Here is the latest wonderful oddity — “woddity” — to go into our archive: The Fiesta sink by American Standard. I have seen reference to it as early as 1966. Click on through for some additional, great colors, sculpted round designs (!) and strange lever thingy.
I also have seen it in variety of sizes and in 6 colors so far — white, as show in reader Justin’s kitchen (above)…in avocado (lead photo) spotted as New Old Stock at my Re-Store — and holey moley check out the vintage advertisement that I found on ebay (below): The sink also was available in what appears to be a limier green, a persian red — AND in orange and in a sculptured round bowl model. Yowza!
I also found a 1969 ad among my stash of vintage marketing material that gives a good look at a lever thingie on the back. It’s like an old “shift on the steering column.” What is this for????
Above: The text of the ad. Indeed, the marketers from American-Standard are comparing this to a speedster… I learned to drive manual on my Dad’s circa 68 Datsun truck — yes, a shift on the column. What a nightmare for a 16 year old — but I am a rockin’ Amazon woman warrior for the experience.
That original faucet design also reminds me of instruments of torture used in dentists’ office.
Where to get the faucet, still:
- Also check here at Locke Plumbing.
Indeed, you can still get a Fiesta faucet. No lever, though.
Here is another shot of Justin’s sink. No shift lever though! Hey, I see in Justin’s email, that he says, “The drain levers are much harder to find.” So: It’s a lever to pop up the drain???
And above: The guts of the hole that holds all the faucet hardware. Come to think of it, the “idea” behind this design must sure have been to consolidate all the holes on sinks — up to 5 — into one. Control the chaos on the top of the sink — and minimize the need to make separate 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-hole versions to suit anyone’s need. Kind of a good idea, actually.
Thank you, Justin, for sharing your photos. I think this is a fabulous sink
Christopher Petros says
Pam! I just bought one of these, the three bowl type, in butter yellow on eBay. Guess who the seller is? Your ReStore (CET EcoBuilding) in Springfield! What a coincidence.
Here’s a pic: https://imgur.com/1OwPqfS
pam kueber says
Hi Christopher: Ooooooh! So pretty! And yes, that’s one of “my stores”. See if they’ll include a dozen Donut Dip donuts in the package! The sour cream are about our favorites!
peggy lambert says
i am looking for the double bowl sink. I called my local plumbing supply and he pulled up the american standard faucet that is stock for this sink. American Standard still makes it.
Pam Kueber says
Yes, I have the Amazon link and also the link to Locke Plumbing in this story. 🙂
Vikki says
You can get replacement faucets for this. Try calling Conleffs plumbing in San Jose CA http://www.conleff.com/ . They are a bunch of old school guys who knew EXACTLY what my sink was when I brought in pics & told me exactly what I needed. That is where i bought mine. It was $250 a few years ago. I have the double bowl with the solid tower so no lever. It is an unremarkable faucet but if you are going for an authentic look it will work. MOST important is the fact that the faucet is held in place with 2 brackets. One under the faucet & the other at the base of the tower. They are held together with 2 long screws and they keep the deck in place & stable. When I got the sink the deck & faucet were long gone so I had to buy the replacements just to get the parts to be able to use the sink. It has standard sized drains so that is not a worry BUT you HAVE to have the brackets & screws to attach any faucet. I can send a pic of the pieces since I am reinstalling the sink & have it in pieces. It is VERY tight in there so installing the plumbing BEFORE setting the sink is essential. AND IT IS HEAVY!!! I am replacing the faucet with an IKEA that has a narrow base & built-in sprayer. The sprayer gave up the ghost real quick & replacing it woulda been a nightmare. Mine has an Airgap for the DW, an air switch for the garbage disposal, a lotion dispenser & a soap dispenser. Or it will when I put it back together… 🙂
Lorraine says
could I see what your faucet and sink look like put back together….I am looking for a replacement faucet. I have the three bowl sink like the white one above. Thank you.
Vikki says
Hey Lorraine,
I have no idea how to post a pic. I used an IKEA HJUVIK faucet BUT YOU HAVE TO HAVE the deck & screws I mentioned above or you can’t install any faucet. Call the guys I listed or buy the one on amazon but make sure it includes the deck, under plate & screws. A lot of the IKEA faucets will work on that deck. A good plumber can set it up. it is MUCH easier if the sink is not installed. but then you need 2 people to get the bloody sink back in place.
Vikki says
Oh, by the way. Using the IKEA makes it NOT look mid-century so if you want authentic, go with faucet that was meant for it. I am not a stickler for any era. I just love weird plumbing & many old styles… so it depends on if you want a fun sink or are interested in a 1970’s kitchen….
pam kueber says
The blog code does not allow for posting photos directly into a comment. You must post them somewhere online then post the url here.
Marilyn Price says
I have the three bowl in turquoise color which is not mentioned. I would like to replace the faucet. Mine now has the 1 soap, 1 sprayer but also has two levers that control the drains. The levers for drain do not work. When you look under the sink, the drain levers are connected with metal cables almost like you see on a lawnmower and all the plumbers are stumped of how to fix so am I only left with trying to find a new faucet w/o drain levers? I would love to post a photo of my kitchen fiesta sink since it is of a different color and also get advice of fixing the drain levers or where to get parts to get stoppers if it cannot be fixed. Thanks
pam kueber says
Marilyn, we are not equipped to give that kind of advice. You need to consult with your own professionals – which it sounds like you are doing…
Alec Fillmore says
I have this sink with the two pull knobs to open/close the drains. The knobs pull/push cables connected to levers under the sink in the drain pipes. These levers move up/down and lift/lower plastic drain plugs. If you can tell me what is wrong with them, perhaps I can explain how to fix them.
Also, I have the original faucet with the “shift lever” water control. It worked great until last year when our city replaced our water mains. When they turned the water back on, all my faucets quit working due to tiny pieces of black plastic. I cleaned them all out, but the faucet started dripping very slowly, and nothing I did would make it stop. I had to replace it with a new faucet, but I still have the old one. If someone wants to try to rebuild it, I’d be interested in selling it.
Lorraine says
Did you sell your faucet…I am looking for a replacement. I have the white sink pictured above. Thank you.
tim says
Yes, the lever in the back is the water control. I have a three-bowl model (harvest gold) in a house I just bought. I’ll list it for sale on the forum when we start renovation. The other levers lift and lower the drain plugs. Mine even has a Dishmaster “Princess” (smaller version” in one of the holes!
JEFF says
HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN A DOUBLE ROUND BOWL FIESTA? I HAVE ONE. I WILL POST THE INFO OFF THE BOTTOM AND A PIC IF SOMEONE REPLYS TO THIS. THANK YOLU.
JEFF
MAY says
IS THE FAUCET PROPRIETARY TO THIS STYLE SINK? WHERE CAN I GET A FAUCET? AMERICAN STANDARD NO LONGER OFFERS A FAUCET FOR THIS SINK.
Pam Kueber says
May — see the story. I checked the Amazon link, it still shows stock for this faucet. And, the link to Locke Plumbing also shows the faucet still there. The listings say these will fit a Fiesta — you can check with the seller etc. Good luck.
Peggy Loflin says
Hey,
Love the pictures. I have a FIESTA SINK in white. Yes, it has a 5 spot .one for faucet, sprayer, two soap dispensers, and and extra one you can use for water purifier or something else. I realize the quality is hard to beat, but we may remodel and sell…anyone know what it’s worth?
JKM says
We had one of these in a new house my parents built in 1972 in Dallas. I’d forgotten all about it. One side was large and deep while the other, smaller and shallower, was where the garbage disposal was located. The raised portion had a single-lever faucet, sprayer, drain stopper control and pump for liquid soap. It was similar (or maybe exactly like) the avocado one in the ebay photo above except “harvest gold” in color matching the Formica countertops plus all the latest Hotpoint appliances – double electric self-cleaning wall ovens, electric cooktop, vent-a-hood, garbage compactor and side-by-side refrigerator with thru-the-door ice maker. Earthtones galore…!