Today I’m at ReStore Shopping – Stangl Pottery is noted. I’m looking for “L” brackets and a certain piece of furniture. But, I never know what I’ll find in the ReStore.
ReStore Shopping – Stangl Pottery
The first item in the ReStore shop to peak my interest is a few dishes of Stangl Pottery.
Stangl Pottery made in Flemington, New Jersey was best known for their hand-painted red earthenware clay dinnerware line. Years ago, the Stangl Pottery’s outlet store was a popular destination because it sold high quality items at bargain prices.
The below photograph shows a Stangl Pottery cup and saucer in the Thistle pattern.
Notice the red clay on the bottom of the saucer.
Online, I see prices are about ten dollars per piece in perfect condition.
Brief History of Stangl Pottery
The company was first founded back in 1815 by Samuel Hill who initially made clay drainage pipes and storage containers. Then, in 1860, the company’s name became Fulper Pottery.
In 1955, Fulper Pottery became Stangl Pottery producing a popular line of red clay dishes.
Then In 1978, Stangl Pottery ceased operation and closed its doors for good. At this time, there are a lot of plastic products on the market.
Hill-Fulper-Stangl Potteries Museum
Therefore, an interesting side note, is the Stangl Pottery kiln chimneys are still standing at their New Jersey location. People became interested in the kiln chimneys and so the Hill-Fulper-Stangl Potteries Museum opened at the factory site.
Around 2002, graffi was noted on some of the historic kiln chimneys. The graffi was eventually removed and the kiln chimneys were restored by the Pfaltzgraff Company. James Bryant of Heritage Construction did the chimney repairs. Bryant, a master bricklayer, even matched the color of the loose bricks.
All information on Stangl Pottery’s kiln chimney restoration process used the online sources of Stangl Factory.com and from Diana Bullock-Runge’s article, “The Kiln Chimneys, Get Face-Lifts”.
What an interesting history for ReStore Shopping Stangl Pottery blog.
This is actually a piece of Stangl pottery in the Golden Grape pattern out of my collection.
Notice the light markings of Stangl in an oval pattern and the red clay.
Brass Light Fixtures in ReStore Shopping – Stangl Pottery Blog
This is a nice set of brass light fixtures.
There are four pieces to the set possibly for outdoor or patio use.
A set of brass light fixtures.
Ornate Asian Furniture
The below photograph shows a piece of ornately carved wooden Asian furniture.
If I had to guess, I would say this cabinet is a bar probably made in China. The top of the cabinet has two wings which extend the top area.
When you open the two doors, there is a place for four bottles. There is also an area for four stemmed glasses to hang above the bottles. The cabinet has multiple drawers for storage. The doors open by pulling on brass ring handles.
If you look closely at left door, you will notice the top panel carving has what looks to be three racing horses. The second panel has a urn or vase carving. I’ve seen those ring handles with jade work. The last panel is that of a tiger in the jungle. On the right door, the pattern repeats its self.
Large Golden Holiday Decoration
The below photograph shows a very large golden holiday decoration. I actually think this is large poinsettia when it is put together.
The workers and volunteers are always super nice in the ReStore Shop and would probably let you plug it in to see if it works.
Today I bought a box of new light bulbs which states on the box to last 12 years. I used two immediately in my dressing area and they work fine.
It’s not too early to think about the holidays and picking up a few interesting decorations.
Antique Primitive Ladder Back Woven Rush Seat Chair Set
The next item is a set of four vintage primitive ladder back chairs with rush seats. I see there is a slight issue with one rush seat.
These chairs are quite expensive online but look great in a farmhouse dinning room or kitchen setting.
I notice online there are furniture restoration experts who will repair chair caning and make rush repairs.
Closing Notes on ReStore Shopping – Stangl Pottery Blog
Today I spoke to James at the front of the store about my garden and preserving food products. James is always very nice and polite.
All the above items were available for sale this week in the ReStore shop in Chantilly, VA. (Except for the one piece of Stangl Pottery which I own).
It is always a pleasure to visit any ReStore shop and to blog about their interesting items for sale. Happy Shopping!
A Big Thank you to James for allowing me to blog and take photographs at his store.
The ReStore shop is run by the Habitat for Humanity a non-profit organization providing homes and shelter.
Trail Diva,
Thank you for the interesting article entitled, “The Kiln Chimneys, Get Face-Lifts” by Diana Bullock-Runge. I also enjoyed looking at the Stangl kiln photographs in the article. Have a wonderful day.
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