Vintage kitchen: 5 retro kitchen gadgets

The De'Longhi KBOV 2001.BG teapot from the Icona Vintage design line of the Italian manufacturer of household appliances is made in the image and likeness of tea sets from the past, when tea ceremonies were highly valued.

The retro-style of the model is emphasized by the characteristic inflated shape of the case with an abundance of chrome elements. The matte body of the teapot is successfully combined with an elegant removable lid, on top of which there is a round cap. The handle is attached to the body of the model with only one end, and under it there is an indication of the water level in the flask.

The electric kettle holds 1.7 liters of water in one sitting. Thanks to the powerful 2000 W heating element, you can boil a full flask in about 5 minutes. Both the inside and outside shell of the De'Longhi Icona Vintage KBOV 2001.BG use a durable stainless steel finish. "Stainless steel" is completely inert, does not have its own smell and does not affect the taste of water.

The kettle is installed on a round platform with a contact group that allows you to place the device in any convenient position. In addition , the model is equipped with a filter made of food grade stainless steel, which is inserted into the spout. The filter can be pulled out and cleaned from dirt. The electric kettle is made with a special taste and sense of style, is extremely simple in everyday use, decorates vintage kitchen interiors with its presence.

Smeg household appliances came to us as if from the middle of the last century. The elegant retro design of the brand's everyday kitchen helpers has become recognizable all over the world. The model of the TSF02CREU toaster is also made in a vintage image with functions in a modern way.

The device has elongated slots for four slices of bread. By simply turning the rotary control, the user has the right to set one of six levels of toasting. In the center of this knob is the "STOP" button for forcibly stopping the process of toasting the bread. The Smeg TSF02CREU copes with its direct duties very quickly - the high power of the device (1500 W) affects.

Once in the slots, the slices of bread are automatically centered, i.e. are placed at an equal distance from the heating elements and are fried equally from all sides. For true gourmets, a useful option for one-sided toasting is provided. Also in the software arsenal of the toaster there is a function of defrosting bakery products. To collect crumbs, a removable stainless steel tray is introduced into the design of the device.

Non-slip feet serve as fulcrum for the vintage body of the model. Separately, a grill for warming buns can be installed on the top panel of the toaster. Only the bulky dimensions of the device and its high cost upset. However, it should be considered as a stylish object of the kitchen interior. The toaster really forms a “wow effect” and is perfect for decorating a kitchen in a retro design.

Two-valve kitchen faucet Franke Old England Bicomand 115.0180.687 is made according to all the canons of vintage style. The model brings a touch of luxury to the kitchen interior, decorated in an "old" design.

Particular attention in the appearance of the mixer deserves thoughtful elaboration of details. The model is designed with a high swivel spout (275 mm), so it covers a large area of the kitchen sink and is suitable for washing or filling large items in the manner of large pots. The height of the water jet is 205 mm from the bottom of the sink. The spout rotates 360° around its axis.

Franke Old England Bicomand 115.0180.687 is equipped with two levers: separately for cold and hot water. It is also equipped with a ceramic disc cartridge and two check valves, which prevent the return of water when the pressure in the water supply drops. Out of the box, the device is equipped with two inlet flexible hoses 450 mm long.

The faucet pairs well with titanium-coated stainless steel sinks and fragranite sinks. The model is assembled in Switzerland. Granite, brass or copper are used as a coating for its body. The brainchild of Franke will appeal to fans of classics, Provence and retro styles.

The Kaiser A-6315 ElfEm Eco hood was created in the imperial style of the late classicism era. Along with some ovens and hobs, the model belongs to the vintage line of Empire household appliances.

The hood is decorated with exquisite ivory color combined with bronze fittings. Also, the control panel is made in bronze with buttons for three-level fan speed adjustment and LED-backlight activation. In the "maximum" mode, the productivity of the hood is 910 m³ / h.

The filtration system of the device is headed by a metal filter to trap dust and greasy particles. It should be cleaned approximately every two months during normal use of the hood. The grease filter can be washed in the dishwasher or cleaned by hand using mild detergents.

If for some reason it is impossible to connect the hood to the ventilation system, when retrofitting the Kaiser A-6315 ElfEm Eco with a carbon filter, the device can operate in air recirculation mode. The activated carbon filter provides fine air cleaning and effectively absorbs any odors, after which the purified air is returned back to the kitchen. The stumbling block on the way to mastering the hood is the high cost of the product. Only the involved aesthetes of interior design can afford it.

The Electrolux Rococo collection of electric ovens combines classic luxury design with great taste of cooked dishes. Ovens of the series will become a real decoration for the kitchen in a retro look.

The SurroundCook OPEA 2550V model is notable for its ivory color, vintage brass knobs for setting the modes and selecting the heating temperature, as well as the traditional analog clock in the center of the upper segment of the facade. The only “but” is that it is inconvenient to set the time and timer for turning off the oven on the clock.

In general, the Electrolux brand oven is an independent built-in model with good capacity (volume 72 liters) and nice bonuses in equipment. In particular, telescopic guides for baking sheets on the same level. The flow of hot air around the perimeter of the working chamber of the oven is accelerated by a large UltraFanPlus fan, in addition, the user is provided with a powerful grill for baking dishes with a ruddy golden crust.

The back and side walls of the oven chamber are covered with a special catalytic enamel for easy cleaning. It is enough to turn on the device for 1 hour at the maximum heating temperature and all kinds of fat deposits will literally be incinerated. The inner glass can be removed to clean the door panels. The Electrolux SurroundCook OPEA 2550V electric oven looks great in a vintage kitchen and does not disappoint the user audience in terms of functionality.