A vintage enamel-covered metal breadbox. Isn't she a beauty? With a bit of rust and a slightly imperfect finish (I refer to this as "patina"). Exactly as described by Lise at tentpitcher. Large enough for multiple loaves of bread. I love having the bread on the countertop, close at hand.
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These vintage enamel-covered bread boxes appear from time to time on eBay and Etsy. They also sometimes show up at antique shows or vintage shops. Modern bread boxes with retro styling are still in production as well.
Polder makes this white toolbox-style bread box. It's also available in black.
And for those craving a bit more color, Wesco makes a line of bread boxes (or bread bins as they're called in the UK) in a spectrum of saturated, playful colors. Based on the original 1940s Wesco design, these bins are made in Germany.
The Breadboy from Wesco offers a slight variant on the toolbox shape. Absolutely beautiful.
My green beauty will definitely not be showing up on regretsy. If you've decided that a vintage (or modern) enamel-coated bread box is in your kitchen's future, happy hunting! It may take a little while, but I know you'll find just the right one.
Very cool! Your vintage does much more for me than the retros. I would've loved to see her open to see how the bread fits inside.
ReplyDeleteI am totally jealous! There was a similar style recipe box on Etsy once--rust and all--that I snoozed and loosed on. Congrats on your fin and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestion, RHome! I'll take a photo this weekend. Thanks, Deva!
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