Kitchen Stoves: When good stoves die

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

This Western Holly Stove is the real thing: A stove from the 1940s and one of 300 restored stoves in stock and for sale. The stove pictured is a 43-1/2" four burner model with two ovens, two broilers, one griddle and a vanishing utility shelf. Price is $3,895 (November 2004).

Stove cabinets are disassembled, cleaned and repaired. Worn or broken parts are replaced. Porcelain finishes are re-porcelained in bold colors such as hot pink, mint green, baby blue, basic black, fire engine red and snow white.

Choose from a variety of manufacturers, such as Magic Chef, O'Keefe & Merritt, Wedgewood, Quick Meal and more.