Radios

Fada Catalin 53 / 5F50 Radio in Yellow + Green

Superb Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio

Stunning prewar Fada model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in marbleized yellow with a bright green grill insert. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This yellow and green example is all original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish.  Green grill makes for a wonderful contrast with the butterscotch cabinet. Catalin Cabinet + trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This is a great example of an all original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 5.75" high by 4.75" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Fada Catalin 53 / 5F50 Radio in Yellow + Blue - Great Art Deco Radio

Superb Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio

Beautiful prewar 1938 Fada model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in marbleized yellow with a highly marbleized blue grill insert. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This yellow and blue example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish.  Blue grill which has taken on a rich green patina has intense yellow marbleizing + a beautiful transparency that gives it depth. Catalin Cabinet + trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 5.75" high by 4.75" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

DeWald 561-2 Catalin Radio in Onyx + Butterscotch - Great

Stunning + Rare Color Combo of a Seldom Seen Model DeWald Radio

DeWald 561-2 "Jewel or Outline-Grill" Catalin Radio in rare onyx with butterscotch trim. The onyx green Catalin has a deep shine + original factory gloss, rich color and glow, which, is highlighted with the yellow trim. The trim is all-original with no cracks, or repairs + has taken on a beautiful butterscotch patina. One of only 3 Catalin radios ever manufactured by DeWald + made in 1939. Radio cabinet has no cracks, chips, hairlines, tube burns or repairs. Grill cloth is original to the radio.  Dial water-slide DeWald decal is a replacement. Radio and trim have small scratches consistent with careful use + age.  This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 6" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Catalin Emerson EP-375 "5+1" Radio in Lapis Lazuli Blue with Handle

Rare Blue Emerson Catalin "5+1" with No Rivets + Matching Handle

Spectacular + desirable marbled lapis-lazuli blue Art Deco 1941 Emerson EP-375 "5+1" Catalin radio with handle and no rivets. This is the rarest model + color combination made for the "5+1".  This original radio has taken on a beautiful rich bluish-green patina which is only accentuated by the streaks of yellow that run throughout the cabinet adding depth to a great radio. The beautiful glossy marbleized Catalin cabinet + handle are perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio has original tan plastic grille bars + knobs. Dial plastic is original and free of hazing with only mild yellowing. Radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" high by 4.75" deep.  This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Catalin Emerson AX-235 Radio "Little Miracle" in Incredible Green Swirl

Rare Highly Marbleized Emerson Little Miracle in Brazilian Onyx

Catalin Art Deco 1938 Emerson AX-235 Radio "Little-Miracle" by Emerson Radio + Television and is Emerson's first example of a small Catalin table radio that also features a unique louvered insert grill. The rare highly marbleized green or "Brazilian Onyx" as Emerson referred to retains the original factory gloss. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, clear and brown that add depth to an already beautiful radio.  The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. The cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, warp or repairs. This models fragile plastic green grill + knobs which are prone to deterioration have been replaced with exact color correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 8.75" wide by 5.25" high by 3.75" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Emerson AX-235 "Little Miracle" Catalin Radio in Jet Black + Orange - RARE

Rare Original Jet Black + Orange "Halloween" Emerson Little Miracle

Jet Black Catalin with Orange Trim Emerson AX-235 "Little-Miracle" Radio.  Collectors refer to this rare color combination as the “Halloween Radio”. This is among the rarest Catalin radios manufactured.  Made in 1938 by Emerson Radio + Television is Emerson's first example of a small Catalin radio that also features a unique louvered insert grill. The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. The Orange grill and black knobs are original to the radio.  The Jet Black cabinet was professionally repaired by Dan Blake over 18yrs ago and has been in my personal collection since.  Repairs can only been seen when looking for them or looking at inside of cabinet. This models fragile plastic grill & knobs which are prone to deterioration are original and in good condition showing only a very mild warp, deterioration + shrinkage on the grill.  Original black knobs are perfect.  Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 8.85" wide by 5.25" high by 3.75" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Catalin DeWald Radio 561-2 "Jewel" in Butterscotch + Blue - RARE

Rare Color Combo of a Seldom Seen Model DeWald Radio

Rare Catalin DeWald 561-2 "Jewel or Outline-Grill" Radio in butterscotch with marbleized Blue trim.  One of only 3 Catalin radios ever manufactured by DeWald and made in 1939. In 27 years of collecting this is the only one in this color combination that I have owned and only the 4th one I have seen. This radio is about as rare as it gets in the Catalin genre. The butterscotch Catalin has a deep shine + original factory gloss, rich color and glow, which, is highlighted with the contrasting blue(patina to green) trim. The marbleized trim is all original with no cracks, or repairs + has taken on a beautiful rich green patina.  This beautiful set is in in great condition with no cracks, hairlines, tube burns or repairs. Radio cabinet has no cracks, chips, hairlines, tube burns or repairs. Right knob has a small chip towards the back edge that is not noticeable.  Grill cloth is original to the radio.  Dial plastic + decal are exact replacements. Radio and trim have small scratches consistent with careful use + age.  This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 6" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Blue Plaskon RCA 9-SX "Nipper" with Beetle Plastic Trim - Beautiful

Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo

Great Machine Age RCA Victor Radio known as the "Nipper" 9-SX in bright blue Plaskon with a Beetle Plastic grill. This 1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate Plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the Plaskon body, second is the wrap around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third + lastly is the top Plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile Plaskon case. This radio is as close to perfect as can be found and has the original blue knobs + is free of any cracks, tube burns or repairs to the trim or body. Fragile Dial is orignal and in great condition, radio retains original back panel + rear blue knob. This radio has a few very small hairlines common to plaskon radios. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, cord is cut.  Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Catalin General Television Radio Model 591 - Yellow with Ivory Trim

Highly Marbliezed Catalin General Television Radio

Stunning + Rare Yellow Catalin General Television radio 591, with beautiful contrasting ivory handle, grill, knobs, and dial face frame.  Made by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model 591 is the only Catalin model made by the company.  The cabinet on the Catalin GTV has great swirls + clear that add depth to the radio.  The gold face features a stunning textured deco pattern, with a red Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which "General Television" appears. The radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful and natural gloss and is just a superb example of this General Television radio.  Cabinet is in perfect condition with no crack, chips, repairs or tube burns.  The ivory polystyrene trim is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The gold dial is original and in great condition. The dial plastic is also original and in great condition. Radio retains its original cardboard back and manufacturer's label affixed to the chassis Radio measures approximately: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to the top of the handle. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, original cord is cracked and should be replaced.  Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Great Emerson "Strad" CH-256 Ingraham Radio

The Emerson "Stradivarius" Model CH-256 from 1939 has to be one of the most beautiful Ingraham cabinets made. The radio's elegant violin shape, sounding cutouts and grille bars that resemble the strings of a violin are unlike any other radio. Here is your chance to add this fine example of this "D" dial Emerson to your collection. Radio has been cosmetically restored back to its original beauty. The radio was a very clean example prior to restoration, and it had no missing or chipped veneers or the wrap around inlays. The richness of the all original veneers used by Ingraham have a remarkable depth of color that is just stunning. Please view all photos to see the incredible workmanship and design of this radio. The radio still retains its original metal Ingraham tag on the bottom and it's original Bakelite knobs. The gold painted metal dial is original and in great condition with only a small signs of age. The dial plastic is original. This small radio measures approximately: 10.5" wide by 6.25" high by 4.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Emerson "Strad" CH-256 Ingraham Radio in Maple

Great Violin Designed Vintage Emerson Radio

Emerson "Stradivarius" Model CH-256 circa 1939 in Maple has to be one of the most beautiful Ingraham cabinets made. The radio's elegant violin shape, sounding cutouts and grille bars that resemble the strings of a violin are unlike any other radio. Here is your chance to add this fine example of this "D" dial Emerson to your collection. Radio has been cosmetically restored back to its original beauty. The radio was a very clean example prior to restoration, and it had no missing or chipped veneers or the wrap around inlays. The richness of the all original veneers used by Ingraham have a remarkable depth of color that is just stunning. Please view all photos to see the incredible workmanship and design of this radio. The radio still retains its original metal Ingraham tag on the bottom and it's original Bakelite knobs. The gold painted metal dial is original and in great condition with only a small signs of age. The dial plastic has been replaced as the original had yellowed. This small radio measures approximately: 10.5" wide by 6.25" high by 4.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Rare Radialva "Super-Boum" Radio in White Plaskon with Blue Trim

Unique Circular Design French Radialva "Super-Boum"

Seldom seen Radialva "Super-Boum" Radio in white Plaskon with contrasting Blue Tenite grill + knobs.  The "Super Boum" is a unique round shaped radio manufactured by Radialva in France circa 1940's. It is one of the most prized Bakelite radios from the French vintage radio market that is rarely available in the States. The design was inspired by the British "Ekco" radio in the forties, and the radio's high price and radical design with its bulls-eye grill was not well received by the public. Less than 2,000 Super Boum's were sold making this an extremely rare find. The unique styling and great condition would make this radio a truly beautiful and unique addition to any radio collection. This is an interesting design that uses two similar, equal sized pieces of Bakelite that come together in the center, secured by plastic screws. The chassis is inserted in the center and then enclosed by two pieces of Bakelite, like a suitcase. This French made Radialva radio with its circular design, clam-shell(interlocking) cabinet design + concentric circle grill is unlike any other radios of the time that makes for an absolutely stunning radio. The original half circle gold colored plastic dial face with names of cities around Europe is in great condition. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, burns, or repairs to the cabinet. The pure white Bakelite cabinet has a wonderful natural gloss to it. This "Super Boum" has been well taken care of and only has some small scratches/marks consistent with light use and one almost invisible 1/2" stressline on the back section of cabinet. The fragile blue Tenite grill is complete and factory original to the radio + has one small hairline caused by mild shrinkage on the bottom, not visible when looking at radio. The Tenite knobs have some shrinkage/stress-lines as seen in the photos. These little items do not detract from the beauty and rarity of this radio. The semi-circle brown and gold dial scale reverse painted is in great condition. This unique radio measures approximately: 8.5" wide by 9" high by 5.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the complex round chassis of this radio seems complete, has a European plug. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Green Catalin Emerson BT-245 Radio - Highly Marbleized "Tombstone"

Green Green Marbleized Catalin Emerson BT-245 Radio

Green Catalin Emerson BT-245 "Tombstone" radio with white trim. This radio is absolutely stunning with it's contrasting trim. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, and brown that add depth to the luscious Catalin cabinet. Radio cabinet has been polished + has an incredible gloss. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Has small scratches consistent with age and use. Cabinet retains original manufactures label affixed to the bottom of cabinet. This models fragile plastic grill and knobs, which are prone to deterioration, have been replaced with correct replacements. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Sparton 557 "Sled" Radio in Cobalt Blue Mirror Art Deco Teague Design

Sparton 557 Considered to be one of the Best Examples of Deco Streamline Style

Striking Art Deco cobalt blue mirror radio model 557 designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company from Jackson, Michigan in 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is a considered to be one of the best examples of Deco Streamline style. The radio features cobalt blue mirrors on the front, top and left side, with contrasting ebony lacquer finish and 5 chromed bands or "speed lines". The asymmetric, geometric shapes and accent designs are distinctively art deco in appearance. Radio is in great condition and is free of chips and cracks to the original mirrors. Mirrors are original to the radio and have been expertly re-silvered + look beautiful and bright with only small scratches. Wood "sled" base has the original ebony crystalline finish lacquer in great original condition with only slight signs of age. Chrome fins have original chrome with only minor pitting. Chassis still retains original manufacturer's gold sticker affixed. This is a prime example of a highly sought after Art Deco radio that is matched by no other manufacturer in its flair and presence. Radio measures approximately: 18" wide by 8.75" high by 8" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Red Catalin Emerson AX-235 Radio "Little-Miracle" - Mint Example

Beautiful One Owner Red Emerson "Little-Miracle" Catalin Radio

Bright Red Catalin Art Deco Emerson AX-235 Radio "Little-Miracle". Made in 1938 by Emerson Radio + Television is Emerson's first example of a small Catalin radio that also features a unique louvered insert grill. The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. This highly marbleized + bright red Catalin is a one owner radio that has been meticulously taken care of and is perfect. Radio still retains the original trim, color coordinated back, dial plastic, decal + manufacturer's sticker. This is the most marbleized and original Little Miracle I have come across and this would make an incredible addition to any radio or Deco collection. The bright red cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, warp, tube burns or repairs.  Cabinet retains the original factory gloss and the ivory tenite/plastic trim is original to the radio. Water-slide decal is original and in perfect condition.  This models fragile plastic grill + knobs which are prone to deterioration are original + beautiful condition showing only a very mild warp on the grill.  Water-slide decal is original + perfect as is the color coordinated cardboard back, dial plastic and power cord. Radio measures approximately: 8.85" wide by 5.25" high by 3.75" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Emerson Catalin Radio AU-190 Beautiful Brown Marbleized - Rare

Great Brown Marbleized Catalin 1937 Emerson Tombstone Radio

Beautiful Catalin Emerson AU-190 radio from 1937 in a highly marbleized tortoise brown cabinet or Circassian Onyx as Emerson referred to it. This radio is absolutely stunning + seldom found. The brown swirled Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of yellow, clear + brown that add depth to an already beautiful radio. Radio cabinet is in original condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs. Cabinet retains the original factory gloss. Radio Cabinet has on the inside bottom rear left back rail (back panel retaining screw hole) a very small chip that can not be seen when displayed - see photos. Gold fabric grill cloth is original to the radio and in great condition with no holes or fading and only small signs of age. The 3 Catalin knobs are perfect + original to the radio. Water-slide decal, dial plastic, + cardboard back panel are replacements. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

General Television Radio in Red Marbled Bakelite - Rare + Stunning

Rare Red Color for this Art Deco General Television Radio

Rare Red General Television radio 5A5 made of highly marbleized Tenite Bakelite, with beautifully contrasting ivory handle, grill, knobs, and dial face frame.  Made in mid 1940's by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model 5A5.  The gold face features a stunning textured deco sunburst pattern, with a gold Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which "General Television" appears. The radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful and natural gloss and is just a superb example of this General Television radio. The beautiful Tenite Bakelite cabinet and ivory polystyrene trim is in incredible original condition. Cabinet + trim have no cracks, chips, or repairs. Cabinet has minor heat stress-lines + mold marks which are a common occurrence for this material, color + model. The ivory polystyrene trim is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The gold dial is original and in great condition. The dial plastic is also original and in great condition. Radio retains its original cardboard back with manufacturer's information imprinted. Radio measures approximately: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to the top of the handle. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, cord is cut.  Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Catalin Emerson AU-190 Radio Marbleized Green Art Deco Tombstone

Stunning Green Marbleized Catalin 1937 Emerson AU-190 Radio

Catalin Emerson AU-190 radio from 1937 in a highly marbleized green cabinet or Brazilian Onyx as Emerson referred to it. This radio is absolutely stunning. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, clear and brown that add depth to an already beautiful radio. Radio cabinet has been hand polished and has an incredible gloss. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs. Radio has very two small chips on the inside of the cabinet at the rear bottom back panel retaining screw holes that do not detract from the rarity of this radio as they can not be seen when displayed. Gold fabric grill cloth is original to the radio and in great condition with no holes or fading and only small signs of age. The 3 Catalin knobs are perfect and original to the radio. Water-slide decal, dial plastic, and cardboard back are correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Catalin Motorola Radio 50XC-1 "Circle-Grille" - Marbleized Red + Yellow

Bright Red Streamline Catalin Motorola Radio Model 50XC

This Catalin Motorola Model 50XC-1 "Circle-Grill" radio in an incredible highly marbleized bright watermelon red with translucent yellow catalin trim is a magnificent, exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio. Manufactured in 1940 by Motorola Radio also known to collectors as the "Circle Grill". This Motorola design is considered one of the most appealing sets of its time beautifully designed in the Art Deco Style. The details are unique with its round Catalin speaker bezel, scalloped handle, and hexagonal knobs. The cabinet features streamlined ridges that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together. The golden dial face is also decorated with deco numerals and sunburst designs that emanate from a red plastic dial pointer with the letter "M" cast in to it. The Catalin has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off exceptionally striking, deep and colorful, yellow and clear marbleizing. This radio's beautiful catalin cabinet is in perfect original condition with no cracks chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original yellow catalin trim in perfect condition also with no cracks, chip, burns or repairs. The grill cloth is original to the radio + has no tears or stains with only a small amount of wear consistent with age. Clear dial plastic is an exact duplicate as original one had shrunken + yellowed. This Art Deco radio would make a great addition to any collection. This radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" high by 5.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Catalin Sonora Radio KM "Coronet" in Alabaster + Plum

Great + Perfect Two-Tone Sonora "Coronet" Catalin Radio

Beautiful 1941 Sonora KM "Coronet" Radio in marbleized alabaster Catalin with plum Catalin trim makes for a great Art Deco radio in a wonderful color combination. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Sonora Radio of Chicago, Illinois. The subtly marbleized Catalin cabinet has beautiful transparency that gives the radio depth. This superb Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, repairs, or tube burns to the cabinet trim.  Radio cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original alabaster color by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it.  Radio has original trim, mesh grill cloth + dial plastic. Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" wide by 5.25" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.