Category — Vintage Dishware

“You, you’re the one. A bright “Good Morning” to you.” is the opening line of the McDonald’s tv commercial in 1976 and it was the first promotional coffee mug that was offered to customers for free. These mugs are a part of my fire king collection besides the Jadite ones that I introduced here before.

I normally don’t drink coffee at home, but these simple graphics remind me of the nostalgic American breakfast style. The petite pot showing in the first picture above is also from my vintage Pyrex collections that is the perfect size to serve the right amount of drinks for two people.

Saito wood is one of my favorite Japanese home product company. They have been exporting high quality wooden products that uses plywood molding techniques to the US and Europe since the 1950’s.

They don’t have a wide range of product lines but I love the idea that they focus on simple home items such as waste baskets, wine coolers, and tissue paper boxes. I’ve been using their walnut waste basket, coasters, and a few trays in different sizes. I never get tired of their product because the simplistic design last a long time for me. If you live in Los Angeles area, you can get some of their products at tortoise in Venice or visit at emmohome.

I’ve been collecting these beautiful Jadeite colored pieces for years. They are the most well-known and collected glass ware from Fire King that is a line from the Anchor Hocking Glass Company. They produced the pressed oven glass from the early 1940’s through the 1970’s. The picture above are lotus leaf bowl plates.

I use the Eames two tier shelf to display them, but because I have lots of Pyrex dishware as well, there aren’t any room left to get the other Fire Kings that I haven’t collected yet.

Jadeite table wares were often used at restaurants in the 1940’s to the 1960’s because of its durable materials . I’ve been using their restaurant mugs almost everyday. The Chili bowls are great for eating cereal, Jane Ray’s tea cup and saucers are a good accent on the table, and the Charm’s berry bowls are perfect for ice cream!

more story about Fire King: Collectible Glassware: Anchor Hocking Fire King

I bought this fish shaped bowl from ebay few years ago. It was made by Gustavsberg, a ceramic factory founded in 1827 located in Stockholm, Sweden.

This enamelware mixing bowl was designed by Finnish designers Kaj Franck and Esteri Tomula during the 60’s. It is made by the famous Finland company, Arabia, Finel. I’m mostly attracted to the cute mushroom pattern and the simplicity of the bowl which feels very timeless. The outer rim of this bowl has a few tiny paint nicks showing its age. Nevertheless it’s still very presentable,  I use it as a fruit basket.