Vintage 1960s Electra Tile Floral Ceramic Trivet – Mid-Century Modern Hot Plate with Original Box
This exquisite 1960s Electra Tile trivet marries mid-century modern elegance with practical design, featuring a vibrant floral ceramic tile framed by a sleek black metal base. A rare survivor in its original box, it includes the original Good Housekeeping Guarantee tag—a mark of trusted quality from the golden age of home innovation. Both functional and artful, it’s a piece that evokes the refined utility of the modernist domestic ideal.
Overall, item is in good vintage condition - warms up well. Does show some wear on the ceramic corners. Still has the original promotional tag. Please see all of the photos.
Historical Note:
Manufactured by Automatic Controls Corporation of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Electra Tile trivets were part of a postwar wave of electric kitchen aids marketed to the stylish and efficient homemaker. This model, likely distributed under the Kingsware product line, reflects mid-century consumer trust in branded quality—underscored by its inclusion in Good Housekeeping, whose seal of approval appears on the still-attached tag.
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Electrical Trivet Dimensions (Approximate):
8.75" L : 6.25" W
Weight (Approximate):
985 grams or 2.17 lbs
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This exquisite 1960s Electra Tile trivet marries mid-century modern elegance with practical design, featuring a vibrant floral ceramic tile framed by a sleek black metal base. A rare survivor in its original box, it includes the original Good Housekeeping Guarantee tag—a mark of trusted quality from the golden age of home innovation. Both functional and artful, it’s a piece that evokes the refined utility of the modernist domestic ideal.
Overall, item is in good vintage condition - warms up well. Does show some wear on the ceramic corners. Still has the original promotional tag. Please see all of the photos.
Historical Note:
Manufactured by Automatic Controls Corporation of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Electra Tile trivets were part of a postwar wave of electric kitchen aids marketed to the stylish and efficient homemaker. This model, likely distributed under the Kingsware product line, reflects mid-century consumer trust in branded quality—underscored by its inclusion in Good Housekeeping, whose seal of approval appears on the still-attached tag.
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Electrical Trivet Dimensions (Approximate):
8.75" L : 6.25" W
Weight (Approximate):
985 grams or 2.17 lbs
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This exquisite 1960s Electra Tile trivet marries mid-century modern elegance with practical design, featuring a vibrant floral ceramic tile framed by a sleek black metal base. A rare survivor in its original box, it includes the original Good Housekeeping Guarantee tag—a mark of trusted quality from the golden age of home innovation. Both functional and artful, it’s a piece that evokes the refined utility of the modernist domestic ideal.
Overall, item is in good vintage condition - warms up well. Does show some wear on the ceramic corners. Still has the original promotional tag. Please see all of the photos.
Historical Note:
Manufactured by Automatic Controls Corporation of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Electra Tile trivets were part of a postwar wave of electric kitchen aids marketed to the stylish and efficient homemaker. This model, likely distributed under the Kingsware product line, reflects mid-century consumer trust in branded quality—underscored by its inclusion in Good Housekeeping, whose seal of approval appears on the still-attached tag.
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Electrical Trivet Dimensions (Approximate):
8.75" L : 6.25" W
Weight (Approximate):
985 grams or 2.17 lbs
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