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Sure, they're expensive, but they don't make these built-to-last beauties like they used to. Sturdy and striking, these smart appliances cook up serious style.
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1953 Western Holly
This green number features a gas-powered range, as well as a rotisserie cooker and an electric light and fan (both novel at the time). At 46 inches, it's wide—even by 1950s standards. Value: $8,900 All prices in this story reflect refurbished, functional models (sourced from antiqueappliances.com in Clayton, GA). You can find non-working models that need some fixing up for as little as $500 on Ebay and Craigslist.
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1952 Chambers
Built-in cabinets with standardized sizes for stoves first appeared in kitchens during the 1950s. At 37.5 inches wide, this 1952 Chambers is more representative of this shift in size. Value: $7,400
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1949 O'Keefe and Merritt
After World War II, vibrant colors and shiny chrome came into vogue. Thanks to flashy features—a griddle for pancakes, a "grillevator" that lowered food close to flames for indoor barbecuing, and built-in salt and pepper shakers—this brand still has a cult following. Value: $8,900 RELATED: 11 Vintage Appliances We Want in Our Kitchen
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1934 Magic Chef
Noted industrial designer Frank Alvah Parsons created this gas-fueled looker, complete with a tile-like porcelain exterior and Bakelite handles. Intended to appeal to female consumers, it also includes coveted innovations such as a temperature-control knob. Value: $5,800
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1926 Hotpoint
This scarce specimen (only seven are known to exist) was one of the first electric models. Technically advanced, the coiled heating elements are nearly identical to those of 21st-century stoves. Long legs add decorative flair, while a porcelain-coated steel allows for easy cleaning. Value: $18,000
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1918 Garland
Originally priced at $900 (double the cost of a then-new Ford Model T!), this top-of-the-line baker and boiler was found only in wealthy homes and fancy hotel kitchens. Today, any pre-WWII-era stove of this size (a full 6 feet wide!) with six burners and multiple ovens is a rare find. Value: $20,000
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New Stoves with Classic Looks
With top-of-the-line materials and a multitude of head-turning hues, the following brands are putting an antique spin on brand spankin' new appliances.
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La Cornue
With stately hardware and double doors, the old-world charm of this French import belies modern features such as an oven with seven cooking modes. Château 120, available in 26 colors. (From $8,600; lacornueusa.com)
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Elmira Stoveworks
Rich colors, curvy legs, and nickel trim, including a Victorian-inspired trivet above the range, make this model feel more like a fine piece of furniture than an appliance. (Antique Range, available in 7 colors; from $5,695; elmirastoveworks.com)
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Big Chill
Assembled in Reading, Pennsylvania, these sleek specimens feature honest-to-goodness chrome and can accommodate an industrial-size baking sheet. (30" Retro Stove, available in 8 colors. From $4,295; bigchill.com)
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Aga
At only 24 inches wide, this sunny cast-iron number packs in all the charm of a vintage stove without a bulky frame. Bonus: Individually heated oven units maximize your cook space. (City 24, Available in 15 colors. From $8,199; aga-ranges.com)
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