Product Description
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, the Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Nostalgia Phone.......2007-12-22
Phone arrived quickly. Looks great. It's of sufficient weight that it doesn't slide around when using it. Nice nostalgic ring to it though I wish the volume had more adjustments. All in all very happy.
Crosley 302 -- made me Cross!.......2007-12-06
The hardwired 7' cord is silly for a wall phone. I was intending to put a 25-50 cord on this given that's what it was intended to replace.
The other issue is the ringer....they attribute the "meek dingk" ring to having too many phones plugged in which decreases volume. Hmmmm....the ORIGINAL BELL wall phone that was replaced didn't have any problem with decibels.
While the looks and heft are nice, it doesn't make up for the other deficiencies. Conclusion: NOT WORTH the purchase price.
Excellent Product.......2007-11-29
This is the heavy duty, easy to hold, desk phone with the familiar old-fashioned ring. The flash and redial features are incorporated in the face plate. This is a great product.
Great retro phone!.......2007-06-28
For anyone who wants a wonderful retro phone (i.e., not sure the era of it but it seems very 30s-40s to me), this is it. My grandmother had one of these and it certainly looks and feels authentic. It is substantially heavy -- the handset has weight to it, just like her old handset. We have an old house with a phone nook so this looks just perfect. I thought the price was pretty reasonable too. We also have the wall phone counterpart to it in our kitchen and that looks and feels great too.
The only potential downside to the phone is that everything is hard wired into it (i.e., you cannot change out the handset cord or the wall cord if it becomes damaged or you want something shorter -- it's that authentic!) Hence, if you are going to do a lot of stretching of the cord, sitting far away from the phone, etc. it could potentially pose a problem down the road if the wiring becomes loose due to wear and tear. That being said, any electrician's repair shop could probably fix it and whose to say that will even happen. Crosley has been making phones for years and their products are solid and well made. In my opinion, the benefits certainly outweigh any concern associated with this aspect of the phone. I would highly recommend it and the wall unit to anyone interested in this classic look.
Retro Charm, Sturdy, Fully Functional.......2007-01-05
if you're looking for an old fashioned phone without the dialing action, this one fills the bill. great sound quality, nice weight, good button response, and so far, no glitches. it even has flash & redial buttons cleverly disguised in the center of the keypad. no caller id lcd or phone number memory, but that would really spoil the retro charm. we use an antiquated ameritech caller id machine with it, and the two get along fine.
Product Description
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, the Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
Customer Reviews:
grandson delighted.......2006-11-04
This was just what my grandson wanted for his birthday and he loved it!
Retro does not mean comfortable........2006-02-27
First off, this is a quality, solid metal phone. It sounds as good as one can expect an analog phone to sound, and it's sturdy enough to take a serious beating. The finish on the brushed steel model is nice, and seems to resist fingerprints pretty reasonably. As an added bonus, the ringer in this phone is an honest-to-goodness old-school bell ringer. Seriously. No cheesy electronic imitation ring here. Really, the only downside to this phone is that the handset cord does not seem to be detatchable, which means that undoing tangles is a lot more difficult than it should be, and that if that cable ever gets damaged, well... so much for the phone. Maybe that was done to keep this reproduction true to the original Crosley 302, but that seems like a minor enough detail (and a big enough inconvenience) that it could bear modernizing.
Speaking of which... there's another review that complains about the lack of caller ID, and that it's uncomfortable to hold on one's shoulder. Well see, the thing is, this is a reproduction of phone model that's nearly 70 years old. That's how the handset was shaped then, so that's how it's shaped now. If they changed the shape in order to make it more comfortable, it wouldn't be a reproduction any more, it would be a whole new phone. That would really defeat the purpose (and eliminate the novelty) here. And as for Caller ID, well, it's enough that they replaced the rotary dial with touch-tone buttons in a circle... I think caller ID might have been pushing it with this design.
Long story short, this is a great phone if you're going for a seriously contemporary/retro look and won't need to use the phone that often... but certainly don't choose this as your primary phone. It's more form than function.
shoulder pain.......2005-11-20
I bought this phone because I was tired of having a long phone convo and the battery on my cordless needing to be recharged. The biggest issue with this phone is that is not comfortable on your shoulder and keeps slipping. Also it would be better if it had caller id on it.
Product Description
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, the Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
Customer Reviews:
This Phone Is A Winner.......2007-12-07
We were looking for a telephone which was something different for our den desk. This telephone is a winner! It is solidly built, heavy, and very authentic. The ringer is not the bird chirp of modern cordless phones, but sounds just like the original metal bell ringer with adjustable volume and on/off. The handset is quite heavy but angled to fit your head (unlike modern flat brick designs). Sound quality is excellent and the dial is unique. We love the phone and Amazon had the best price out there.
Excellent Product.......2007-11-29
This is the heavy duty, easy to hold, desk phone with the familiar old-fashioned ring. The flash and redial features are incorporated in the face plate. This is a great product.
I love my phone!.......2007-11-11
I love my phone. It's beautiful. I often let it ring several times before answering it, because the sound of the bell is delightful. The handset has weight and size in my hand, and my friends' and family members' voices sound like my friends' and family members' voices! Oh, and did I mention that it is red? A feast for the eyes even when it's just sitting there! There's no annoying answering machine blinking a to-do list at me when I come home from work exhausted (if it's really important, my cell phone has voice mail!)Thank you for selling me a product that has brought back beauty and pleasure to telephone communication.
When the red phone rings..........2007-06-26
Beautiful phone! I love the heavy handset, with wide earpiece! Just like the old days! Very good sound, and overall quality!
I just wish the ringer would be more adjustable (too loud on softest setting!)
Red Phone.......2007-01-16
I love my retro style red phone, it's perfect in the kitchen. Besides the 1940's look it SOUNDS like a phone when it rings. It does have two draw backs, so I wouldn't have it as an only phone. First it is heavy, the part that you hold up to your ear is very heavy -- so I don't use it for long conversations. Second, it doesn't have a redial feature. But for occasional use in the kitchen it's great.
Product Description
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro-style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning it the nick-name 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, The Crosley 302 is surely a conversation piece in any setting. Rotary Dial Fashion Plate with Push Button Technology Flash/Redial Ringer volume ON/OFF Switch Tone/Pulse Switch Earpiece Volume Control Dimensions 9"w x 5.5"h x 7.75"d ~ 3.5 lbs
Customer Reviews:
This Phone Is A Winner.......2007-12-07
We were looking for a telephone which was something different for our den desk. This telephone is a winner! It is solidly built, heavy, and very authentic. The ringer is not the bird chirp of modern cordless phones, but sounds just like the original metal bell ringer with adjustable volume and on/off. The handset is quite heavy but angled to fit your head (unlike modern flat brick designs). Sound quality is excellent and the dial is unique. We love the phone and Amazon had the best price out there.
Excellent Product.......2007-11-29
This is the heavy duty, easy to hold, desk phone with the familiar old-fashioned ring. The flash and redial features are incorporated in the face plate. This is a great product.
I love my phone!.......2007-11-11
I love my phone. It's beautiful. I often let it ring several times before answering it, because the sound of the bell is delightful. The handset has weight and size in my hand, and my friends' and family members' voices sound like my friends' and family members' voices! Oh, and did I mention that it is red? A feast for the eyes even when it's just sitting there! There's no annoying answering machine blinking a to-do list at me when I come home from work exhausted (if it's really important, my cell phone has voice mail!)Thank you for selling me a product that has brought back beauty and pleasure to telephone communication.
When the red phone rings..........2007-06-26
Beautiful phone! I love the heavy handset, with wide earpiece! Just like the old days! Very good sound, and overall quality!
I just wish the ringer would be more adjustable (too loud on softest setting!)
Red Phone.......2007-01-16
I love my retro style red phone, it's perfect in the kitchen. Besides the 1940's look it SOUNDS like a phone when it rings. It does have two draw backs, so I wouldn't have it as an only phone. First it is heavy, the part that you hold up to your ear is very heavy -- so I don't use it for long conversations. Second, it doesn't have a redial feature. But for occasional use in the kitchen it's great.
Product Description
Crosley CR60-RE Features: -Rotary dial with push button technology -Flash/Redial -Ringer volume on/off switch -Tone/Pulse switch -Earpiece volume control -Red finish -Overall dimensions: 5.5" H x 8.75" W x 7.5" D A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. The Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
Product Description
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro-style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning it the nick-name The Cows 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, The Crosley 302 is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
Product Description
Crosley Red Desk Phone CR60-RE
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn. The Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
- Crosley Red Desk Phone CR60-RE
- Rotary Dial Fashion Plate
- Push Button Technology
- Flash/Redial
- Ringer Volume ON/OFF Switch
- Tone/Pulse Switch
- Earpiece Volume Control
- ETL Listed
- Manufacturers 90 Day Limited Warranty
- Color: Red
- Dimensions: 9" w x 8" d x 51/2" h
Product Description
Crosley CR60-BC Features: -Rotary dial with push button technology -Flash/Redial -Ringer volume on/off switch -Tone/Pulse switch -Earpiece volume control -Brushed chrome finish -Overall dimensions: 5.5" H x 8.75" W x 7.5" D A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. The Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
Product Description
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro-style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning it the nick-name The Cows 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, The Crosley 302 is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
Product Description
A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro-style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning it the nick-name The Cows 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 defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, The Crosley 302 is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
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