Classic Retro 1930`s Series 302 Desk Phone from Wild and Wolf - Red...

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Editorial reviews

Product Description
The iconic type 302 phone was designed by the prolific industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss and introduced in 1937. He used ear to mouth measurements from 2000 people to create the ergonomic handset. The first to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit, the phone was originally cast in metal. This piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. Its appearance, combined with a rugged construction, earned it the nickname "The Cow's Hoof" because of its lipped hoof-style base. This early desk version served as the standard for the better part of World War II while telephone design efforts were halted due to defence work.

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-08-06 rating:
Looks nice
On the plus side It looks nice and feels solid, and has a proper bell ring. On the negative side, the bell could to with being louder and the sound transmission is not perfect. I can sometimes hear my own breath in the earpiece and at least one person I call says they can hear me but not as well when I use another phone. The lead could be much longer as well. I might have returned it if I could be bothered to pack it again, but decided not to. I was also hoping the color would be a deep scarlet not a sort of off red.

The dial does not turn, it is press number only.

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