My Mother's 1960 vintage General Electric deluxe blender model D5BL1 will look really cool sitting on your counter top. Check out the neat oval jar - it is thick polycarbonate and has no chips or cracks. It works perfectly and is compact because the motor is behind the jar. It's only 10.5" tall and built for a lifetime, in America in a Union Shop. The stainless steel and metal base is incredible; much better than the chrome on plastic of modern crapola appliances.