Re-Nest beat us to blogging the Dishmaster -- a retro replacement for the automatic dishwasher -- but we were so fond of the vintage styling that we thought it deserved another look here on AT:SF.
Vintage Look Faucets From Dishmaster
While Re-Nest focused in on the 50's, we're fond of the 60's vibe that comes with the "Mod Squad" model. With clean lines, it would fit well in a more contemporary kitchen, while still offering the same green benefits, including lowered water usage and biodegradable soap.
Bottom line: If you're looking to give up an appliance -- or don't have one to begin with -- the Dishmaster seems like a smart, stylish alternative. And if your brushes get gritty -- a concern voiced by one reader -- a set of three of replacement heads (plus soap) is available for less than $30.
Prices start at around $150, making this a good choice when you're flip-flopping over a faucet that's new and ultra modern or vintage and lots of work.
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Hmmm... I'm undecided on this trend. I do think a lot of faucet fixtures have gone "too" modern, but this just looks old to me. I'll take take something more timelessly classic...
view TheGoodBiGirl's profile
Wow - I'd love one of these...
view bepsf's profile
I'm not sure I understand how it works. How is it supposed to be any different than handwashing in the sink (pre-filled with water and soap) and then rinsing?
view fabulissime's profile
So advanced and modern, a teen boy is shown doing dishes in a 50's ad! Truly a worthy product. ;)
view Mela's profile
"I'm not sure I understand how it works. How is it supposed to be any different than handwashing in the sink (pre-filled with water and soap) and then rinsing?"
You might want to read the FAQ's and other info on the website - remembering that these were invented before the planet required that every American home come with an automatic dishwasher as standard equipment and are from the same era as Electric Knives, Electric Frypans, Aluminum Icetrays, Handcranked Nutchoppers and Egg Beaters, etc.
http://www.dishmasterliving.com/faucet-faq/
view bepsf's profile
That is pretty flippin' cool.
view Cassis's profile
I have the "Sidecar Sam" at our lake house and love it (although I don't think I knew that's what it was called when I bought it a couple of years ago - it just had a model number)
It's great since we don't do many dishes there and would never fill up a whole dishwasher on a single weekend.
view BlahDeBlah's profile
awe those were the days I had this growing up so much more functional then the cheap crap one I have.
view LoriSF's profile
I am in love! The Sidesaddle Sue would be absolutely perfect on my ca. 1936 double drainboard sink!
view superbeetle's profile
Finally, a MCM trend I can get behind. It also flies in the face of "designer" faucets.
view hdtex's profile
We had a Sidesaddle Sue in every house I grew up in, even after we got a dishwasher. They were great for pans...and soaking your sibs.
view ts's profile
It surely has a nostalgic feel about it, but - being European - I think it just wastes water and energy, compared with a modern dishwasher.
view Hamburg1's profile
Thanks for the plug, Lise. Readers can buy the Dishmaster on my blog, http://retrorenovation.com, or the special Dishmaster site I set up, http://dishmasterliving.com.
It's fun to be a part of such an ingenious product -- in production since 1948, and still made in America, can you believe it!
view 50s Pam's profile
Pam--
Good to see you over here!
Keep up the good work preserving our Pink Bathrooms!
:-)
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