The 1950's introduced us to the more subtle hues of Rose, Gray, Forest Green and Chartreuse. At Homer Laughlin mid-century modern designer Don Schreckengost took over the art direction and brought in the new pallette for the 1950s Fiesta tableware. These modern Eames era colors kept the Fiesta table contemporary as it continued to be used for another decade. It is worth noting that turquoise and yellow were still produced with this pallette and can make great mix-n-match choices for your favorite tablescapes.
Circa 1951-1959: Interestingly, the vintage fiesta ashtray is the only piece where the decorative bands of concentric rings are broken, in this case by the three shallow wells around the rim. Bands of rings decorate the rim, the inside bottom and even the outside around the nice glaze stamp "GENUINE fiesta HLCo USA".
For Sale: $125
Circa 1951-1959: The sophisticated gray glaze from the 1950s fiestaware line still seems modern and timeless today. This example is in excellent condition and is marked with the "GENUINE Fiesta HCLo USA" backstamp.
For Sale: $110
Circa 1951-1959: Vintage smokers will rejoice when they get to use Fiesta for their smoking pleasure. The vintage Fiesta ashtray only piece of the vintage Fiesta line where the decorative bands of concentric rings are broken, in this case by the three shallow wells around the rim. This example in 50s rose is marked with the "GENUINE Fiesta HCLo USA" backstamp and is excellent, unused condition.
For Sale: $110
Circa 1940-1969: Turquoise fiestaware has remained one of the most popular colors in the pottery lines history since it's release in 1937! Although various shifts of the color occur, I always search for the bright robin eggs blue version which sparkles. This example is one of those and is in excellent condtion.
For Sale: $95
Circa 1940-1969: Yellow and turquoise continued to be produced along with the 1950s colors and both mix and match with the color ensemble perfectly.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: The dark forest green color is as dramatic as the original cobalt blue color and was obviously formulated by Homer Laughlin to be the darkest of the colors produced for the 1950s selections. It pairs so well with the others that it is impossible to imagine not having it in the assortment. This example of the small berry bowl is in excellent condition with wonderful clarity to the rings and embossed stamp.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1951-1959: The 50s vintage Fiesta gray remains one of the most sophisticated and subtle colors in the vintage line. A subdued gray that changes with the light, don't be fooled by gray, it is a color worth collecting.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1951-1959: The dusty rose color of the 50s has not been recreated with even a hint of the originals sophistication. Granted many modern attempts at roses and pinks have been made, but it is here, in the vintage version, where color is master.
For Sale: $40
Circa 1938-1959: The 4 ¾" Fiesta fruit bowl was added in 1938 as a smaller option of a tableware bowl. This example in the original turquoise glaze is an excellent and early example.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1936-1965: Even the humble 4 3/4" fruit bowl is decorated inside and out with an abundance of hand jiggered concentric rings, making it a telltale piece of vintage Fiesta pottery.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1951-1959: Vintage Fiesta greens covered a wide spectrum, but it is the Chartreuse color that captivates us today and remains highly collected.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1936-1969: Originally called the oatmeal bowl in the first logged mention, the fruit bowl went through a few size revisions before the perfect size was decided upon and for more than 30 years it was produced in all eleven vintage colors.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1937-1969: Released a year after the original five original colors, turquoise remained so popular that it continued until the fiesta line was first discontinued in 1969. I prefer to find the brilliant robins egg blue version (like this example).
For Sale: $50
Circa 1951-1959: By the 1950s the selection of fiestaware shapes had been drastically reduced, so collectors will appreciate adding the harder to find mid-century colors onto the more interesting and classic shapes like the original cream soup bowl.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: National interests in tropical decor influenced the creation of the 1950s fiesta color palette and chartruese fully embodies this trend. As delightful today as it was then, this example on the great cream soup bowl shape is in excellent condtion without damage or signs of use.
For Sale: $80
Circa 1951-1959: The rose colored glaze was formulated in the 1930s but wasn't released in the fiestaware line until the 1950s. Produced for less than nine years, the mid-century fiestaware remains highly sought after.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1959:The cream soup bowl is a delightful shape with which to celebrate your favorite vintage color and turquoise is truely showcased on the spectacularly designed vintage fiesta piece. This example is in excellent condtion, without damage or signs of use and a brilliant blue turquoise glaze.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1959: The original fiestaware cream soup bowl is a delight to add to the collection and is a highly sought after piece that looks great stacked with others. This example in yellow is in excellent condtion ready for your collection.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: Of all the mid-century colors, it is the gray glaze that stands out as the most dramatic break from the original bright palette and brings a great sense of sophistication and subtlety to the dinnerware line. This example in the 1950s gray is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $80
Circa 1951-1959: By the time you reach 1951, fiestaware's popularity had begun to wane and the four '50s colors that were introduced then were made in far less quantities than the pottery from the late 1930s and 1940s, so finding examples of 1950s fiesta colors is allways a treat.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1951-1959: The striking dark forest green glaze is hard to find without signs of use or damage and this example is excellent and showcases the stunning 1950s glaze.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s gray colored glaze is unique in vintage fiesta rainbow. A subtle, subdued color, it changes with the light and is strikingly modern over sixty years later. This example on the dessert bowl is in excellent, unused condition.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1951-1959:The dessert bowl is a delightful shape, wide and narrow, with bands of concentric rings decorating it top to bottom, inside and out. This example in the harder to find 1950s colored rose glaze is in spectacular condition
For Sale: $65
Circa 1936-1959: The yellow fiesta color was the longest running glaze in the entire line because it mixes and matches so well with all the other colors. A vibrant and sunny yellow on the original fiesta dessert bowl makes a great addition to the collection.
For Sale: $65 30
Circa 1937-1959:The dessert bowl was a popular shape that ran since the initial release of the fiestaware line until mid 1959. The stunning turquoise glaze was the second longest running glaze and is great to mix and match with any of the vintage colors.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1951-1959: 1950s fiestaware colors are harder to find than many of the original colors since sales slowed and less pieces were produced and then only for 9 short years. This gray colored example of the round vegetable bowl is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s vintage fiestaware color rose is a sophisticated mid-century color that mixes and matches wonderfully with many of the other fiestaware colors. This example of the round nappie vegetable bowl is in spectacular, unused condition.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s Chartreuse colored glaze is the cornerstone of the '50s colors. The original vintage version of the chartreuse color is delightful and refreshing. This example of the round vegetable bowl in Chartreuse is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1951: Fully glazed with an in the mold early mark and a great sunny yellow bowl without damage or use makes this an excellent example of the vintage Fiesta nappy bowl.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1937-1951: This example of the round fiesta nappie bowl is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use and is fully glazed on the bottom allowing us to date this version as one of the earlier examples before shelf loading kilns utilized dry white feet.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage Fiesta casserole, with it's scroll side handles and fluted top knob, shares it's design with both the sugar bowl and the covered onion soup bowl. The lidded bowls Homer Laughlin produced for the original fiesta tableware line were many that were both surprisingly similar and diverse at the same time.
For Sale: $285
Circa 1951-1959: The fiestaware casserole shape is a classic design that was part of the original line and wasn't changed much for the full run of the pottery line. Harder to find in the 1950s colors, this example in gray is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $265
Circa 1951-1959: New mid-century tastes brought out a new color assortment at Homer Laughlin and the dusty rose glaze, already in use on the Harlequin line, found itself paring well with three other sophisticated color choices.
For Sale: $285
Circa 1936-1969: The original fiesta yellow glaze continued to be produced through the 1950s and makes a great mix-n-match combination with the other 1950s colors.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1937-1969: The vintage Fiesta casserole, with it's rolled under tab handles and hand applied finial top is a classic of the Fiesta pottery line. A generous size, the vintage Fiesta casserole is a delight to use and highlights any table setting.
For Sale: $265
Circa 1951-1959: In the 20 years I've been collecting vintage fiestaware, I can still count the number of perfect Chartreuse coffeepots I've seen on one hand and am pleased to be able to offer this newly discovered one to add to your advanced collection!
For Sale: $775
Circa 1951-1959: All of the 1950s fiesta colors are harder to find on the larger serving pieces. Many shapes had been discontinued by this time so the tall lidded coffee server remains one of the supreme pieces available in the 1950s vintage colors.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s vintage Fiesta gray coffeepot is considered rare by collectors and will prove very hard to find with ones like this in excellent condtion surfacing only every couple of years now. This is an impressive piece for the advanced collector.
For Sale: $750
Circa 1937-1959: The fiesta coffeepot was one of the original shapes released in 1936 and is the second tallest piece in the entire line. Majestic in it's scale, it's a delight to add to your collection. This example in the original yellow glaze is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use.
For Sale: $345
Circa 1937-1959: The vintage Fiesta coffeepot is one of the classic, iconic designs of the entire vintage Fiesta pottery line and is the second tallest piece standing over 10" tall. Examples in turquoise are highly desirable and it's a amazing to find them in such excellent condition, like this example.
For Sale: $375
Circa 1951-1959. Here's a stunning example of the hard to find Vintage Fiesta after dinner stick handled demitasse cup and saucer set in the original '50s forest green glaze.
For Sale: $425
Circa 1951-1959: The Vintage Fiesta '50s gray glaze is one of the most subtle and complex glazes in the vintage line. Homer Laughlin Pottery Company knew what it was doing when it added the gray to the mid century color collection. Still modern today, the '50s gray on the early stick handled shape, bridges the eras and is a delight to add to the vintage pottery collection.
For Sale: $425
Circa 1951-1959: The Vintage Fiesta after dinner coffee cup and saucer sets from the '50s are hard to find and highly desirable . Hand craftsmanship included etching in the inside rings of the cup on a jiggering machine, and hand applying the handle. Fired once, dipped in the luscious '50s rose glaze and fired again, produced these Vintage Fiesta pieces that have no contemporary equivalent.
For Sale: $425
Circa 1936-1959: The vintage fiesta AD coffee cup sets, with their perfectly proportioned stick handles and petite saucers, would have been used to serve an espresso like Turkish coffee, or perhaps a hot chocolate.
For Sale: $105
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage 1950s Fiesta chartreuse egg cup is a delight to add to your collection, it would have been hand jiggered and would also include a hand turned foot. Made in far fewer quantities in the 50s colors - this example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $195
Circa 1951-1959: The egg cup was a staple item on the English dinner table, and designer Frederik Rhead shows his England roots as he designs the fabulous Fiesta egg cup. Examples in the 1950s colors are hard to find and this version in Forest Green will not disappoint. Excellent condition and nicely marked.
For Sale: $185
Circa: 1951-1959. 50s color egg cups are considered a rare and hard to find item among collectors. With the decrease in production of Fiesta pottery in the 50s there were less made than ever before. The egg cup in all colors proves an elusive item and all our sought after.
For Sale: $150
Circa 1937-1959: The vintage fiestaware egg cup is a nice large piece with a great rounded body and bands of concentric rings decorating the top of the cup. This example in the vintage turquoise glaze is in excellent condition and measures a little over 3" tall x 3 1/2" wide.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1959: Original Fiesta yellow, released in 1936, stayed in production until the first release of Fiestaware was retired in the mid 1960s. A great color, that mixes and matches with any or is a stand alone showcase in and of itself.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: The Tom and Jerry was an alcoholic egg and milk drink, popular in the 30s and 40s. It was served warm from a large bowl in handled mugs. One of only two pieces that is without the legendary rings (the other being the dripcut syrup). Handworked, inkstamped.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951- 1959: The Tom and Jerry was an alcoholic egg and milk drink, popular in the 30s and 40s. It was served warm from a large bowl in handled mugs. One of only two pieces that is without the legendary rings (the other being the dripcut syrup). Handworked, inkstamped.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1951-1959: The Tom and Jerry was an alcoholic egg and milk drink, popular in the 30s and 40s. It was served warm from a large bowl in handled mugs. One of only two pieces that is without the legendary rings (the other being the dripcut syrup). Handworked, inkstamped.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1951-1959: We use the Tom and Jerry mug for coffee and it's just the perfect size. Nice thick walls keep the coffee warm longer than contemporary cups. These pieces were actually hand shaped with metal tools to achive the unusual concave shape. The wonderful hourglass shape couldn't be produced by a mold alone...
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1969: The Tom and Jerry was an alcoholic egg and milk drink, popular in the 30s and 40s. It was served warm from a large bowl in handled mugs. One of only two pieces that is without the legendary rings (the other being the dripcut syrup). Handworked, inkstamped.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1937-1969: The sixth color of turquoise was quickly added to the line after it's successfull release and the round ring handled mug looked great in the bright and crisp turquoise blue glaze.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The chartreuse 1950s color is always on of the most popular collectors colors and is a delight on the large ring handled open pitcher.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1951-1959. Homer Laughlin Pottery's 50s colors pearly gray just radiates on this great 2 pint jug. With the ring handle showcased on the side and the subtle embellishments that harken to the art deco era, this vintage Fiesta piece excudes character.
For Sale: $140
Circa 1951-1959: Vintage 50s rose on the great Fiesta 2 pint jug. Slip cast with concentric rings around the top and the classic ring handle. Delightful to use and full of subtle, art-deco infused design elements.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1937-1959: It is here, on the Fiesta 2 pint jug, that the iconic ring handle is showcased. With a wonderfully simple body, the handle stands out, adding significant personality to this open jug design.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1938-1959: The largest of a set of five variations of open jugs that pottery designer Frederick Rhead experimented with, the Fiesta 2-Pint jug is a delight. ..
For Sale: $165
Circa 1951-1959: A new color palette for Fiesta pottery was introduced at the beginning of the 1950s. Vintage Chartreuse, Chartreuse, Rose and Dark Green complimented each other perfectly and created a whole new look for the pottery line. All of these colors are harder to find and Chartreuse remains the most desirable and highly sought after. It's a delight to find it on the most classic shape of them all— the iconic vintage Fiesta disk water pitcher.
For Sale: $195
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage dusty rose is more complex than any contemporary Fiesta pink glaze could ever hope to be. The disk water pitcher is the most classic and iconic of all the Fiesta shapes.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1951-1959: A new color palette was introduced at the beginning of the 1950s-Forest Green, Chartreuse, Rose and Gray, created a whole new look for the classic American pottery. Forest green is proving to be a classic and timeless color.
For Sale: $195
Circa 1938-1969: Let's not forget that yellow was still in production during the 1950s and makes a great addition to the 1950s color ensemble.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1951-1959: Lovers of the vintage 50s original Chartreuse glaze will delight in the largest piece of Fiesta pottery dipped in their favorite color. This example boasts great surface and is in wonderful condition.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951-1959: Excellent shine and condition on this 50s vintage rose Fiesta chopß plate. Ink stamped on the back and hand-jiggered due to the great size.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1936-1944: Wonderful sunny and rich glaze on this large 15" Fiesta chop plate, hand picked for it's excellent condition with little to no use or scratches.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1937-1959: Fantastic expanse of turquoise glaze on the largest piece of them all— the 15" Fiesta chop plate.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951-1959. The 50s vintage gray glaze is a master or disguise, shifting in the light going warm or going cool, it is the chameleon of Fiesta pottery colors.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: No expense was spared with the use of bands of concentric rings on the vintage Fiesta pottery. Some rings could be created in the molds, but many had to be etched into the slip cast clay by hand on a jiggering tool. Because of this hand workmanship, ring patterns, depth and number will vary. I always look for good definition in the ring patterns that come from good molds and well executed glazing.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1938-1969: The 13" chop plate was part of the original release in 1936 and was included in the line all the way until fiestaware was discontinued in 1969. This example contains the "GENUINE fiesta HLCo USA" under the glaze stamp, letting us date it to 1938 or later. It is in excellent condition without signs of use.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: By the time the '50s rolled around vintage FIesta pottery production was slowing. The boom and success of the 40s was tempered and less of our beloved fiesta tableware hit the shelves. That makes it a delight to find whimsicle pieces like this divided plate in the original 50s rose glaze.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: By the time the '50s rolled around vintage FIesta pottery production was slowing. The boom and success of the 40s was tempered and less of our beloved fiesta tableware hit the shelves. That makes it a delight to find whimsicle pieces like this divided plate in the original 50s gray glaze.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1959: The original Vintage Fiesta 10 1/2" divided plate can be collected in 10 vintage colors. Dipped in the six original colors and delightfully continued to be used in the mid century modern 50s colors. A treat in any color, sunny yellow displays wonderfully.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The perfect bowl for so many things, with its wide rim and superbly decorated bands of concentric rings make the deep plate a delight to use.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1951-1959: Wide band of concentric circles decorate the broad lipped deep plate that is perfect for soup or pasta...50s colors enthusiasts will appreciate this pearly gray example in excellent condition...
For Sale: $50
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage Fiesta deep plate is the perfect bowl for so many things. Its wide rim, superbly decorated with bands of concentric rings, along with even more rings that decorate the bottom of the bowl both inside and out...
For Sale: $55
Circa 1950-1959: The 50s Forest Green is a color like no other, brilliant and bold, rich and modern. One of my favorites - and on such a usable shape as the deep plate! Just great.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1937-1965: The perfect bowl for so many things. Its wide rim, superbly decorated with bands of concentric rings make the simple shape a delight to use. This vintage turquoise example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $60
Circa 1936-1959: This example in original Yellow is in excellent condition without damage or apparent use. Great shine and ink stamped on the back. Measures 8 1/2" wide from brim to brim and 1 1/2" tall.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s fiesta color of chartreuse is such a delight that it even excites the senses on the 6" bread and butter plate. This example is in excellent condition without signs of use.
For Sale: $20
Circa 1951-1959: The dark forest green 1950s fiestaware color was one of the most dramatic glazes ever made by Homer Laughlin. It is a delight to showcase it even on the smallest of pieces, like this 6" bread and butter plate. This example is in excellent condition, without signs of use.
For Sale: $15
Circa 1951-1959: Even in the 1950s the fiesta plates had their backside rings etched into each piece one by one by hand with a metal blade that etched the rings in as the plate spun round and round. It's this hand craftsmanship that sets the vintage fiesta pieces apart. This example is in excellent condtion.
For Sale: $15
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s color palette of rose, gray chartreuse and forest green creates a great modern feeling to mix and match on your dinner table. This example of the vintage fiesta bread plate in the 1950s rose color is in excellent condition without signs of use or wear.
For Sale: $15
Circa 1936-1951: The original fiesta yellow colored glaze was the longest running color in the line and was kept in production during the release of the 1950s colors. It mixes and matches great across the whole line with all eleven vintage colors. This example of the 6" fiesta bread plate is in excellent condition without signs of use or wear.
For Sale: $15
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s fiestaware chartreuse colored glaze remains one of the most delightful of all eleven vintage colors. Vibrant and joyful it is a delight to use it on the 7 inch salad plate. This example is in excellent condition without signs of use or wear.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1951-1959: Fiesta plates are the backbone of the pottery line and they were produced in four different sizes for the entire length of the vintage line. This 50s gray, glaze stamped "GENUINE fiesta" version is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1951-1959: The 7" Fiesta plate has become known as the "salad" plate. It is actually much harder to find than its smaller sibling, the 6" bread & butter. This example in the 50s Rose glaze in in spectacular condition.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1951-1959: The 7" Fiesta plate has become known as the "salad" plate. It is actually much harder to find than its smaller sibling, the 6" bread & butter. This example is in excellent condition without signs of use.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1951-1959: The 9" Fiesta plate has become known as the "lunch" plate. It's a perfect size and what we use in our house for everyday dinner. This example of the 1950s color Chartreuse is in excellent condition without signs of use or wear.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1951-1959: The 9" Fiesta plate has become known as the "lunch" plate. It's a perfect size and what we use in our house for everyday dinner. This example in the hard to find 1950s Rose colored glaze is in fantastic condition.
For Sale: $25
Circa 1937-1969: Delightful vintage fiesta yellow glaze looks great on this excellent condition original fiestaware 9 inch luncheon plate.
For Sale: $25
Circa 1937-1969: Even though the turquoise glaze wasn't one of the original Fiesta glazes introduced in 1936, it outlasted 4 out of five of those initial glazes, remaining popular and in production until the end of the original run of the first Fiesta pottery. This exmaple of the turquoise lunch plate is in excellent condition without signs of use and a great brightly colored glaze.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage dusty rose is so much more sophisticated than any modern rose color can be. The glazes used and the firing methods of the vintage colors just can't be beat.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1937-1969: It is suprising what adding size does to the vintage Fiesta plate. The large dinner plate stands majestic and is a great way to showcase the vintage Fiesta glazes.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1937-1969: It is suprising what adding size does to the vintage Fiesta plate. The large dinner plate stands majestic and is a great way to showcase the vintage Fiesta glazes.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1951-1959: Like all plates, the platter would have been made upside down with the rings on the backside being hand tooled on the jiggering machine, clay would then dry, be bisque fired, cool for up to days, dipped fully in the luscious HLC glazes, set on the stilts in the kiln and fired again.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: This vintage Fiesta platter in original 50s forest green glaze is in excellent condition. Without chips or cracks or repairs and little to no sign of use.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: The 50s vintage gray glaze is a master or disguise, shifting in the light going warm or going cool, it is the chameleon of Fiesta pottery. This vintage Fiesta in original 50s gray glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The Fiesta platter is a great way to showcase your favorite vintage Fiesta colors. The vintage rose color is wonderfully complex, with subtle hues of browns and much less "pink' than any contemporary color.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1937-1959: The bright and sunny vintage fiesta glaze is a delight to find on larger pieces where the color can come to life. Here, on the vintage fiesta oval platter the original yellow glaze shines perfectly. No use or damage just enhance the perfection of the color and surface, only interupted with bands of concentric rings.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: Two of the 14 pieces that were made through the entire vintage production, the vintage Fiesta salt and pepper shakers were part of the original line and oddly enough were sold seperately and not as pairs although there is a distinct difference in them, the pepper having smaller holes and a smaller hole pattern than the salts.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: Two of the 14 pieces that were made through the entire vintage production, the vintage Fiesta salt and pepper shakers were part of the original line and oddly enough were sold seperately and not as pairs although there is a distinct difference in them, the pepper having smaller holes and a smaller hole pattern than the salts.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage Fiesta Salt & Pepper Shakers are two of the 14 pieces that were made through the entire vintage production. Part of the original line and produced in all 11 vintage colors, they were oddly enough sold seperately and not as pairs.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1969: Salt and pepper shakers are an essential part of your tables dinnerware and they were one of the few pieces to run the entire length of the vintage fiestawares production time. This is a true pair with different sized holes for the salt and pepper. They are in excellent condtion with a bright and sunny fiesta yellow colored glaze.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1937-1969: This is a true pair of vintage fiesta salt and pepper shakers with different sized holes, one for pepper and the larger for salt. In excellent condition without damage and a lovely bright turquoise blue colored glaze.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage Fiesta sauce boat measures nearly 8" from tip of spout to back of handle. It's got a nice little belly on it too, that puffs out just before tappering off into the concentric ringed foot. The design is superb and really showcases pottery designer Frederick Rheads vision.
For Sale: $75
Circa: 1951-1959. Interesting to note is that the Rose glaze developed by Homer Laughlin was used in the Harlequin line nearly a decade before its application on Fiesta pottery. Great dusty rose color on a classic art-deco piece.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage 1950s fiesta colors are hard to find since production was down as sales declined, so to find the great dark forest green color on one of the more interesting pieces of the line is a treat. This example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: Three Piece Set—The 1950s chartreuse green glaze remains one of the most popular and collected colors from the original vintage line and it's a delight to find them on the lidded sugar and ring handled creamer set. Excellent condition.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1951-1959: Three Piece Set— Produced in far less quantities than the original six fiestaware colors, the 1950s colors will prove hard, yet delightful, to find. This example of the sugar bowl and creamer set in the 1950s gray glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $155
Circa 1938-1969: This three piece set includes the lidded sugar bowl and ring handled creamer. All pieces are in excellent condition.
For Sale: $155
Circa 1951-1959: The Vintage Fiesta sugar bowl was a popular and essential item on the modern table. Highly functionable and also whimsically designed, pottery collectors will admire all the hand work involved in the production of the Vintage Fiesta sugar bowl. Hand attached scrolled handles and finials along with hand shaped flaring of the foot made this simple piece a delight.
For Sale: $95
Circa 1951-1959: The sophisticated mid-century color gray fiesta glaze marked the beginning of a new range of colors that ushered in the modern era. The color looks great on the classic ring handled creamer.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1938-1969: Even the simple ring handled creamer carries the charm of the fiestaware line with its round handle supported by a tear of three art deco inspired scallops, abundance of concentric rings that even adorn the foot and make their way over the spout.
For Sale: $40
Circa 1951-1959. The simple teacup and saucer set represents all the classic elements of the vintage Fiesta pottery line— from its tell-tale ring handle to multiple bands of concentric rings that decorate the surface in abundance.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1951-1959. The simple teacup and saucer set represents all the classic elements of the vintage Fiesta pottery line— from its tell-tale ring handle to multiple bands of concentric rings that decorate the surface in abundance.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1951-1959. One of the cornerstones of a tablewares line, the teacup and saucer was not overlooked at Homer Laughlin and is full of charming details like the classic ring handle, bands of concentric rings inside and out. This example in the harder to find 1950s color is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1951-1959: The simple teacup and saucer set represents all the classic elements of the vintage Fiesta pottery line— from its tell-tale ring handle to multiple bands of concentric rings that decorate the surface in abundance. This example in the 1950s Rose colored glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1938-1959: The simple teacup and saucer set represents all the classic elements of the vintage fiesta pottery line— from its tell-tale ring handle to multiple bands of concentric rings that decorate the surface in abundance.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1936-1959: The simple teacup and saucer set represents all the classic elements of the Vintage Fiesta pottery line— from its tell-tale ring handle to multiple bands of concentric rings that decorate the surface in abundance. One of the cornerstones of a tablewares line, the teacup and saucer was not overlooked at Homer Laughlin.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1951-1959: The medium sized teapot is one of the few pieces of vintage Fiesta holloware found in the rare 50s colors. One of only two Fiesta pieces with a single pieced lid, the mustard is the second. This example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $265
Circa 1951-1959: The medium sized teapot is one of the few pieces of vintage Fiesta holloware available in the harder to find vintage Fiesta 50s colors. It is a treat in the sophisticated 50s rose fiesta color.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1937-1969. Marked in the mold on the bottom. This yellow example is in fantastic condition with great glaze and rich, bold color. They don't come any cleaner than this piece.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1951 - Mid 1952: One of the hardest to find items are the promotional tumblers from the 50s made for the Jubilee and the Rhythm colors. Extremely hard to find, the Fiesta juice tumbler in vintage 50s gray was part of a promotional set released in 1948 to celebrate Homer Laughlin Pottery Company's 75th anniversary.
For Sale: $275
Circa 1943-1944: In the spirit of mix-n-match ensembles, collectors can choose what sets to build. When red was suprisingly cut early by the end of 1942, rose was used as a substitute. The rose also compliments the celadon, gray and harlequin yellow sets nicely.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951: Large Size— The Rhythm pottery line was released in 1951 and the Kitchen Kraft bowl set was used as a promotion for the new line. Consisting of the large bowl in chartreuse, medium bowl in Harlequin yellow and small bowl in forest green, this final color ensemble will prove the hardest to find.
For Sale: $325
Circa 1939-1959: For some reason, there are a few select pieces in certain colors that will elude collectors, and the Harlequin basketweave ashtray in the '50s chartreuse glaze is one of those pieces.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1942-1959: Unlike most other items in the fiesta line, Harlequin had three different ashtray versions.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1939-1959: The vintage fiesta pottery line did have an ashtray, but with the Harlequin line, the Homer Laughlin pottery company went all out, giving us three varieties of ashtrays to enjoy— plain, basketweave and saucer ashtrays. This example in the original Harlequin yellow glaze is in spectacular condition without any use or damage. Measures 6 3/16" wide by 1" high
For Sale: $125
Circa 1940-1951: Even though I've collected dinnerware for over 25 years, I have no explaination for why the Harlequin 36s bowl is so darn hard to find. It does have the distinction of being the last piece added to the line, so perhaps it was made in far less quantaties as other pieces as the potteries popularity declined?
For Sale: $50
Circa 1951-1959: The 36s bowl was the last piece designed for the Harlequin line by the original designer of Fiestaware, Frederick Rhead. Rhead was an Englishman who used many ceramic terms inherited from the famous Staffordshire potteries that he would have been familiar with.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: Probably the most popular of all the 1950s colors is the Chartreuse green glaze. Combined with other colors this iconic color classic is a mid-century modern dream, found in everything from tableware to bark cloth fabrics and linoleum flooring.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The dark forest green color was equaled in depth only by the dark cobalt blue. Both colors completed ensembles with their rich, deep glaze. Collectors of 1950s Harlequin will appreciate how hard these pieces are to find.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1950-1959: Vintage Harlequin cream soup bowl in original forest green glaze is one of the most stylish forms of the harlequin line in one of the most classic and brilliant colors - this example is in perfect shape.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1950-1959: With production down and popularity wanning, the mid-century pieces of Harlequin are harder to find than many of the other colors. This example is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1950-1959: During the 1950s the same four colors introduced in the fiestaware line were used for the Woolworth's Harlequin line. This mid-century palette was produced in less quantities as popularity began to wane, making the 1950s color examples harder to find. This example of the Chartreuse glazed Harlequin cream soup bowl is in excellent condition without signs of damage or use
For Sale: $85
Circa 1940-1951: Harlequin pottery cream soup bowl is one of the most simple, yet daring and bold pieces of the 30s art deco line, with it's triangular handles and bands of concentric rings.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1941-1959: Harlequin pottery cream soup bowl is one of the most simple, yet daring and bold pieces of the 30s art deco line, with it's triangular handles and bands of concentric rings.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1959: Harlequin pottery cream soup bowl is one of the most simple, yet daring and bold pieces of the 30s art deco line, with it's triangular handles and bands of concentric rings.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s ushered in a whole new line of modern colors. The bright and bold versions from the past two decades were replaced with more subtle and sophisticated versions. Popular across a wide range of American goods, from barkcloth fabrics to linoleum flooring.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage Harlequin nappie bowl seems much larger than its sister version in the Fiesta line. The Harlequin bowl flares out, opening up and seeming much larger than the Fiesta version of the 8 1/2" nappy bowl. Thinner, lighter, and more delicate all around, collectors will delight in finding the large Harlequin nappy bowl in the harder to find 50s colors, especially in great condition.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: The Harlequin 9" nappy was released in 1936 and ran a full 20 years in production. An impressively large bowl at 9", it is a great piece to enjoy your favorite colored glaze.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1941-1959: The turquoise glaze was already in development but wouldn't be used on the Harlequin line until the second wave of assorted colors for the 1940s were released. Turquoise remained such a popular color on both the Fiesta and Harlequin lines that the color stayed in production until both lines were discontinued.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1959: The vintage Harlequin nappy bowl seems much larger than its sister version in the Fiesta line. The Harlequin bowl flares out, opening up and seeming much larger than the Fiesta version of the 8 1/2" nappie bowl. Thinner, lighter, and more delicate all around, collectors will delight in finding the large Harlequin nappy bowl in great condition.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1940-1959: The Harlequin salad bowl was originally slated for the Fiesta line, but was modeled for the Harlequin line instead. Eventually inside rings would be added and the individual salad would be the last piece added to the fiesta line. Fortunately the great bowl was being made for 20 years in the Harlequin colors.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1951-1959: Not many pieces of Harlequin pottery share as many traits with their Fiesta counterparts as does the Harlequin Individual Salad Bowl. Thick walled construction, bands of concentric rings and a wide, generous size unite this shape across both lines. The Harlequin version will not have the inside rings and will, like all vintage Harlequin, be unmarked on the bottom. Generous in size at 7 12" wide.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951-1959: One of half a dozen new items added to the Harlequin line near the end of 1939, the individual salad bowl was only in production for a year before the original maroon glaze was discontinued, making this example one of the hardest colors to find this fantastic piece in.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951-1959: One of half a dozen new items added to the Harlequin line near the end of 1939, the individual salad bowl was only in production for a year before the original maroon glaze was discontinued, making this example one of the hardest colors to find this fantastic piece in.
For Sale: $135
Circa 1940-1959: Fiesta collectors can easily add the turquoise Harlequin in their mix and match ensembles. This version is precursor to the fiesta individual salad bowl.
For Sale: $115
Circa 1939-1940:The Harlequin salad bowl was originally slated for the Fiesta line, but was modeled for the Harlequin line instead. Eventually inside rings would be added and the individual salad would be the last piece added to the fiesta line. Fortunately the great bowl was being made for 20 years in the Harlequin colors.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1941-1959: The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original Rose glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use. Measures 5 9/16"w x 1 1/2"h.
For Sale: $40
Circa 1951-1959: Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original gray glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1940-1959: The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original bright and sunny Harlequin Yellow glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1940-1959: The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original Turquoise glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use. Measures 5 9/16" w x 1 1/2" h.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1936-1959: The bright and sunny Harlequin yellow is lighter and more vibrant than the fiesta pottery lines yellow. Released with the maroon, spruce and blue (mauve), the unique color combination is a delight.
For Sale: $20
Circa 1941-1948: The Harlequin butter dish shape was borrowed from a line called Jade, which was designed in the early 30s. Used in the Harlequin Pottery line, it also works perfectly with the vintage Fiestaware line...
For Sale: $265
Circa 1941-1951: The Harlequin double egg cup towers nearly 4" tall and is a delightful piece to mix and match with your solid colored tableware collection. Dipped in twelve colors, with the later 50s colors being harder to find.
For Sale: $60
Circa 1940-1959: Turquoise was added to the Harlequin tableware line in early 1940. The double egg cup was already in production and continued to be manufactured until 1959 and ambitious collectors can find try and assemble a full set of all twelve colors in the shape.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The Harlequin double egg cup towers nearly 4" tall and is a delightful piece to mix and match with your solid colored tableware collection. Dipped in twelve colors, with the later 1950s colors being harder to find.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1951-1959: By the time the 1950s rolled around and America was entering it's post-atomic age, sales of brightly colored tableware was decreasing. Homer Laughlin tried to boost sales with a new color pallette more appropriate to the era, but far fewer quantities were manufactured as sales slowed and eventually the company would discontinue many of their previously popular wares. Collectors understand this by how difficult it is to find Harlequin in the 1950s colors.
For Sale: $265
Circa 1951-1959: Collectors will appreciate finding the 1950s colors like this spectacular Chartreuse glaze on the vintage Harlquin dinnerware shapes.
For Sale: $275
Circa: 1936-1959: The lidded casserole stands out as one of the largest pieces from the famous Woolworth's Harlequin dinnerware line. The art deco inspired triangular handles, supported on a cascading shape of triple stacked tiers are surronded by bands and bands of rings.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1941-1951: The rose glaze accentuates the subtle band of concentric rings that wrap around and decorate the middle of the novelty ball creamer.
For Sale: $80
Circa 1939-1959: The Harlequin novelty creamer is, standing proudly at nearly 5" tall, this little version of the Harlequin ball jug is a delight, with its band of concentric rings centered on its bulbous belly. Designed by Frederick Rhead and released for production for Woolworths at the beginning of 1939, the novelty ball creamer enjoyed 20 years of popularity.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1939-1942: Only made for a few years, the tiny individual creamer is fun to mix and match in your favorite colors, like this example in the original fiesta turquoise glaze.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1938-1942: The Harlequin yellow was a brighter, more vibrant yellow than the original Fiesta yellow glaze. The yellow glaze ran the entire length of the Harlquin pottery line, as did the fiesta yellow in that wares line. An ever popular and necessary color, the yellow glaze is delightful.
For Sale: $60
Circa 1941-1959: Interesting to note is that the Rose glaze developed by Homer Laughlin was used in the Harlequin line nearly a decade before its application on Fiesta ware. Great dusty rose color on a classic art-deco piece.
For Sale: $135
Circa 1951-1959: One of the boldest and jovial design of them all, with its thin and angular handle, the 22 oz. Harlequin pitcher speaks to an era. This example in the 1950s release of gray was produced in far less quanities than the earlier colors...
For Sale: $175
Circa 1940-1959: This example in Harlequin yellow showcases the great art deco handles of the line.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1940-1950: The rose glazed was released at the beginning of the 1940s, was a stand in for the discontinued red a few years later and then was used on the fiestaware line in the 1950s. The sophisticated, dusty color, is a great compliment to the service water pitcher ball jug.
For Sale: $165 80
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage Harlequin 1950s colors will prove hard to find as the pottery waned in popularity and less and less was produced.This hard to find 1950s gray vintage Harlequin service water ball pitcher is in excellent condition with no damage.
For Sale: $210
Circa 1951-1959: By the time the 1950s colors were released, the popular potteries sales had slowed. As a result far fewer pieces were produced. Not only that, but the expanded Harlequin line now had 4 bowls in production, so deep plates were made in less quantities than before.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1951-1959: This example of the already hard to find 1950s color Harlequin deep plate also boasts its original price stamp on the backside, a rare and unique tidbit addition that advanced collectors love.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1936-1959: Eventually the Harlequin dinnerware line would have many different serving bowls, but the deep plate was the original one designed in the fall of 1936 and released for the tableware lines introduction along with 15 other shapes.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1936-1959: Eventually the Harlequin dinnerware line would have two sized platters, but the 11" version was the original one designed in the fall of 1936 and released for the tableware lines introduction along with 15 other shapes.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1941-1959: The teacup and saucer set in the Harlequin shape is a delight with it's dramatic handle and rings.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1951-1959: Of the three new colors introduced in the mid 20th century, it will be the dark forest green that will prove hardest to find. This example of the vintage teacup and saucer ensemble is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1951-1959: Made in far less quantities than in the 1930s and 1940s, the '50s colors are considered hard to find. This example of the teacup and saucer ensemble in gray glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1941-1959: Classic Fiesta version of the turquoise glaze on the highly art-deco and stylized Harlequin Cup and Saucer set.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1951-1959: Introduced in 1951, the Chartreuse glaze belonged to the modern era and the last few colors of the original vintage solid color dinnerware lines from Homer Laughlin.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1951-1959: Forest green is one of the hardest vintage Harlequin dinnerware colors to find. Made in far less quantities than in the 1930s and 1940s, the '50s colors, and especially the dark forest green are treats to find. This example of the 11" oval platter is in excellent, collector quality condition, without signs of use or damage.
For Sale: $135
Circa 1951-1959: Made in far less quantities than in the 1930s and 1940s, the '50s colors are considered hard to find. This example of the 11" oval platter is in excellent, collector quality condition, without signs of use or damage.
For Sale: $135
Circa 1951-1959: Made in far less quantities than in the 1930s and 1940s, the '50s colors are considered hard to find. This example of the 11" oval platter is in excellent, collector quality condition, without signs of use or damage.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1951-1959: By the time the '50s rolled around the solid color mix-n-match tableware craze was being replaced by more modern design. Homer Laughlin responded by introducing a new palette of color— the 50s chartreuse, dark forest green, gray and rose. The chartreuse green remains the most desirable of the four today and it is a delight to find it here, on the largest piece of vintage Harlequin, the 13" platter.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951-1959: The 13" oval platter was the largest piece made for the entire Woolworth's Harlequin dinnerware line. A full 13" long, the platters well is framed with bands of rings that would have been formed in the mold. The back is fully glazed and unmarked, as all original Harlequin was.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951-1959: It is a treat to experience the large 13" oval platter in person. It is larger than imagined and is actually the largest piece in the entire Harlequin dinnerware line. It's especially a treat to find this large expanse of a single colored surface in the 1950s colors, add to that the rarity of the dark forest green in virtually scratch free unused condition and you have an exceptional piece of vintage pottery.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1951-1959: By the 1950s a different mid-century color selection was in use at Homer Laughlin and the brighter more primary colors from before had been replaced by a cool gray, dark green, dusty rose and a chartreuse green. The '50s colors will prove to be hard to find as production tempered.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1951-1959: The sauce boat features nearly a one pint capacity and measures 3" in height and 8 1/2" in width.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1941-1959: The sauce boat features nearly a one pint capacity and measures 3" in height and 8 1/2" in width.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1951-1959: The sauce boat features nearly a one pint capacity and measures 3" in height and 8 1/2" in width.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1956: The vintage Harlequin pottery shaker was designed by Frederick Rhead early in 1936, before the pottery line had been named or taken on an identity.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1941-1959: The vintage Harlequin pottery shaker was designed by Frederick Rhead early in 1936, before the pottery line had been named or taken on an identity. The salt and pepper shaker is a staple in a potteries foundation, and it is no surprise that they would have been among the first pieces to take shape.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: This is a unique pair of the already hard to find 1950s forest green colored Harlequin salt and pepper shakers because one of the corks still retains it's original 30 cent price stamp!
For Sale: $95
Circa 1951-1959: Collectors will appreciate how hard it is to find the 1950s colors on the Harlequin line. As far less tableware was produced during the 1950s by Homer Laughlin, the '50s colors show up only occassionally.
For Sale: $95
Circa 1951-1959: Misty gray was the perfect color to introduce for the mid-century modern age. A soft spoken color that can be mixed and matched into many color ensembles. The '50s colors are hard to find and it's great to discover them on the interesting shapes on the shakers.
For Sale: $95 75
Circa 1950-1959: This example of the set in the highly popular color of vintage Chartreuse glaze is in excellent condition without use, damage, wear, scratches or any issues.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1950-1959: This example of the set in the 50s gray glaze is in excellent condition without use, damage, wear, scratches or any issues.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1942-1959: Wonderful Harlequin sugar bowl in excellent condition and fully dipped in the great vintage 50s dark forest green glaze.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1941-1959: The Harlequin pottery sugar bowl is an exuberance of daring design. Sharp, art-deco inspired handles and knobs leave little room for mishandling. A crisp bottom edge was so prone to nicking. It is always a treat to find these mid century and delicate examples of Homer Laughlin pottery in such nice condition as this vintage rose example.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1959: Three Piece Set— The sugar bowl was the eighth piece designed for the relatively large line. Produced for 27 years the sugar bowl underwent various modifications. This example of the set in the Vintage Fiesta yellow glaze is in excellent condition without use, damage, wear, scratches or any issues.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1938-1959: One of the original items in original colors, released in 1938. Fabulous art deco lines in this classic American Iconic Dinnerware. This example in the bright, sunny, Harlequin yellow will delight the collector.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1951-1959: Examples of the Harlequin in the 1950s colors are hard to find as far less quantities were made and collectors will delight in finding the larger holloware pieces, such as the great teapot, in the rarer '50s colors. Forest green glaze remains one of the most sought after and desirable colors of the lines and this example is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use.
For Sale: $345