They will outlive us all: 35 things that have stood the test of time (36 photos)

5 October 2024

Things should be used as long as they are useful. And there are some that will be useful for more than one generation. If you are for long-lasting purchases, then you have come to the right place. Here are treasures from all over the world that have served their owners faithfully for many decades.





1. “My 1959 Frigidaire Custom Imperial stove”

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2. Oak chest. Stores stuff since 1682





3. 1935 Wedgewood Stove with All the Necessities



4. "Me in a sweater in 1981, my son in the same sweater in 2017, and my daughter in 2020 year"



5. 1920-1930s Magic Chef Stove with 6 Burners, 2 Ovens, and Bread Warmer



6. A Couple on the Same Motorcycle in 1955 and 2015 years



7. Oxford briefcase from 1880 or so



"My grandfather got this when he started school in 1951. Since then, my mother, uncle, aunt and myself have used it and it is still in good condition"

8. "This cradle was used by my grandfather and his five siblings for 115 years back"



"Then my father and his 5 siblings. Then me, my two brothers and 13 of my cousins. And now my third child sleeps in it."

9. The original built-in Jewett refrigerator is still in this 1934 Chicago townhouse



10. An 1892 Knabe piano



11. "An early 1960s Husqvarna 21a sewing machine. It belonged to my grandmother. My son is the fourth generation to use this device"



12. Twin-lens German Rolleicord camera from the 60s



13. This Waterman pen is 97 years



14. "I bought Haglöfs boots for my 18th birthday. I celebrated my 50th birthday this week"



15. The Singer sewing machine is 100 years old and still works great



16. The pickup truck has outlived its owner



17. "My great uncle's watch survived combat in WWII"



18. Lunchbox from '89. Thermos from '97 years



19. Cast iron skillet used daily for 80 years



20. "I fixed a 1920's space heater. Now it will last for several more lifetimes"



21. A family heirloom that is at least 100 years old



22. "I still use my grandma's 1940's frying pan years"



23. Most of these units will be 50 years old in the next few years. They're all still working great



24. "Found this 1970's KitchenAid mixer for $35. Painted it and it's like new"



25. "Grandpa and Grandma's Desk (231 years old)"



26. Italian Waffle Iron from 70s



27. This desk has been in the office since 1927



28. 1974 Pioneer receiver



29. "My Great-Great-Grandfather's Pocket Watch That Survived WWI"



30. An Alarm Clock From the 80s



31. An Original Game Boy in Working Order condition



32. The cactus has seen three generations, it is already 100 years old



33. "My son's teddy bear. And mine. And my father's. And his father's. Around the 1930s years"



34. Dr Martens, purchased in 1992



35. Clock 1911

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