Where to find ‘em
If you want a 1940s or 1950s stove but want to skip the part about hauling it home from a garage sale or junkyard, you can find a restored, working stove at several shops or workshops.
Antique Gas Stoves: In Montclair but no formal showroom. The company sells fully restored stoves, does repairs and sells parts.
Antique Stove Heaven: Large inventory at two showrooms — 5414 Western Ave. in Los Angeles and 1428 Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City. Also does commissioned restorations and makes house calls for repairs.
Antique Stoves: 10826 Venice Blvd. in Culver City. Sells working stoves in various states of restoration. Also does commissioned restorations and makes house calls for repairs.
Bond’s Home Appliances: 965 E. 4th St. in Long Beach. In business since 1923, it now specializes in selling restored stoves. (562) 435-5669.
Vintage Stoves: In San Bernardino but no formal showroom. Sells completely restored stoves and does commissioned restorations (only on stoves that are to be completely restored, down to the frame).
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