Dualit is a British manufacturer of kitchen an catering equipment, best known for their range of toasters. The Dualit toaster is regarded as a design classic, thanks in part to its retro styling. It is simple in construction, using an electromechanical timer and a manual mechanism to remove the toast from the toasting slots, so it typically has a longer service life than contemporary electronic toasters. It is also easily repairable, with replacement elements and other parts available at modest cost. Although it was primarily designed for the commercial catering market, its classic appearance has led to its becoming trendy in the domestic market, described by The Observer as a "symbol of the kitchen porn 90s".