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Homer Laughlin Rhythm

Homer Laughlin Rhythm is one of my favorite shapes. It was made from 1950-1960. The shape is very simple and would work in any kitchen today. It came in five solid colors: yellow, chartreuse, gray, forest green and burgundy. Most collectors refer to the burgundy as “maroon.” Some Rhythm lines had decals like the Rhythm Rose and American Provincial that I posted previously.

Pictured are plates, saucers, fruit bowls, cups, a gravy boat and a teapot.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rhythm American Provincial pieces.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Riviera

This is some of my Homer Laughlin Riviera collection, a red sugar and creamer, a green sugar and creamer, a mauve creamer (I’m still looking for that mauve sugar bowl) and yellow and green salt and pepper shakers. Riviera was introduced in 1938 by the Homer Laughlin China Company. It is lighter than Fiesta, but has some of the same bright colors. It is getting harder to find perfect pieces.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Riviera casseroles.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Epicure

Epicure is a dinner line from the 1950s by the Homer Laughlin China Company. It came in four colors: dawn pink, charcoal gray, turquoise blue and snow white. Homer Laughlin Epicure is pretty hard to find and I only have a few pieces, but it is one of my favorite Homer Laughlin shapes. My collection consists of two covered vegetable casseroles, a creamer, sugar bowl and salt and pepper shakers. I love the pastel colors of the 50s.

Also checkout my Homer Laughlin Fiesta bowls.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Coffee Pot

This is my Fiesta Regular Coffee Pot in turquoise. My Daddy got this for me years ago and it is one of my favorite pieces. The Homer Laughlin China Company started making Fiesta in 1936. The coffee pot was made for over 20 years and was discontinued in 1959.

Also pictured, is a Fiesta teacup and saucer, covered sugar bowl and creamer.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta creamers.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Red Fiesta

Here are a few of my red Fiesta pieces. Pictured are a ring handle creamer, a stick handle creamer and a sugar bowl with lid. The Homer Laughlin China Company produced the stick handle creamer for less than three years and ended production in 1938, switching to the ring handle creamer. It is thought that since the stick handle creamer was easier to use for right-handed people, the company changed the design.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rhythm.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Serenade

Here is some of my Serenade collection. Serenade was made by the Homer Laughlin China Company from about 1939 to the early 40s. It came in four pastel shades – yellow, green, pink and blue. I don’t see this pattern very often when I go antiquing. The last piece I bought was a few years ago.

Pictured is a chop plate, teapot, sugar bowl with lid, two creamers and a gravy boat. Also check out my Homer Laughlin Skytone/Kraft blue pieces.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Creamers

Here are some of my Fiesta creamers. The Homer Laughlin China Company started producing the ring handle creamer in 1938 to replace the stick handle creamer. Production continued until 1969. Pictured are creamers in green, turquoise, yellow and Amberstone (brown). Amberstone was introduced in 1967. You can see the different handle on the Amberstone creamer. Amberstone was produced for supermarket promotions and some large grocery store chains used it as a premium.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta platers.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Plates

Just some of my Fiesta plates by Homer Laughlin. I love this picture. I think it’s artsy and is something I could frame and love looking at. I just might do that. My hubby took the picture. Plates are pretty easy to find. They were produced from 1935 to 1969.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta salt and pepper shakers.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Two Pint Jug

I’ve been asked numerous times what my favorite piece of Fiesta is and the answer is my cobalt two pint jug. My Mom gave me this jug. It sat on top of our refrigerator for years holding odds and ends. It was my first piece of Fiesta by Homer Laughlin and it sits in my china cabinet front and center. Also pictured is my two pint jug in ivory. Production for the two pint jug began in 1936 and ended in 1959.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Harlequin.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Rhythm Rose

Here is my small Rhythm Rose collection by Homer Laughlin. The most familiar of the Homer Laughlin Rhythm Rose line is the solid colors of yellow, chartreuse, gray, forest green and burgundy, but it was the basis of decaled lines like Rhythm Rose. Rhythm Rose was produced from the mid 40s through the mid 50s. Pictured are my pitcher, coffeepot, cream and sugar.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rivieria.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)