Update: World of Tile has now closed. See our story on the liquidation sale going on through about Nov. 15 here.
Pastel pink soap dishes, mint green soap dishes, regency blue soap dishes — and more — you can get them all at, yes: The magical mystical World of Tile, our favorite place for New Old Stock (NOS) 50s, 60s and 70s bathroom and kitchen tile, sinks, and more.
If you are looking to replace a soap dish that is broken, I would instruct you to do the same thing as if you are looking for replacement tile: Send Chippy an actual sample, so that she can see if she can match it.
If you are building a bathroom from scratch, you have more room to play. I absolutely adore the soap dishes just above. I guess you’d call them late 1960s or 1970s? I never thought I would get so excited about a soap dish. As I told the New York Times, it is very painful that “my house is done.” I need to sell this one and get another, so that I can renovate it with whole roomfuls of tile from World of Tile.
I am trying to show you all the photos of World of Tile’s soap dishes. They are all in one circular room, just off the main showroom.
If you are building a bathroom from scratch, as I said, you will have more flexibility in choosing your soap dishes. But, you are still going to have to be matchy-matchy to a degree — you’ll have to select a “field tile” first. If you want to get an “entire bathroom” from World of Tile, maybe you could plan a vacation that gets you into the area. They are about 7 miles from the Newark Airport. If you can drive there, maybe rent a small van with enough capacity on the rear axle to haul a heavy load of tile home? This stuff is heavy to ship.
Plan on staying in the area couple of days — because you are going to need at least several hours to look at everything at World of Tile, have them check inventory levels, and mull over your final decisions. Be sure ahead of time to bring all your measurements — to know the s.f. of tile you will need.
Don’t forget bullnose, base cove, inside corners, outside corners…. Chippy also can advise you on how much extra to order to accommodate the waste created when you cut the tiles to fit.
For more information and where-to-buy: World of Tile, Springfield, NJ
Teresa says
I am looking for a mint green wall mount ceramic soap dish from the 50’s, how can I inquire? Thanks!
pam kueber says
We do not sell anything here. You need to refer to the sources listed in the stories. Also see our Bathroom Help categories. Lots of resources for these…
Joyce says
I am looking for a medium beige corner soap dish in
ceramic..Can I get one from this web site?
Thanks for the help.
pam kueber says
We do not sell anything here. Use the search to get to stories about where to find soap dishes…
Diana Cowden says
Where can I find a vintage old cast iron bathtub to match my vintage crane sink. My sink is the one that has the half moon water basin. There is a little raised panel on the front of the sink and the same on the bathtub. I am doing a second bathroom and have the same sink in the second bathroom, but someone had put in an ugly new tub. So looking for another cast iron tub, right side apron, 5 feet in white.
Kathy says
I need a 5″x5″ black ceramic soap dish, can you help me.
Thank you
pam kueber says
We don’t sell anything here — you need to refer to the companies listed in the story. Good luck.
fernando gaitan says
how do I go about purchasing couple of items, I did not a phone#. please advise, ty
pam kueber says
You need to click the links in blue to get to the stores.
Connie Teixeira says
Hello-
I wqrote before and think I lost an email. I am looking for a Fairfacts company black soap niche. The numbe ron the back of the one that broke is F-164. Do you have one? How is the condition? what is the Price? I appreciate your help
thank you
pam kueber says
I don’t sell anything here. See the story for the retailer profiled. Also use my Search bar — search “World of Tile” they have lots of black soap dishes, I think.
Barbara Assenheimer says
Howdo icontact you to find out availability and size, price etc.?
Barb
pam kueber says
I don’t sell anything here, Barbara. All the places to get these are listed in the stories themselves.
Grace Gardiner says
Does any one know their store hours? None noted on their site, I have tried calling this morning, no one answers. I live in CT, in VA now, would love to stop there on the way home….Thank you for the info…
pam kueber says
I am doubtful they are open Sunday, Grace!
Grace Gardiner says
Don’t understand why they haven’t posted store hours on their site, and maybe some pics of their merchandise…I found out about this store from someone in my area in CT, I need to replace a soap dish from the 60’s or plug hole and replace w/ tiles….haven’t had any luck w/ either…new tiles are a larger 4 x 4, go figure…I love your piece on this shop….guess it will mean a special trip down on a week day..:-(
pam kueber says
Grace, this is a small family business. See all my stories — numerous.
Pete Eller says
I am confused as to how I can place an order for some of the items on your website. Can you help me understand? I need a white ceramic recessed soap dish.
Thanks for the help
pam kueber says
Pete, you need to identify the retailer discussed in the story — I generally provide a link (in blue or bright blue) and then go to their website to connect with them, order, etc.
Mary says
My house was built in 1959 and it has all the original ceramic towel bars, soap holders, toilet paper holders, etc. It also has all the original glass door knobs and light switches. I love my home. I love your site and I’m finding out that I love the ’60’s and ’70’s furniture and accessories very much.
pam kueber says
Welcome, Mary!