A beautiful kitchen appliance! Simple and elegant! I like when the toaster is on, the dial lights up. The toaster has wide slots to accommodate anything from bread to a bagel. The tray that catches the crumbs is very easy to access.   It also has a long and stout cord. I bought this not only for its looks but it got the highest marks of any toaster I reviewed for durability. So, only time will tell on that account.