Antique Wood Burning Cook Stove Basics

For some having an antique wood burning cook stove for their décor is not only a decorative decision, but one that brings back fond memories of times past. Gone are the days where homes were heated from these wood burning cook stoves and they were the focal point of a room when families gathered around them to enjoy meals together, play cards, or even visit with friends.

Once you have made the decision to purchase an antique stove, you will need to research the ones available in order to make certain that it will be a perfect fit for your home, both for size, functionality, and for safety. There are many places you can browse for an antique wood burning cook stove, depending on your own resources. The Internet is a fantastic place to start browsing for such a purchase. Here you can search through online catalogs, find vendors in your area or ones that are willing to ship to your area, and research the costs of obtaining such a purchase.

There is nothing more welcoming in a Victorian style kitchen than a warm, elegant antique wood burning cook stove. These stoves are nostalgic of times where family was the most important part of people’s lives, where families grew up together and kept close ties to one another with activities in their homes. With the early 1900’s, these wood stoves were essential for homes for heating and cooking for the family, creating an essence of security and an atmosphere that many try to still obtain to this day.

Depending on your budget and housing placement of your antique wood burning cook stove, you are sure to find a product that will suit you tastes. You can find assorted cook stoves ranging in cost anywhere from $1,800 up to over $4,000, contingent on what size of stove and what features you choose for your final purchase. Aspects such as conversion to gas or electricity will have an effect on what type you prefer, as well as where your new exquisite purchase will sit in your home. You may have to rearrange furniture in order to make the placement of your newest focal point more visually appealing.

Many antique shops have access to restoration companies who have these styles of cook stoves for sale, or know of someone who does. Be sure to make yourself known around the antique circuit, put the word out if you know exactly what type of stove you are looking for and someone is sure to contact you with that style for your home. Do not rush your purchase since you are spending a great deal on a functional piece for your home, you want to be totally satisfied with your purchase.

Once you have made a decision and purchased the antique wood burning cook stove that you desire, delivery and installation are your next steps for your purchase. Many companies provide delivery service but can be expensive if you choose an outside courier that delivers only curbside and will not bring the product into your home. Your best bet is to use the delivery service provided from the retailer that you bought your stove from. Your stove will be totally insured, delivered to their specifications and your high expectations, without the added stress of having a 3rd party involved in your extraordinary purchase.