{"product_id":"vintage-electrahot-style-no-368-art-deco-chrome-sandwich-toaster-press-mansfield-ohio-c-1938-1945","title":"Vintage Electrahot Style No. 368 Art Deco Chrome Sandwich Toaster Press – Mansfield Ohio c.1938–1945","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eThis is an original \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eElectrahot Style No. 368 electric sandwich toaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compact countertop grill produced in Mansfield, Ohio during the late Art Deco era. Designed for preparing toasted sandwiches, grilled cheese, and pressed lunches, the appliance reflects the streamlined industrial styling that defined American kitchen appliances of the late 1930s and early 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eThe chrome-plated steel body features geometric ridging across the lid and ribbed brown Bakelite handles on both the latch and side grips. The hinged lid closes tightly over the heated plates using a tension spring system, ensuring even pressure while cooking. When plugged into a standard 110–120 volt outlet, the internal heating element warms the aluminum plates to toast and compress sandwiches inside the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eElectrahot appliances were marketed as modern electric conveniences for the American home, offering quick hot meals with minimal equipment. Today these early countertop grills are appreciated both as decorative kitchen pieces and as examples of early electric appliance design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElectrahot Manufacturing Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was an American appliance manufacturer based in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMansfield, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The company produced small electric kitchen appliances during the first half of the 20th century, including sandwich grills, waffle irons, and countertop cooking devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eDuring the late 1930s and 1940s, Electrahot appliances reflected the influence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003estreamlined Art Deco design\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining chrome finishes with molded Bakelite handles and compact mechanical forms. These appliances were designed to be durable, efficient, and visually modern for the rapidly electrifying American kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eThe late 1930s marked a major transition in American kitchens as small electric appliances became widely available. Sandwich toasters like the Electrahot allowed households to prepare hot meals quickly without using a full stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eManufacturers leaned heavily into \u003cstrong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003estreamlined “machine-age” design\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring chrome plating, curved metal housings, and geometric details that reflected the broader Art Deco movement. Appliances of this period were built with robust metal housings and mechanical components intended to last decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eToday, early electric grills such as this Electrahot toaster represent a fascinating intersection of industrial design, culinary history, and American manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrahot Manufacturing Company\u003cbr data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eModel \/ Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 368\u003cbr data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mansfield, Ohio, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1938–1946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eElectrical Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e110–120 volts\u003cbr data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e660 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003eChrome-plated steel exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003eAluminum cooking plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003eBakelite handles and latch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003eSteel hinge with tension spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eArt Deco streamlined lid design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003eSpring hinge compression system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eLocking front latch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003eCompact countertop footprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003eCondition + Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3706\"\u003eThis vintage appliance remains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003egood vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003eObserved condition details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3990\"\u003e→ Surface scratching and light wear to chrome exterior\u003cbr data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003e→ Interior cooking plates show typical utensil marks from use\u003cbr data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003e→ Original Bakelite handles intact\u003cbr data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003e→ Spring hinge mechanism present and functional\u003cbr data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003e→ Bottom manufacturer stamp clearly visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003eElectrical components are original; functionality has not been tested and the appliance is offered as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003evintage collectible or display piece\u003c\/strong\u003e unless professionally serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4173\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4204\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003eVintage kitchen appliances capture a moment when everyday objects were built with both \u003cstrong data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4326\"\u003edurability and design in mind\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Electrahot toaster reflects the optimism of the machine age, when chrome surfaces, clean geometry, and electrical innovation represented the future of the American kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4728\"\u003eWhether displayed in a retro kitchen, used as a prop in a styled interior, or collected as an example of early countertop appliance engineering, this Art Deco toaster remains a charming artifact of pre-war domestic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4733\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4760\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"5025\"\u003eAt Viridian Eclection, we seek out pieces that reflect the craftsmanship and design sensibilities of earlier eras. Each object we curate carries a story—from the industrial optimism of early electric appliances to the enduring appeal of well-made household tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5027\" data-end=\"5158\"\u003eThis Electrahot toaster stands as a small but compelling example of American manufacturing and the evolution of the modern kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42978018918505,"sku":null,"price":64.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_electrahot_style_no._368_art_deco_chrome_sandwich_toaster_press_mansfield_ohio_c.19381945772628001597735054705803369.jpg?v=1774756369","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-electrahot-style-no-368-art-deco-chrome-sandwich-toaster-press-mansfield-ohio-c-1938-1945","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}