Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic, was common in 1940s kitchens. Found in drawer pulls and appliance handles, it came in cool colors like tortoise shell and jade green. But beware: it's brittle, unrecyclable, and smells like chemicals when heated.

Watch the full video here for 100 Years of Kitchen Design: youtu.be/8oXZV2zJHDM?si=IZrjESa9_CG1Ikhd

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