Meet the Owner: Andrew Hayes
Founder of Not Your Average Stoves
Hi, I’m Andrew Hayes, founder of Not Your Average Stoves. I live on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, but my passion for antique wood and coal stoves began long before I ever came here. I grew up in a small town called Waterford, New York, where my fascination with antique stoves started at the age of five. That year, all I wanted for Christmas was a potbelly stove. I never got it—but the interest never left me.
What began as a childhood fascination grew into a lifelong pursuit and, eventually, a professional restoration business. I specialize in restoring antique wood and coal stoves from the 1800s to the early 1900s, with a particular love for oak stoves and early kitchen ranges. I’m licensed to work with gas, which allows me to bring a wide variety of historic stoves back to life as fully functional heating appliances as well as timeless works of art.
My true passion lies with Round Oak stoves—especially the legendary can-and-a-half and double-can models. I buy, sell, and fully restore Round Oak stoves, fabricate new stove barrels, roll barrels, and supply original Round Oak parts. If it’s Round Oak, I’m doing it. Known throughout the region as the “Round Oak man of New England,” I also perform full restorations for other antique stove brands, always with deep respect for original craftsmanship, historical accuracy, and long-term usability.
Every restoration I take on is done with care, precision, and respect for the stove’s original design. Whether it’s a tall, elegant base burner or a classic double-can oak stove, each piece is restored to a flawless, working condition—ready to be enjoyed for generations to come.
At Not Your Average Stoves, I don’t just restore old stoves—I help preserve history, one masterpiece at a time.
Current Inventory
Here’s my current Inventory of Antique Stoves to refurbish. If you’re looking for an antique wood stove, an antique coal stove, or an antique stove that can burn both wood and coal, let’s talk!
Small Coal/Wood Oak Stoves:
Large Coal/Wood Oak Stoves:
Small Coal Base Buners:
Medium Coal/Wood Oak Stoves:
Other:
What Makes a Stove an Antique?
Great question! An antique stove is typically one that’s at least 100 years old—or close to it—and was built during a time when craftsmanship and cast iron were king. These aren’t just old appliances; they’re functional works of art from the late 1800s to early 1900s, made to last for generations. You’ll find everything from ornate parlor stoves with decorative details to rugged, hardworking kitchen ranges that cooked countless family meals.
What sets antique stoves apart (besides their age) is their character. Each one has its own story, its own wear patterns, and often some beautiful details you just don’t see in modern pieces. Some were wood-burning, some coal, and others were early gas models—and many can still be restored to working condition today. If you’re drawn to that old-world charm and solid craftsmanship, you’re definitely in the right place.
Trying to choose the right size antique stove?
Many antique stoves were named things like “Oak No. 16” or “Favorite Oak 18,” and while model numbers don’t directly equate to BTU, higher model numbers often indicated larger capacity stoves. If you have a specific model or photo of a stove you’re trying to identify or estimate BTUs for, feel free to share it and I can give a closer estimate.
Small Antique Stoves
Medium Antique Stoves
Large Antique Stoves
*Depending on air circulation, insulation, and other key factors
Don’t get burned picking the wrong stove – let’s fire up the right choice for your space.
Just share a few details about your room, and I’ll recommend antique stoves that suit it beautifully. Let’s heat things up the right way.
Key Factors Affecting Heating Area:
What do you do?
I am often asked what it takes to refurbish an antique stove. I have fine tuned my process to ensure that each stove is high quality, functional, and beautiful and outlined the steps I take.
Let’s talk about refurbished Antique Wood or Coal Stoves. Contact me today!
Photo Gallery
Here are a few antique stoves that I refurbished
