Kitchen of the future

[bpetersxx]

well the combo washer dryer is wonderful

Maybe some of the other appliances

But some of the other things I"m not sure about

 

[whitewhiskers]

I like this design from 1958

 

[rp2813]

I like the front-loading combo located next to the TV.  With so few options on TV back then, you could always run a load of laundry for entertainment.

 

[joeekaitis]

 

Great behind-the-scenes article.

 

The secrets behind the 1950s Miracle Kitchen of the future

The 1957 promotional film is in black and white. The YouTube print is of a low quality, washing out the spokesmodel’s face to just eyebrows, nose and lips. Dressed in a backless evening gown with modest heels, she walks languidly across the screen to begin her pitch. “Welcome to the...

indyweek.com

 

[beehiveboy]

Is the lower oven a microwave! If so how cool!!

 

[beehiveboy]

Is the lower oven a microwave! If so how cool!!

 

[combo52]

1958 RCA whirlpool kitchen

Yes, that lower oven is indeed a microwave that microwave oven was built By Tappan They also made it for Westinghouse. This is the first time I ever saw one in color. They were always brushed chrome stainless steel looking things.

John

 

[whitewhiskers]

RCA Whirlpool called it an "Electronic Oven"

 

[appnut]

Our 1961 home had the Nutone built-in Food Center, the hood vent, and doorbell chime.

 

[dermacie]

There is a Mark 58 house in my neighborhood.  I have never seen it inside.

 

[kalanikaau1]

ah yes

The fabulous 50's, where all consumer appliances revolved around and looked forward to the future, even if those appliances were painted some pink and black hue so much in vogue then.
I do see issues with the so-called control center going bonkers however, much like the HAL 9000 computer from 2001, A Space Odyssey fame when Madge wants to bake a simple cake.
"Sorry Madge, but I can't let you do that, the recipe calls for margarine, not butter and that's way too much half and half you are requesting".
The control center will then abort the entire process and dump all assembled ingredients in the trash...
The TV screen will then immediately tune to the latest Jack LaLane show and the control center will exclaim "here Madge, you really need to follow some of Jack's routines"
Isn't AI a wondrous thing?

 

[mattl]

Back in the 50's and 60's the future was wide open and a wonderful place - anything was possible.  Now the future is not a good thing, more a thing to be dreaded. Either we quit dreaming, or achieved "the dream kitchen"  When was the last time recently anyone has offered a kitchen of tomorrow?