Catalin Radio Parts

Original Catalin Radio Knobs, Handles + Grills

Offering one of the largest assortment of factory original/authentic Catalin radio parts including knobs, handles and grills. Authentic parts for most catalin radio manufacturers and models are available. Please contact us to see if we have what you need to complete your radio. Photos represent some of the parts available. Also have a good selection of newer machined from authentic catalin stock parts and some reproduction resin parts for both Catalin and Plaskon vintage radios.  Some of the reproduction parts available in limited quantities include: Emerson BT-245 ‘Tombstone” Grill and knob sets in ivory and maroon Emerson AX-235 ‘Little Miracle’ Grill and knob sets in ivory and black

Deco Radio: The Most Beautiful Radios Ever Made by Peter Sheridan

Great Newly Published Book on Catalin + Deco Radios

Deco Radio: The Most Beautiful Radios Ever Made by Peter Sheridan is a sumptuous photographic display of 350 of the most beautiful radios ever made. This is the untold story of how radio was the medium for industrial designers to bring Art Deco syling and color into the home… plus a superb photographic gallery of over 300 rare and desirable radios to inspire the collector in all of us. If you’re a lover of design and of beautiful things from the past then these 80 year old radios will astonish you with their elegance, vibrance and modernity. This great hardcover 12" by 9" book contains 380 brilliant photos + engaging text, this book presents some of the rarest and most beautiful catalin, bakelite + wood radios ever made for home or workplace. The advent of the small, mantle or tabletop radio in 1930 gave a huge impetus to the spread of radio, not only allowing multiple sets in the home, but changing the listener from the family to the individual. This book highlights a small subset of tube radios that incorporated new styling, materials, and approaches to consumer marketing in the 1930s and 1940s. Until now they have been underrated by many radio enthusiasts, and largely unrecognized in the world of Art Deco and Industrial Design. The radios of 35 industrial designers, including the luminaries of streamlining in the USA and UK (Loewy, Bel Geddes, Teague, Van Doren, Vassos, Coates, and Chermayeff) are identified + examples from 15 countries are stunningly displayed. The books author Peter Sheridan is a respected historian, lecturer, author and collector. He has written a number of monographs on Art Deco and lectured at Art Deco World Congresses in 2007 and 2013. Peter Sheridan is also the author of the highly acclaimed book 'Radio Days – Australian Bakelite Radios' (2008) is the standard reference for Australian radio collectors. This book may be purchased on-line or at your local bookseller.  Information on the book can be found by going to DecoRadio.com or by searching: Deco Radio: The Most Beautiful Radios Ever Made by Peter Sheridan I highly recommend this book for collectors of Art Deco radios or for new collectors who want to research and learn prior to buying radios. Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited ©2014

Crosley G1465 Catalin Radio Knobs in Butterscotch - Original

Great Pair of Original Crosley 'Split-Grill' Radio Knobs

Crosley G1465 Catalin Radio Knobs in Butterscotch. This factory original pair of catalin knobs are in great original condition with no cracks or chips. Have small scratches consistent with use + age. Knobs have not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a repro knob with an original.

Addison 2 'Waterfall' Catalin Radio Knob - Original Maroon

Original Addison 2 'Waterfall' Catalin Radio Knob in maroon/plum. Knob is in great factory original condition with no cracks or chips. Has scratches consistent with use + age that will come out if polished. Knob has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a repro knob with an original.

Sparton 557 558 517B Radio Reproduction Knobs

Knobs are Made Like Originals - Wood with Metal Ring

Sparton 557, 558, 517B radio knobs - great replacements for the Walter Dorwin Teague designed Deco radios.  These reproduction knobs are made of wood just like the originals and include the metal front ring, brass shaft insert and set screw.  Knobs are sold individually and come either painted in black ready to put on a radio or not painted if you plan on using them on an Old Rose/Peach model. These are perfect to complete a radio that is often missing a knob or two. Price is for 1 knob and includes shipping.

Garod 1B55L 'Drop-Handle' Radio Catalin Knobs in Tortoise

Garod 1B55L 'Drop-Handle' radio catalin knobs in translucent marbleized Tortoise.  These knobs are machined out of original catalin stock and are exact duplicate of the originals  Knobs are in great condition with no cracks or chips. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a plastic repro knobs with a catalin set.

Detrola 'Pee-Wee' Radio Original Red Knob

Original Detrola 'Pee-Wee' Radio Original Red Knob. This knob is in great original condition with no cracks or chips. Has small scratches consistent with use + age. Knob has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a repro knob with an original.

Brass "Feet" with Felt for Emerson, Fada Radios - Re-created to Exact Specs

Come in Sets of 4 Each - Screw/Nail Not Included

Brass with brown Felt "Feet" for Emerson, Fada, GE and other brand radios antique radios - these re-creations are just like originals. These are great to replace missing or damaged "feet" on antique radios. Feet are sold in sets of 4 and include the brass foot and felt. Please see photo of these installed on a FADA 53 Catalin radio. Please note: screws or nails for wood radios required to attach to specific radio are not included. Price includes Domestic USPS first class shipping for up to 4 sets.

Gilbert Rohde 4706 Replacement Clock Glass Front

Made Exactly Like Original - Same Thickness and Cutouts

Glass replacement for often cracked Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller clock model #4706 from 1933.  These were custom made in the same thickness(thin) + with the same cutouts as original. Easy to replace the broken glass in your clock - just 4 screws hold entire clock back to the outer ring. Please view photo of the clock model this glass is for(will also fit models with different style clock face) - clock is not included in price. Price includes shipping.

Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s by John Sideli

A Collector's Guide to Catalin Radio Models - Out of Print

Great used copy of Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s by John Sideli.  Offered is the 1st Edition published by E.P. DUTTON, NY in 1990.  The best book ever made about Catalin radio collecting.  This out of print book is in very good used conditon with only slight wear on edges and light scratches on binding. Price includes shipping within the US.

Plastic Radios The Antique Radio Collector's Source Book by Mark V. Stein

Great Identification Book for the Plastic Radio Collector

Plastic Radios The Antique Radio Collector's Source Book by Mark V. Stein, Radiomania Books 2006.  This Catalin, Bakelite, Plaskon , Beetle, Tenite, and Styrene radio identification book is a useful guide for collector's.  Book is like new/unused and is autographed by the author. Price included shipping within the US.

Mark Woolley Collection of Catalin Radios Auction Catalog - Bonhams NY 2007

Rare out of print Catalin Radio Auction Catalogue.

The Mark Woolley Collection of Vintage Radios Bonhams auction catalog from 2007 that took place in New York.  Impressive Catalin radio collection auction catalog in all color consisting of 221 lots. This catalog is difficult to come by and is out of print/stock.  This copy is in very good used condition with only minimal signs of use.  Includes printout of final prices realized. Price includes shipping within the US.

Detrola 218 "Pee-Wee" Radio Back - Original

Original Detrola 218 "Pee-Wee" Radio cardboard back panel. Back is in great original condition with only a small amount of wear from use and age. This will fit all Detrola "Pee-Wee" radio models. Perfect to complete a radio or to replace a damaged back panel with an original one.

FADA 652 "Temple" Catalin Radio Knobs in Onyx/Pea-Green - Original Pair

Original pair FADA 652 "Temple" Catalin Radio Knobs in onyx/pea-green. Knobs are in perfect condition with no cracks or chips. These knobs have not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace repro knobs with real ones.

FADA 1000 Catalin Radio Knobs in Onyx/Pea-green - Original Pair

Original pair of FADA 1000 Catalin Radio Knobs in onyx/pea-green.  Knobs are in perfect condition with no cracks or chips. These knobs have not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace repro knobs with real ones.

Addison 2 'Waterfall' Bakelite Radio Knob - Original Navy Blue Marbled

Addison 2 'Waterfall' Bakelite Radio Knob - factory original Navy Blue Marbled. Knob is in great original condition with no cracks or chips. Has scratches consistent with use + age. Knob has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a repro knob with an original.

Emerson 'Aristocrat' 400 Catalin Radio Original Brown Bakelite Handle

Emerson 'Aristocrat' 400 Catalin Radio Original Brown Bakelite Handle.  Handle is in great original condition with no cracks or chips. Has small scratches consistent with use + age. Handle has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a damaged radio.

Sentinel 177U Catalin Radio Knobs in Tortoise - Reproduction

Sentinel 177U / 248NR radio knobs in tortoise - reproduction. Knobs are resin reproductions made to replace missing catalin knobs. Perfect to complete a radio.

Stewart-Warner 62T36 Catalin Radio Knob in Yellow - Original

Stewart-Warner 62T36 Catalin Radio Knob in Yellow. Knob is in great original condition with no cracks or chips. Has small scratches consistent with use + age. Knob has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a repro knob with an original.

Addison 5 'Courthouse' Catalin Radio Knob - Original Maroon

Original Addison 5 'Courthouse' Catalin Radio Knob in maroon/plum. Knob is in great original condition with no cracks or chips. Has small scratches consistent with use + age. Knob has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a repro knob with an original.