14 minutes ago, boilsover said:You are remembering small electric box ovens with cooking hobs on top?
I have one of the 1920s box ovens that sat atop a woodstove--the original smart oven.
Some were gas, some were electric.
Source: https://tinyhousebuild.com/tiny-house-appliances-ranges-ovens/
Source: https://www.amazon.com/Avanti-MKB42B-Temperature-Multi-Function-Convection/dp/B007DS10I8
I'm also well aware of the ovens that go on wood stoves—they're still made by the Amish.
I lived off-grid for years.