IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Gerber no longer makes its colors, the only source we know of is Peerless. See our followup story here –> Gerber pastel colored bathroom fixtures and where to get them.
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I am leaving the following story up for reference, though:
Today — an update on the colors and styles of retro color toilets available from Gerber and Peerless. The Gerber has been a favorite — but reader Heidi tipped us to a few recent changes to their line up — which led us to this update on the options to procure potties in retro pastels — including pink, light blue, harvest gold, beige, bone and gray — and in round or elongated bowl styles.
My Gerber toilet — in pink — in compact elongated bowl, which is still available.
I asked my PR contact for Gerber, Linda Bendt, who confirmed Heidi’s tip. Linda writes:
We retired a few of our colors this year including Almond, Spanish Gold, Regal Blue and Citron Yellow. We do still offer White, Biscuit, Bone, Bahama Pink, Jamaican Beige, Silver and Dawn Blue.
We replaced the Bahama Pink round front Viper toilet with a Compact Elongated Viper toilet HE-21-519-21. This has the added comfort of an elongated toilet, but it still fits in a round front space. Bahama Pink, Jamaican Beige, Silver and Dawn Blue are all now only available in the Compact Elongated Viper.
Many of those colors were part of the Gerber line for 20+ years. We discontinued Almond, Spanish Gold, Regal Blue and Citron Yellow due to decreasing demand, and at the moment we are not planning to add any new colors to the line.
While it is sad that there will no longer be a colorful round bowl option from Gerber, and that four great retro style colors are no more, I found the Bahama Pink Compact Elongated bowl toilet to be a perfect choice for my built-from-scratch pink bathroom. I used this Gerber model in my retro pink master bathroom — and I love it. Space is not so much of an issue in my master bathroom, but the Gerber compact elongated bowl toilet does measure 2.625″ less in length — from wall to bowl front — than my previous “standard” elongated bowl toilet. The profile shot of the toilet looks more streamlined than before too — as shown above. I like it.
I found my Bahama Pink compact elongated bowl Gerber at Decor Island, so I suggested that Heidi try calling them in the hopes they might still have a few round bowl Regal Blue and Bahama pink toilets left in their warehouse.
Wendy took my advice and replied:
Thanks, Kate! Joe at Decor Island is checking around for me. He said that the Regal Blue will be really difficult and that I may only be able to get the Bahama Pink in an elongated bowl. We really like the rounded front look, but may have to go with the elongated. I am currently calling around to various plumbing supply houses to see if they have any left in either color in the rounded front. I’ll let you know what I learn. Thanks so much!
Then a happy Heidi emailed again few hours later saying:
Just wanted to share my success: Joe from Decor Island found the toilets I need for my house. He found two round front Viper Gerber toilets — one in the Regal Blue (in Canada) and the other in Bahama Pink (in Jersey)! If I weren’t already married, I might have to propose to Joe! 🙂 Toilets should be here in a couple weeks. Whew!
Whew indeed, Heidi. Thanks so much for the tip and we’re so glad you were able to acquire the potties you pined for.
Looking for pastel toilets and sinks: Check both Peerless and Gerber
BUT KNOW: Peerless has colors, too. If you are looking for pastel potties and sinks — check both Peerless and Gerber for model and color selection.
UPDATE: As of 6/1/15, I contacted Matt Ford, National Sales Manager at Peerless Pottery who tells me that all of their fixtures except those crossed out on the graphic above are available in all of their colors — including 19 toilet styles, 2 pedestal sinks, 1 undercount sink, 2 drop in sinks and 4 wall mount sinks. See Peerless Pottery’s online catalog for more information on available styles.
Remember, Peerless Pottery also has retro colors for sinks and toilets — and, they have two styles of round bowl. So if you are in the market, scope and compare both Gerber and Peerless for colors and styles currently available
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I’m redoing the bathrooms in my 1903 Arts & Crafts bungalow-style house. I love the idea of colored toilets, and have gone so far as to put a bone toilet and sink in my small half-bath, just repainted in two shades of gold. But when you say retro, how far back are you thinking? I am afraid that the late Victorians would have fainted at the idea of having a colored toilet. I’d love to have a blue toilet in the main bathroom, but don’t want it to look too out-of-period.
I have an authentic 1950s green toilet and vanity. The toilet and sink are in good condition and the wood in the vanity would need upgrading. Do you buy used, retro toilets? Thanks!
Nope. Put ’em on craigslist…
do you still have the green toilet?
Sarah, no buying/selling here on the blog or it would be chaos. See our stories on where to find toilets — old and new — in our category Bathroom Help / Toilets https://retrorenovation.com/category/bathroom-categories/toilets/
Cool Stuff.com has several pastel vintage sinks and toilets for sale if anyone is looking.
So, is the bowl compact or the tank?
In other words, is the elongated bowl smaller than a standard elongated bowl?
I have a pink toilet and sink from 1961 and a green toilet from 1953, I’m wanting to sell both and I’m not sure where to do that. Any suggestions?
craiglist
Did you sell your pink toilet Zoe?
I am looking for an elongated 15 inches H , 10 – 12 inches rough-in, pink toilet bowl .
Tadeusz, we don’t sell anything here, you need to consult our stories. Also take a look at our research in the Bathroom Help / Toilets category.
Need a Bahama Pink, elongated toilet
all our research is on the blog see this story plus Bathroom Help / toilets
Was searching for a pink toilet and came across this site. After doing a bit more research I found a website, bath1.com that sells Peerless Pottery colored toilets. They come in a few colors. All you have to do is search for “Peerless Pottery” on bath1.com and they should show up. They have matching toilet seats also.
Yes, that info is in our follow up story: https://retrorenovation.com/2016/02/15/pink-gold-blue-beige-toilets-where-to-buy/
Not exactly retro, but I’m trying to find a navy toilet to match some discontinued Kohler sinks I bought ages ago (should have bought the toilet and tub at the same time, since Kohler doesn’t make navy any more). I’m completely clueless in terms of matching those sinks other than googling “(kohler) navy toilet”.
Hi Keith, you can also try here https://retrorenovation.com/2013/08/08/discontinued-kohler-kitchen-bathroom-sinks-faucets/
But after that, I’d guess you’ll have to hunt for vintage…
Holy cow, that’s!! Found several navy toilets (and came close on the tub, even). Really saved my hide with that link!
🙂
I’m looking to replace an American Standard Beige Toilet (1970 model) with a current 1.6 elongated Beige chair height. Everywhere I look its either white, Bone linen, etc. Do you have any idea where you can get a current model in vintage beige. Toto has a Sedona Beige, I received a color sample in the mail. They should of called it bright white.
Peerless – featured in this story – has Beige.
Thank you. you saved me countless hours scanning the web.
You’re welcome!
and here’s the toilet on amazon (affiliate link) http://amzn.to/2p6eosQ
Looking at the Gerber Bahama Pink toilet and is there anyway we can get a side view picture of this toilet and also is the toilet seat included along with price, please.
Thanks
I don’t sell anything here.
I am looking for an orchid/lavender/or whatever it’s called full toilet. I can purchase the seat but need the toilet. I have found one on the coolstuff site, but I think it’s sold. Have not heard back from them.
HELP!
Try deabath.com and other sites that sell vintage.
I need a flow efficient pink toilet. I couldn’t tell if the colored toilets would pass the standard for California
Kellie, contact the company to find out for sure.
where do i find a colbalt {navy or dark} blue toilet and sink bowl….any ideas???
Vintage for the toilet.
For a sink you might find one new as a kitchen sink see stories/archive here — https://retrorenovation.com/category/kitchen/sinks/
Dear Sirs,
I have a Pink bathroom sink with the date of 9-24-64 on it and a (I think) LJ No 1 (see attached jps)
and I am trying to find out some information about what it is for some parts for it.
Do you have any information on what this is or can you direct me to someone who does or forward my e-mail to someone that can help.
Hi Don,
Try deabath.com
Good luck