With constantly evolving lifestyle preferences and fast-paced technology, appliances become obsolete every few years. While new inventions are superior in terms of design and functions, we still miss the good old appliances. Here is the list of ‘blast from the past’ appliances we want to see in our homes again.
Burger Maker
This single-serving appliance made making burgers at home super easy. All you had to do was spray some oil or butter on its insides, place the burger patty, and your food was ready in a jiffy. It was a life savior for people who wanted cook a quick meal.
Wall-Mounted Refrigerator
Believe it or not, a popular electronics brand introduced a horizontal wall-mounted refrigerator. It looked like a cabinet and was a first-of-its-kind innovation. You could grab your favorite beer or a slice of cake conveniently without bending or stooping. It was also a great way to keep a few food items out of children’s reach.
Rotating Toaster Racks
Who wouldn’t love evenly toasted bread from both sides? This classic toaster had rotating racks designed to do just that for you. It would be nice to have it back in our kitchen.
Roll-Top Bread Box with Warmer
A wonderful appliance to store your bread and keep it warm, this one was a huge hit in many homes in the bygone days. This bread box had a built-in heater which allowed people to maintain a warm serving temperature for a longer time for freshly baked bread.
Conveyor Belt Toaster
Unlike today’s toaster which bread pops out when it is ready, this vintage appliance used a conveyor belt to function. You had to put the bread slice on the conveyor belt and the toaster would pull it inside. The toasted slices would come out on the conveyor belt from the other side. It was definitely fun and cool.
Stand Mixer with Colors
The 1950s saw stand mixers in the monotonous white and silver color on every kitchen countertop. Imagine people’s excitement when a home appliance brand launched the mixers in vibrant hues. These colors were petal pink, antique copper, satin chrome, sunny yellow, and island green. People flocked to the stores to buy it. Stand mixers are available in a variety of colors these days but they don’t beat the charm of vintage ones.
Over-The-Range (OTR) Microwave
Back in the late 1970s, the size of microwaves was getting bigger, consuming extra space on countertops. A well-known brand reinvented the microwave design, taking the market by storm. It launched the first OTR microwave that doubled as a hood and freed up the counter space. The microwave was cabinet-mounted with a built-in vent and cooktop light. Modern OTR microwave models are still available in the market but can’t match their predecessor’s functionality and convenience.
Electric Mangle Iron
This iron was in high demand as they could seamlessly press bedsheets, curtains, and other large pieces of fabric. It distributed heat evenly and gave a crisp finish to the fabric. It was also suitable for delicate fabrics like silk and wool. Most importantly, it consumed low energy as compared to traditional handheld irons. It can give a major boost to sustainable consumption if brought back today.
Retro Food Warmer
When you are hosting a party, it is a big hassle to keep the food warm or head back to the kitchen to heat it. The retro food warmer with a flat rectangular compact design allowed people to serve dishes at warm temperatures. It used electric heat with a simple plug-and-go function. It was a must-have at gatherings.
Easy Bake Oven
It was a toy that worked like a real conventional oven. It was fitted with incandescent light bulbs which worked without electricity. It was sold with size-appropriate utensils and cake mix packets. It was perfect to bake mini cakes or cupcakes. A 1960s product, it became a rage among children and parents.
Tele-Bar
You must have guessed this appliance from its name. It was a one-in-all entertainment system with a television, stereo, and bar cart. It looked like a cabinet from the outside. Once opened, it became a party entertainer.
Hybrid Dishwasher and Washing Machine
Imagine having a machine that could both wash your clothes and dishes. This machine did exist in the 1940s and was known as a domestic miracle. It had two washing units in just one streamlined cabinet. It could switch from a clotheswasher to a dishwasher in 1.5 minutes. This space-saving machine with dual functionality would be such a blessing in small-size homes.
Ice Cream Maker with a Hand Crank
The old-fashioned ice cream maker was a humble wooden bucket with a metal canister and a hand crank. The metal canister used a blend of ice water and salt kept in the bucket to churn the ice cream manually. It took patience to make the ice cream but the taste and texture made the anticipation and wait worth it.
Avocado Green Refrigerator
Avocado was a trending color in the 1970s although it is hard to tell why. It was cool to buy or wear everything that could help people show off how cool they were. So, avocado green refrigerators also became a rage. The brownie point was that the refrigerator had a good aesthetic design and reliable functions. It is not surprising that people want it to make a comeback.
Hot Air Popcorn Popper
Popcorn is an evergreen party and movie snack. Microwave popcorn bags and stove-top poppers either didn’t exist or weren’t very popular. Hence, people used a hot air popcorn popper. This appliance operated on a hot air mechanism to pop the corn kernels without oil.
