There is nothing that makes a true retro renovator happier, than finding the perfect toilet.
I have a 50s house, so I must have a 2-piecer. And today, there is nothing new that really fits that old groove so my recommendation is basically, something innocuous.
However, if you have 60s home with a more defined modern style, you can go with a 1-piece elongated toilet like this Champion Elongated from American Standard. I particularly would like to see this suite — including the toilet, tub and sink — in gray. Or: Match it to the sinks in today’s ebay pick.
And remember: Painted wood seat, chrome attachment hardware.
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I am looking for a 50-60’s light blue toilet with bowl, tank, cover and toilet seat
Hi Barbara, where to find vintage plumbing fixtures is addressed in the FAQs. Toilet seats: On the Bathroom Fast & Easy page. You can also use the Search box.
I have an entire blue vintage bathroom (Rheem Richmond)…everything in pristine condition, also have 2 towel bars, 2 soap dishes and toothbrush holder to match in same blue…I was wondering if u r still in need?
Cindy, this is a quite old thread. I recommend: Put your items up for sale on craigslist. Good luck.
Anybody have a lavender toilet?
Kathy – I answered this question which you also posted here: https://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/
Yes I have a lavender and white bathroom. Tub, toilet, 2 sinks alone with the white 4″ square tile with lavender spots. My house was built in 1964-65. Also have a yellow, pick and a 2nd lavender bath.
We have a lavendar rheem toilet.
This is so weird that I went here to read this today because we are renovating our master bathroom and are not in need of our pristine lavendar Rheem toilet and matching “tile-in” lavendar sink. Kathy, are you still interested? Not sure if I”m supposed to post my email or not but if interested I’m at ronna1963@yahoo.com
Hi,
Do you still have your lavender toilet, by chance?
Thanks,
Jean
Jean,
Did you ever find your lavender toilet? I have a lavender 1963 Rheem toilet and the tank just cracked. Am trying to find a replacement tank. If no luck I will have to replace the whole toilet. The bummer is that the sink and tub are lavender also. Any ideas?
Hi Lisa,
I fortunately did find one in Pennsylvania on Craigslist. I kept searching on both Craigslist and Ebay and finally located one. My husband drove down from Massachusetts because it was way to much to have it shipped. I got a new toilet seat to match the exact color through Bemis and all is well! We had to put new workings in the tank, but it completes my lavender suite in my main bathroom one again. So….you just have to be patient and keep looking.
Good luck,
Jean
HI Jean,
Thanks so much for the information. I now know way more about vintage toilets than I ever dreamed. People even post videos of their special johns on UTube!
You helped me make a decision. I will have to find a replacement toilet for now and pack the “special” one away until I can find another tank,
Lisa
tee hee, vintage toilets are among my favorites. keep an eye out – i have more stories coming!
Lisa, check deabath.com –
Jean,
I am jealous. I am just looking for a new purple toilet or a replacement lid. It’s in my Dad’s house and the bathroom has been known to all as the “purple bathroom:” He refuses to replace it with anything else but lavendar/purple. Any suggestions where else to look?
Jill
We have no known source for new lavendar toilets.
They will need to be found vintage.
I have a lavender, rheem toilet. Not new, but in good condition. Dated 1964. Available, if someone wants it.
yes
I’m looking for two Eljer toilet seats in the biscuit/pinkish color from the early 1970’s. Any idea where to look?
We identify places to get toilet seats in colors in the category: Bathrooms/Toilets. Check it out.
So…where does one locate an American Champion standar4-elongated cropped pink toilet????? I amin the Bethesda, MD-Washington, DC Metro area.
Thanks,
Beverly
Beverly, if you’re talking about a toilet still manufactured today, you have to check with American Standard. Otherwise, see my advertiser, deabath.com … i also have an FAQ on this subject: https://retrorenovation.com/2009/09/25/wher-to-find-vintage-bathroom-fixtures/ … kohler also has some light pink
I am looking for a replacement lavender toilet from the mid 60s. Anyone? Mine was made by Rheam, but don’t know where to get replacement parts for it.
i am looking for medium to soft pink complete toilet. ours stopped working. too expensive to remodel the whole bathroom since its a master bath. elongated seat please. if you need a pic let me know to see the true color. thanks sue
sue, see this story: https://retrorenovation.com/2011/12/30/the-3-most-common-questions-on-tile-on-plumbing-fixtures-on-steel-kitchen-cabinets/
I have a 60s-style Pyramid low level suite (toilet and sink) in the downstairs loo. The cistern is leaking from a hairline crack and, although I have repaired it, I am looking for a replacement cistern or conplete cistern-and-bowl. The only stipulation is that it must be pink in order to avoid having to replace the sink as well, and redecorate the loo.
Grateful for any information anyone may have.
Cistern? Is that British for toilet tank?
I say ‘cistern’ too. 🙂
Hi, Simon, Did repairing your hairline crack on your tank work? I got some underwater epoxy that the crab fisherman here use on their hulls, but haven’t tried it yet. I ended up getting a mauve 80’s Kohler toilet from a semi-retired plumber who had a stash of older toilets. My lavender loo is sitting in the backyard awaiting repair. Good Luck!
anyone know where to get replacement parts for a Rheem toilet?
No, but see our Toilets category (under Bathroom Help) for numerous resources. Good luck.
We had a broken Rheem toilet that we could not find replacement parts for. It was a one piece that was cracked. We ended up finding another Rheem, 2 parts, and bought new tank parts for it. Rheem hasn’t been making toilets for many years. We did buy a toilet seat in lavendar from Bemis that matches perfectly, however!
I was serarching the web and found this guy: the faucet guru. he really helped me locate an old kohler toilet seat.
We just removed a rheem toilet with the date of June 26, 1964. It works great; however; we needed to replace it for a higher style. It is lavender.
Where are you located?
Over to the Forum, please! https://retrorenovation.com/forums/
We are located in Northeast Ohio
Is this lavender toilet still available?
I need a custom color (green) toilet bowl ASAP! Can you find or make one for me?
We do not sell anything here. Head to our category Bathroom Help / Toilets for all our research and resources identified.
Good luck.
I’m looking for a Rheem lavender toilet. Anyone out there have one?
I have one dated 1964.
located in northeastern Ohio, if anyone would like a rheem 1964 lavender toilet.
I have a June 28 1964 lavender rheem – anyone have any idea what it’s worth?
We do not do valuations here.
We are looking for kohlor lowboy vintage 70’s or 80’s toilet in white – elongated.
I don’t sell anything. Here’s a story to get you started in your search: https://retrorenovation.com/2009/09/25/wher-to-find-vintage-bathroom-fixtures/
Anyone have any idea what the most popular kitchen paint color was in 1964 for a tri-level home in the delaware area?
We have a lot of research on paint colors here https://retrorenovation.com/category/period-accents/paint-colors/
My go-to palette: The Sherwin Williams Suburban Modern – again, lot of stories in the subcategory.
I am looking for a medium to light green colored toilet, including tank and lid cover. Help!
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