Vintage stoves were my first true love, so it’s ironic that it’s taken me this long to launch coverage of them. We’re off! Everyone seems to love Bewitched’s Samantha Stephens and her Frigidaire Flair. So I think I’ll start with some quirky pretenders to that famous model. How about this 1957 Philco Citation? Interestingly, in stainless steel, which I don’t see all that much featured in advertising. Note also – laminate cabinets, and stainless steel edging on the countertops just like we still get today at New York Metals!
Below: The refrigerator that went with this lineup in ‘57. Looks like you could cover it with any laminate you like. Hmmm. I think today that this use-a-laminate-panel also should work with a number of dishwashers and a refrigerator like the Sub-Zero. In particular, with so many people wanting to blend their modern-day dishwasher into a retro style kitchen, I think this might be a brilliant question to delve into further. Stay tuned.
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Oh cool! That is a great caters oven!
Love that oven! Hmm…I think my next project is clear. I have to get some of that stainless steel edging. I think I saw a post about it somewhere on here…
My late mother-in-law had a Tappan gas range (burner with a brain) and kept it immaculate. Unfortunately, when she died, her oldest son sent it to the trash heap. If I had known that, I would have taken it. Still worked great, no scratches or dents.
Ruth, everything about countertops and metal edging is archived on this Fast & Easy page: http://retrorenovation.com/re2-basics/retro-laminates/
3 pies and a roast! Mmmm…..
I was watching “Bewitched” the other day, and I swear she was using this stove!
Samantha Stevens of “Bewitched” had a Frigadaire Flair, but I was caught by how much the Citation looked like it!