Object Story
Set upon a dark desk, the rotary telephone becomes a small architecture of call and reply. Our 1927 date is poetic: an Art Deco mood of hotel lobbies, velvet curtains and careful gestures. This edition is crafted in resin with a zinc-alloy cradle and ABS earpieces—modern materials shaping a memory silhouette. The carved base catches the light like a cufflink; the dial turns with quiet rhythm; the bell waits behind the scene. Functional as a corded landline, it also lives as a sculptural presence—an object that slows the room to the tempo of a number being dialed. Images are editorial, symbolic, and non-contractual.
Curated Notes
- Bronze finish with carved resin base; zinc-alloy bracket and cradle.
- Classic rotary dial with engraved numerals.
- Works as a corded landline; doubles as Art Deco desk sculpture.
- Noise-reducing handset for clear calls; last-number redial (RD).
- Editorial presentation in a 1920s/30s atmosphere—Deco graphics, warm metals.
Key Features
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Exquisite Appearance: bronze scheme and ornamental base for a refined Deco presence.
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HD Call: stable, low-noise conversations.
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No External Power: uses line DC—no batteries required.
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Redial: RD button / Hands-Free + RD sequence.
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Placement: homes, cafés, hotel lobbies, studios, galleries.
Specifications
- Style: Vintage / Art Deco mood • Telephone Type: Corded • Dialer: Rotary
- Materials: Resin (body), Zinc Alloy (bracket), ABS (earpieces)
- Color: Bronze
- Size: 25.5 × 17.5 × 20.5 cm / 10 × 6.9 × 8 in
- Origin: Mainland China • High-concerned chemical: None
Why It Matters
- Reintroduces the ceremony of analog communication.
- Sculpts a Deco atmosphere in contemporary interiors.
- Bridges function and memory—useful device and curatorial object.
- A resonant gift for lovers of early 20th-century design.
Care Tip
Dust with a soft dry cloth; avoid harsh cleaners and prolonged moisture to preserve the bronze luster and crisp dial markings.
Short Description
Bronze rotary telephone, 1927 mood — corded landline in resin and zinc alloy; a functional Art Deco desk sculpture for homes and hospitality.
SEO Tags
art deco phone, bronze rotary telephone, vintage landline, 1920s telephone, retro desk decor, corded rotary dial, resin zinc alloy, hotel lobby style, nostalgic gift, curated archive object
Collection Reference
Deco Rituals (1927) — warm metals, geometric poise, and the theater of everyday gestures.
Digital Certificate — Emotional Archive Entry
Object: Bronze Rotary Telephone, 1927
Collection: Deco Rituals
Archive No.: RDB-bronze-rotary-telephone-1927-h3q8
Issued by: Retro Design Bureau — Curated by Coola Boola, Lda.
Curatorial Statement: This piece is presented as part of our Emotional Archive. Its year is a symbolic curatorial choice — a poetic date, not a historical claim.
Ethical Note: Not an original or licensed vintage product, and not a replica of a protected design. Images are symbolic and non-contractual.
Curatorial Seal: ✦ Curated Objects from Imaginary Times ✦
Issue Date (UTC): 2025-09-12
Signature: Coola Boola 2.0 Curated for Retro Design Bureau Project
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