In our kitchen, we have appliances that are black and stainless. We also have granite countertops with a black and white tile backsplash. Our accessories and countertop appliances tend to be stainless or brushed metal as well (pot rack and compost pail from Crate and Barrel and our Cuisinart TOB-60 Convection Toaster Oven Broiler).
Our OXO containers take up a lot of counterspace (in the photo above they're stacked on top of each other behind the rice cooker). So while I love their functionality, I don't love the look. Solution? Hide OXO containers in stackable Lincoln BeautyWare from the 1950s (props for our retro kitchen shoot).
Photography Credit: Roberts888 via Flickr Check out the Canette canisters on the countertop to the right of the fridge. |
When assembling a cohesive (i.e. "matchy matchy") kitchen look using vintage pieces for your modern kitchen, there are a few things to consider:
- Brand - Canette, GarnerWare, Lincoln BeautyWare, Masterware, Duro (a Canadian brand), and Mirro. Canette, GarnerWare, Lincoln BeautyWare, and Masterware are blind embossed on the bottom of each piece. If photos of a piece don't show the embossing, be sure to ask the seller.
- Finish - chrome, brushed aluminum, copper, or paint finish
- Material used for handles - some are painted metal, some are plastic woodgrain
- Type of label - some are blind embossed
- Lettering of label - some are all capital letters, some are all lowercase letters
- Orientation of label - some are vertical and some are horizontal
- Dimensions - some of the canisters aren't stackable as they typically round (Mirro). Others are polygons that can be stacked (Lincoln BeautyWare and GarnerWare). However, some are pie-shaped designed to fit in a corner on your counter. Stackable rectangular canisters can differ in size, GarnerWare can be 4.75"x5.75" to 5"x6" while Canette and Lincoln BeautyWare are typically 5"x6" and Masterware is 4.875"x5.125".
Lincoln BeautyWare ($20 to $29 for the set)
Image courtesy of Sir Edmond's Vintage
Image courtesy of Sir Edmond's Vintage
If searching on Etsy, try a couple of combinations, GarnerWare as well as Garner Ware, Lincoln BeautyWare as well as Lincoln Beauty Ware, and Masterware as well as Master Ware.
Finding vintage 1950s metal canisters is a delightful journey into the past, blending nostalgia with practicality in today's kitchens. These timeless pieces not only evoke a sense of charm but also add functional elegance to modern spaces like modular kitchen Chennai. Their durability and retro designs make them perfect for storing pantry staples while enhancing kitchen aesthetics. Exploring tips on where to find these treasures adds excitement to creating a stylish kitchen ensemble. Whether aiming for a complete vintage look or incorporating nostalgic accents, these canisters are sure to complement Chennai's contemporary modular kitchen designs with a touch of retro flair.
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