Vintage Western Electric Wood Box Executive Desk Stowaway Rotary Phone 1970s
This Vintage Western Electric Stowaway Executive Rotary Phone is a striking example of 1970s design, where technology and décor merged seamlessly. Designed to fit stylish office and home environments, the rotary dial and handset are concealed within a decorative wood box with a hinged lid and geometric carved panels, blending form and function in a sophisticated way.
Produced by Western Electric, the manufacturing arm of AT&T and one of the most respected American telecommunications companies, the Stowaway series offered a luxury alternative to standard rotary phones. The walnut-tone wood cabinet, brass-tone accent, and cream rotary handset highlight the period’s focus on combining practicality with Mid-Century and executive office style.
Perfect for display as a collectible telephone or conversation piece, this phone carries historical and decorative appeal. While the unit is in excellent cosmetic vintage condition, the handset cord has become detached, and the piece has not been tested for functionality, making it ideal for collectors, design lovers, or restoration projects.
Product Details
Brand: Western Electric
Manufacturer: Western Electric Company (AT&T)
Material: Wood veneer, plastic, metal components
Collection / Pattern: Stowaway Executive Phone
Color: Walnut wood exterior, cream handset and dial
Estimated Era / Date: 1970s
Origin: USA
Style / Design Notes: Concealed rotary phone design; Mid-Century executive décor aesthetic; geometric carved box pattern
Features:
Concealed rotary dial phone in wood box cabinet
Decorative walnut veneer with geometric carved panels
Cream-colored handset with classic rotary dial
Hinged lid for executive desk presentation
Collectible example of 1970s Western Electric design
Dimensions:
Height: 6 in
Width: 11.5 in
Depth: 5.5 in
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Cord detached from handset, untested for functionality.
