Cyarts Plastics Radio

Bronx, New York

Cyarts Plastics, Inc. of Bronx, New York is responsible for the unusual extraordinarily 'Moderne' 1946 Cyarts #B Deluxe ”Bullet” radio made entirely of the materials Plexon and Lucite with a lite-up cabinet.

The cabinet of this rare radio is not molded/cast but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon. The top, left side and bottom are one continuous piece, and the front and right side bent around and joined to the other pieces with a round grille surround, bent Lucite dial scale/ front finished off with 3 Lucite knobs. This interesting use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco Radio of the era.

Cyarts Plastics also manufactured store displays and showcases. But, the #B Deluxe this was the only radio they made.

** We are always looking to buy CYARTS Radios as well as other Catalin, Plaskon + Bakelite radios by any manufacturer. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. Calls are always welcome: 305.778.2182 **

CYARTS B Deluxe 'Bullet' Radio Blue Plexon + Lucite

Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up

The brightly colored Cyarts B Deluxe radio is a seldom seen radio made entirely of the materials Plexon + Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1940s translucent blue colored radio. This model was advertised as the 'Moderne'. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon, making for an unusual radio. The radio when plugged in lites-up from the inside, which makes the radio glow. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. This example in translucent blue is in great original condition with no chips, burns or repairs; however it does have a tight hairline crack on the bezel and on the top of cabinet that is hard to see. This Cyarts is just a stunning radio. Radio has the original lucite knobs, dial face and masonite back panel. The grill cloth is a period correct replacement of similar pattern. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 13.5" wide by 7" high by 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.

CYARTS B Deluxe 'Bullet' Radio Yellow Plexon + Lucite

Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up

The striking Cyarts B Deluxe radio is a seldom seen radio made entirely of the materials Plexon + Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1940s translucent yellow colored radio. This model was advertised as the 'Moderne'. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon, making for an unusual radio. The radio when plugged in lites-up from the inside, which makes the radio glow. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. This example in translucent yellow is in perfect original condition with no crack, chips, burns or repairs and is just a stunning radio. Radio has the original lucite knobs, dial face, often missing original grill cloth and masonite back panel. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 13.5" wide by 7" high by 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.

CYARTS B Deluxe 'Bullet' Radio Ruby Red Plexon + Lucite

Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up

The Cyarts B Deluxe radio is a seldom seen radio made entirely of the materials Plexon + Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1940s translucent ruby red colored radio. This model was advertised as the 'Moderne'. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon, making for an unusual radio. The radio when plugged in lites-up from the inside, which makes the radio glow. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. This example in translucent ruby red is in perfect original condition with no crack, chips, burns or repairs and is just a stunning radio. Radio has the original lucite knobs, dial face, often missing original grill cloth and masonite back panel. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 13.5" wide by 7" high by 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.

CYARTS B Deluxe 'Bullet' Radio Butterscotch Plexon + Lucite

Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up

The Cyarts B Deluxe radio is a radio made entirely of the materials Plexon + Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1946 butterscotch colored radio. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon, making for an unusual radio. The radio when plugged in lites-up from the inside, which makes the radio glow. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. This example in butterscotch is in perfect original condition with no crack, chips, burns or repairs and is just a stunning radio. Radio has original trim and masonite back panel. Lucite etched dial has a few small scratches consistent with use and knobs are original. Grill cloth is a period correct replacement with similar pattern to original. Radio measures approximately: 13.5" wide by 7" high by 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.

Bright Blue Plexon + Lucite CYARTS B Deluxe "Bullet" Radio from 1946

Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up

The unusual Cyarts #B Deluxe is a "Bullet" style radio made entirely of the materials Plexon and Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1946 bright blue radio. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon. This radio when plugged in lites-up on the inside, which makes the radio glow. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. This example in bright blue is in original condition with no chips, burns or repairs: however it has one small hairline crack on right rear corner. This is just a stunning radio. Radio has original trim and masonite back panel(has been painted to match cabinet at one time) with a manufacturers sticker affixed to it. Lucite etched dial has a few small scratches consistent with use and knobs are original. Grill cloth is a period correct replacement. Radio measures approximately: 13.5" wide by 7" high by 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.