Peerless now seems to be the only company manufacturing toilets in midcentury colors. This is an important resource for many Retro Renovators, fingers crossed the pipeline stays in place!
2021 UPDATE from Pam: Pastel colored sinks and toilets NO LONGER AVAILABLE from Peerless — sadly, it seems that the company closed down completely in Dec. 2020. Cross your fingers again, though, because I talked to the former distributor for Peerless, and they say they are looking for another option for pastel colored potties and sinks. They promised to let me know if replacement models do become available — so that I can let readers know.
I will keep this 2016 story up for historical purposes.
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Original 2016 story:
I contacted Matt Ford, President of Peerless Pottery, to inquire about which of their products were available in color. He replied:
The model of toilets we offer in colored pieces is (7160, 7660, and 7668) and we now have a nationwide supplier for us. The company name is Trumbull Industries. We offer Dresden Blue, Harvest Gold, Venetian Pink, Beige, Bone, Silver, and Biscuit.
Update May 24, 2016: Trumbull directed reader Ashley to find their products on this site: Bath 1. Ashley advises to also look on the homepage for discount codes. Thanks, Ashley!
Sinks in color, too — “maybe”
According to their catalog, Peerless doesn’t offer any of their sinks in colors other than white or bone, however when I asked Matt about getting their sinks in colors, he replied:
We offer all of them, however, availability is not very high since we do not have many requests. It would be best to call Trumbull Industries and have them place one on their next order. If they get enough requests they may begin stocking them.
Note the caveat: “If” they get enough requests they “may” begin stocking them.
Fortunately: We think that it’s going to be a lot easier finding a pink sink — vintage, than finding a working pink toilet vintage — and even then, a vintage toilet is likely not going to be low-flow.
So folks, if any of your are planning to build or restore a pink bathroom using new fixtures, there are your options.
- An UPDATE (2/26/2106) from reader ASHLEY: “We called Trumbull Industries and they directed us to Bath1, where they said consumers can purchase these retro colored toilets. We searched for “Pottery” and they came right up! They also have a 5% coupon available to use right now!” Thank you, Ashley, we see them!
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Repeating: 2021 UPDATE from Pam: Pastel colored sinks and toilets NO LONGER AVAILABLE from Peerless — sadly, it seems that the company closed down completely in Dec. 2020. Cross your fingers again, though, because I talked to the former distributor for Peerless, and they say they are looking for another option for pastel colored potties and sinks. They promised to let me know if replacement models do become available — so that I can let readers know.
Robert Felle says
Has anyone ever tried to have a bathroom sink repaired and painted by a autobody shop.I have a very cool pink bath sink with an integral spot.Unfortunatly it has quite a few chips the need filling.Was told that using auto repair material bondo would work well.Then prep the whole sink for painting.Have the body shop match the color(using their color match software) and then spray many coats with a very high quality paint.Incidently I contacted 2 bath tub refinish companies and the both of them said they don’t like to do sinks because of makeup and other material that can quickly ruin the surface.
Pam Kueber says
I have never heard of anyone doing this. I don’t think that you can paint china. And certainly not if it’s exposed to uses like the one you are describing.
Old sinks also may have been enamel on cast iron substrate. These can be reporcelained — but to get it done right, we don’t even know of a source anymore.
And, you occasionally see porcelain enamel on steel substrate. We have a source to get these reporcelained: https://retrorenovation.com/2015/04/28/reporcelain-refinish-steel-sinks/
Robert Vande Vrede says
I like the black toilets because they do not show any stains. I hate to clean my toilet. I had a black toilet once but now I cannot find any for sale.
Kathy says
Try Kohler, available at efaucets and Wayfair and other online suppliers.
HMK says
Looking for a low(er) flush toilet – or a matching bowl and tank – in Saffron Yellow/Citron Yellow/Sunrise Yellow.
They’ve all been discontinued. All that Peerless has in the yellow is Harvest Gold.
Cece says
I’m needing to replace the seats on two of my 50’s american standard toilets. Looks like Bemis custom matched toilets seats until recently and now only sell specific colors of pinks and blues. (tried every chip with no good matches.) Any one have any leads on who could do a custom match? I’m currently using white seats but they look so terrible.
Cara says
You can paint your toilet seat if it’s not plastic. I’ve done this over & over. It doesn’t last forever, but it’s easy. Just sand, prime with a good primer, like Stix and paint with a small low-nap or sponge roller, or spray paint. Sand with fine sandpaper between coats for a very smooth finish, or you don’t have to.
Demian Martin says
Unfortunately these are not legal in California. 1.2 GPF max. I checked with them.
I have three original 1955 bathrooms with three of the Kohler colors of the period, Sunrise, Cerulean and Peachblow. The only aspect changed since new is the floor. While all the fixtures look new (This house give a new meaning to time capsule- its as though it was not lived in) getting a 60 year old toilet with unusual internal hardware to not leak has been a challenge.
I looked for replacements to both conserve water and have repairable stuff but its just not possible to find something. The toilet, sink and tub all match in all three bathrooms so reverting to white would be really sad. I’m getting parts to have in reserve and have learned a lot about maintaining old Kohler toilets.
Lisa says
Awesome!!!
Madeline says
(If I see one more person – not on this blog of course! – proudly showing before and after pictures resulting in another vile, soulless, whitewashed home “remodel” I think I’ll scream.)
Harvest gold!!! Fantastic! We’re planning on moving next year and of course I need a harvest gold toilet. One less thing to worry about!
pam kueber says
yup
Frank Pacetti says
WE HAVE ALL OF THESE PEERLESS POTTERY PRODUCTS IN STOCK AT TERMINE’S IN MELBOURNE FLORIDA 321-724-4610
Gayle S. says
What is the price on a pink toliet
pam kueber says
We don’t sell anything here, Gayle. Contact the company(s) profiled.
Ashley says
We called Trumbull Industries and they directed us to http://www.bath1.com, where they said consumers can purchase these retro colored toilets. We searched for “Pottery” and they came right up! They also have a 5% coupon available to use right now!
pam kueber says
Thanks, Ashley!
Ashley says
Update! We just received a notification that Bath1 now has the retro colored sinks in stock. Searching for “Pottery” brought them up with the toilets.