Siemens - Lino Saltini - Analogue telephone - Model "S62" Total Black - Icon of Italian Industrial Design, 1960s - Bakelite
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Siemens Milano S62 wall-mounted telephone from the 1960s, designed by Lino Saltini, in black bakelite, 30 mm high by 24 mm wide by 7 mm deep, in good working order and made in Italy.
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An authentic witness to the history of Italy hanging on your wall.
It is not a simple reproduction nor a common vintage phone: this extraordinary Siemens Milano S62 wall-mounted model comes directly from a historic Carabinieri barracks, preserved intact from the exact moment it was detached from the operational wall after decades of routine service.
Imagine how many decisive calls, night dispatches, and historic communications have passed through this heavy and sturdy candlestick. In its austere and captivating Total Black livery, this wall-mounted model represented the authority, rigor, and operational readiness of the Law Enforcement and public safety commands during the most intense years of twentieth-century Italy.
Born from the design genius of Lino Saltini and the Siemens Milano Technical Office, the S62 project represents the pinnacle of Italian industrial functionalism: sculpted lines, indestructible construction, and extraordinary ergonomics that earned it a permanent place of honor in the history of modern design.
Why acquire it?
Placed in a modern living room, in a professional studio, in an entryway or in a space with an industrial/loft vibe, it instantly captures the gaze of anyone who enters. Genuine emotional and tactile charge: the mechanical movement of the dial disc, the magnetic click of the forked hook, and the charm of black Bakelite are sensations impossible to find in modern objects.
An object of true cult following ready to become the focal point of your environment.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateAn authentic witness to the history of Italy hanging on your wall.
It is not a simple reproduction nor a common vintage phone: this extraordinary Siemens Milano S62 wall-mounted model comes directly from a historic Carabinieri barracks, preserved intact from the exact moment it was detached from the operational wall after decades of routine service.
Imagine how many decisive calls, night dispatches, and historic communications have passed through this heavy and sturdy candlestick. In its austere and captivating Total Black livery, this wall-mounted model represented the authority, rigor, and operational readiness of the Law Enforcement and public safety commands during the most intense years of twentieth-century Italy.
Born from the design genius of Lino Saltini and the Siemens Milano Technical Office, the S62 project represents the pinnacle of Italian industrial functionalism: sculpted lines, indestructible construction, and extraordinary ergonomics that earned it a permanent place of honor in the history of modern design.
Why acquire it?
Placed in a modern living room, in a professional studio, in an entryway or in a space with an industrial/loft vibe, it instantly captures the gaze of anyone who enters. Genuine emotional and tactile charge: the mechanical movement of the dial disc, the magnetic click of the forked hook, and the charm of black Bakelite are sensations impossible to find in modern objects.
An object of true cult following ready to become the focal point of your environment.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Siemens
Designer/artist/maker
Lino Saltini
Model
Model "S62" Total Black - Icon of Italian Industrial Design, 1960s
Material
Bakelite
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 mm
Width
24 mm
Depth
7 mm
In working order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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