Fiesta dinnerware

While most people call it Fiestaware, in 1936, Homer Laughlin started making a colorful dinnerware known as Fiesta. The idea is and was very simple - mix and match colored dinnerware in a wide assortment of place setting and serving pieces for every lifestyle. Consumers could mix and match and make their own set based on their tastes and needs. In fact, Fiesta dinnerware was one of the first widely marketed solid color dinnerware. Soon, other companies began to create their own copy of the "Fiestaware", although none were as popular or successful. During the 1940's and 1950's, Fiestaware's iconic art deco styling made it an icon in kitchens of the era. In 1973, Fiesta dinnerware was discontinued after a long and popular shelf life.

Almost immediately after it's retirement, Fiestaware became an instant popular antique store find. By the early 1980's, Fiestaware was commanding prices near $100 for certain rare, highly sought after pieces. Soon, Homer Laughlin decided to take Fiesta dinnerware out of retirement, and in 1986, Fiesta returned to the market on the 50th anniversary of its debut with 5 new shades of Fiesta dinnerware. Due to a change in the manufacturing process which allowed the new Fiesta dinnerware to be marketed to restaurants as well as home consumers, the new Fiestaware is not your mother's dinnerware. It has been redesigned to coordinate nicely with the original vintage pieces, but the fully vitrified clay is a stronger and more durable material than the vintage product. Homer Laughlin continues to produce Fiesta dinnerware in a variety of colors and shapes.