Brass And Bakelite

H 21.66 in W 22.05 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany
By Siemens
Located in Praha, CZ
Telephone by Siemens, made in Germany, in the 1950's. Fully functional. Repolished, cleaned, in
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany
Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany

Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany

H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Telephone Table, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive 1930's beautifully figured Walnut telephone table
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Art Deco Modernist Walnut Telephone Table, English, C1930
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Telephone Table, English, C1930

Art Deco Modernist Walnut Telephone Table, English, C1930

H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 13.78 in
Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare telephone, 1960's, CZS. Fully functional. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
By Jacques Adnet, Ralph Lauren, Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Bakelite

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

H 4 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French style telephone. Decorated in the Asian style. Hand chased gilt brass. Inset with
Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Jade, Metal, Brass

Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset

Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
Art Deco Desk Tabletop Rotary Telephone By Monogram Black with Trim Restored
By Monogram
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Monogram Art Deco desk tabletop telephone with metal accents in excellent antique
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Desk Tabletop Rotary Telephone By Monogram Black with Trim Restored
Art Deco Desk Tabletop Rotary Telephone By Monogram Black with Trim Restored

Art Deco Desk Tabletop Rotary Telephone By Monogram Black with Trim Restored

H 5 in W 9 in D 7.75 in
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pretzel arms, a round coffee table, and a two-tiered side table with included Bakelite telephone by Bell
Category

Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table Living Room Set
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table Living Room Set

Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table Living Room Set

H 28 in W 127 in D 43 in
Trio Bakelite Streamline Industrial Design Telephone Index by Albert Pollock
Located in Dallas, TX
Patented Pollock designs. Pair of Zephyr Autodex, in mottled-brown and cream-white bakelite
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Trio Bakelite Streamline Industrial Design Telephone Index by Albert Pollock
Trio Bakelite Streamline Industrial Design Telephone Index by Albert Pollock

Trio Bakelite Streamline Industrial Design Telephone Index by Albert Pollock

H 0.75 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Art Deco General Electric Bakelite Telephone
By General Electric
Located in Nantucket, MA
An Art Deco Bakelite telephone by General Electric, London. Chrome rotary dial and refurbished cord
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco General Electric Bakelite Telephone
Art Deco General Electric Bakelite Telephone

Art Deco General Electric Bakelite Telephone

H 7 in W 9 in L 7 in
Mid-Century Black Bakelite Telephone Table Lamp, 1950
Located in Florence, IT
Mid-Century black Bakelite telephone table lamp by Safnat Milano. The telephone has chromed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Black Bakelite Telephone Table Lamp, 1950
Mid-Century Black Bakelite Telephone Table Lamp, 1950

Mid-Century Black Bakelite Telephone Table Lamp, 1950

H 36 in Dm 17 in
Bakelite Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO telephone in cream Bakelite. Model number 328L. Stamped 328CB. BX58/2A to underside
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Bakelite Telephone
Bakelite Telephone

Bakelite Telephone

H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 7.49 in
20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb and rare early 20th Century rotary Bakelite telephone. The phone features the original
Category

Vintage 1930s British Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone c.1930
20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone c.1930

20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone c.1930

H 5.32 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone & Bell System c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century rotary Bakelite telephone and bell system. The phone features the original
Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone & Bell System c.1940
20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone & Bell System c.1940

20th Century Rotary Bakelite Telephone & Bell System c.1940

H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Bakelite Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Pyramid telephone in cream bakelite. Produced by the GPO, model number 330 with
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite Telephone
Art Deco Bakelite Telephone

Art Deco Bakelite Telephone

H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Original GPO Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO Telephone. Black bakelite with integral mirrored drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Black Bakelite Telephone
Original GPO Black Bakelite Telephone

Original GPO Black Bakelite Telephone

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Original GPO Model 232F Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 232F Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Vintage 1940s Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 232F Black Bakelite Telephone
Original GPO Model 232F Black Bakelite Telephone

Original GPO Model 232F Black Bakelite Telephone

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone
Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone

Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original GPO Model 332L White Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L Telephone. White bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 332L White Bakelite Telephone
Original GPO Model 332L White Bakelite Telephone

Original GPO Model 332L White Bakelite Telephone

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original GPO Model 162F 1934 Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 162F Telephone. Black bakelite with enamelled figure dial. Dimensions: H
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 162F 1934 Black Bakelite Telephone
Original GPO Model 162F 1934 Black Bakelite Telephone

Original GPO Model 162F 1934 Black Bakelite Telephone

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original GPO Model 232L Black Bakelite Telephone Circa 1930
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 232L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 232L Black Bakelite Telephone Circa 1930
Original GPO Model 232L Black Bakelite Telephone Circa 1930

Original GPO Model 232L Black Bakelite Telephone Circa 1930

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original GPO Model 312L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 312L telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 312L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
Original GPO Model 312L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

Original GPO Model 312L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original GPO Model 332L Cream Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L Telephone. Ivory bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 332L Cream Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
Original GPO Model 332L Cream Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

Original GPO Model 332L Cream Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO 200 series telephone. Red Bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956
Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956

Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956

H 5.91 in W 7.49 in L 5.91 in
Vintage Wood Covered Telephone, Organic Mid Century Modern Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
keypad is located on the underside of the handset, bakelite telephone. Great decorative vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Vintage Wood Covered Telephone, Organic Mid Century Modern Style
Vintage Wood Covered Telephone, Organic Mid Century Modern Style

Vintage Wood Covered Telephone, Organic Mid Century Modern Style

H 5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Antique Black Perspex Bakelite Pyramid 162 Telephone 1937
Located in London, GB
This is a rare GPO series 162 telephone, dated 1937 in black Perspex Bakelite and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1930s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Black Perspex Bakelite Pyramid 162 Telephone 1937
Antique Black Perspex Bakelite Pyramid 162 Telephone 1937

Antique Black Perspex Bakelite Pyramid 162 Telephone 1937

H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Telephone with Bakelite Receiver
Located in Danville, CA
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie Telephone with Bakelite and Brass Receiver. The dialing mechanism and
Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Telephone with Bakelite Receiver
Vintage Chinoiserie Telephone with Bakelite Receiver

Vintage Chinoiserie Telephone with Bakelite Receiver

H 12 in W 10 in D 4.25 in
Original Black Bakelite GPO Model 232L 1938 Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 232L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original Black Bakelite GPO Model 232L 1938 Telephone
Original Black Bakelite GPO Model 232L 1938 Telephone

Original Black Bakelite GPO Model 232L 1938 Telephone

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in L 5.91 in
Vintage Dutch Bakelite and Metal Rotary Dial Telephone, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Metal body with a Bakelite rotary dial telephone, circa 1950s. Might possible work if hooked up
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dutch Bakelite and Metal Rotary Dial Telephone, circa 1950s
Vintage Dutch Bakelite and Metal Rotary Dial Telephone, circa 1950s

Vintage Dutch Bakelite and Metal Rotary Dial Telephone, circa 1950s

H 14 in W 8 in L 14 in
Art Deco 'King Pyramid' Red Bakelite GPO Telephone 'Model No.1/232'
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'King Pyramid' telephone in rare and original fire red bakelite. Produced by the GPO
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco 'King Pyramid' Red Bakelite GPO Telephone 'Model No.1/232'
Art Deco 'King Pyramid' Red Bakelite GPO Telephone 'Model No.1/232'

Art Deco 'King Pyramid' Red Bakelite GPO Telephone 'Model No.1/232'

H 7.49 in W 9.06 in L 7.49 in
Black 232 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 232 GPO telephone. Braided handset cord and integral drawer. Fully refurbished
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Black 232 GPO Telephone
Black 232 GPO Telephone

Black 232 GPO Telephone

H 6.11 in W 7.09 in D 5.32 in
Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone with call exchange. Braided handset cord, chrome button and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Black 332 GPO Telephone
Black 332 GPO Telephone

Black 332 GPO Telephone

H 5.91 in W 6.11 in D 7.29 in
Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone with 3 chrome buttons ‘Secret, Normal, Engaged for Secret
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Black 332 GPO Telephone
Black 332 GPO Telephone

Black 332 GPO Telephone

H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 7.29 in
Art Deco Magazine or Telephone Table with Inlaid Walnut and Brass, Bakelite Pull
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco magazine / telephone table in book matched and ebonized walnut features a cut-out
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables

Art Deco Magazine or Telephone Table with Inlaid Walnut and Brass, Bakelite Pull
Art Deco Magazine or Telephone Table with Inlaid Walnut and Brass, Bakelite Pull

Art Deco Magazine or Telephone Table with Inlaid Walnut and Brass, Bakelite Pull

H 23.75 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in
French Baby Mouse Telephone Rotary Thomson Houston Paris
Located in Poperinge, BE
telephone, made from Bakelite and metal by Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston under American license in the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

French Baby Mouse Telephone Rotary Thomson Houston Paris
French Baby Mouse Telephone Rotary Thomson Houston Paris

French Baby Mouse Telephone Rotary Thomson Houston Paris

H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Original GPO Model 162L Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 162L telephone. Black Bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 162L Telephone Full Working Order
Original GPO Model 162L Telephone Full Working Order

Original GPO Model 162L Telephone Full Working Order

H 5.91 in W 7.49 in L 5.91 in
Original 1951 GPO Model 332L Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L telephone. Black bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and
Category

Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1951 GPO Model 332L Telephone Full Working Order
Original 1951 GPO Model 332L Telephone Full Working Order

Original 1951 GPO Model 332L Telephone Full Working Order

H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Original 1951 GPO Model 332 Telephone with Original Button Features
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original 1951 GPO model 332 telephone. "Code, Listen Before Ringing" Feature. Original nylon
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1951 GPO Model 332 Telephone with Original Button Features
Original 1951 GPO Model 332 Telephone with Original Button Features

Original 1951 GPO Model 332 Telephone with Original Button Features

H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s White Catalin (colored Bakelite) Mono-phone Telephone with gold plate accents and a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone
1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone

1930s Catalin Gold Mono-phone Telephone

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, eliminating the need for an external network subset and ringer. It will operate on modern telephone lines
Category

Vintage 1930s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930
Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930

Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Vintage Retro Push-Button Round Telephone Burnt Orange Color from the, 70s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage bakelite push-button round telephone in burnt orange color from 70s to 80s. Vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Retro Push-Button Round Telephone Burnt Orange Color from the, 70s
Vintage Retro Push-Button Round Telephone Burnt Orange Color from the, 70s

Vintage Retro Push-Button Round Telephone Burnt Orange Color from the, 70s

H 3.75 in Dm 7.3 in
Original 1963 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, 1963 GPO model 706 telephone in ivory. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1963 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
Original 1963 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

Original 1963 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, 1967 GPO model 706 telephone in ivory. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original 1967 GPO model 706 telephone in Chinese red. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

Original 1967 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1972 GPO Model 746 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original 1972 GPO model 746 telephone in Chinese red. Original nylon carrying handle (not for
Category

Vintage 1970s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1972 GPO Model 746 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap
Original 1972 GPO Model 746 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

Original 1972 GPO Model 746 Telephone in Red, Original Nylon Carrying Strap

H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Original 1961 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, On/Off Bell Feature
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 706 telephone in ivory. 1961 'Bell On/Bell Off' feature. Original nylon
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1961 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, On/Off Bell Feature
Original 1961 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, On/Off Bell Feature

Original 1961 GPO Model 706 Telephone in Ivory, On/Off Bell Feature

H 5.71 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Brown Leather Covered and Hand-Stitched Telephone by Contempra, 1970s
By Hermès, Contempra House, Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Bakelite

Vintage Brown Leather Covered and Hand-Stitched Telephone by Contempra, 1970s
Vintage Brown Leather Covered and Hand-Stitched Telephone by Contempra, 1970s

Vintage Brown Leather Covered and Hand-Stitched Telephone by Contempra, 1970s

H 4 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original "Bay Area
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940

H 9 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Rare SS Normandie Bakelite Telephone
By Ecole De Normandie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Bakelite telephone, from one of only 424 First Class Suites on the S.S. Normandie, France
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Rare SS Normandie Bakelite Telephone
Rare SS Normandie Bakelite Telephone

Rare SS Normandie Bakelite Telephone

H 6.75 in W 8.75 in D 5 in
Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO 232L black Bakelite telephone. Braided handset cord. Integral drawer. Registered
Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945
Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945

Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945

H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco C1930 Wall Mount Black Bakelite Telephone
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic wall mount telephone from the 1930s. Cradle style which has been refurbished. Ready to be
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco C1930 Wall Mount Black Bakelite Telephone
Art Deco C1930 Wall Mount Black Bakelite Telephone

Art Deco C1930 Wall Mount Black Bakelite Telephone

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
Original GPO Model 332L Ivory Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L telephone. Ivory bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
Category

Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 332L Ivory Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
Original GPO Model 332L Ivory Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

Original GPO Model 332L Ivory Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
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Bakelite Telephone For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bakelite telephone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bakelite telephone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bakelite, plastic and metal. There are many kinds of the bakelite telephone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bakelite telephone, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one bakelite telephone that is appealing in its simplicity, but GPO ( General Post Office ), Western Electric and Automatic Electric Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bakelite Telephone?

The average selling price for a bakelite telephone at 1stDibs is $819, while they’re typically $128 on the low end and $3,800 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Bakelite Telephone
  • What was the first telephone made out of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone was made of an iron diaphragm, two electromagnets and a horseshoe magnet. The next model featured a transmitter and receiver but was still a magnetic telephone. Eventually, modifications were made to improve the quality, but it’s essentially this technology and the magnet that made original telephones possible. Shop a collection of antique telephones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • When were Bakelite phones made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bakelite phones became very popular in the 1930s with the Ericsson DBH 1001 from Sweden. It pioneered the notion of what modern plastic phones should look like. Bakelite phones were less common in the 1940s as other materials became more popular. Shop a collection of antique bakelite phones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Who invented the Bakelite telephone?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Ericsson DBH 1001 was the first Bakelite phone, designed by Johan Christian Bjerknes and Jean Heiberg in 1930. Heiberg was the designer who created the shape with the idea, with mass production in mind. Bjerknes was the electrical engineer in charge of making it work. Shop a collection of Bakelite phones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.