Vintage 1950s Bakelite Mahjong Game Set

Few parlor games carry the cultural weight and tactile pleasure of a well-appointed Mahjong set, and this vintage example delivers both in abundance. Comprising a complete 160-piece Bakelite tile set alongside nine racks — all housed across two original boxes — this is precisely the kind of find that serious collectors and devoted players alike stop scrolling for.

Bakelite, that warm and wonderfully resonant early plastic, lends each tile a satisfying heft and a rich, creamy patina that modern reproductions simply cannot replicate. The click of these tiles against one another is unmistakable — a sound that conjures decades of spirited play in parlors and dining rooms long since passed. The inclusion of all nine racks speaks to a set that was cherished and preserved with genuine care.

Whether destined for active play or display as a centerpiece of a vintage game collection, this set represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a complete, characterful example in a single lot.

This item can go for $500 online. The Bakelite pieces are in very good condition.

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Private Residence

Croton On Hudson, NY 10520

When to Pickup

Friday, 5/1, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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