Stove: From Dream Stoves
I have been blogging about midcentury home design since 2006, but my very first piece of published writing about home design in 1995 — an article about vintage stoves for the now-defunct Ann Arbor News. Vintage stoves were first becoming popular around then. I have been a fan ever since and today, have a circa-1959 GE Pushbutton electric in my kitchen. When we did a story a while ago about where to get your vintage appliances fixed, a number of readers had suggestions and experiences to share about vintage stove restoration experts. Karl T. also suggested suppliers. I did some additional research and came up with an expanded list — and readers continue to more in their comments, below, be sure to read them — and we now have 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 places to get your vintage stove restored… to buy a restored vintage stove… and to find parts and service for vintage stoves:
Note, before you buy, understand what you are paying for — this includes consulting with a properly licensed professional to assess the stove for environmental and safety issues. Be Safe / Renovate Safe — for more info see our Be Safe/Renovate Safe page.
Restored vintage stoves — West and Southwest
- Buckeye Appliance — Stockton, Calif.
- AntiqueGasStoves.com — Alta Loma, Calif.
- Dream Stoves — Valley Springs, Calif.
- Antique Stove Heaven — Los Angeles
- Aiken’s Furniture — Inglewood, Calif.
- Antique Stove Shop — Ventura, Calif.
- Savon Appliances — Burbank and Hollywood, Calif.
- Lloyd’s Appliances — Irwindale, Calif.
- Antique Stoves — Culver City, Calif.
- Reliance Antiques — Berkeley, Calif
- Apple Stoves — Oakland, Calif.
- Classical Gas Antique Stoves — Arizona
- Antique Vintage Appliance — — Tucson, Ariz.
- Homestead Vintage Stoves — Centralia, Wash.
- Macy’s Classic Stoveworks — Houston, Texas
- Tulsa Stove Hospital (no website) — Tulsa, Okla.
Restored vintage stoves — Midwest
- Remember When Antiques — St. Louis, Missouri
- Antique Stoves — Tekonsha, Mich.
Vintage stove restoration — Southeast
- Antique Appliances — Clayton, Georgia
- Aircon Vintage Appliances — Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage stove restoration — East Coast
- Belgrove Appliance — Westchester County, New York
- Central Range Service (no website) — Bayside, New York – NYC area
- Mattera Stove Works — Wakefield, RI
- Andrews Range Service (no website) — Pittsburg, Pa.
- Good Time Stove Co. — Goshen, Mass. — pre-war and earlier
- Antique Stove Hospital — Little Compton, Rhode Island… for folks preparing for peak oil!
Note: Thanks so many readers for the contributions to build this list — keep ’em coming. Also, thanks to Todd at chambers.net for a number of these leads. This seems to be the go-to place for Chambers’ info!
Please know: I do not have personal experience with these resources, so I am not endorsing them…. Please make sure that you do your own research to verify that you are working with safe, experienced, properly licensed professionals with a proven reputation. And, as Lara Jane commented in the original story:
To follow up on Pam’s post, I know a lot of people on other home improvement sites were scammed by a guy restoring vintage stoves (some they’d sent to him, some were advertised on his site). Be careful who you give your money to, and if possible, use a credit card with buyer protection!
Yes, as with any purchase of this magnitude — please do due diligence regarding the companies you are engaging with.
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After 40-yrs I’m going to buy a vintage gas range…if I can find one.
Any suggestions where I can buy a 1940-50-60 refurbished gas range in or near Connecticut?
Thanks!
Hi Martha: All our research is on the list, but go through the comments too. We have an East Coast list – but also check the comments. Good luck.
I have a Philco electric stove I believe from the 50s in excellent condition. Not sure what it is worth?
I’ve acquired a Philco electric stove from I believe the 1950,s. Like to know what it’s worth? It’s in excellent condition.
Douglas, we do not do valuations.
Where can I sell a Vintage Pink SIGNATURE Cook top and Wall Oven?
most folks use craigslist, I think…
I am starting my research on restored vintage stoves and would like to know from you all the details on the pros and cons? I am totally renovating a home and need a great stove. I had a health food store for 5 years, cooked on a Garland and loved it. I was originally moving in that direction and looking into Bluestar and Wolf. We are building an environmentally friendly home and the idea of vintage caught my eye and fits. Thanks!
Hi Rita, I am not an expert on the pros and cons. Remember that old products may contain hazards and/or not be up to current building codes (for example in my state, Mass., there are strict requirements regarding connecting gas appliances, I am not sure re: electric) — get with pros to know what you are dealing with. For more info see our Be Safe/Renovate Safe page. https://retrorenovation.com/renovate-safe/
I have a great 1950(+/_) O’Keefe and Merritt gas stove that is in really good shape. I’ve been using it for 20 years and I love it. However, I need some work on the oven. I’m near Colorado Springs and Denver. Does anyone know of someone who works on vintage stoves in this area? I’m 67 and I could haul it somewhere, but obviously would rather have it repaired in place.
Anything near the DC area? Just bought a 51 bungalow with all the original kitchen appliances. Wife wants to restore everything.
Thanks!
Andy’s Antique Refrigerators out of the Pittsburgh area restores old fridges from the 20’s to the 50’s. They are on Facebook and have a website http://www.andysantiquerefrigerators.com
724.977.6642
Searching for someone in my area to inspect a Chamber’s Stove. Andrew’s Range Service in Pittsburgh seems to be out of business. I’ve messaged Andy’s Antique Refrigerators to see if he has any suggestions or contacts in his network. Anyone else aware of someone in the Pittsburgh, PA/Wheeling, WV general area?
Macy’s Classic Stove Works in Houston, TX is an excellent vintage range restoration company. Specializing in restoration, repair, and sales.
I live in charlotte nc. I have a 1954 Westinghouse electric stove that needs some work. do you know of anyone in this area I could contact
We have a Frigidaire Flair Custom Imperial that has been in continuous use since its purchase in the late ’50s or early ’60s. But now we are down to two working burners, and I can’t find anyone to repair it. There is a vintage appliance repair person in Seattle, but he doesn’t cover our area about an hour north. Does anyone know of a repair person in the north Puget Sound region who could work on this range? I dearly love it, and can’t find a new stove with a configuration this good. Thanks.
Did you reach out to TOAC to see if they can help? Get to their info via the hotlink at the bottom of the story “9 places…”
I also have a recently acquired Frigidaire Flair Custom Imperial. The oven appears to have never been used…it is seriously spotless! The burners look to be in good shape however it has not yet been tested. I am not looking for a full restoration…but I want the insulation and wiring assessed and brought up to current code if possible. We are about 1 hour north of Philadelphia. Does anyone know of a vintage-friendly appliance repair company on this area???
I have a 1950s wedgewood oven (gas converted to propane), six burners, double ovens and broilers, etc…beautiful and works great for past 30 years. I live in New Hampshire. Any ideas on where to service this in my area? the oven temperature is way off (must set at preheat and goes up to 350 degrees). thanks alot!
Just the places listed in the story, also read through the comments in case there are any more there that I missed.
We purchased an older house and it came with a ROPER gas cooktop. It started leaking gas; we were told that a valve and seal needed to be replaced. Finding parts and services for this seems to be like mission impossible. The only serial / model number I could find is: 531-590-6 but it doesn’t match up to anything in any databases.
Does anyone have ideas regarding this type of cooktop? What era is it from? Is it fixable? I’d like to restore it vs. replace it if possible. Any assistance/comments/ and – or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff, we are not experts here — try the folks listed in the story including TOAC (first link).
Hi I have a 1950’s GE Fridge that I would like to get restored. I live in Key West, Fl so I am looking for somewhere in Fl. Does anyone have any leads?
Thanks!
I have an Okeefe and Merritt town and country circa 1949-1951 white stove I am looking to sell. None of these dealers are very close to me. Do you know of anyone near NE Ohio who buys antique stoves?
only the ones on the list… note, there’s one in central Michigan
I have a Wedgewood 30’s Detroit Jewel gag stove. I need to convert to propane. Anyone know where to find propane orifices for burners and oven.
Elery, on issues like this, please consult with properly licensed professionals. Good luck!
I have bought a mcclary stove it’s a push button from the 1950s. On the right is an oven, on the left is maybe a warming oven?
I can’t find any info anywhere online.( Its made in Ontario.)
Hi Amy, I’m not an expert on this — there were so many stoves made back in the day and now you’re talking Canada too! Good luck.