The abundance of variation in the casseroles designed by Frederick Rhead at Homer Laughlin during the 1930s for their various pottery lines is astounding. His original vision for the Fiesta casserole was more like the Fiesta French Stick Handled Casserole, which although not produced originally we are lucky to know through the promotional items released in the 1940s.
Circa 1936-1942: The vintage Fiesta casserole, with it's scroll handles and finial top, shares it's design with both the sugar bowl and the covered onion soup bowl. Measures 9 3/4" w x 5 3/4" h. This example in original red is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $275
Circa 1936-1951: The Fiesta casserole was one of the largest pieces made for the entire time the vintage line was in production. The scroll handles and finial top remind us of the covered onion soup bowl and the sugar bowl. This ivory example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $275
Circa 1936-1951: The vintage fiestaware covered casserole with it's hand applied scroll handles and scuptural finial is a charming piece that was released at the begininning of the line in 1936. This cobalt blue example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $275
Circa 1936-1951: The vintage fiestaware covered casserole with it's hand applied scroll handles and scuptural finial is a charming piece that was released at the begininning of the line in 1936. This cobalt blue example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $265
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 1936-1969: The original yellow colored fiestaware glaze remained popular throughout the years and makes a great mix-n-match combination with any of the other vintage colors. This example of the yellow fiesta casserole is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $245
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: 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 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 1959-1969: Advanced collectors will enjoy the ability to add such a large piece of Medium Green holloware to their collection. It is an iconic piece that marks the end of an era. This example is in absolutely excellent condition without signs of use or damage.
For Sale: $1,350
The stick handled french casserole was actually the original design for the fiestaware casserole and was designed as early as 1935. It is with great luck that the piece was resurrected and released during the 1940s promotional campaign.
Circa 1940-1942: In true vintage pottery making, both the knob and the handle were seperately molded and attached by hand. The piece was hand dipped in yellow and set on the kiln on triangular stilts. A hard to find item, the example is excellent.
For Sale: $375
Collectors of Vintage Fiesta pottery will rejoice at the last few pieces that were specially designed for the Ironstone line. The new casserole, showcased tabbed handles, plenty of rings and the new modern knob. Produced only in the antique gold, the Ironstone casserole is one of the last large pieces of Fiesta holloware made. As with all Ironstone, unmarked.
Circa 1969-1972: Collectors of Vintage Fiesta pottery will rejoice at the last few pieces that were specially designed for the Ironstone line. The new casserole, showcased tabbed handles, plenty of rings and the new modern knob. Produced only in the antique gold, the Ironstone casserole is one of the last large pieces of Fiesta holloware made. As with all Ironstone, unmarked.
For Sale: $195
The fiesta kitchen kraft oven to table line had a number of casseroles in it's line-up, from individual versions, to promotional examples, two sizes in the regular line and then special metal holders made for them as well.
Circa 1940-1942: With Metal Holder— This wonderful example of the red kitchen kraft casserole includes the hard to find metal holder and is crisply marked on the bottom "HL fiesta KITCHEN KRAFT U.S.A."
For Sale: $275
Circa 1938-1942: The concept of an individual casserole was not unusual in the solid color dinnerware lines of the 30s. Many other companies had their "bean pots" so this piece, unusual at it seems to us today was a staple in the kitchen of the 30s and 40s.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1937-1944: Large Version— The vintage Fiesta Kitchen Kraft covered casserole in original green glaze in the large version makes a bold statement. Impressed in the mold with the nice mark "HLC fiesta Kitchen Kraft USA".
For Sale: $175
Circa 1938-1943: Made for only a few short years and in a few select colors, the oven-to-table individual casserole is a delight to add to your collection. This example in the original Fiesta green glaze is in very good condition with a great rich glaze.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1938-1942: The concept of an individual casserole was not unusual in the solid color dinnerware lines of the 30s. Many other companies had their "bean pots" so this piece, unusual at it seems to us today was a staple in the kitchen of the 30s and 40s.
For Sale: $165
The stylistic designs of Homer Laughlin's Harlequin Dinnerware line, designed for Woolworth's five-n-dime department stores, is truely showcased on the lidded casserole. Oversized art deco inspired triangular handles decorate the sides and the lid of the piece, connected by a cascade of graduating tiers. Bands of concentric rings decorate the lid and the base in multiple places, making the Harlequin casserole a standout piece of the solid colored tablewares selections.
Circa 1936-1941: Maroon was one of the original four colored glazes in the Harlequin pottery line. Although 12 colors would be dipped on the Harlequin shape over its near 30 year run, the original four colors hold a special place in the collectors heart, with spruce and maroon being in high demand as they were discontinued first and were the lines shortest running glazes. The covered casserole shape is one of the showcases of the line and is a treat to find dipped in the early, original color of maroon.
For Sale: $325
Circa 1936-1951: Harlequin Blue (nicknamed mauve in the collectors community) is a unique color that mixes and matches so well with other vintage pottery colors. Add the great color to the unique covered casserole shape and you have a stand out piece for the collection.
For Sale: $265
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 sophisticated 1940s Harlequin rose colored glaze is a great color to enjoy the fancily designed original Harlequin covered casserole.
For Sale: $265
Circa: 1941-1951: The famous Homer Laughlin green glaze was already in use on their Fiestaware line and wasn't brought over to Woolworth's Harlequin line until the 1940s when four new colors were added and original colors discontinued.
For Sale: $265
Circa 1941-1942 and 1959: The same original fiestaware red colored glaze was introduced into the Harlequin tableware line in the 1940s for their Woolworth's line. Production for only 3 years in the red glaze makes red harlequin difficult to find.
For Sale: $275
Circa 1951-1959: There's nothing quite like seeing the captivating chartreuse colored glaze on one of the largest and most dramatic shapes of the Harlequin dinnerware line. The dramatic covered casserole in Chartreuse is a show piece.
For Sale: $275
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
Yet another innovative take on the covered casserole is found in the Century line that was dipped in four bright colors for Homer Laughlin's Riviera selection. This time we're greated with scalloped edges subtely decorated the corners of the lids.
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: $225
Circa 1936-1942: It's easy to forget that Riviera pottery was indeed being made as early as the late 30s, alongside Fiesta and Harlequin. This covered casserole in the desirable red is an early beauty.
For Sale: $275
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 great Homer Laughlin casserole of the 1930s, dipped in the Harlequin blue glaze is spectacular.
For Sale: $185