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[QVCisFun]

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@Oznell wrote:

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

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. . . to robots, . . .   When thinking about Art Deco, Gort always comes to mind ("The Day The Earth Stood Still", 1951):

[SandySparkles]

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@Oznell wrote:

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...

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@Oznell I concur regarding the style of art deco, and its MANY influences!👍 I especially LOVE❤ how it dominated the artistic landscape of that period; particularly in cinema!  The sets were sometimes ABSOLUTELY amazing! I love watching classic movies partially for that reason!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[Oznell]

@vermint ,  oh, your toaster sounds fantastic and right up my alley!  Along with Art Deco, my other favorite retro style is midcentury modern.  I have a few midcentury items that I cherish...

@QVCisFun , and @SandySparkles ,  thank you for mentioning the Deco influence in film!  Ditto, it makes old movies all the more appealing to me.

Apart from the classic Fred and Ginger Art Deco extravaganzas, with those almost unreal Van Nest Polglase sets and art direction, I have a few others I love. 

"The Fountainhead" with Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal has to be number one.  Their feverish romance plays out against those starkly beautiful rooms.  I guess their surrealism is unique in films-- sort of a blend of deco and Art Moderne, a heady Forties' vision of the future!

[just bee]

@Oznell 

[vermint]

@Oznell My dream house would be either a mid-century modern--or a Craftsman (how's that for different ends of the spectrum?)!

What I live in is a contemporary style home we built in 1986--so the Mid-mod style actually fits in pretty well. I just have a couple things, though. 

My toaster is the 4-slice version of this one--couldn't find a pic of the 4-slice.

[madzonie]

I have a now defunct Jenn-Air toaster that I've used for years. It has a unique style and I love it.

[just bee]

@madzonie 

@vermint 

Very nice, indeed!

Here's my Cuisinart Classic:

[SandySparkles]

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@Oznell wrote:

@vermint ,  oh, your toaster sounds fantastic and right up my alley!  Along with Art Deco, my other favorite retro style is midcentury modern.  I have a few midcentury items that I cherish...

@QVCisFun , and @SandySparkles ,  thank you for mentioning the Deco influence in film!  Ditto, it makes old movies all the more appealing to me.

Apart from the classic Fred and Ginger Art Deco extravaganzas, with those almost unreal Van Nest Polglase sets and art direction, I have a few others I love. 

"The Fountainhead" with Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal has to be number one.  Their feverish romance plays out against those starkly beautiful rooms.  I guess their surrealism is unique in films-- sort of a blend of deco and Art Moderne, a heady Forties' vision of the future!

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@Oznell You are MOST welcome!🥰 Thank YOU for the description of The Fountainhead, because I am inspired to watch it now!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[vermint]

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@just bee wrote:

@madzonie 

@vermint 

Very nice, indeed!

Here's my Cuisinart Classic:

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@just bee I considered this one when I was looking, too. There are a lot of cool-looking toasters out there!

[vermint]

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@madzonie wrote:

I have a now defunct Jenn-Air toaster that I've used for years. It has a unique style and I love it.

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@madzonie I love this one--great shape and color!