Vintage Fiesta chop plates and platters, crafted by Homer Laughlin, are more than just serving pieces; they are a slice of Americana, embodying the cheerful spirit of mid-century dining. These robust and colorful dishes, especially the larger chop plates and platters, were designed to bring joy to everyday meals and special occasions alike, perfectly sized for serving up generous helpings of steak, roasts, and family-style fare. Imagine a beautifully grilled steak presented on a vibrant vintage serving tray – a feast for the eyes and the appetite.
The thirteen and fifteen inch Vintage Fiesta chop plates debuted with the original Fiesta line in 1936. Their design, consistent with the entire Vintage Fiesta collection, features the iconic concentric rings that radiate from the center, a hallmark of the era’s streamlined aesthetic. These substantial round platters, aptly named “chop plates,” were indeed intended for serving steaks and chops, becoming a staple for family dinners and celebratory gatherings.
Manufactured using a jiggering machine, these plates were formed upside down, with the distinctive rings tooled in as they spun. Each piece was fully glazed and fired resting on sagger marks in the kiln. These sagger marks, visible as three small stilt marks on the back, are a testament to their vintage production and are not considered flaws, but rather part of the unique pottery making process of the time.
Vintage Fiestaware 15″ Chop Plates
Vintage Fiesta Red 15″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1936-1942: The impressive 15″ chop plate, due to its size and weight, was meticulously hand-jiggered, even as production evolved. This handcrafted aspect adds to the unique charm and collectibility of these vintage pieces.
For Sale: $145
Vintage Fiesta Ivory 15″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1937-1951: Each ivory 15″ chop plate bears the characteristic stilt marks on the back, a result of the firing process. These vintage serving trays are marked with a black ink stamp under the glaze. Finding vintage ivory Fiestaware in excellent condition, free from scratches, is a true delight, making this piece a particularly wonderful find.
For Sale: $145
Vintage Fiesta Yellow 15″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1936-1944: This 15″ Fiesta chop plate boasts a wonderfully sunny and rich yellow glaze. Hand-picked for its excellent condition, it shows minimal signs of use, making it a vibrant addition to any vintage collection.
For Sale: $145
Vintage Fiesta Turquoise 15″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1937-1959: The 15″ Fiesta chop plate offers a fantastic expanse of the iconic turquoise glaze. This largest piece in the chop plate range truly showcases the beauty of this beloved vintage color, perfect for serving happy steaks.
For Sale: $145
Vintage Fiesta Chartreuse 15″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1951-1959: For enthusiasts of the original 1950s Chartreuse glaze, this 15″ Fiesta chop plate is a treasure. This piece, the largest Fiesta pottery item in this color, features a great surface and is in wonderful condition, a true gem for collectors of vintage serving trays.
For Sale: $145
Vintage Fiesta Rose 15″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1951-1959: This 1950s vintage rose Fiesta chop plate exhibits excellent shine and condition. Ink stamped on the back and hand-jiggered due to its substantial size, it’s a testament to the quality craftsmanship of Homer Laughlin.
For Sale: $145
Vintage Fiestaware 13″ Chop Plates
The 13″ Fiestaware chop plate remained in production until 1969, available in all eleven original Fiesta colors, including the sought-after medium green. Early examples in the first five colors may be unmarked and feature a double ring on the bottom. However, this detail is less common in the 1950s colors and later productions. Notably, medium green versions are particularly rare and represent the largest piece available in this color, making them highly collectible.
Vintage Fiesta Red 13″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1936-1942: A 13″ Fiesta red chop plate is always a prized find, especially in the iconic and highly popular vintage red. This particular piece is in good condition and free from damage, perfect for adding a pop of color to your vintage table setting.
For Sale: $105
Vintage Fiesta Cobalt 13″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1939-1959: This 13″ Vintage Fiesta chop plate features the rich Original Cobalt Blue glaze. Marked on the back with a black ink stamp under the glaze, this vintage blue flatware in excellent condition is a true treasure, showcasing the enduring appeal of Homer Laughlin designs.
For Sale: $95
Vintage Fiesta Original Green 13″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1936-1951: The bands of concentric rings, a signature of vintage Fiesta pottery, are beautifully showcased on the 13-inch chop plates, both front and back. This design element reflects the care and attention to detail in Homer Laughlin’s craftsmanship.
For Sale: $85
Vintage Fiesta Ivory 13″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1937-1951: This 13″ original ivory chop plate is in very good condition, featuring well-defined rings and an early, unstamped back. The hand-jiggered concentric rings are a testament to the early manufacturing techniques and the quality of Homer Laughlin’s pottery.
For Sale: $85
NEW ARRIVAL— Marked Example Vintage Fiesta Yellow 13″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1938-1969: Part of the original 1936 release, the 13″ chop plate remained in the Fiesta line until its discontinuation in 1969. This example, marked with the “GENUINE fiesta HLCo USA” underglaze stamp, dates it to 1938 or later and is in excellent condition, showing no signs of use.
For Sale: $85
Vintage Fiesta Gray 13″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s vintage gray glaze is known for its chameleon-like quality, shifting between warm and cool tones depending on the light. This unique characteristic makes it a fascinating color in the Fiesta pottery line.
For Sale: $85
Vintage Fiesta Rose 13″ Chop Plate »
Circa 1951-1959: The concentric rings on vintage Fiesta pottery were created with meticulous hand workmanship. While some rings were molded, many were etched into the slip-cast clay by hand using a jiggering tool. This manual process resulted in variations in ring patterns, depth, and number, adding to the individual character of each piece. This particular piece displays well-defined ring patterns, indicative of quality molds and glazing.
For Sale: $85
Vintage Fiestaware Oval Platters
Vintage Fiestaware oval platters offer a versatile and elegant way to serve, extending the Fiesta aesthetic to larger serving pieces. These platters, perfect for roasts, vegetables, or an array of appetizers, are a wonderful addition to any collection of vintage serving trays.
Vintage Fiesta Original Green Platter »
Circa 1938-1952: Vintage Fiesta original green was a defining color of its decade, capturing the nation’s imagination and becoming a hallmark of mid-century style. This platter in original green embodies that iconic era.
For Sale: $75
Vintage Fiesta Ivory Platter »
Circa 1936-1951: Vintage Fiesta platters were made using a ram press, ensuring the concentric ring design adorned both the front and back. This ivory platter exemplifies the excellent condition often found in these durable vintage pieces.
For Sale: $75
Vintage Fiesta Cobalt Platter »
Circa 1937-1952: Like the plates, Fiesta platters were crafted upside down. The rings on the backside were hand-tooled on the jiggering machine. The clay was then dried, bisque-fired, cooled, dipped in the signature Homer Laughlin glazes, placed on stilts, and fired again, a testament to the meticulous production process.
For Sale: $75
Vintage Fiesta Yellow Platter »
Circa 1937-1959: The bright and sunny vintage Fiesta yellow glaze truly comes to life on larger pieces like this oval platter. This platter in original yellow shines perfectly, free from damage and enhanced only by the iconic concentric rings, a happy serving tray for any occasion.
For Sale: $75
Vintage Fiesta Rose Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: The Fiesta platter is an excellent way to showcase your favorite vintage Fiesta colors, and vintage rose is particularly captivating. This color is wonderfully complex, with subtle hues of brown, offering a sophistication distinct from contemporary pink shades.
For Sale: $75
Vintage Fiesta Gray Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: The 1950s vintage gray glaze, a “chameleon of Fiesta pottery,” shifts in appearance with varying light, displaying both warm and cool tones. This vintage Fiesta platter in original 1950s gray is in excellent condition, showcasing this unique glaze beautifully.
For Sale: $75
Vintage Fiesta Chartreuse Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: Like all Fiesta plates and platters, this chartreuse platter was made with the same meticulous process: upside-down forming, hand-tooled rings, bisque firing, glazing, and a final kiln firing. This detailed production method ensured the quality and durability of each piece.
For Sale: $85
NEW ARRIVAL Vintage Fiesta Medium Green Platter »
Circa 1959-1969: This oval platter, measuring a generous 12 1/2″ long, is decorated with concentric rings on both sides. Made in all eleven original Fiestaware colors, finding them in the final color offering of medium green is always a special treat for collectors seeking unique vintage serving trays.
For Sale: $185
Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Platters
Fiesta Kitchen Kraft platters, while sharing the Fiesta name, represent a slightly different style within the Homer Laughlin family. These platters offer a unique aesthetic, still embodying vintage charm and functionality as happy serving trays.
NEW ARRIVALFiesta Kitchen Kraft Original Yellow Platter »
Circa 1937-1944: Large Size— Designed in 1937 for the Royal Metal Manufacturing Co., this Homer Laughlin Pottery oval platter is generously sized at 13 1/16″ long, making it a substantial and impressive serving piece.
For Sale: $125
Vintage Harlequin Platters | 11″
Vintage Harlequin platters, produced by Homer Laughlin and sold exclusively at Woolworths, offer a distinct style with their own color palette and forms. These 11″ platters are charming vintage serving trays, perfect for smaller gatherings or side dishes.
NEW ARRIVALRare Harlequin Medium Green 11″ Platter »
Circa 1959-1960: Harlequin pottery production volumes were lower than Fiesta, making pieces, especially in later colors like Medium Green, more scarce. Finding larger Medium Green pieces like this 11″ platter is a real treat, especially in scratch-free condition.
For Sale: $375
NEW ARRIVAL Vintage Harlequin Chartreuse 11″ Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: 1950s Harlequin colors are considered harder to find than earlier productions. This 11″ oval platter in excellent, collector-quality condition, without signs of use or damage, is a particularly desirable find for collectors of vintage serving trays.
For Sale: $135
NEW ARRIVALVintage Harlequin Forest Green 11″ Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: Forest green is among the rarest of vintage Harlequin dinnerware colors. 1950s Harlequin colors, especially the dark forest green, are highly sought after. This 11″ oval platter, in excellent, collector-quality condition, is a true prize for vintage pottery enthusiasts.
For Sale: $135
NEW ARRIVAL Vintage Harlequin Gray 11″ Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: 1950s Harlequin colors are considered scarce due to lower production volumes compared to the 1930s and 40s. This 11″ oval platter in excellent, collector-quality condition, free from damage, represents a piece of this harder-to-find era.
For Sale: $125
NEW ARRIVAL Vintage Harlequin Rose 11″ Platter »
Circa 1940-1950: The wonderfully subtle and sophisticated rose glaze of Harlequin has never been surpassed. This rich yet muted hue was introduced to the Harlequin line in the 1940s, a decade before it appeared in the Fiesta line, making it a unique element in Harlequin’s history.
For Sale: $ 115 75
NEW ARRIVALVintage Harlequin Yellow 11″ Platter »
Circa 1936-1959: While Harlequin eventually included two platter sizes, the 11″ version was the original, designed in the fall of 1936 and released with the line’s introduction, accompanied by 15 other shapes, establishing the Harlequin dinnerware collection.
For Sale: $65
NEW ARRIVALVintage Harlequin Spruce Green 11″ Platter »
Circa 1936-1940: Spruce was among the first colors discontinued in the Harlequin line, making it a rarer find. This unique Harlequin color is a treat to discover on vintage shapes. This oval platter in early spruce green glaze is in excellent, collector-quality condition, adding to its desirability.
For Sale: $115
Vintage Harlequin Platters | 13″
The 13″ Harlequin platters are the largest pieces in the Harlequin line, offering substantial serving space and showcasing the Harlequin colors in a grander scale, perfect for creating happy steak moments and more.
NEW ARRIVALVintage Harlequin 1950s Chartreuse 13″ Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: By the 1950s, trends shifted away from solid color mix-n-match tableware. Homer Laughlin responded with a new color palette: 50s chartreuse, dark forest green, gray, and rose. Chartreuse green remains the most sought-after of these today, and finding it on the largest Harlequin piece, the 13″ platter, is a true collector’s delight.
For Sale: $145
NEW ARRIVAL Vintage Harlequin 1950s Forest Green13″ Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: The 13″ oval platter is truly impressive in person, larger than one might imagine and the largest piece in the entire Harlequin dinnerware line. Experiencing this expanse of color in the rare 1950s colors, particularly dark forest green in virtually unused condition, makes this an exceptional piece of vintage pottery.
For Sale: $145
NEW ARRIVAL Vintage Harlequin 1950s Gray 13″ Platter »
Circa 1951-1959: The 13″ oval platter was the largest form in the entire Woolworth’s Harlequin dinnerware line. Measuring a full 13″ long, the platter’s well is framed by molded rings. The back is fully glazed and unmarked, consistent with original Harlequin production.
For Sale: $145
NEW ARRIVALVintage Harlequin Mauve Blue 13″ Oval Platter »
Circa 1938-1951: The 13″ oval platter, the largest Harlequin piece, makes a commanding impression. Harder to find than the 11″ version, it’s a great way to showcase your favorite Harlequin colors and elevate your serving collection.
For Sale: $125
Homer Laughlin Riviera and Century Platters
Homer Laughlin’s Riviera and Century lines offer further variety in vintage platters. Riviera, with its art deco influences, and Century, lending its forms to decalware, expand the range of vintage serving trays available from Homer Laughlin.
NEW ARRIVAL— LARGE VERSIONRiviera Red 13″ Platter Tab Handled Platter »
Circa 1938-1942: Large Version— The larger of the two Riviera platter sizes, the 13″ version makes a bolder statement than its 11″ counterpart. This example, in the sunny Harlequin yellow glaze, is in excellent condition and measures 13 1/2″ after its second kiln firing.
For Sale: $155
NEW ARRIVAL Riviera Original Yellow 13″ Batter Tray »
Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera rectangular batter tray is distinguished by its three-tier tabbed handles and simply scalloped edges. Riviera pottery trays were formed using a ram press, a method that pressed the clay body rather than pouring slip into a mold, resulting in a different texture and feel.
For Sale: $175
LARGE VERSIONRiviera Yellow 13″ Platter Tab Handled Platter »
Circa 1938-1948: Large Version— The 13″ Riviera platter, the larger of the two sizes, commands attention with its presence. This example, glazed in sunny Harlequin yellow, is in excellent condition and measures 13 1/2″ after its final firing.
For Sale: $95
NEW ARRIVAL Homer Laughlin Original Ivory 12″ Batter Tray »
Circa 1934: Homer Laughlin produced a vast range of trays and platters. The batter tray, with its large rectangular well and multi-step tabbed handles, stands out as a premier example of their tray designs, showcasing the ingenuity of Homer Laughlin’s forms.
For Sale: $165 125
Riviera Original Green 11″ Batter Tray »
Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera rectangular batter tray, with its three-tier tabbed handles and scalloped edges, is a hallmark of the Riviera line. Like other Riviera trays, it was made using a ram press, a method that defined the texture and construction of these pieces.
For Sale: $125
Riviera Mauve Blue 11 1/2″ Tab Handled Platter »
Circa 1938-1948: Designed in the wake of the Art Deco and Industrial ages, the Riviera line’s subtle scalloped edges and streamlined tab handles exemplify classic American dinnerware design, blending elegance with functionality in these vintage serving trays.
For Sale: $75
Riviera Yellow 11 1/2″ Tab Handled Platter »
Circa 1938-1948: The design of Riviera, influenced by the Art Deco and Industrial periods, features subtle scalloped edges and streamlined tab handles, making it a quintessential example of American dinnerware design and a stylish choice for vintage serving trays.
For Sale: $75
Riviera Mauve Blue 11 1/2″ Oval Plain Platter »
Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera platter line includes a diverse range of shapes and sizes. This example is known as the “Oval Well Plain” platter, showcasing the variety within the Riviera collection and offering a simpler, yet elegant serving option.
For Sale: $75
Homer Laughlin Decalware Platters
Homer Laughlin’s Decalware platters, utilizing the Century pottery line, showcase decorative decals, often with Southwestern or Native American themes. These platters are not just serving pieces but also tell stories through their designs, offering unique vintage serving tray options.
NEW ARRIVAL Large 13″ Mexicana Batter Tray »
Circa 1938-1948: This larger rectangular batter tray provides a fantastic canvas for the Southwestern Mexicana decal and hand-applied red stripes. In unusually excellent condition, it’s a remarkable example of Homer Laughlin’s Decalware artistry.
For Sale: $175
NEW ARRIVAL Conchita Large 13 1/2″ Batter Tray »
Circa 1938-1941: The Conchita decal depicts a snake plant in a blue pot, flanked by a double yellow clay pot and a flowering cactus, alongside colorful hanging fruit. The Conchita decal is particularly striking on the largest trays, making this piece a showcase of Decalware design.
For Sale: $165
Hacienda 11 1/2″ Batter Tray »
Circa 1936-1944: Homer Laughlin’s Century pottery line served as a foundation for Riviera and many Decalware lines, including Mexicana. Mexicana, featuring Southwestern pots and cacti, is among their most recognized decals. It is especially appealing on the batter tray, enhanced by hand-painted red stripes on the tab handles. This example is in good condition, measuring 11 1/2″ long.
For Sale: $135
NEW ARRIVAL Rare Cheyenne Batter Tray »
Circa 1933-1940: From the Native American Tribes Series— In the 1930s, Homer Laughlin China Company created a limited series of decals for their Native American Tribes collection. Represented tribes include Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux, and Pueblo, along with a canoe design. All are exceptionally rare, with very few pieces surfacing each decade, making this Cheyenne batter tray a true collector’s item.
For Sale: $495
