#retro-appliances

#retro-appliances

Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) grew up in a time of rapid technological advancements and cultural change. This post-World War II generation witnessed the advent of landline telephones and transistor radios, and were amongst the first to have televisions in their homes during their youth. But beyond these historic milestones, there were countless household tools that defined the Boomer childhood - especially those used in the kitchen.

Every year new products launch at trade shows, and every year most of them disappear without a trace (often for good reason!). A few become solidly successful, and a much smaller number become all-time classics that change the way we cook. With the passage of decades, those all-time classics often become highly collectible. Some people value them just for their aesthetic qualities. Others collect vintage small appliances because their rarity, or their historical importance, means they can be treated as investments