We Demand To Know Why Modern Stoves Aren't As Awesome As This Vintage Appliance

There's something about vintage designs that modern aesthetics have officially lost, especially with the wave of minimalism that values simplicity over fun. Some even argue that minimalism killed creativity, whether in architecture or interior design, which is why you could imagine our surprise when we saw a vintage Chambers stove.

This convenient appliance, which is as multi-functional as it is magical, hails back to the 1950s. It perfectly captures the essence of mid-century kitchens, where fun pastel shades were all the rage. Its sleek finish and stylish knobs (that have a satisfying click if you give them a twist) make anyone's time in the kitchen a delight. The stovetop is equipped with a broiler and a griddle (for sausages and hash browns) that share the stage with a couple of burners (for your pots and pans) and one Thermowell (where bite-sized meats can be cooked). Meanwhile, the front face is where you find the oven. With its smart touches, it kind of downplays the meaning of what we now call smart appliances (and it helps that it's pretty cute). Without a doubt, it's one of the vintage kitchen design trends we can't wait to see come back. If it doesn't, well, we'll go on with our lives with a Chambers stove-shaped hole in our hearts.

In the red corner, we have the Chambers stove, with multiple channels that make you excited to get cooking. This once-popular kitchen tool (almost) no one uses anymore used to come in eye-catching colors — bold red, playful green, radiant yellow, stylish black, and even timeless white. It effortlessly elevated the look of any space, holding up well even as it carried over the funky and homey kitchens of the '60s.

In the blue corner, we have a modern-day stove, complete with an induction cooker, smart technology, and an energy-conscious design. Some even have a pyrolytic cleaning feature that helps make crumbs easier to clean with high heat. So ... did the Chambers stove just lose the fight? Hold on; we have to consider that the Chambers stove has been around for about 75 years, yet it can still compete with its reliable features and timeless charm.

Even if the absolute best electric ovens on the market join the ring, the Chambers stove proves to be a tough contender. Add to that the fact that present-day stoves usually come in either black or white, and they lose the round to the Chambers stove if we were to focus on aesthetics. Maybe there's no clear winner — but we can't help but wonder why 21st century design is as innovative as it is lacking in certain values.