Radios

Beautiful Art Deco FADA Model F55 Radio Plum + Butterscotch Catalin

Great early wrap around grill FADA Catalin

Great FADA F55/52/120 in maroon with butterscotch wrap-around grille and knobs. This Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size.  This maroon and butterscotch example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. All trim is original to radio and in perfect condition.  Catalin cabinet has 2 tiny hairlines at the bottom rear screw holes - this is a common area for this radio to develop hairlines due to the how close the screw hole is to the back of the cabinet. These in no way deter from the rarity and beauty of this Art Deco radio as they can only been seen upon close inspection of the bottom.  Cabinet has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. Radio retains the original cardboard back in nice condition. Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" high by 4" 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.

Vintage Art Deco Emerson 17 Black Bakelite + Chrome Radio

Early Tube Radio with a Streamlined Design

Emerson Model 17 "Miracle Six" was introduced in late 1934 by Emerson Radio & Television. The styling and use of different materials to produce this radio is pure Art Deco, featuring a glossy jet black Bakelite cabinet with chrome stylized accents. The radio's curved and ribbed front details of varying thickness with strong vertical lines are reminiscent of the Art Deco architecture of the period. This radio is exceedingly hard to find and is highly sought after by both radio and Art Deco collectors. This model was advertised by Emerson as the Miracle Six on the basis of its four tubes giving six tube performance. The radio's black Bakelite cabinet is in great condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs and retains a beautiful natural luster to the jet black case. This Emerson has the original matching full molded Bakelite back with the typical cracks at the screws and one chip at the bottom left edge of the back along with a few tight cracks that have been glued to perfection. They can hardly be seen, see photos. The original Art Deco chrome trim has been cleaned and is in great condition with some very light scratches. Original Emerson grill cloth is also present with no tears or holes. Measures approximately: 7" high x 9.25" wide x 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.

FADA 845 "Cloud" Art Deco Radio in Yellow + Red Bakelite

Great Color Combo in Perfect Condition with Rare Green Dial Glass

The 845 "Cloud" was made starting in 1946 of swirled polystyrene plastic by the FADA Radio & Electric Co. The example for sale is a beautiful marbled yellow with red handle and knobs with the rare green reverse painted glass dial. It is very unusual to find the FADA 845 is this color combination. The shiny yellow cabinet has white, clear, and yellow swirls running throughout giving depth. Cabinet has no fading, chips, burn marks, or repairs and is perfect. Cabinet has a few small scratches/scuffs consistent with use. The red and white marbleized plastic handle and knobs are original to the radio and are in perfect condition. Finding this radio with the green glass dial is quite unusual and really adds to this radio's color combination. The glass dial is bright and in great condition with no cracks, chips or flaking paint. This set retains it original masonite back with the manufacturers stickers. Measures approximately: 10.5" wide x 6.5" high x 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.

Rare Detrola 104 "Presentation" Desk Set Art Deco Radio with Gilbert Rohde Clock

Stately Radio with Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller clock + Barometer

Unusual and rare Detrola 104 Art Deco Presentation Desk Set Radio in great original condition with beautiful inlaid wood details. This is a stately radio with Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller clock + barometer. This radio features the same "Air-Guide" clock and thermometer/humidity as the Gilbert Rohde designed clock model Number 6381. The "Air-Guide" faces have streamline numerals, red + black hands, and a red second hand that heighten the appeal of this rare radio / clock combination. Radio is all original including the Bakelite knobs, beautiful dial, grill cloth, Gilbert Rohde ashtrays + center mounted lighter. Radio measures approximately: 24" wide by 10" high by 10" 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.

Kadette Model H "Gothic" 1931 Art Deco Radio Marbleized Beetle Plastic

Early Rare Bakelite Kadette H Radio in Great Original Condition

Rare 1931 Kadette Art Deco, Beetle Plaskon, tube radio model H also known by collectors as the "Gothic" model. This radio was made by the International Radio Corp. in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is one of the first mass produced plastic Bakelite radios. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Kadette model. Its heavy green and orange marbleizing highlights this set. This extremely rare beauty is in excellent condition and has no tube burns or repairs and all trim pieces are original. The cabinet of this radio as you can see in the pictures is in absolutely spectacular condition with only one minor .75" hairline on the bottom of the radio at the left rear corner, which is very difficult to see (look at photo). Also present are two small chips by the on/off toggle switch caused by toggling the switch. The radio still retains the original matching molded beetle back, which has the common little minor stress hairline cracks and chips. These slight issues in no way detract form the beauty and rarity of this radio, as they cannot be seen from the front of the radio and are also very hard to see even when looking. Radio has the original matching Beetle Plastic flower knobs and metal dial scales all in great condition. The original fabric grill cloth on the radio is also in excellent condition with no holes or tears. This is an exceptional and rare tube radio that looks like it has been well cared for showing small light scratches consistent with light use. Measures approximately: 8.75" Wide by 6" High by 4" 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 AX-212 "Bulls-Eye" Art Deco Sakhnoffsky Designed Radio

Beautiful Maple Veneer on this Ingraham Cabinet

The impressive design of this 1939 Emerson makes it the most Machine Age Ingraham cabinet made. The design with its incredible protruding "Bullseye" and curved cabinet styling is attributed to designer Alexis de Sakhnoffsky who was responsible for the design of the incredible "Mae West". This Art Deco model with its beautiful golden maple veneer is highlighted with bright green plastic inlays that wrap around the sides and top of the curved wood formed case. The radio has been professionally cosmetically restored back to its original beauty. No color was added to the lacquer, only a sheer lustre was applied and the black accents were re-painted. The radio was a very clean example prior to restoration, and it had no missing or chipped veneers or the wrap around plastic inlays. The richness of the all-original veneers used by Ingraham have a remarkable of depth of color that is just stunning. The radio still retains its original metal Ingraham tag on the bottom and it's original jet-black Bakelite knobs. The gold painted metal dial is original and in great condition with only a small signs of age. Radio has the original dial plastic that is in great condition with no haziness and only a little yellowing. This radio is rarely seen. This small radio measures approximately: 9.5" Wide by 5.5" High by 4" Deep. The chassis of this radio seems complete. This set is sold "as-is + untested" and as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Catalin Garod 1450 "Peak-Top" Butterscotch + Raspberry Art Deco Radio

Seldom seen 1940 Garod Model in a Great Color Combination

Rare + unusual 1940 Garod 1450 "Peak-Top" Catalin radio in butterscotch with raspberry trim. The Catalin cabinet has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off the exceptionally striking raspberry Catalin trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Garod model.  This model radio is seldom seen in colors other than all butterscotch and in this fine of a condition. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the Catalin cabinet or trim. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth which has no tears or stains and has only a small amount of wear and the manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Dial plastic has been replaced. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately: 10.5" Wide by 8" High by 5.85" 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 Model 411 "Mickey Mouse" Rare Original Disney Painted Version

Seldom Seen all Original 78 Year Old Disney Mickey Tube Radio in Great Condition

Beautiful early 1934 original painted version of the Emerson Model 411 Repwood "Mickey Mouse" Radio. The model 411 was 1 in a series of 4 "Mickey Mouse" novelty sets the Emerson manufactures under license from the Disney Corporation. The 4 panels on the radio are made of Repwood or pressed wood and have hand carved and painted figures. This original and complete Mickey Mouse radio is just incredible and in wonderful condition for a 78 year old radio. The differences between this painted version + a regular Repwood model are the ivory background painted dial escutcheons and front "Mickey Mouse" metal plates and the grill cloth. In 26 years of collecting I have only been able to find two other examples of this model and would be happy to forward information upon request. The original ivory painted cabinet and painted Mickey characters have had no touch-ups and the wear is consistent with the age of the radio. Front panel has one small hairline at the top of Mickey's instrument which can barley be seen. Radio has original knobs with some of the original ivory paint still present. The wooden back panel is original land has the Emerson brass plate still affixed with the serial #. This is a rare and incredible radio that needs to be proudly displayed in a Disney or radio collection. Radio measures approximately: 6.75" high by 7" wide 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.

Emerson "Strad" CH-256 Ingraham cabinet tube radio

1939 Emerson "Stradivarius" model CH-256 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 lightly cosmetically restored back to its original beauty. Radio's original finish was not stripped. Wooden case was gently cleaned and new coat of colorless sheer gloss lacquer was applied and the dark brown/black accents were re-painted. Radio still shows some small darker spots on the wood consistent with the normal use and age. 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.

General Television Art Deco Marbled Green + Ivory Bakelite Radio

Art Deco Design with Contrasting Ivory Trim

Beautiful Art Deco General Television made of green marbleized 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 pattern, with a red Saturn shaped plastic 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 Bakelite cabinet and ivory polystyrene trim is in incredible original condition. Cabinet + trim have no cracks, chips, or repairs. Cabinet has a small heat crazing/burn on the top right side common occurrence for this color and model. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with light careful use. The gold dial is original and in great condition. The dial plastic is original and in great condition with very little yellowing and is clear. Radio measures approximately: 8.85 wide by 7.5" high to the top of the handle 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.

American Art Deco Red Plaskon Detrola "Pee-Wee" Model 218

Designed by George W. Walker

This George W. Walker designed Machine Age Bakelite Detrola "Pee-Wee" 218 midget tube radio is one of the most popular designs that Detrola ever produced. Even though this midget radio was popular in its time and was offered in many color combinations, it has become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile tiny case. This example is made of red Plaskon/Bakelite with black Tenite knobs and streamlined feet. Walker also designed automobiles for the Ford Motor Co., and numerous other products for companies including Admiral Radios, and Willys Trucks. Some of his most recognizable designs that he is credited for are 1955 Thunderbird, and some of the 1949 Ford and the 1950 Lincoln designs. This cabinet's design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. It has great rounded edges and molded plastic ridges that travel around the radio. Note that the cases of these sets are extremely fragile, and as a result few appear to have survived. These cases often cracked or became distorted due to the heat of the tubes in such a small plastic cabinet, this one has a perfect red Plaskon cabinet and black trim. The beautiful red colored Bakelite cabinet is in great original condition and retains a beautiful luster. The cabinet has no cracks, chips, burns, or repairs. Radio retains the original black pressed cardboard back in great condition along with the SW/BC band control knob. This small radio measures approximately: 6.5" Wide by 4.5" High by 4.25" 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.

Emerson BD-197 "Mae West" Art Deco Sakhnoffsky Designed Radio

Striking Design on This Rare and Beautiful Mae-West Radio

This Art Deco Emerson "Mae West" radio was designed by Count Alexis De Sakhnoffsky. This provocative design using circular shaped wood was radical in a time when rectangular tombstone radios and furniture-like consoles were stylish. No other radio made by Emerson compares to the Mae West in design. This is what makes the BD-197 quite rare today and would be the highlight of any radio collection. Radio's cabinet was made for Emerson Radio by Ingraham of Bristol, Connecticut This example is in excellent condition and has been cosmetically restored at one time. The finish has a lustre to it and a beautiful rich color with very few imperfections/dings in the wood. The swirled Tenite dial + speaker bezels with the famous Mae West cones are in great condition with very little warpage and also have no cracks or repairs. The cone over the dial(right) has a little scuff mark on the tip which does not detract from the beauty of the radio. The original plastic dial lens has no hazing and very little yellowing and wood knobs are original. The blue, red and gold dial is colorful and looks great. The grill cloth is original and in good condition with normal discoloration, age wear and one dime sized area that is worn through. 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

RCA 9-SX "Nipper" Radio Black Plaskon + Beetle Plastic American Art Deco

Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo

Seldom seen Machine Age pre-war 1939 RCA victor known as the "Nipper" 9-SX in jet black Plaskon with a salt + pepper Beetle Plastic grill. This 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 and 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 knobs and is free of any cracks, hairlines, tube burns or repairs to the trim or body. This radio has one small chip on the top right rear corner, dial has been replaced and back panel is a replacement. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide 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.

RCA Catalin RC350 Butterscotch Tulip-Grill Art Deco 1938 Radio

Beautiful Brown Swirls Through Out The Butterscotch Cabinet

Beautiful small highly marbled butterscotch RCA Catalin RC-350 Butterscotch Tulip-Grill Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. this model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. This radio is seldom seen with this amount of brown/black + yellow marbleizing. Radio is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim.  Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth, original black back and RCA Victor water-slide decal on the front of the cabinet. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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.

General Television Art Deco Black + Yellow Bakelite Radio

Art Deco Design with Contrasting Bright Yellow Trim

Beautiful Art Deco General Television made of glossy jet black Bakelite, with beautifully contrasting bright yellow handle, grill, knobs, and dial face frame. Made in mid 1940's by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model "5E5". The gold face features a stunning textured deco sunburst pattern, with a yellow plastic 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 and glossy Bakelite cabinet is in incredible original condition. Cabinet and trim have no cracks, chips, burns, or repairs. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with light careful use. The bright yellow 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 with very little yellowing. 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.  Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Raymond Loewy Colonial "New World" Globe Radio Model 702

Striking and Unusual Plaskon Antique Tube Radio

Raymond Loewy designed Colonial "New World" Globe model 702 is a striking and unusual Plaskon tube radio. Patented in 1933 this radio is early and very different from other novelty radios of the time. Circling the globe at its equator is a metal ring. Above this, at the top, is a decorative brass finial showing the compass directions.  The condition of this rare radio is as close to perfect as can be found very few have survived intact. The fragile Plaskon cabinet and base have no cracks, chips, cracks, tube burns, or repairs.  The painted maps on the globe are all original and in great condition with only minimal fading/loss to the gold paint. The large, wheel-shaped plated knobs are original to the radio and in great condition. 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 General Electric L-570 Art Deco Radio in Black + Yellow

Great contrast of color on this wonderful design

Beautiful Art Deco 1941 General Electric marbled green/black with butterscotch trim L-570 Catalin Radio.  One of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in 1941. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The Catalin has a deep shine and original factory gloss, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking yellow marbleizing. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. Radio is all original including the dial plastic, painted dial, bottom paper label and back panel. 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.

Detrola "Super Pee-Wee" Radio Black Plaskon + Beetle Plastic Grill

Rare Streamline 1930's American Radio model# 219

This is a rare Plaskon with marbled Beetle Plastic Art Deco Detrola "Super Pee-Wee" radio model # 219 designed in 1938 by George W. Walker for the Detrola Company of Detroit Michigan. The case is made of jet black Plaskon with a "Wrap Around" grill of marbled Beetle Plastic and is in great condition.  Cabinet and trim are free of any cracks, chips, hairlines or repairs. Dial knob has the usual slight warp.  This is the best example of a Super Pee-Wee I have owned. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide 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.

Art Deco Motorola 50XC Tortoise "Circle-Grill" Catalin Radio

American Streamline Catalin Motorola Radio Model

This stunning marbleized tortoise shell Catalin case with translucent dark amber trim Catalin Motorola Model 50XC-4 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 show off exceptionally striking, deep and colorful, yellow + orange marbleizing. This radio's beautiful Catalin cabinet is in original condition with no cracks chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original Translucent Amber Catalin trim. The knobs + handle are in perfect condition. The grill cloth is original to the radio and has no tears or stains and has only a small amount of wear. Dial face is in great condition and the dial plastic cover is reproduction. 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.

1939 Art Deco Sparton 500C Blue Cloisonné Radio with Catalin Cabinet

Walter Dorwin Teague Rare Art Deco Beauty

The Sparton Cloisonné model 500C radio introduced in 1939 is a veritable Art Deco masterpiece designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. Its compact housing features a colorful metallic sky blue cloisonné front, exquisitely trimmed with a streamline lace-work of chrome and framed with yellow Catalin housing. This is the only radio designed that combines all three materials. This radio is perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs to the butterscotch Catalin cabinet or bright metallic blue Cloisonné front. Ivory plastic knobs are original to the set as is the bottom manufacturers paper label. Cardboard back is a replacement. This is an incredible radio that is seldom offered for sale especially in this great of a condition. This compact radio measures approximately 8" wide by 5" high by 4.25 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.