Vintage Stoves – Classic Designs to Warm Your Heart
By Kim Filler
Editor's Summary: This is a brief description of various
antique wood stoves. If you are thinking of acquiring an antique,
wood-burning stove read about the stoves below to help you narrow
down your choices.
Have you ever been to the antique market, or watching the "Antiques
Roadshow", and seen those wonderful woodstoves for days passed?
They are absolutely amazing, especially if you can find one in good
shape. A friend of mine recently installed a "4 O’clock" stove dating
back to the early 1900’s, and it looks marvelous! It got me thinking
about woodstoves, in general, and I started to research many of
the vintage stoves. I have listed the most popular models below.
Get yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up, and read on!
Victorian Stoves – These stoves date back to the late 1800’s. They
are generally made from cast iron, and adorned with nickel. This
early kitchen stove will meet all of your cooking needs.
Country Stoves – These stoves generally date to around the early
1900’s. It is very similar to the Victorian stove, but more effort
has been out into the nickel highlights and the clean, crisp casting.
Retro Stoves – These particular stoves are simply updated versions
of the above. In the 1930’s, when these stoves were immensely popular,
the kitchen seemed to be the central point in one’s home. These
stoves were integral to the "modern" kitchen.
Cylinder Stoves – These stoves are likely the most easily recognizable
of the antique stoves. They were renowned for their extraordinary
ability to heat a home, while taking up very little floor space.
Potbelly Stoves – Early American photographs abound with images
of the potbelly stove. These stoves were found in railway stations,
saloons, brothels, and many other historic settings on the western
frontier.
Parlour Stoves – Back in the Victorian era, these beautiful stoves
were a focal point in traditional parlour rooms. At the height of
their popularity, artisans adorned them with various designs such
as cherubs, mythological figures, and floral designs.
Franklin Fireplaces – This stove is pure Americana. It was designed
by Benjamin Franklin, and early American inventor, craftsman, and
President. All wood stoves used for heating owe their heritage to
Benjamin Franklin, and his efficient design.
These are but a few of the stove types I came across in my research.
These stoves are all wonderful examples of design and function.
If you happen to see any of these stoves while shopping for antiques,
do let me know. Or buy one for yourself! You won’t regret it!
Kim Filler loves shopping for antiques in obscure, out-of-the-way
markets. She is currently obsessing about the Franklin Fireplace.
When she is free from her daily pursuits, she writes for fireplacesandwoodstoves.com
– a website of interest to those who enjoy fireplaces and woodstoves
featuring information on wood
burning stoves, old
antique wood stoves, fireplace
mantel information and more.
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