{"product_id":"vintage-ddr-chrome-electric-coffee-percolator-with-bakelite-handles-and-glass-dome-east-german-mid-century","title":"Vintage DDR Chrome Electric Coffee Percolator with Bakelite Handles and Glass Dome, East German Mid-Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gleaming piece of East German domestic history, this vintage DDR electric coffee percolator stands like a little chrome lighthouse on the kitchen counter. Cylindrical, confident and unmistakably mid-century, it pairs a mirror-bright chromed body with warm marbled bakelite handles and a charming clear glass percolator dome that let the household watch the morning brew bubble up. This is GDR nostalgia at its most photogenic, a working-class luxury from the days when a good cup of coffee was a small daily celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest condition notes: the chrome is bright and displays beautifully but shows age-appropriate spotting, light pitting and a few cloudy patches across the body, exactly the lived-in patina you want from a genuine period piece. The bakelite knobs, side handles and the little tap lever are all present and full of character. We have not tested it electrically and recommend it as a decorative nostalgia collectible rather than for daily brewing. Sold as found, with all the soul intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Collectors Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chrome charmer was born to anchor a curated kitchen shelf or a mid-century bar cart. Set it beside earthy German pottery for a delicious contrast of shine and texture, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/west-german-fat-lava-vase-brown-volcanic-glaze-1960s\"\u003eWest German Fat Lava Vase in brown volcanic glaze\u003c\/a\u003e is a perfect period companion. Group it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/early-1900s-reinhold-merkelbach-german-salt-glazed-beer-stein-set-with-pewter-lids-7-piece-ensemble\"\u003eReinhold Merkelbach salt-glazed beer stein set\u003c\/a\u003e for a full German tabletop story, or let it gleam alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/1930s-art-deco-silvered-metal-vase-with-floral-repousse-and-fluted-body\"\u003e1930s Art Deco silvered metal vase\u003c\/a\u003e. For a refined serving vignette, pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/antique-silver-plated-engraved-tray\"\u003eantique silver-plated engraved tray\u003c\/a\u003e and let the metals sing together. Browse more treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/collections\/all\"\u003efull collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage DDR \/ GDR (East German) electric coffee percolator, mid-century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromed metal cylindrical body with stepped base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarbled bakelite side handles, knob and tap lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear glass percolator dome to the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal electrical socket fitting to the base (untested, sold as decorative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: bright display chrome with age-appropriate spotting, light pitting and cloudy patches; honest period patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine GDR nostalgia collectible, decorative use recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany (former DDR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Insured International Shipping\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item ships worldwide with fully insured delivery for a modest flat fee. It will be carefully packaged by our experienced team to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques De Cosmutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237901164810,"sku":"182","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1548\/8010\/files\/IMG_3512AAA.jpg?v=1781913987","url":"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/ro\/products\/vintage-ddr-chrome-electric-coffee-percolator-with-bakelite-handles-and-glass-dome-east-german-mid-century","provider":"Antiques De Cosmutia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}