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Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.  
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

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Steel

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Swedish Black Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.      
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

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Steel

Vintage Swedish Black Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Black Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Black Bakelite Table Phone

H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s. Repaired on the side see the last 2
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971
Located in Praha, CZ
For sale is a mid-century phone, original vintage condition, elegant black glossy design, great
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971

H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960s, 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 Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960s, Československo
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960s, Československo

Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960s, Československo

H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, 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 Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, Československo
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, Československo

Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, Československo

H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1968, 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 Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1968, Československo
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1968, Československo

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1968, Československo

H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 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
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage 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
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 Phone

Materials

Bakelite

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

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1961, Československo

H 4.34 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Telephone Table, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
with original catalin bakelite handle to store phone books etc and some tiered shelving for the
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Vintage 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
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone from the early 1950s.  
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1950s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height
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1940s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Vintage Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
Bakelite Table Phone from 1947

Bakelite Table Phone from 1947

H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Used marks.  
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1940s Danish Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s
Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s

Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s

H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Swedish Wooden Table Phone
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from the 1930s Measures: Height
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1930s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Swedish Wooden Table Phone
Swedish Wooden Table Phone

Swedish Wooden Table Phone

H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Metal

Vintage 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
Japanese set of three phones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese phones , sells as the set or as single , price for 3
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1950s Japanese Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Japanese set of three phones
Japanese set of three phones

Japanese set of three phones

H 10 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Ericsson Wall Phone from 1937, Full Oak
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Ericsson wall phone from 1937 in really new condition. Full oak body with chromed metal parts and
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1930s Swedish Other Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite, Oak

Ericsson Wall Phone from 1937, Full Oak
Ericsson Wall Phone from 1937, Full Oak

Ericsson Wall Phone from 1937, Full Oak

H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1962, 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 Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1962, Československo
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1962, Československo

Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1962, Československo

H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Original 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd Phone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd black telephone with a Braided handset cord. Dimensions: H 20cm, W 21cm, D 17cm Origin: German Date: circa 1950 Item No: 29...
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1950s Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd Phone
Original 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd Phone

Original 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd Phone

H 7.88 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 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
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1930s British Other Vintage Bakelite Phone

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
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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Phone

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 Bakelite and Chrome Telephone
Located in Petaluma, CA
see very many of these Bakelite phones with chrome, that plus the added height made this one a must
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Telephone
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Telephone

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Telephone

H 10.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
By Tesla
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone from the early 1960s.   
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1960s Czech Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Vintage German Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone from the early 1960s.  
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Vintage German Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage German Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage German Bakelite Table Phone

H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.      
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height
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1940s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Swedish Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone from 1947

Swedish Bakelite Table Phone from 1947

H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 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 room names
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Bakelite Phone

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 13 in D 7.5 in
Antique World War 2 Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Large World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original room
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Metal

Antique World War 2 Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940
Antique World War 2 Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940

Antique World War 2 Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940

H 8.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Phone Telegrafia 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition. -Functionality not detected.  
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Phone Telegrafia 1940s
Phone Telegrafia 1940s

Phone Telegrafia 1940s

H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Functional Phone Telegrafia 1940s, Československo
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition -Fully functional -Manufacturer Telegraphy.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Functional Phone Telegrafia 1940s, Československo
Functional Phone Telegrafia 1940s, Československo

Functional Phone Telegrafia 1940s, Československo

H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Telephone Covered in Wood, Organic Modern Style Retro Phone
By Contempra House
Located in North Hollywood, CA
keypad is located on the underside of the handset, bakelite telephone. Great decorative vintage
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Mid-20th Century Asian Organic Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Vintage Telephone Covered in Wood, Organic Modern Style Retro Phone
Vintage Telephone Covered in Wood, Organic Modern Style Retro Phone

Vintage Telephone Covered in Wood, Organic Modern Style Retro Phone

H 5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Table Phone with a Rotary Dial by L. M. Ericsson Stockholm, 1947
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Table phone, ring the disc's edge marked Phone A-B. L. M. Ericsson Stockholm, 1947 Labeled
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1940s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel

Table Phone with a Rotary Dial by L. M. Ericsson Stockholm, 1947
Table Phone with a Rotary Dial by L. M. Ericsson Stockholm, 1947

Table Phone with a Rotary Dial by L. M. Ericsson Stockholm, 1947

H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Retro Sculptura Donut Phone Vanilla Color, 60's-70's
By Western Electric
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1970s white vanilla color Western Electric sculptura Donut touch phone. Western electric
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Retro Sculptura Donut Phone Vanilla Color, 60's-70's
Vintage Retro Sculptura Donut Phone Vanilla Color, 60's-70's

Vintage Retro Sculptura Donut Phone Vanilla Color, 60's-70's

H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with a bakelite style phone. No dial. Supposed to be from a blasting site. Untested. In excellent
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 10.25 in
Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone
By Western Electric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a white Bakelite headset. This phone was originally owned by the actress Paulette Goddard
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone
Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone

Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone Owned by Actress Paulette Goddard
By Western Electric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a white Bakelite headset. This phone was originally owned by the actress Paulette Goddard
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone Owned by Actress Paulette Goddard
Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone Owned by Actress Paulette Goddard

Western Electric Gold Plated Telephone Owned by Actress Paulette Goddard

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Fantastic Bakelite Phone
Located in San Francisco, CA
Terrific heavy duty Bakelite telephone
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1940s American Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Bakelite

Fantastic Bakelite Phone
Fantastic Bakelite Phone

Fantastic Bakelite Phone

H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in
French Factory Pine Cabinet with Electric switch Board and Bakelite Phone 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
, and top part is an electric switch board with manometer rewired light and Bakelite telephone, circa
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Brass

French Factory Pine Cabinet with Electric switch Board and Bakelite Phone 1950s
French Factory Pine Cabinet with Electric switch Board and Bakelite Phone 1950s

French Factory Pine Cabinet with Electric switch Board and Bakelite Phone 1950s

H 83.47 in W 44.1 in D 23.63 in
"Bauhaus" Phone 1929
Located in Cologne, DE
"Bauhaus" phone, 1929 Manufacturer: Tefag Marked: Tefag 7800, AS-300a Lit.: 100 Jahre
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1930s German Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel, Brass, Enamel

"Bauhaus" Phone 1929
"Bauhaus" Phone 1929

"Bauhaus" Phone 1929

H 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Automatic Electric Co. Chrome Pay Phone
By Automatic Electric Co.
Located in Crockett, CA
Nice chrome pay phone from an old telephone booth. Automatic Electric Co. Northlake, Ill. Has
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20th Century American Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Metal

Automatic Electric Co. Chrome Pay Phone
Automatic Electric Co. Chrome Pay Phone

Automatic Electric Co. Chrome Pay Phone

H 18.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Grey Italian Bakelite Phone 1970s, Italy, Working
Located in Genova, Liguria
Of the 70's, Italian, grey bachelite phone. Working. Brand "Telecomunicazioni Siemens - Auso
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1970s Italian Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Metal

Grey Italian Bakelite Phone 1970s, Italy, Working
Grey Italian Bakelite Phone 1970s, Italy, Working

Grey Italian Bakelite Phone 1970s, Italy, Working

H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Collection of Phones
Located in Spokane, WA
An unusual collection of phones. Three are steel, brass and bakelite, found on a ship, displaying
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Bakelite Phone

Materials

Steel, Brass

Collection of Phones
Collection of Phones

Collection of Phones

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Vintage Bakelite Phone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage bakelite phone for your home. Frequently made of bakelite, plastic and metal, every vintage bakelite phone was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage bakelite phone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage bakelite phone bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage bakelite phone has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by L.M. Ericsson, Automatic Electric Co. and Tesla are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Bakelite Phone?

A vintage bakelite phone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $700, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $2,868.
Questions About Vintage Bakelite Phone
  • 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.