FIT APPLIANCES

Some period-friendly options.

1. TWO-TONE & NICKEL

The model 1855 all-electric, fourelement, smooth-top range in bisque and black is lavished with nickel trim on door frames, front legs, and skirt. Controls are hidden in the upper cabinet. Find a work surface and convection oven, too: $7,795. Elmira Stove Works, (800) 295-8498, elmirastoveworks.com

2. RETRO ICEBOX

Ideal for getaway cottages and other petite spaces, the 24" Retro-style refrigerator comes in a dozen colors, and also with motifs from Mickey Mouse to the Union Jack. Very quiet (38 dB), the fridge measures 60 ¼ " tall x 30 ¼ " deep x 23 2 /3" wide: $1,999 to $2,499. SMEG, (888) 763-4782, smegusa.com

3. PROFESSIONAL RETROFIT

No room for a “standard” 36" range? The 30" Professional Series gas range has non-digital (analog) controls, four sealed burners, iron grates, and a convection oven. Stainless steel in five door colors, including Rosso Red: $4,509. Bertazzoni, (800) 966-8300, bertazzoni.com

4. FIFTIES WAVE

Need every appliance in your 1950s kitchen to sing in period style and color? The Retro 800-watt countertop microwave oven is just the ticket. In Aqua or Retro Red, it’s detailed with a chrome door handle and other accents: $119.99 to $129.99. Nostalgia Products, (920) 347-9122, nostalgiaproducts.com

5. WIDE RANGE

Rocking a mid-century vibe in white and chrome, the 48" Mercury dual-fuel range includes three ovens that operate independently and five sealed gas burners. The extra-large oven on the left is multi-functional; the one on the right offers European convection; $6,519 and up. AGA, (800) 223-3900, aga-ranges.com