Radios

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.

Emerson EP-375 "5+1" Green Catalin Art Deco Radio

Beautiful 1941 lettuce green with yellow trim

Art Deco 1941 Emerson EP-375 "5+1" Catalin radio beautiful and perfect in bright lettuce colored cabinet with yellow trim. The lettuce colored cabinet has veins of brown, maroon and yellow running through it that makes the radio stand out from others. Radio cabinet has been hand cut/polished by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it. Radio has original trim in perfect condition and radio cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. 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.

Art Deco Fada 652 "Temple" Catalin Radio in Onyx + Yellow

Rare and Perfect FADA 652 Catalin radio

Art Deco FADA 652 "Temple" Catalin radio beautiful and perfect in rare onyx with yellow trim.  The onyx colored cabinet has veins of orange, maroon and white running through it that make this radio stand out from others. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 radio lineup. This rare Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs, or tube burns. Radio cabinet has been hand cut/polished by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it.  Radio has original trim, gold fabric grill cloth, bottom foil label and back panel. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one that is often damaged on this model. Radio measures approximately: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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.

Red + Yellow Catalin Art Deco Addison 5 "Courthouse" Radio

Intensely Marbleized Large Addison 5

This incredibly marbleized oxblood red case and butterscotch trim Catalin Addison Model 5 is a magnificent, exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio.  Manufactured in the 1940's by ADDISON INDUSTRIES LIMITED in Toronto, Canada also known to collectors as the "Courthouse" or "Large" Addison. The catalin has a deep shine, rich color and glow and also has exceptionally striking yellow and orange colorful marbleizing that looks like veins of fire running through the cabinet.  The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Addison model. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The five butterscotch vertical grill bars are original as are the three pinwheel knobs. The radio retains its original reverse painted dial glass also in excellent condition.  The grill cloth is original and has no tears or stains and has only a small amount of wear.  This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately:  12.5" Wide by 9" High by 7" Deep. Chassis seems complete but radio is not working, tubes light up and radio hums.  Radio is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

AWA Fisk Radiolette "Empire State" Radio in Beetle Plastic Bakelite

Beautiful AWA Fisk Skyscraper Radio in Marbled Beetle Plastic

Art Deco scarce 1930's Skyscraper FISK Radiolette by AWA "Empire State" tube radio made of a lustrous highly marbled Beetle Plastic Bakelite, with beautifully contrasting chrome dial bezel surround. The ivory base color of the Beetle Plastic Plaskon with the purple, navy and bright orange marbling make this radio stand out.  Strong Art Deco elements are at the very heart of this 1934 model's design, including, stepped "Skyscraper" design, molded vertical and horizontal rounded cross-ribbing that heightens the cabinet's exceptional look. Amalgamated Wireless Australia (A.W.A.) produced a number of Radiolette models over the years in a variety of sizes, designs, and materials. But the one that every radio collector wants is the 1934 model that is officially named "The Fisk".   Collectors for obvious architectural reasons also refer to this model as “The Skyscraper” or “Empire State”, and it is reputedly the first Bakelite case radio ever produced in Australia. This radio is the AUS version of the American made Air King "Skyscraper" designed by Harold Van Doren.  Interesting features on this radio include listings of the Australian and New Zealand radio station call letters around the frequency selector dial, plus a distant and local ("D/L") switch at the rear of the chassis. Radio is in wonderful original condition with only some small tight hairlines in the fragile Plaskon case and knobs.  Grill cloth, knobs, chrome trim and dial face are original to the radio. 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.

Knight "Coronet" KM Art Deco Yellow + Olive Green Catalin Radio

Seldom Seen Knight Brand Name

This Catalin 1941 Knight "Coronet" KM in butterscotch with olive green trim Art Deco radio. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Allied Radio Corp. and branded "KNIGHT" with a gold foil logo affixed to the front of the cabinet.  The "Knight" branded Catalin radios are rarely found. This rare Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, hairlines or repairs. The radios olive green trim is original to the radio and has an incredible gloss to it. Cabinet has a mild tube burn on the top left rear that in no way detracts from this rare radio. Radio has the original gold foil brand tag, light green center dial pointer, mesh grill cloth and back panel.  Dial plastic is original and has very little hazing or yellowing. 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.

RCA Victor Radio Model 115 "Skyscraper" Art Deco Design

Gorgeous RCA 115 Art Deco "Skyscraper" Tube Radio

Seldom seen Art Deco "Skyscraper" wooden RCA model 115 tube radio made circa 1933 by RCA Victor Co. This radio has a great stepped skyscraper shape, symmetrical design, beautiful colored wood and concentric circle knobs. This wooden radio has none of the usually heavy detailing found on the majority of antique wooden radios. Cabinet styling clearly shows the departure in design from the ornately carved faces of previous wooden radios. The unique styling of this "Skyscraper" model would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection. The wooden cabinet is in great overall condition + is structurally sound. Finish retains a beautiful luster finish to it. Radio is structurally sound + finish does have some light scratches, scuffs on the cabinet consistent with use + age. The radio retains its original knobs with some paint wear to the black. The dial and RCA foil tag are in great condition and are original. The gold patterned grill cloth is original + in great condition with no holes or tears. Radio has both the original manufacturers tags on the chassis + cabinet. This stately radio measures approximately 13.5" Wide x 9" High x 7.75" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete and cord is tucked inside. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Art Deco Plaskon Kadette "Jewel" Radio in Chinese Red

Perfect Example of Rare Red Kadette Plaskon Radio

Beautiful and Rare Chinese Red Plaskon Kadette "Jewel" Model 44 with a marbled Tenite Art Deco grill insert.  This tube radio was manufactured in 1935 by the International Radio Corp. in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This set is considered a midget sized table radio model. The stepped design with molded ridges and the Art Deco geometric designed Tenite grill insert make this radio a standout. This combination of plastics and cabinet style make it very popular and sought after by collectors. This radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful and natural gloss. It is just a superb example of this Deco radio, see photos.  The Bakelite case and trim have no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. Truly an exceptional tube radio that looks like it has been well cared for showing small light scratches consistent with light use. The coral toned Tenite grill with the Art Deco Geometric Egyptian eye design is in perfect original condition. Radio retains the original red Plaskon knobs, color coordinated red cardboard back, metal dial escutcheons, and red fabric grill cloth in great condition with no holes or tears. Radio measures: 7.5" wide by 5.5" 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.

Bendix 526C Catalin Radio in Green with Black

Great Bendix 526C Catalin radio in Swirled Green with Black trim. This Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio made circa 1946 is extremely stylish with the marbleized green cabinet and contrasting black front, a color combination only found on this model catalin radio. This model radio incorporates both a unique design + construction. The swirled green catalin top + sides are molded into one U-shaped piece that fits down over the black catalin piece which forms the front and base of the radio The two rounded corner pieces that bolt onto either side of the dial are a unique feature unlike anything found on any other radio. Radio is in beautiful original condition and retains a beautiful natural gloss that shows off the marbleized color. Cabinet and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs.  The cabinet has small surface scratches consistent with age and light careful use. Radio retains its original manufacturer's sticker on the bottom and the masonite back panel. The original gold and black dial plastic is also in perfect condition. Radio measures approximately 11" Wide x 7" 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 FADA 5F60 Radio Yellow with Onyx - Original

Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or "Baby Fada" Catalin Radio

This is a rare + perfect prewar 1936/37 Fada model 5F60-AU Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a translucent onyx grille. This is one of the earliest Catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + onyx example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Onyx grill has faint brown and yellow marbleizing and a beautiful transparency to it that gives it depth. This model has come to be known to collectors as the " Baby Fada" because of its small size. The AU designation at the end of the model # is the color code for Alabaster + Onyx per FADA catalogs of the era. Catalin Cabinet and trim have no cracks, chips, or repairs. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. Radio was found in Europe and has a Eurpoean plug; few Fada Catalin radios were made for export. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 5" 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.