In the 1940s, you could have any color of kitchen countertop as long as it was black. I exaggerate, but only a little.
A couple of years ago I wrote a small e-book, which I never published, all about how to get the look of a 1940s countertop.
In short: Use black.
Like this: Arborite St. Laurent laminate. Three large samples just arrived in my mailbox (I was hunting and pecking what’s new on the interwebs again, and spotted it.)
I like it. It looks like close enough old Cusheen see here or
or see here, to make me happy.
Get the IM finish, that’s the one I recommend.
Edge it in metal, either aluminum or stainless steel.
Live happily ever after.
My 1940s kitchen design boards:
The 1940s could be so sweet… at least the idealized version we have!
Sarah says
We have that original black marbled Cusheen countertop in my 1952 kitchen, and it’s held up great! We love our Youngstown cabinets (with 4 corner Lazy Susan cabinets!) — we sandblasted them ourselves and had them powder-coated glossy white when we bought the house from the original owner. They look brand new!