What Vintage Appliances Can You Still Buy Today?

[thatwasherguy]

Hi everyone! Hope you’re all well. It has come to my attention that there are a number of appliances (both small and major) that have quite a long design history, some of which are still made today. For instance, the Whirlpool 29” (top filter) dryer that came out in 1966 is still being made today, albeit with some updates. So is the classic Speed Queen washer and dryer design, that can be traced back to the 90’s. The Osterizer Galaxie blenders that have been around since the 70’s are also still being made today (I talked a friend into replacing her crappy ninja blender with one of these not too long ago, and she loves it). I guess the Whirlpool VMW can also go on this list, since its design originated in the 1980’s as the ‘World Washer’. The Whirlpool 27” (DOTT) dryer also originated in the 80’s IIRC. I also recently discovered that Brown Stove Works still exists, and is selling products that look like they were just brought through a time portal from an 80’s Sears catalog. And of course, you can’t mention vintage-spec appliances without bringing up KitchenAid stand mixers, with their design going back to WWII era. I can also think of a bunch of current vacuum cleaners that are vintage designs, like the Numatic Henry, SEBO X and G series, Windsor Versamatic, Sanitaire Tradition, 8 lb Oreck, Hoover Commercial PortaPower, and whatever Kirby is currently making. All of this had me wondering, what other vintage appliances can still be bought new? Also, has anyone on here ever bought one of those vintage-spec Brown stoves? If so, what was it like?

Thanks,
Thatwasherguy.

 

[Chetlaham]

First thing that comes to mind for me are Sharp and some Amana commercial microwaves. Those designs has been around for decades and can still be purchased new.

Thank you for reminding me about Brown Stove Works. Its comforting to know they are still around and making no nonsense ranges and cook-tops that can be easily repaired.