Vintage 1940s 36" Wedgewood Gas Stove - “Used By Rock Legends”

Original “Treehouse” Stove from The Alley Rehearsal Studio, North Hollywood, CA

Offered here is an original white 1940s Wedgewood gas stove with strong, documented rock & roll provenance.

This stove was the primary kitchen range in the upstairs “Treehouse” apartment at The Alley, the legendary North Hollywood rehearsal studio tucked behind a burger joint on Lankershim Blvd in the NoHo Arts District. The Alley has been described as a “golden-era rock n’ roll Mecca” that quietly hosted some of the finest musical talent of the last four decades. A documentary project on Alley Music Studios has been announced, highlighting its history and “who’s who” roster of headline acts since the 1970s.

Noted in a signed letter from the former business partner of the studio:

• The “Treehouse” was the second story living quarters above the studio’s basement room – a self-contained apartment with living room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and access to a rooftop patio.  

• From the earliest days of the Treehouse being used as musician housing in the 1970s, the kitchen contained this white 1940s Wedgewood gas stove.  

• The stove remained in place as the Treehouse’s original and only cooking range from the 1970s until it was removed and sold.  

• The Treehouse served as long-term / short-term lodging for visiting artists rehearsing and recording at The Alley.

Artists connected with the Treehouse and this stove include (among others):

Linda Ronstadt  

Little Feat  

Jackson Browne  

Ozzy Osbourne  

Michael Jackson  

Prince  

Red Hot Chili Peppers  

System of a Down  

Alice In Chains  

Randy California  

Gram Parsons  

These names line up with published artist lists and documentary materials for Alley Music Studios, which highlight clients such as The Eagles, Little Feat, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System Of A Down, Ozzy Osbourne, Gram Parsons and many more as long-time users of the studio.

On February 6, 2017, this stove was removed from the Treehouse and sold in person at The Alley to the current owner. There were no dealers or intermediaries; this was a direct studio-to-collector transfer. The stove has been preserved with all original parts intact since that sale.

In addition, I retain several photographs and short video recordings documenting the stove in its original location in the Treehouse apartment at The Alley prior to removal (provided by Eric); these can be provided upon request. I will attach the available photos from its original location starting at photo #16.

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ABOUT THE STOVE ITSELF

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• Maker: Wedgewood 

• Era: 1940s  

• Finish: White porcelain enamel with original chrome details  

• Type: Gas range with oven and broiler  

• Original Parts: All original knobs, burners, grates, racks, doors, and hardware are present  

Wedgewood stoves from this era are highly regarded by vintage appliance fans for their build quality, strong burners and excellent oven performance. This unit is both a working kitchen tool and a period-correct piece of mid-century design.

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CONDITION

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• Condition: Used, signs of wear  

• Function: All burners, oven and broiler are in working order  

• Maintenance: The stove has had a full deep clean; removable parts have been professionally cleaned; it has been regularly maintained since purchase  

• Cosmetics: Enamel and chrome show normal wear and patina consistent with a well-cared-for 1940s appliance (no major breaks or structural damage).  

Please review photos carefully for cosmetic details. Additional close-up photos are available on request.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

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• 1940s white Wedgewood gas stove (Treehouse stove from The Alley)  

• All original parts (burners, grates, racks, knobs, etc.)  

• Signed, detailed provenance letter from Eric (former business partner at The Alley), describing:  

  – The Treehouse apartment and this stove’s role there  

  – How the Treehouse was used by visiting artists  

  – The stove’s continuous presence in the Treehouse from the 1970s until removal  

  – Direct sale and chain of custody to current owner

• A printed copy of the artist list associated with The Alley studio for additional historical context.

This documentation makes the stove not just a beautiful vintage appliance, but a rare, well-documented artifact from one of Los Angeles’ most storied rehearsal spaces.

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PICKUP & TERMS

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• Location: Los Angeles, CA (Atwater Village area)  

• Shipping: Local pickup only due to size, age and weight

• Buyer is responsible for all packing, moving and transport. A truck/van, blankets and at least two strong helpers are strongly recommended.  

Payment via eBay/PayPal is required before pickup. No returns on this item, so please ask any questions and/or arrange an in-person inspection before committing to buy.

If you are a fan of classic rock, LA music history, or serious vintage appliances, this is a unique opportunity to own a fully functional 1940s Wedgewood stove with documented provenance from The Alley’s legendary Treehouse apartment.