by pam kueber on February 16, 2009
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.
by pam kueber on February 13, 2009
Nice to meet Sara and her vintage Philco television set. What a find, to be sure!
Hi Pam,
My name is Sara, I just signed onto your site as a member yesterday, although I have been reading your blog for the past year now! I have to say that I just absolutely LOVE your blog and I think you are doing a fantastic job with it. I finally feel like there are other people out there like me! Ever since I was in high school (mid to late 80’s) I have been really into all things 50’s and 60s. Heck yeah there is more…
by Pam Kueber on October 28, 2008
Michigan Tom sends this great Philco stove in… Look at the cool square-ish chrome plates around each burner – and the way that the handle bridges both sections. Cool – and just $45! Snap it up before Elvis does!!!
Heres a really nice stove in my neighborhood for a nice price (I believe this is the one with the built-in deep fryer, left rear) It’s a smidge too vintage for my mid-mod place… But heres the link- http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/hsh/894335306.html
Tom
