
Retro Phones
Consumer electronics today may be rather bland design-wise, but back in the day they had flare! Televisions, radios, kitchen appliances and telephones are just a few of the machines that experienced some major design revolutions over the years. Made in an array of materials including metal, Bakelite, porcelain, and plastic, retro phones come in a variety of styles to compliment any retro decor. For the early 1900s until 1930s retro home, candlestick phones (also called pedestal phones or tulip phones) may be the most period-accurate design for you. From the 40s onward many vintage phone styles were in use, including wall phones and desk phones, so you have many more options. One of the most searched for retro style phones is the princess phone, with it’s simple, sleek lines that are so telling of mid-century American design. Many novelty phones such as the circular Sculptura donut phone and Swedish designed Ericofon match 60s and 70s decor.
Here are a few more snazzy, retro inspired phone suggestions:
If a retro cell phone is what you’re after, Hulger (formerly called "Pokia") is the original. You can even build your own DIY retro cell phone handset. Retro cordless phones (for landlines) are also available, but styles are pretty limited. Like most non-clothing vintage items, retro and vintage phones are easiest to find online. There are a few online stores that sell refurbished and reproduction retro phones at a hefty price (some at $300+), but eBay is always the leader as far as selection and value go.
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Vintage Antique Western Electric Candlestick Phone
| US $93.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 15:28:16 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE 1982 FREEDOM PHONE 3500 CORDLESS RARE
| US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 16:05:32 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Vintage Retro RED Push Button Touch Tone Desk Phone NEW
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Vintage 1965 MATTEL-O-PHONE, 5 Records, Instructions
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Vintage Motorola Bag Phone SCN 255A
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Vintage Mickey mouse phone
| US $25.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 16:26:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $30.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Cell Phone Cover for AT&T LG Xenon Bling Retro Circles
| US $13.95 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 16:55:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $13.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Vintage Mobile Phone
| US $19.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:00:27 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE DESK TELEPHONE PHONE Western Electric RED
| US $59.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:01:26 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
DESK TELEPHONE OLD PUSH BUTTON TOUCH TONE VINTAGE PHONE
| US $3.70 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:01:45 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Vintage ~ Bell Systems ~ Western Electric Lineman Phone
| US $10.73 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:13:03 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Vintage FISHER PRICE PINK Phone a LOST TREASURE ~ Super
| US $0.96 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:29:10 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
1977 vintage pattern: soft BABY TOYS monkey phone train
| US $6.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:31:46 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE ERICSSON PTT BAKELITE ROTARY PHONE MADE HOLLAND
| US $15.49 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:37:19 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE WESTERN ELECTRIC EXETER DESK PHONE
| US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:39:05 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
1959 VINTAGE CALENDAR VINYL PHONE BOOK COVER
| US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:39:31 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
2 Vintage Copper Rotary Phone Charms Beads
| US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:42:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2.99 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE BELLSOUTH ESSENTIAL II 9872XWA 2 LINE PHONE
| US $0.99 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:55:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $0.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Vintage Motorola SCN2395A 3Watt 3w Portable Bag Phone
| US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 18:00:43 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE TAN ROTARY DESK PHONE
| US $12.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 18:06:42 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |

