Mid-Century Elegance: The 1920s-Style Revival Coral Pink Toilet Pan by Armitage Ware

Bring an authentic splash of retro optimism into your home with this stunning Coral Pink toilet pan. Manufactured in the 1960s by the historic Armitage Ware brand, this ceramic masterpiece features a beautifully soft, warm pink glaze that perfectly captures the playful sophistication of the era. Whether you are executing a meticulous like-for-like restoration of an original mid-century suite or building a bold, playful cloakroom from scratch, this beautifully contoured pan provides the ultimate vintage focal point.

Design Features

• Authentic 1960s Coral Pink Glaze: A distinctively warm, mid-century pastel pink that offers a softer, more inviting aesthetic than the high-saturation pinks of later decades.

• Traditional S-Trap Configuration: Engineered with a classic floor-exiting S-trap outlet, essential for period-correct plumbing installations and historical property renovations.

• Substantial Armitage Ware Craftsmanship: Built during the heyday of British ceramic manufacturing, showcasing the heavy-duty vitreous china quality that modern reproductions simply cannot replicate.

Condition

• Fully Refurbished: This reclaimed unit has been professionally cleaned, descaled, and thoroughly refurbished in our workshop to a very high standard.

• Preserved Vintage Glaze: The vitreous china retains its original deep shine and smooth texture, free from major defects or dulling.

• Honest Period Character: Shows only minor, age-related marks consistent with its 60-year history, preserving its genuine antique integrity without compromising on hygiene or structural soundness.

• Guaranteed Sound: Thoroughly inspected and tested to ensure there are no structural cracks, chips, or leaks.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Armitage Ware

• Era: 1960s

• Colour: Coral Pink

• Material: Vitreous China

• Trap Type: S-Trap (Floor Outlet)

• Height: 41cm

• Width: 35cm

• Depth: 47cm

Why Choose This Product?

When a critical component of a discontinued 1960s bathroom suite cracks or stains, finding a matching replacement is notoriously difficult. Standard modern pink fixtures rarely match the specific, delicate hue of original Armitage Ware Coral Pink, and modern pans will not align with a traditional floor-exiting S-trap plumbing layout. Investing in this fully refurbished original ensures you maintain the financial value, historic integrity, and cohesive design of your period home without having to rip out and replace an entire suite.

Delivery/Collection

Shipping heavy, fragile heritage ceramics requires specialist expertise. We offer secure, nationwide delivery at an extra cost, utilizing reinforced, high-impact packaging to guarantee your vintage pan arrives in pristine condition. Alternatively, you are very welcome to arrange a collection from our workshop location near Broadway in the Cotswolds, where you can view our full range of discontinued sanitaryware.

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.