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Toilets & sinks in 10 retro colors from Gerber

Kate - Updated: August 17, 2021

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UPDATE: Gerber nope, no more. But you can get from Peerless, see THIS STORY.

Old story:

Get ready for some big bathroom news: We have just confirmed that, indeed, plumbing fixture manufacturer Gerber still produces one model of pink toilet and sink. The toilet is low-flow. Pam wrote about this company a while back in her story Gerber toilets and sinks in vintage colors — but at that time, we were told (or misunderstood) that the Bahama Pink color had been discontinued and would only be available until the remaining stock had been sold. But, following up on a recent tip from reader Amber, who was avidly looking for a low-flow pink toilet, we have been communicating with Gerber and, again, we confirm: You can still get one style of toilet and one bathroom sink in Bahama Pink — along with nine other retro vintage colors — all still being manufactured and marketed for sale today.

Super thanks to reader Amber, who commented on our original story about Gerber:

I called Gerber and they do make a pink toilet! It is Bahama Pink (not Sea Shell as in the image in this post). I asked if they could send me a sample and she gave me the number of the local rep, who I will be calling today after I get off work! As I told my husband… I am hot on the trail of a pink toilet!

GerberViper_Bahama-PinkAmber, Pam says that if you email her, she will mail you one of her Save The Pink Bathroom collages — a reward for your pink potty private-eye-ing.

Toilet and sink in 10 retro colors

I contacted Gerber Public Relations contact Linda Bendt, who supplied photos of the Bahama Pink fixtures and confirmed that the Viper toilet is offered in this color. For some reason, the website only shows that it is available in white, but Linda assured me that this Viper toilet model can be ordered in Bahama Pink. 

pink sinkLinda also told me that Gerber offers a matching pink lav sink — the Rotunda style, model number 12-894-21  — shown as available in several colors on the website.

I asked Linda whether any other retro vintage pastel colors were available in these styles, and heck to the yeah, she said that both the Viper toilet and the Rotunda 12-894-21 can be ordered in these colors, all still being manufactured today:

  • British Biscuit
  • Bahama Pink
  • Jamaican Beige
  • Silver
  • Bone
  • Dawn Blue
  • Almond
  • Citron Yellow
  • Regal Blue
  • Spanish gold
Gerber-Viper-Toilet-colorsAfter doing a little more poking around the internet I found this brochure for the Gerber Viper toilet line including available color swatches. The swatches above are taken from that brochure, which was released in 2009 — and seems to be nearly the same collection of colors. Not only would the Bahama Pink work in a vintage bathroom, but it looks like the Silver, Citron Yellow, and Dawn Blue *could* be terrific color matches for vintage grey, yellow or blue pastel bathroom fixtures. Or — put them in a gut remodel with either matching or contrasting pastel tiles from B&W Tile.

Where to see this pink toilet and sink

The most frustrating aspect of this discovery is the lack of readily available color samples. Linda said they couldn’t send me a sample of the Bahama Pink and I found only one dealer in my area that carries Gerber products. I called to inquire if they had a sample of the Bahama Pink in their showroom but they did not. The person I spoke with said they would try to get a sample of the pink from their Gerber dealer for me to see in person and compare to my B&W pink tile. He also mentioned that Kohler makes a lighter pink line of fixtures in Innocent Blush — though I suspect it is a much lighter pink than what was originally popular in the 50s and 60s. Bottom line — if you are in the market for a new pink toilet for your bathroom remodel or restoration — the Gerber Bahama Pink may be a match. I’ll continue to try to find a sample to verify this, so stay tuned.

We are also working with our contact at Kohler to get glamour shots of their pink fixtures in Innocent Blush.

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  1. Susan says

    Thank you everyone for all the info, it has been really helpful, we were told by the plumber today that the toliet was shot & we would have to gut the bathroom, that we would not find anything to match the beigey/pink sink & tub. So it is a relief to know that we can renovate as planned. I will post photos of my project. My goal is to blend the 50’s and the 2000’s together harmoniously…ha, wish me luck!

  2. Katherine Adlam says

    We have a bathroom in a 1930’s home with a soft yellow sink and toilet. What would be some good colours for tiles on the floor and shower stall and paint on the walls?

    • pam kueber says

      why don’t you submit this as a Retro Design Dilemma – use the Search box to get to instructions.

  3. Janet says

    I’m looking to make contact with someone who might be able to sell me a Bahama Pink toilet. I need a phone # for me to contact you. Can you please send one to the email address provided?

    Thank you,

    Janet

    • pam kueber says

      Janet — we do not sell anything here. You need to read the story for resources. Also, as I recall, some readers had tips in the comments section. Good luck.

  4. Siobhan Strickland says

    I sadly had to replace my Elijer pink toilet…I replaced it with the Gerber, Bahamas Pink toilet. The pink is much lighter tone of pink than my sink & tub, however, it works well with the multiple shades of pink on my floor tile.
    Extremely happy with the engineering of the toilet…just wish that it was a deeper tone of pink. I might end up getting the sink & tub re-glazed to match the new toilet.

    • Kate says

      I love my Gerber Bahama Pink toilet! The shade of pink goes perfectly with the B&W 70W pink tiles you can buy today, even if it isn’t a perfect match for vintage pinks. I agree about the engineering of the toilet! I never though I could like a toilet so much, but it is so easy to clean and after a year has never once clogged! I highly recommend them!

  6. Alyssa says

    I have 2 sets of 1960’s blue American standard toilets and pedestal sinks – all in great condition! Does anyone know of any businesses that might want to buy them? Or a good place to post for sale? I have tried Craigslist with no luck. I am in philadelphia. Thanks for any advice!!

  7. Susan Fisher says

    Thank you everyone for your posts and comments. I am new to this site and still getting acquainted with everything.

    I do appreciate the help and direction!!

    I have been a vintage junkie for a very long time and so very blessed to have found this site!

    Susan

    • SusanG says

      Hi Susan, I’m another Susan. Yes. This website has changed my life -for the good! Prior to discovering Retro Renovation, I fretted continuously about how to change/update/renovate/etc. the mid 60s squat brick ranch house that my husband & I are in. Getting the idea (from R.R.) to just “go with the flow” of our house’s original bones (with some modern tweaking) has liberated me from the angst & uncertaintity of just what to do with this mid-century house. I’ve done a complete 180 & embraced it all.

      I’ve finally completed fixing up our pink tile bathroom. We were very lucky that all the pink tile (and there’s a LOT of it) as well as the white/pink tile on the floor are in almost pristine condition. ‘Didn’t have to tear out one piece of tile! I did replace the sink, light fixture, re-vamped the vanity & did a lot of minor decorative touches, but I gotta tell ya…I’m tickled pink! (I know…excuse that…’couldn’t help myself).

      I’m starting work on the kitchen now (have the floor man lined up to “re-finish” the beautiful terrazzo floor for starters; checking out the retro appliances, etc.). Once the kitchen is done, I’ll move on to our little green bathroom in the master bedroom. Having this website as a resource tool, has made all of this actually enjoyable.

  8. Susan Fisher says

    Hello,

    I have a mobile home built in 1967.

    I have looked on this website and have not come up with a match.

    My Question:
    I am looking for replacement sinks. Mine are quite rusted. Both matching toilets I know are manufactured from Western Pottery master bath in the color peach and the guest bath in sky blue. They are both 20′ inch cast iron sinks with the hudee ring. I noticed on your website where I can purchase the rings from but are curious if you have any websites that you can direct me to for locating the colored sinks?

    Your response would be much appreciated.
    Thank you!

  9. Jennifer says

    Hi,
    I just ordered the viper in citron yellow to match the yellow tub and sink in my 1962 bathroom. I hope it matches, but it can’t be worse than the white in a bathroom with no white anywhere else. Dark tan-ish tile, yellow tub and sink, light yellow walls and tan floors that have to be replaced (next project). The Gerber rep said that the yellow was being discontinued and that they had no ergo height at the Gerber manufacturing facility. They had some regular height viper toilets left, so I got one and I’m waiting for it. Since this is apparently the same story others have heard before, this may need to be independently verified. Also, I was unable to get a color swatch before taking the plunge and ordering. Kohler has discontinued their “sunlight” color, and I was unable to find a new yellow (not gold) toilet by any other manufacturer. I am, however, very excited, to have ordered the citron yellow toilet and I’ll take a picture so you can see the real color. I think it is a colder color than the swatches, based on the toilet seat I saw.

  10. Mary Elizabeth says

    Happy ending to the pink toilet story– the “ergoheight” Bahama pink Viper arrived Monday from DecorIsland, and DH installed it today, and I helped. (He insisted on it, even though he is being treated for Lyme disease and needed to take a long nap afterwards.) We have installed many, many toilets for ourselves and family, so it only took a couple of hours. There was one snag when the photo in the instructions didn’t match the actual toilet, so I called the technical hot line at Gerber, and after having to listen to ersatz music for a while, I got Manny, who helped me figure out the problem. Thanks to Kelly for giving me the heads up. And Texas Lady, forget about your stupid distributor and just order the color you want from DecorIsland. My distributors here in Connecticut were equally sure that the toilet didn’t exist. Even with the shipping, the toilet cost under $400 (I already had the seat from Bemis), and the color is a perfect match to the Venetian Pink/Bahama Pink of the 1950s and 1960s.

    • Ana Cerverera says

      Elizabeth I try to buy the sink in the color Habana Pink, please tell me how can make my order?

      • Mary Elizabeth says

        Ana, it looks like decorisland.com, where I bought my toilet, only shows the lavatory sinks in Bahama Pink. That is the type of sink that attaches to a wall, not to a vanity. But that does not mean they don’t have other sinks in that color. They do have an 800 number: 1.800.440.5919. If you call them, you may have to wait for a few minutes before you get someone, but explain what you want and they might help you.

        Also, you can go to gerberonline.com or call the Gerber company at
        1-866-538-5536. They are open 9AM-6PM Mon-Fri. They will tell you where there is a showroom in your area where you can go and buy the sink. Remember that the old color for Bahama Pink is called Venetian Pink–they are the same color.

        Good luck!

    • Lori says

      I have been talking with Décor Island and they say they only have one pink toilet left and it will cost me $550 plus $150, so $700 for a toilet in Bahama pink. I want a pink toilet, but that is too much to spend. Any suggestions where else sells them?