Nappie is an old English word that describes an open serving bowl. The round vegetable bowls were made in two sizes, an 8½" size that ran the entire length of production and can be found in all eleven original colors, and a larger 9½" size that was discontinued in 1946 and was made in the first six vintage colors.
Circa 1938-1942: Collectors will appreciate finding the occasional double marked vintage fiesta piece that will have both the in the mold marking and the extra added hand stamped "GENUINE fiesta HLCo USA" mark.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1938: This version of the fiestaware nappie bowl boasts the earliest in the mold mark with the larger "fiesta HLC USA", letting us date this example to the first two years of production. It is also in exceptionally nice condition.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1951: This example is in excellent condtion and is double marked with both the in mold impressed mark and a glaze stamp mark, making it an interesting version.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1938-1951: The round vegetable bowl in original green is in excellent condition without damage and the green glaze is nice and even.
For Sale: $75
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 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 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 1960-1969: Fantastic condition on this hard to find medium green fiesta 8 1/2" nappy bowl. Collector quality with no chips, cracks, glaze irregularities, scratches, touchups or repairs.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1969-1972: Vegetable Bowl— Bowls have always been a popular item and Homer Laughlin has not disappointed with the variety of designs and shapes. The vegetable bowl was designed specifically for the Ironstone line and is found in the three glazes. Measures 8 1/2" wide.
For Sale: $85
The slightly larger 9½" round nappie vegetable bowl was discontinued by 1946 (1942 for the original red color) and will only be found in the first six fiestaware colors.
Circa 1936-1942: The red glaze was discontinued in 1942, so the larger round vegetable bowl was only made for 6 short years. This example boasts the earliest mark and a wonderful rich bold red glaze.
For Sale: $110
Circa 1937-1946: The larger vegetable bowl was designed after the smaller version and is over 30% larger. Manufactured for 9 years in the turquoise colored glaze, examples will be fully glazed on the bottom and marked with the Homer Laughlin logo "HL" followed by "fiesta MADE IN U.S.A.". Measures a generous 9 1/2" wide x 3 1/8" tall.
For Sale: $80
Circa 1936-1946: Large Version— Discontinued in 1946, the 9½" Fiesta nappy bowl is 33% larger than it's smaller 8½" counterpart. Available in only the original six colors and always found with a fully glazed foot.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1946: Double Marked— Discontinued in 1946, the Fiesta 9½" nappy bowl is 33% larger than it's smaller 8½" counterpart. Available in only the original six colors and always found with a fully glazed foot.
For Sale: $80
The vintage Harlequin dinnerware line had two versions of the vegetable serving bowls, the 9" round vegetable bowl and the 9" long oval baker. The large round nappy bowl was produced for 20 years and can be found in all 12 vintage colors, including medium green. The oval baker on the other hand was discontinued in 1945 so it will only be found in the first 8 colors and not the 1950s colors.
Circa 1936-1959: It's always a thrill to find vintage dishes with their original price tags, labels and boxes and this Harlequin yellow example boasts its original 30 cents foil sticker. Obviously unused, this is a great novelty piece for the advanced collector.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1936-1951: The round vegetable nappy bowl was one of two serving bowls produced for Woolworth's Harlequin dinnerware line. A generous 8 3/4" wide, the bowl has a commanding presence.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1941: The spruce glaze was one of the original four glazes developed for the Harlequin pottery line, the others being maroon, Harlequin blue (mauve) and harlequin yellow. Discontinued by the end of 1941, collectors will cherish finding such excellent early examples of the harlequin pottery from the original glaze assortment.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1941: The maroon glaze was one of the original four glazes developed for the Harlequin pottery line. Discontinued by the end of 1941, collectors will cherish finding the original Harlequin dinnerware pieces in the original maroon.
For Sale: $85
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 1940-1942 and 1959: The piece was part of the original Harlequin line, but red was not used on the shape until 1940 and was then quickly discontinued by the end of 1942. Even though red was reintroduced by 1959 the large nappy bowl was being cut from production, thus making this shape in red hard to find.
For Sale: $110
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 1940-1951: The rose colored glaze was introduced into the Harlequin line nearly a decade before being used in the fiestaware line. It is considered one of the four new colors of the 1940s and was marketed as "Salmon" by Homer Laughlin.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1941-1951: The vintage Harlequin nappy bowl seems much larger than its sister version in the Fiesta line. The 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 bowl in great condition.
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 vintage Homer Laughlin Harlequin pottery line has an abundance of bowls to choose from, but only two serving bowls. The Harlequin 9" nappie was released in 1936 and ran a full 20 years in production.
For Sale: $85
The vintage Riviera pottery line had three versions of nappy bowls, the 9" round vegetable bowl and two versions of the oval baker, the first being the straight sided shape borrowed from the wells line and the second the oval inside version borrowed from the century line. Both can be found in the four Riviera colors and also ivory although examples of the straight sided bowls are slightly harder to find.
Circa 1938: The earliest oval bakers that were dipped in the solid colors for the riviera line have straigt sides and were taken from the Wells pottery line. It is much more common to find the oval inside version but this early straight sided version is a nice example of the potteries constant evolution.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938: The earliest oval bakers that were dipped in the solid colors for the riviera line have straigt sides and were taken from the Wells pottery line. It is much more common to find the oval inside version but this early straight sided version is a nice example of the potteries constant evolution.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1938-1942: Great scalloped corners are the only subtle, yet powerful, decoration on the bowl. Much harder to find than its Harlequin or Fiesta counterparts, this example is in excellent condition,
For Sale: $85
Circa 1938-1948: Great scalloped corners are the only subtle, yet powerful, decoration on the bowl. Much harder to find than its Harlequin or Fiesta counterparts, this example in bright yellow is in excellent condition,
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: Great scalloped corners are the only subtle, yet powerful, decoration on the bowl. Much harder to find than its Harlequin or Fiesta counterparts, this example in bright yellow is in excellent condition,
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: The nappie bowls designed by Homer Laughlin pottery were an important part of the family table. Large and useable, these bowls carry an impressive presence in person. No damage and a fabulous glaze make this example in the original Harlequin (mauve) blue is in excellent condition without use.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1942: The great scalloped corners and simple lines of the oval baker showcase the art deco era of the 30s in the most popular color of red.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: The blue Harlequin glaze was also used for the smaller Riviera solid color dinnerware line. It is a fantastic color that shines on this richly glazed oval vegetable bowl.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1938-1948: Oval baker bowl in yellow in fantastic condition. Scalloped edges and a great, useful size and nice light weight make this a perfect piece to use on your festive table.
For Sale: $65
The decals used at HLCo are extensive and were put on many different shapes so there is an endless array of decalware bowls, but vintage fiestaware collectors focus on the southwestern themed versions which are mostly found on the century shapes.
Circa 1941: Homer Laughlin's Century pottery line lended itself not only to Riviera, but to many of their decal ware lines as well. Mexicana, with its cascade of southwestern pots and cacti has become the most widely known of their many decals.
For Sale: $85