👉 Authentic Western Electric 211 Spacesaver telephone featuring the original F1 handset—a rare Bell System piece with timeless industrial design and strong collector appeal.

Classic black Bakelite wall phone perfect for industrial decor, collectors, or retro office styling.

Crafted from heavy black Bakelite with classic industrial lines, this piece makes a striking addition to any vintage decor, office, loft, or collector display. The sculptural form and utilitarian design give it that unmistakable early-to-mid 20th century character.

📞 Details:

• Model: Western Electric 211 “Spacesaver”

• Handset: F1 (original Bell System style)

• Era: 1930s–1960s

• 📅 Area code 617—Introduced: 1947 (part of the first North American Numbering Plan rollout)which serves the Boston area and nearby communities in Massachusetts—was one of the original area codes established in 1947.

• Material: Black Bakelite & metal

• Mounting: Wall / corner / under-shelf installation

• Made in USA

This unit was originally designed to work with an external ringer/subset box (not included unless you have one). It has not been modernized for plug-and-play use unless otherwise noted—perfect for collectors or restoration projects.

🔍 Approx Measurements:

Phone with Dial: 8" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.25" deep

Handset: 9" long x 2.25" wide

Vintage condition with expected signs of age such as light surface wear, minor scuffs, or patina consistent with decades of use. Connection wiring was used for a cross-over block connection, Photos show all sides & details of the items and details of all the parts so please carefully look at images/pictures/video as they are part of the description and ask any questions before buying. You should be able to enlarge/zoom the images/pictures on your computer for even more details. This is the actual item you are buying.

Western Electric 211 Spacesaver Phone w/ F1 Handset – Authentic Bell System Bakelite Telephone – Rare Wall Mount Industrial Display Piece