Community Chat

[Oznell]

Scott of "Old Curiosity Shop",  who deals in antiques and vintage, primarily from the 1920's-30's on to the Fifties, has a few choice pieces of his own.  He showed his incredible Art Deco Toaster.  I think he said it was a G.E. Hotpoint:

Doesn't it resemble a 1930's building? Or the set of a Fred Astaire movie?  Love the leaping gazelle, and the sleek and stepped geometric Art Deco lines...

He actually had to find two of them, since the Bakelite handle on one was missing, and the base on the other was cracked.  But somehow he managed to put the good parts together, to re-form one very cool vintage toaster.

Demonstrating the efficient little crumb tray...

I love the clunky looking cord and plug!   It looks vaguely familiar, like I may have seen something like that in childhood:

Smeg and others have proved that retro-looking appliances have lasting appeal, but Scott has the real thing, and it still functions.  

[LizzieInSRQ]

I love Art Deco. This iis so fun!

[shoesnbags]

That is so neat!  I remember my grandparents' toaster, which had doors that folded down on each side to place your slice of bread on, then fold it up and plug in. But it wasn't cool looking like this one.

[haddon9]

That's a very cool looking toaster but I would be afraid to use that....just look at the cord!  I would burn my house down!

Just making toast my smoke alarm (which is too close to the kitchen) can go off.

[just bee]

@Oznell 

Fabulous.

[just bee]

@Oznell 

Check these out...

[SandySparkles]

Fascinating!! I  have never seen a toaster QUITE like it!!!❤️ Everything from the ornate detailing, to the unique structure is dazzling!😊

The pristine condition of the cord AND plug lets me know someone COVETED that exceptionally well preserved kitchen treasure!❤️ I wonder if perhaps the plug is a replacement!

THANK you for sharing these interesting photos!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[Kachina624]

Looks like a machine that belongs in the garage instead of the kitchen.

I like pretty toasters like mine in turquoise.

[Oznell]

Wow, @just bee ,  those are some epic toasters you found! Each is so interesting in its own right, and in gorgeous condition.  I don't think I've ever seen an enamel or porcelain one quite like the one you unearthed, amazing.

@SandySparkles ,  good point that the condition of cord/plug bespeaks how cherished the toaster was.  It looks original to me ( no expert) but I wonder if it was refurbished somehow...  Edited to add-- oh, looking at it again-- you could very well be right that the plug part could have been replaced.  It still looks "old" but possibly more of a Forties or Fifties replacement for the original plug?  Good call! 

Absolutely love when deco influenced the design of everyday objects, from fridges, to chairs, to lamps, to sports cars...

[vermint]

I love all the fabulous toasters posted! I remember seeing cords like that in my youth--but never attached to anything so cool-looking.

I have a Black & Decker toaster that looks (to me) very 50's. It's mostly black, with silver accents. But it's a 4-slice, and has several different settings. I actually chose it for it's retro appearance, but it's turned out to be a good toaster!