Offered here from the dougfinds collection of curated fashion, accessories, clothing, collectibles, and unique gifts is this wonderful pair of vintage Stangl Pottery Sun Pebbles bowls, hand painted in one of those unmistakable 1970s palettes that somehow manages to make mustard yellow, burnt orange, earthy brown, olive green and warm cream all belong at the same table.

Produced from 1973 through 1978, Sun Pebbles combines broad concentric bands of warm color with speckled detailing and the wonderful little cluster of painted circular “pebbles” at the center. Replacements identifies Sun Pebbles as a discontinued Stangl pattern from this exact period.

And this is one of those vintage patterns that doesn't need to spend the rest of its life sitting behind glass.

Fill the large bowl with a crisp green salad, put olives, nuts, dip or a favorite side in the smaller bowl, and suddenly those glorious harvest colors make perfect sense again. These were made for a table — and together, they're ready to go back to one.

Features

• Authentic Stangl Pottery
• Sun Pebbles pattern
• Vintage 1973–1978 production
• Set of 2 complementary bowls
• Hand-painted decoration
• Warm golden yellow, burnt orange, brown/olive and cream palette
• Speckled glaze detailing
• Concentric band design
• Distinctive circular “sun pebble” center motif
• Glossy glazed interiors
• Cream glazed exteriors
• Both pieces retain their Stangl / Trenton, N.J. / Sun Pebbles backstamps
• Made in the USA
• Excellent replacement pieces or attractive coordinated serving set
• Strong retro, 1970s, boho and vintage-kitchen decorative appeal

Stangl operated in New Jersey through 1978 and produced both art pottery and tableware; the Potteries of Trenton Society documents the Stangl operation from 1926–1978. Potteries of Trenton Society

Measurements

Large Serving Bowl

• Approximately 9½–10 inches diameter
• Approximately 2½ inches high

Small Soup/Cereal Bowl

• Approximately 6¼ inches diameter
• Approximately 2 inches high

Detailed Condition

Both bowls are in good vintage pre-owned condition, particularly considering their approximately 50-year age.

The smaller bowl has a small nick/chip along the rim, visible in the photographs. There are light signs of previous use and age, including minor surface/utensil wear and small imperfections consistent with vintage pottery.

The undersides show expected contact and shelf wear. The original backstamps remain clearly legible on both pieces.

No other significant chips or cracks were noted during inspection.

Two wonderfully warm survivors from the 1970s — equally at home completing a Stangl Sun Pebbles collection or returning to service filled with something worth passing around the table.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and provide the best representation of this item's condition.

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