40 Popular Items That Used to Look Completely Different in the Past

Coffee lovers of the world, unite! This retro electric coffee maker from the 1940s is one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen. It’s an electric maker with a matching sugar and creamer set. All that chrome is truly dazzling. They don’t make coffee makers like they used to, that’s for sure.

This particular set was designed by Alfonso Ianelli, who was famous for his innovative consumer designs. The double-bulb shape became Ianelli’s signature design, making it instantly recognizable to shoppers and coffee lovers alike. According to the Illinois State Museum, this Coffeemaster was sold by itself for $16 or as a set for $23.50. Not bad!