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 28 29 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.
- Carolina’s Antique Appliances — East Los Angeles, 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.
- RMR Company — San Diego County
- Homestead Vintage Stoves — Centralia, Wash.
- Macy’s Classic Stoveworks — Houston, Texas
- Tulsa Stove Hospital (no website) — Tulsa, Okla.
Restored vintage stoves — Midwest
- Retro Stove & Gas Works — Chicago area
- 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 — Bayside, New York – NYC area
- Chambers Rescue — Montclair, New Jersey
- 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.
Other stories of interest:
Jerry Cruitt says
Johnny’s Appliances and Classic Ranges, Sonoma – Estate Sale Dec. 11, 12 & 13th. In Sonoma store and on-line. 70+ Stoves, thousands of parts. anchorauctions.com
Michelle says
Saw this thread too late and missed the auction! Any chance someone here picked up the parts? I’m trying to track down a TS8 Grayson Safety valve that sits up under the clock/light for my Wedgewood.
Marquitta says
Hi
I am near the st louis area and trying to sell a 1940 roper stove. Do u know where I could do that at by chance???
Thanks
pam kueber says
put it on craigslist
Michael says
Hi Folks
I have an old antique gas stove that I am try to determine the make and date of the stove.
The ID tags dose’nt shows who it was made by, but say: “something VAPOR Stove Co. “. And shows Michigan as the state of manufacturing.
I have pictures I can send if you give me your email address.
Thanks Michael
pam kueber says
Michael, we don’t have that expertise. Some of the companies on our list do assessments like this — try http://www.antiqueappliances.com/appraisals/ , for example.
R. Bakel says
It’s likely Detroit Vapor Stove Co.
John Denney says
fyi – tyson’s stove repair in OK city website has been updated to http://www.tysonsincrestoration.com/.
cheers – JD
Rhonda says
I have a 1950’s yellow ge stove top that works. What are the best sites to list it for sale?
pam kueber says
I recommend craigslist. So many of these deals are local, due to the weight of the item and because folks want to see it in person before they commit. In addition, folks that are really scanning nationwide use sites like SearchTempest to easily expand their geographic search territory on craigslist.
Good luck.
Sharon Mares says
There is a place in Key Center Washington that restores wood cook stoves and will convert to gas or electric also. Can’t recall the name of the business but it is a very small town on the peninsula.
R. Bakel says
Key Center Trading Post has been out of business for a number of years now.
Jane says
What about electric vintage stoves? I have found one but do they take more electricity?
Thanks!!!
pam kueber says
Jane, for answers to questions like this, it’s best you consult with professionals.
Linda says
Looking for someone to refinish grates on Jenn-air stove in western AR or eastern OK area…
pam kueber says
See our stories on reporcelaining (use the Search box)
Kelly says
I need help for repairs in the Denver area for a Chambers stove. It is an original owned by a friend and in working order until about a week ago. Has a gas leak. Do you know of anyone in the Denver metro area?
Thanks
pam kueber says
Kelly, check the list in the story — that’s who we know. Also see our FAQ on Kitchen Appliances.
Jerry Cruitt says
I hope I can I list a store for sale here? Sonoma, a Great area in Northern CA wine country. Johnny’s Classic Ranges. Owner passed away. over 70 vintage stoves and tons of parts. Thank you
pam kueber says
Yes, thank you!