Where to find ‘em

If you want a 1940s or 1950s stove but want to skip the part about hauling it home from a garage sale or junkyard, you can find a restored, working stove at several shops or workshops.

Antique Gas Stoves: In Montclair but no formal showroom. The company sells fully restored stoves, does repairs and sells parts. https://www.antiquegasstoves.com. (909) 445-0300.

Antique Stove Heaven: Large inventory at two showrooms — 5414 Western Ave. in Los Angeles and 1428 Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City. Also does commissioned restorations and makes house calls for repairs. https://www.antiquestoveheaven.com. (323) 298-5581.

Antique Stoves: 10826 Venice Blvd. in Culver City. Sells working stoves in various states of restoration. Also does commissioned restorations and makes house calls for repairs. https://www.antiquestove.com. (310) 287-1910.

Bond’s Home Appliances: 965 E. 4th St. in Long Beach. In business since 1923, it now specializes in selling restored stoves. (562) 435-5669.

Vintage Stoves: In San Bernardino but no formal showroom. Sells completely restored stoves and does commissioned restorations (only on stoves that are to be completely restored, down to the frame). https://www.vintagestoves.com. (877) 850-1266.