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- Princess Telephone, Model 701B, 1959-1963 - The Princess telephone was designed by Henry Dreyfuss in 1959. It's a great example of the transition of the telephone from a strictly utilitarian device to a fashionable home accessory for middle class America. Compact and featuring a backlit dial, it was originally marketed to women as a bedroom phone; the slogan was, "It's little...It's lovely...It lights." It stayed in production from 1959-1994.
- 1959-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Princess Telephone, Model 701B, 1959-1963
The Princess telephone was designed by Henry Dreyfuss in 1959. It's a great example of the transition of the telephone from a strictly utilitarian device to a fashionable home accessory for middle class America. Compact and featuring a backlit dial, it was originally marketed to women as a bedroom phone; the slogan was, "It's little...It's lovely...It lights." It stayed in production from 1959-1994.
- "Coquette" Design Line Telephone, 1976 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Released in 1976, the Coquette references 19th century Danish design. An "elegant offering" intended for rooms "decorated with a delicate touch, " customers could inscribe their name on the filigreed brass plate.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
"Coquette" Design Line Telephone, 1976
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Released in 1976, the Coquette references 19th century Danish design. An "elegant offering" intended for rooms "decorated with a delicate touch, " customers could inscribe their name on the filigreed brass plate.
- "Stowaway" Design Line Telephone, 1979 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Stowaway models were advertised "for those special places where a phone should be heard but not seen." The Stowaway was available in this "Mediterranean Oak" finish or an "Oiled Walnut" version.
- 1979
- Collections - Artifact
"Stowaway" Design Line Telephone, 1979
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Stowaway models were advertised "for those special places where a phone should be heard but not seen." The Stowaway was available in this "Mediterranean Oak" finish or an "Oiled Walnut" version.
- Snoopy & Woodstock Telephone, 1976 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Good grief, it's a Peanuts phone! Design Line character phones were marketed for use in bedrooms and family rooms. Other characters included Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, and Winnie the Pooh.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Snoopy & Woodstock Telephone, 1976
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Good grief, it's a Peanuts phone! Design Line character phones were marketed for use in bedrooms and family rooms. Other characters included Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, and Winnie the Pooh.
- "Chestphone" Design Line Telephone, 1974 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Chestphone could be hidden from view by closing its box lid. Advertised as a perfect fit for dens, it was available in simulated walnut, leatherette, or an abstract "optique" pattern.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
"Chestphone" Design Line Telephone, 1974
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Chestphone could be hidden from view by closing its box lid. Advertised as a perfect fit for dens, it was available in simulated walnut, leatherette, or an abstract "optique" pattern.
- "Accent" Design Line Telephone, 1976 -
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
"Accent" Design Line Telephone, 1976
- "Antique Gold" Design Line Telephone, 1980 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. This "Antique Gold" telephone is a 1980s interpretation of 18th century French Provincial style. With illustrated faux-gold plates, advertisements imagined it in homes "decorated with the quiet dignity of discriminating taste."
- 1980
- Collections - Artifact
"Antique Gold" Design Line Telephone, 1980
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. This "Antique Gold" telephone is a 1980s interpretation of 18th century French Provincial style. With illustrated faux-gold plates, advertisements imagined it in homes "decorated with the quiet dignity of discriminating taste."
- "Noteworthy" Design Line Telephone, 1978 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Noteworthy models featured chalkboard or corkboard options to take notes and pin up messages. A convenient compartment allowed people to store their telephone book out of view.
- 1978
- Collections - Artifact
"Noteworthy" Design Line Telephone, 1978
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Noteworthy models featured chalkboard or corkboard options to take notes and pin up messages. A convenient compartment allowed people to store their telephone book out of view.
- Sculptura Or "Donut" Telephone, 1980-1989 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Sculptura model was designed by Donald Genaro and is a classic example of Pop Art's influence on everyday consumer goods. Eye-catching and playful, it came in white, brown, and yellow.
- 1980-1989
- Collections - Artifact
Sculptura Or "Donut" Telephone, 1980-1989
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Sculptura model was designed by Donald Genaro and is a classic example of Pop Art's influence on everyday consumer goods. Eye-catching and playful, it came in white, brown, and yellow.
- "Elite" Design Line Telephone, 1976 - In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Elite model of Design Line telephones appears to parallel the look of 1970s executive briefcases. It came in green or brown leatherette and a Bicentennial commemorative model.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
"Elite" Design Line Telephone, 1976
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Elite model of Design Line telephones appears to parallel the look of 1970s executive briefcases. It came in green or brown leatherette and a Bicentennial commemorative model.