Youngstown Kitchens were the #1 brand of steel kitchen cabinets across America in the postwar period. As a result, we see lots of these “fitted kitchen” sets come available for sales – with lots of choices of cabinets pieces.
While I am still in the early stages of gathering the history of these cabinets, I do know that the company seems to have been originally called Youngstown Pressed Steel Kitchens, and was a division of Mullins Manufacturing Corp., of Warren, Ohio. Ultimately, Youngstown Kitchens (at least) was purchased by American Standard, which also had metal kitchen cabinets. Presumably, this was part of consolidation that ultimately occurs in any industry.
Here are some great reference pieces from 1957 – the year that I consider the absolute peak of the postwar consumer frenzy — when EVERYTHING was available.
And, BE SURE to watch this incredible, bouncing-ball sing-along, 1953 video of the “Mullinaires” singing about Youngstown Kitchen, presumably for a dealer convention. Thanks to reader Jackie for finding this.
Jane says
Have a 10 foot wall oh these Youngstown kitchen cabinets from over 50 years ago when we moved in. They still look great and are virtually indestructible I’ve never come across any brand cabinet that’s made this well. These cabinets have hidden metal hinges , the hardware in the drawer rollers etc works great.
Noticed these cabinets have a manufacture date of 1952
What other cabinets would look and work this great after 60 years
Laura says
I have the blue double sink cabinet. All is original except the faucet and handles. I am looking for a picture to try and duplicate the fixture as closely as I can. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tina Louis says
Hi I have a slide ruler which is 36″long and slides open 4 times it is stamped youngstown kitchens #5025 mullins manufacturing corporation, Warren ,Ohio does anyone know anything about this piece and its value
Jim Thomson says
I have a promotional “good luck” coin from Youngstown Kitchens by Mullins. It has a 1948 penny embedded in it. The quote is: “Good Luck is 75% the right attitude”.
Anyone interested can email me and I will send a photo of the coin.
Wayne Scheffel says
I have a 100% complete salesman’s/dealer’s kit for the Youngstown Kitchens from when my dad ran a hardware store in the 1950’s. It is in very good condition. I used to play with it when I was little.
It must have some value to someone now. I am willing to let it go to a decent home – not a dealer for resale.
pam kueber says
Are you saying you want to Give it to me for my collection? Well, howdy do, how nice! Let me know if that’s what you mean. We do see these on ebay on occasion. Pricing varies on condition and on who’s looking, of course.
Kelli Brandt says
Hi I have and Emblem from Youngstown Kitchens it is White and Turquois
just wondering how much they are worth.
pam kueber says
Kelli, head over to our forum: https://retrorenovation.com/forums — you can post the question there.
Corinne Herndon says
I am still trying to find where I could get a cabinet door for my Youngstown kitchen cabinet. It is the woodgrain and is 17 3/4×29 3/4. Mine fell off the hinge and broke the top. If anyone knows where I could find one or a number I could call to find won I would appreciate your help. The cabinet # is N W 680977. Thanks Corinne
pam kueber says
Corinne – put this over on the forum, you might have better luck there, https://retrorenovation.com/forums
Billie Copeland says
I am moving into a house with these exact kitchen cabinets…so according to the comments above- they have lead? what can I do? This will be a rental and I don’t want my children to have any problems.
pam kueber says
Billie, you need to consult with a licensed professional regarding the potential for lead throughout the house…
Bob Mullins says
My last name is Mullins and i am researching Youngstown Kitchens by Mullins to see if the original owners were any relation of mine.
Linda says
I have a thick card board Disney painted advertisment (?) from 1943, on front it has Thumper sitting on a log by a pond and a frog sitting on a lilypad, looking up at Thumper, on back it says “Creation of Youngstown pressed steel Co. a subsidiary of Mullins Manufacturing Corp. Warren, Ohio” also says “Worlds largest peacetime manufacturers of YPS Kitchen Cabinets and Sinks” It has an emblem with YPS in the oblong circle with the wing type lines on each side. Was this an advertising item? It was given to my aunt when she was a little girl and she gave it to me when I bought the family farm. She passed away several yrs. ago, and I have no info on it. Please call or email me if you know anything about this. 218 259 0127. Thumper, the log, frog and 1 cloud, are raised, so it’s a layered picture, measures 10 3/4″ X 14″
Vicki Lynne Morgan says
Linda’s information is also of interest to me. I have three such two dimensional posters, one with the Disney skunk, FLOWER, DONALD DUCK ‘No Swimming Allowed’, and BAMBI with Owl on a branch. What is the value of these items.
Pam Kueber says
I don’t know anything about these items…