Riviera was adapted from the Homer Laughlin China Co. (HLCo) Century pottery line, which was primarily an ivory colored glaze decorated with a seemingly never ending abundance of floral decals. But dipped in solid colors the pottery came to life. The architectural details and art-deco inspired scalloped edges took center stage.Riviera is a small line with less than 20 shapes available. Available in original Fiesta red, the bright Harlequin yellow, original Fiesta green, Harlequin blue (mauve) and the original ivory vellum glaze, collectors of Fiesta and Harlequin pottery will delight in mixing and matching these charming pieces into their own ensembles.
Circa 1938-1948: Riviera pottery was designed on the tailcoats of art deco and industrial influences. Adapted from the Century line and dipped in vibrant and cheerful solid color glazes. 5 1/2"w.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1938-1948: The simple little berry bowl with its charming scalloped edges is the perfect size to keep you slim— from the 30s when we were skinnier! 5 1/2"w
For Sale: $30
Circa 1938-1948: The complex Harlequin mauve blue glaze makes a great statement on the delightful, harder to find oatmeal bowl shape. The oatmeal bowl was added to the line right before Christmas in 1938. A great piece of pottery, surprisingly large for the otherwise petite Riviera line, the oatmeal bowl is the perfect size for many uses. Measures 6 1/4" x 2".
For Sale: $55
Circa 1938-1948: The vintage Riviera pottery oatmeal bowl was added to the line right before Christmas in 1938. A great piece of pottery, surprisingly large for the otherwise petite Riviera line, the oatmeal bowl is the perfect size for many uses and is a delight to see dipped in your favorite color. The bright and sunny Harlequin yellow glaze was the yellow used in the Riviera line and it's delightful on the harder to find oatmeal bowl shape. Measures 6 1/4" x 2".
For Sale: $55
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: Fantastic condition and breath taking glaze. Great scalloped corners and simple lines showcase the art deco era of the 30s. Collectors of vintage Fiesta will enjoy their favorite red color on the novelty of the Riviera pottery line.
For Sale: $75
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
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 1938-1942: 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 1936-1944: While there was never a butter dish designed for the original Fiestaware line, Homer Laughlin looked to their many other pottery collections and pulled from both their Century and Jade examples. The small quarter pound version will be found dipped in the Riviera colors of Harlequin blue (mauve), yellow, original Fiesta green and red.
SOLD
Circa 1938-1943: The Riviera covered casserole in the original red Vintage Fiesta glaze is one of the lines grandest pieces. Measures 10 1/2" long.
For Sale: $275
Circa 1938-1945: The great Homer Laughlin casserole of the 1930s, dipped in the Harlequin blue glaze is spectacular.
For Sale: $185
Circa 1938-1945: The bright and sunny Harlequin yellow glaze was also used for the Riviera line and compliments the other three colors perfectly. Measures 10 1/2" long.
For Sale: $185
Circa 1938-1945: The Riviera-Century pottery casserole dish in original green, fuses well with the Fiesta tableware. Gorgeous color and delightful art-deco form makes this piece a great addition to your collection.
For Sale: $185
Circa 1938-1950: The Homer Laughlin covered batter jug in the fiestaware light green color is the tallest piece that was made for the line. The green covered pitcher is also the cornerstone for the Waffle Set which is a highlight of the collection.
For Sale: $375
Circa 1938-1942: Unlike any other piece in the Riviera pottery line, the batter jug towers above all the other dinnerware and is a delight to add to the collection. Found usually in the original Fiesta green glaze, rarely examples in ivory, red, yellow and mauve appear, but for some reason without lids. So few of these surface that it is easy to consider this a rare piece and advanced collectors will be excited to add this great shape to their collections in one of the hard to find colors.
For Sale: $325
Circa 1938-1942: It's a delight to find the large open batter pitchers from Homer Laughlin's Riviera pottery line. Hard to find if not rare these days, especially in the ivory, red, yellow and mauve glaze colors.
For Sale: $295
Circa 1936-1944: This example of Homer Laughlins Century shape line, dipped in the bright and sunny Harlequin yellow glaze for their Riviera line is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use. Measures 8 1/2"w x 1 1/2"h
For Sale: $65
Circa 1938-1948: Old ivory vellum glaze was in use before Homer Laughlin's solid colored dinnerware lines soared in popularity. Used primarily for decals, decorations and stripes, the color balanced the brightly colored tableware lines and was used to mix and match collectors ensembles.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the mauve blue glaze for the Riviera line, this bread and butter plate promises to be the beginning of a delightful setting.
For Sale: $20
Circa 1938-1948: Dipped in the original yellow glaze for the Riviera line, this bread and butter plate promises to be the beginning of a delightful setting.
For Sale: $20
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the original green glaze for the Riviera line, this bread and butter plate promises to be the beginning of a delightful setting.
For Sale: $20
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the ivory vellum glaze for the Riviera line, this bread and butter plate promises to be the beginning of a delightful setting.
For Sale: $20
Circa 1938-1942: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the fiesta red glaze for the Riviera line, this 7" salad plate is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the mauve blue glaze for the Riviera line, this 7" salad plate is actually harder to find than one might think and after the extremely elusive 10" dinner plate will be the next hardest to find to complete the Riviera place setting.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the sunny Harlequin yellow glaze for the Riviera line, this 7" salad plate is actually harder to find than one might think and after the extremely elusive 10" dinner plate will be the next hardest to find to complete the Riviera place setting.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the original green glaze for the Riviera line, this bread and butter plate promises to be the beginning of a delightful setting.
For Sale: $30
Circa 1938-1942: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the Vintage Fiesta Red glaze for the Riviera line, this 9" Lunch plate is in excellent condition and is a joy to find without use or damage. Measures 8 15/16" wide.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the mauve blue glaze for the Riviera line, this 9" Lunch plate is in excellent condition and is a joy to find without use or damage. Measures 8 15/16" wide.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the Vintage Fiesta Yellow glaze for the Riviera line, this 9" Lunch plate is in excellent condition and is a joy to find without use or damage. Measures 8 15/16" wide.
For Sale: $40
Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the Vintage Fiesta Original Green glaze for the Riviera line, this 9" Lunch plate is in excellent condition and is a joy to find without use or damage. Measures 8 15/16" wide.
For Sale: $40
Circa 1936-1942: Anyone collecting vintage Homer Laughlin Riviera pottery will know the difficulty in finding the large 10" dinner plates. Here's a very nice example of the 10" Riviera dinner plate in original ivory glaze.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera platter comes in an abundant variety of shapes and sizes. This example is referred to as the "Oval Well Plain" platter.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: Large Version— The larger of the two sizes, the 13" Riviera platter demands much more presence than its 11" counterparts. This example in the sunny harlequin yellow glaze is in excellent condition. Measures 13 1/2" in the kiln for a second firing.
For Sale: $95
Circa 1938-1948: Designed on the tails of the art deco and industrial ages, the sublte scalloped edges and great streamlined lines found in the tab handles make this a classic example of American dinnerware.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: Designed on the tails of the art deco and industrial ages, the sublte scalloped edges and great streamlined lines found in the tab handles make this a classic example of American dinnerware.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera rectangular batter tray is trimmed with three tier tabbed handles and four simply scalloped edges. The Riviera pottery trays were made on a ram press, a method that pressed the clay body as oppossed to pouring slip into a mold.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1934: Homer Laughlin produced a dizzying array of trays and platters. But it is the batter tray that really stands out as the premier version of the examples with it's large rectangular well and multi-step tabbed handles.
For Sale: $165 125
Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera rectangular batter tray is trimmed with three tier tabbed handles and four simply scalloped edges. The Riviera pottery trays were made on a ram press, a method that pressed the clay body as oppossed to pouring slip into a mold.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1940: Riviera was made in vastly lower quantities than its Fiesta and Harlequin counterparts and will taunt the hunting collector with its scarcity. Enjoy it while it's available because soon there will be little left to go around.
For Sale: $275
Circa 1938-1948: The Harlequin blue glaze which is known by collectors as "mauve", is an exciting color to mix and match in your ensembles. A slightly purple and muted blue, it was used in a few of Homer Laughlin's tableware lines, including Riviera and Harlequin.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: This example in the original Fiesta green glaze is in excellent condition. It is marked on the bottom with the impressed numbers "24", which is probably the number assigned to the quality control worker in the factory.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: The riviera gravy boat measures a generous 7 1/2 inches long and stands 2 3/4 inches high. It feels wonderfully long and is surprisingly different in shape than the creamer which it closely resembles. This example in the bright and sunny Harlequin yellow glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1942: Two of the 14 pieces that were made through the entire vintage production. They 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 than the salts.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: This is a great example of the Riviera shakers in the original "Harlequin Blue", known by collectors as mauve. They are a true pair, boast their original corks, and are in spectacular condition without damage or use.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1948: This is a great example of the Riviera shakers in the original "Harlequin Yellow", a brighter and sunnier color than the Fiesta yellow. They are a true pair and are in spectacular condition without damage or use.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1938-1942: Three Piece Set— The Vintage Fiesta red glaze was such a fabulous hit that it soon found it's way onto a whole bunch of shapes and designs from other pottery lines at Homer Laughlin. Who could resist this brilliant glaze? And it really is showcased well, here on the sugar and creamer set made for the Riviera Pottery line.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1942-1948: Three Piece Set The same ivory glaze found in the famous Vintage Fiesta line is found here, on the century shape.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1938-1948: Riviera sugar and creamer set in original yellow. Here's the sunny, bright yellow glaze on the great, art-deco inspired sugar and creamer set from the 1930s-1940s.
For Sale: $135
Circa 1938-1948: The Harlequin blue glaze (nicknamed "Mauve"), was used on the solid color Riviera tableware line as well. It is a delightful color in between blue and purple with muted undertones. This example of the century shape sugar bowl dipped in the Harlequin blue has a wonderful glaze and is in good condition.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1942-1948: The Riviera line offers a small selection of solid colored pieces of tableware and the lidded sugar bowl is one of the few pieces from the line with a lid and handles.
For Sale: $95 65
Circa 1938-1942: The red glazes were discontinued early during WWII, so finding them is always a treat. Harder to come by and a delight to add to your tablescapes, this example is a brilliant version without damage or signs of use.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1938-1948: There's nothing more delightful than sitting down at the table with friends and family and having tea or coffee with milk or cream in its own special server. Original green is a stable color in the Homer Laughlin solid colored tableware pieces.
For Sale: $45
Circa 1936-1948: Homer Laughlin's Old Ivory glaze was a staple across almost all of their pottery lines, from decalware, to striped decorations and even to round out the assortment in their solid color tableware lines.
For Sale: $45 35
Circa 1938-1942: The Riviera pottery lidded syrup in original red is a charming and unusual piece. This example is in excellent condition. If you do not own a syrup but collect Riviera or love the early Fiestaware pottery, this piece will absolutely delight you. Finding the syrups for Riviera is becoming increasingly difficult. This one is a real treat.
For Sale: $385
Circa 1933-1939: We rarely see the syrup pitcher decorated in gold. This piece was probably a special order item and it was kept as special. Marked on the bottom of both pieces "WARRANTED 18 CARAT GOLD".
SOLD
Circa 1938-1942: Spectacular condition and brilliant glaze, along with the early, built-in, hand crafted strainer make this a fantastic example of the great Riviera teapot.
For Sale: $365
Circa 1938-1942: Along with the plate, no tableware line is complete without its cup and saucer set, and the Riviera glazes on the century line do not disappoint.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1938-1948: Along with the plate, no tableware line is complete without its cup and saucer set, and the Riviera glazes on the century line do not disappoint.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1938-1948: Along with the plate, no tableware line is complete without its cup and saucer set, and the Riviera glazes on the century line do not disappoint.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1943-1948: Along with the plate, no tableware line is complete without its cup and saucer set, and the Riviera glazes on the century line do not disappoint.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1938-1948: It's not often I refer to a piece of Homer Laughlin pottery as rare, but these Riviera pottery handled mugs truely fit the bill. They are becoming very hard to find and if you haven't built yourself a set of these for your collection, I recommend you pick them up while they can still be found. A great piece of pottery from the Riviera line. Cups would have been slip cast with the handle attatched by hand. This example in mauve blue is in excellent condition without damage.
For Sale: $145
Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera tall mug with it's hand applied handle has the distinction of being one of the only pieces designed specifically for Riviera and was not used in any of the other Homer Laughlin tableware lines.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1943-1948: The premium Riviera juice set was modeled after the Fiesta's successful promotional campaign was well underway. A much smaller line, sold at various resellers like Sears, The Murphy Co., and J.J. Newberry, Riviera dinnerware was produced in significantly smaller quantities than the fiestaware line. The ivory tumbler was marketed with the blue Riviera jug and accompanied by tumblers in blue, yellow, red, turquoise and green.
For Sale: $125 60
Circa 1933-1940: From the Native American Tribes Series— Sometime in the 1930s Homer Lauglin China Company produced a few patterns of decals for their Native American Tribes collection. Represented were they Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux and Pueblo tribes and one decal depicting a pair of canoes. All are extremely rare and only a few pieces surface every decade.
For Sale: $495
Circa 1936-1939: Here is a fantastic sugar and creamer set of the original Homer Laughlin Pottery Company's Hacienda decalware on their famous Century line. This popular line boasts a profusely decorated display of Mexicana decals and is finished off with many hand painted red stripes.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1938-1944: 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. It's extra nice on the batter tray with the multiple red stripes hand painted on the tab handles. This example is in good condition. Measures 11 1/2" Long*
For Sale: $125
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. The large round vegetable/nappy bowl was one of only two serving bowls for the table and is a delight to add to the collection. Large and full of statement, the Mexicana decal and hand applied cold painted red stripe on this example is in very nice condition. It is marked on the back "Homer Laughlin MADE IN USA"*
For Sale: $85
Circa 1941: The large 10" dinner plate is the final plate in a tablewares set. The harder to find, large, 10" dinner plate is a delight to find with the Mexicana decal and marked "MEXICANA". Excellent condition on the Mexicana decal and boldly painted red stripe. No use, no damage. Marked on reverse. Measures 10 1/2".
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938: The American love affair with the southwest left us with a delightful range of whimsical tablewares from the 30s. The oatmeal bowl makes the perfect piece to celebrate the jubilee and the festivities are topped off with a bold handpainted red stripe. Marked. Measures 6 1/4" x 2"*
For Sale: $55
Circa 1938-1944: 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: $50
Circa 1940: 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. This is an example of the 8 3/4" Century shape luncheon plate with the Mexicana decal - nicely stamed in gold on reverse.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1941: Embracing the popularity of the Southwest scenes of the 30s and 40s, Homer Laughlin's Mexicana decal has become the most widely recognized from the era. Delightful piece.*
For Sale: $35
Circa May 1941: The Hacienda Decal showcases a cascade of southwestern pots and cacti, a house in the background, and a bench with sombrero and Mexican blanket in the foreground. Shown here on a Homer Laughlin Century shape berry bowl.*
For Sale: $35
Circa 1938: The bread and butter plate is an essential part of a tablewares selection. The humble 6" bread and butter plate is perhaps the cornerstone piece of a potteries line. Homer Laughlin celebrates it here with the addition of a Mexicana decal and a boldly painted red stripe.
For Sale: $25
Circa 1939: The Homer Laughlin oatmeal bowls are one of the harder shapes to find, perhaps because they are the perfect size for so many uses and were overused or damaged, perhaps less of them were made, in either case, it's always nice to find these elusive bowls. Marked. Measures 6 1/4" x 2".
For Sale: $60