Vintage 1970s Waring Solid State Blender ST-16C Model 1197 with 40 oz Glass Cloverleaf Jar & Timer Made in USA

✨ A true top-of-the-line 1970s countertop icon.

This vintage Waring Solid State Blender captures everything that made premium kitchen appliances of the 1970s so distinctive: rich faux woodgrain accents, brushed metal controls, chrome sides, push-button speed selection, and a built-in mechanical timer that automatically shuts the machine off after up to 60 seconds.

With its dramatic styling and powerful 1000-watt motor, this was a serious kitchen machine designed for home cooks who wanted professional results.

☕️ Auntie Nen’s Note:
If the Brady Bunch had a gourmet kitchen, this blender would have been right at home on the counter.

💡 Details
Manufacturer: Waring Products Division
Model: ST-16C / Model 1197
Era: 1970s
Made in USA
Motor Rating: 1000 Watts
Capacity: 40 oz (5 cups)
Heavy ribbed glass cloverleaf jar
Removable blade assembly for easy cleaning
Mechanical 60-second timer
14 push-button functions plus manual operation
Chrome-plated metal housing
Standard Waring cloverleaf jar design

⚙️ Features
This premium blender includes dedicated settings for:
Stir
Whip
Coarse Chop
Beat
Grate
Mix
Chop
Grind
Crumb
Shake
Blend
Aerate
Puree
Liquefy
The standout feature is the built-in timer. Simply set the desired blending time and the machine shuts off automatically—an impressive convenience feature that still feels sophisticated today.

✨ Condition
This blender has been tested and works beautifully.
Motor runs strong and smoothly
Timer functions correctly
All push buttons operate properly
Jar is clean and clear
Blade assembly removes easily for cleaning
Chrome retains an attractive shine
Light scratches and minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and normal use
A few small specks and marks on the chrome side panels (see photos)
Overall, this is an exceptionally clean and highly presentable example of a premium Waring blender.

🥤 Perfect For
Smoothies and frozen drinks
Soups and sauces
Retro kitchen décor
Vintage bar carts
Mid-century and 1970s interiors
Vintage appliance collectors
Everyday use

💬 Auntie Nen’s Note
There was a time when appliance makers proudly stamped “Solid State” on nearly everything. It promised modern technology, reliability, and sophistication. Combined with the chrome body, faux woodgrain controls, and automatic timer, this blender perfectly captures the confidence and optimism of 1970s kitchen design.

🚚 Shipping Included
Your blender will be carefully packed with the glass jar removed and wrapped separately to ensure safe arrival.