Mid-Century Ironrite Model 85 Ironer – Fold-Out Rotary Press

Description :
This vintage Ironrite Model 85 rotary ironer was manufactured by Ironrite Inc. of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Designed to simplify the pressing of linens and garments, it features a padded roller and rotating drum that flattens fabrics with steady heat and pressure. The control panel includes fabric-specific heat settings and switches for motor and heat control, accommodating materials like wool, cotton, silk, and rayon. Fold-out side trays provide workspace, and the front folds down for seating during use. Topped with a chrome handle and housed in a sleek white metal cabinet, it folds closed when not in use—making it a functional, nostalgic, and collectible appliance.

Era:
1950s

Style:
Mid-Century Industrial Appliance

Technique:
Factory-built using sheet metal fabrication, rotary pressing mechanisms, and Westinghouse electric motor integration

Tools Used:
Industrial stamping machines, rivet setters, electric motor winding tools, heat calibration instruments

History:
Ironrite appliances were popular in post-war America as home laundry became more automated. Their rotary ironers were marketed as labor-saving devices for the modern homemaker.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Ironrite Inc., Mt. Clemens, MI – Model 85

Measurements:
30" W x 20" D x 35 ¼" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 85–95 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
36" L x 28" W x 42" H

Music:
Likely paired with the soft hum of a 1950s kitchen radio playing Perry Como or Doris Day.

Item Number : P15751

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Ironrite Inc., Mt. Clemens, MI – Model 85