Make: Tappan
Model: 72
Approximate Age: 1952
Made in: Mansfield, Ohio
Width: 36″
Depth: 27.5″
Backsplash Height: 46.75″
Cooktop Height: 36″
Starting at: $6,000
Tappan made straightforward stoves that worked well and continue to serve kitchens around the country. They didn’t add a lot of frills and they didn’t go overboard on flashiness, either. But they had cool mid-century designs and are reliable partners for any kitchen.
I often say that anything made before 1956 can outperform anything made after 1956 and this is one of the reasons why. This ” above average” stove from the early 50s will outlast anything made nowadays and perform steadily with a sense of flair for decades to come.
