1970s Retro Avocado Toilet Roll Holder

Nothing encapsulates the spirit of mid-century British interior design quite like Avocado, the undisputed king of 1970s bathroom styling. This genuine vintage ceramic toilet roll holder is a brilliant, bite-sized piece of retro history, offering an effortless way to inject retro character into a cloakroom or complete a prized period suite. Crafted from durable vitreous china, it features a practical, wall-mounted design that highlights the curved lines and glossy finish unique to the era.

Design Features

• The Iconic Avocado Shade: Finished in the quintessential deep olive-green hue that defined the decade, providing an instant vintage focal point.

• Universal Colour Match: Because British sanitaryware manufacturers used standardized pigments during this era, this accessory will flawlessly match existing Avocado fixtures from brands like Armitage Shanks, Twyfords, Ideal Standard, and Shires.

• Wall-Mounted Layout: A classic, streamlined profile engineered to mount directly to your wall, freeing up floor space while keeping the roll securely in place.

Condition

• Excellent Vintage Quality: This reclaimed item has been professionally cleaned and curated to ensure the high-gloss glaze retains its original 1970s depth and luster.

• Structurally Sound: Thoroughly inspected to guarantee there are no chips, cracks, or historic repairs to the ceramic body.

Technical Specifications

• Era: 1970s

• Material: Vitreous China

• Colour: Avocado

• Width: 20cm

• Height: 7cm

• Mounting Type: Wall Mounted

Why Choose This Accessory?

While tracking down an Avocado toilet or basin is a thrill, sourcing the matching ceramic accessories is often the trickiest part of a restoration project. Original pieces like this toilet roll holder were frequently broken during room strip-outs, making surviving examples increasingly rare. Whether you are replacing a damaged original, completing a full green suite, or simply adding a cheeky nod of maximalist, multi-coloured retro charm to a modern space, this piece delivers authentic historical integrity that modern reproductions simply cannot replicate.

Delivery/Collection

We take extraordinary care when shipping heritage ceramics to ensure they survive the journey to their new home. This item is dispatched using reinforced, high-impact packaging materials via a specialist courier service at an extra cost. Alternatively, if you would prefer to skip the shipping fees and take a scenic trip out to the Cotswolds, you are more than welcome to collect your item directly from our workshop located near Broadway.

Need a Specific Match?

If you can’t find the exact item you’re looking for online, please get in touch. Our warehouse holds hundreds of unlisted pieces from heritage British manufacturers like Armitage Shanks, Royal Doulton, Twyfords, Shires, and Ideal Standard.

Specialists in Discontinued Colours

We stock an extensive range of rare bathroom shades from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Whether you need a 1980s Heather Pink or a 1990s Peach, we can help you find the perfect replacement.

Our inventory includes popular and rare tones such as:

• Classic Pinks: Flamingo, Orchid, Chiffon, and Rose Water.
• Retro Greens: Avocado, Pampas, Sage, and Apple Blossom.
• Vintage Blues: Bermuda Blue, Sky Blue, and Caspian.
• Earth & Neutrals: Indian Ivory, Champagne, Pergamon, and Harvest Gold.
• The “Whisper” Range: Available in Apricot, Blue, Cream, Green, Grey, Peach, and Pink.

Looking for a specific shade like Penthouse, Twilight, or Bali? Get In Touch – we likely have the exact match in our unlisted stock.