My grandparents had this old rotary dial phone, it was black (available in one color!), metal and heavy, really built like a tank. The dial itself was metal and hard to move, and the finger holes weren't beveled so they were sharp and it actually hurt a little to dial the phone.
Eventually they ordered some new service and Bell (remember?) made them turn in the phone.
I have one. It's 50 years old and plugs into the wall. :)