Item description for Colorful Homer Laughlin Fiesta Ware 2pc Chocolate & Tangerine 13.5" Oval Platter

Beautiful 1980's/ 1990's Fiesta Ware 2pc large 13.5" oval platters in chocolate and tangerine! Beautiful bright colors, these large platters are weighted and sturdy (over 3lbs each) and have wonderful roll lip edges!

The Homer Laughlin China Company, America's largest domestic producer of dinnerware and the sole manufacturer of all Fiesta dinnerware. All Fiesta pieces are microwave safe, oven-proof, dishwasher safe, freezer proof, lead-free and Made in America with the implementation of many green practices. The very durable glaze is great for everyday use. Fiesta as a pattern has stood the test of time, and is typically passed down from one generation to the next. Amazing design has been constant through the years and easy to expand or change your collection. Currently, Fiesta is the most collected dinnerware in America. Wonderful gloss finish along with bold rich colors will bring sunshine to any meal.

* We have lots of Fiestaware available in in the shop and will happily combine orders to help complete your collection. White spots in pics are light reflections not flaws.

We hit the vintage Fiestaware bonanza at a local estate sale recently and have many pieces available, so please check our shop for other amazing and colorful 1930's to 1990's pieces. The son shared these Fiesta pieces were mostly wedding gifts to his parents in 1941 (or anniversary gifts to her from his dad) and were rarely used, "mostly adored by his mom who was a West Virginia native and took pride in her Almost Heaven heritage!" So fun!

Fiesta dinnerware, sometimes called Fiestaware, is made by the Homer Laughlin China Company. The solid-colored, heavy-duty pottery has been manufactured in a wide array of colors and styles. Vintage Fiesta was created around the depression era and was made in bright, uplifting colors to appeal to people and lift spirits. During the 33 years that Homer Laughlin manufactured vintage Fiesta pottery, eleven different glazes found their way onto the shapes of the line. It is yellow that can lay claim to being the longest running glaze of the entire vintage Fiesta pottery line. Since inception in 1936, to the end of production in 1969, yellow remained the central part of the vintage Fiesta rainbow of glazes.

Platters are in excellent condition! The usual pre-loved light surface utensil scuff wear and glaze pops (done during firing process) are to be expected from years of helping add color to Betty's dining room china cabinet, but nothing that distracts from this treasure of Homer Laughlin history! Chocolate does have a small dark mark on backside inside rim and 1 tiny ding to rim edge (see pic) on topside, but also does not distract. Please see enlarged pics for best description and details.