A Century of AGA History

For over 100 years, AGA cookers have been at the heart of kitchens around the world — and right here in Australia. Born in Shropshire, England — the birthplace of the industrial revolution — every AGA range is still handcrafted there today, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern cooking innovation.

TODAY

All-Electric AGA Cookers

Since 2018, AGA has continued to evolve with a new generation of all-electric range cookers, perfectly suited to modern Australian homes.

The AGA eR3 Series and R3 Series bring flexible cooking with optional state-of-the-art induction hobs and an additional 90L fan oven. Available in sizes from 60 cm to 170 cm, they blend the timeless AGA look with contemporary technology.

In 2019, the AGA 7 Series was introduced — offering energy-efficient control and everyday convenience.

– The R7 Series provides radiant-heat cooking with four temperature settings and a built-in economy mode for reduced energy use.
– The eR7 Series features touch-screen controls and independently operated ovens and hotplates, giving you full control over heat and energy output.

2010–2018

The New Generation

This decade marked a revolution in AGA cooking. The AGA Total Control introduced the ability to turn your cooker on when you need it — and off when you don’t — for modern efficiency. The AGA Dual Control followed soon after, along with the compact AGA 60 and the impressive 5-oven model, expanding the range for every style of kitchen.

2000s

The 3-Oven AGA Cooker

In 2003, AGA launched the iconic 3-oven cooker, maintaining the classic footprint but adding a dedicated baking oven for the first time.

By 2004, the 13-amp electric AGA arrived — simply plug it in and enjoy AGA performance without the need for a flue, making it ideal for contemporary Australian kitchen layouts.

1990s

Marry Berry & The AGA Lifestyle

During the 1990s, Mary Berry’s The AGA Book became a kitchen staple, cementing her as the authority on AGA cooking. The decade also saw the launch of the AGA Module, an additional electric cooker that complemented traditional models — perfect for expanding cooking capacity or using when the main AGA was switched off for servicing.

1980s

The First Electric AGA Cooker

In 1985, AGA introduced the 2-oven EC2, its first electric model, followed by the 4-oven EC4. These models retained AGA’s signature radiant-heat cooking while removing the need for a flue — ideal for modern homes.

The 1980s also celebrated AGA’s 50th anniversary, marking its place as a British design icon — even earning a visit from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

1950s–1970s

New Colours & Modern Energy

Originally available only in cream, AGA introduced colour in 1956 with the De Luxe range — pale blue, green, grey, and white. The famous chrome-plated lid domes also made their debut.


As energy sources evolved, AGA expanded beyond solid fuel with oil- and gas-fired cookers. New colours such as black and bold enamels reflected the design trends of the era and remain popular today.

1930s–1940s

Advertising Genius & Wartime Service

AGA’s success in Britain was driven by legendary advertiser David Ogilvy, who authored The Theory and Practice of Selling an AGA Cooker, now considered a classic in sales literature.

During World War II, AGA cookers were supplied to munitions factories, hospitals, and communal kitchens. By 1947, production moved permanently to Shropshire, where AGA cookers continue to be made by skilled craftsmen.

1922

Where It All Begin

The AGA story began with Dr Gustaf Dalén, a Swedish physicist and Nobel laureate who, after losing his sight in an accident, invented a cooker that was safe, efficient, and easy to use. His design changed home cooking forever.


The AGA cooker arrived in Britain in 1929, quickly becoming a symbol of warmth, reliability, and refined taste — a reputation that continues today in AGA cookers across Australia.