Lilac Retro Mid Century S-Trap Toilet Pan

Inject a burst of 1960s personality into your home with this genuine lilac retro toilet pan. Manufactured by Johnson Brothers during the height of the mid-century modern movement, this pan is finished in a striking, saturated Lilac glaze. Unlike the muted tones of the following decades, this 1960s piece represents a daring era of bathroom design where colour was used to make a confident architectural statement.

Understanding the Lilac Colourway

It is important for restorers to distinguish this specific 1960s pigment from later variants:

• Lilac vs. Orchid: This Johnson Brothers Lilac is a deep, vibrant purple. It should not be confused with “Orchid,” which is a much lighter, softer lavender tone produced by other manufacturers in later years.

• Authentic 1960s Palette: This shade is the perfect match for original Johnson Brothers suites or for creating a high-contrast focal point in a contemporary “maximalist” bathroom.

Condition and Restoration

This pan has been carefully salvaged and has undergone a professional restoration process:

• Structural Integrity: The vitreous china is in good overall condition, with no chips or cracks to the body or the rim.

• Restored Interior: While there is some slight, permanent discolouration to the ceramic inside the bowl—common in authentic 60-year-old reclaimed fixtures—the unit has been fully descaled and sanitised.

• Ready for Installation: The exterior glaze remains bright and glossy, ensuring it looks stunning once fitted.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Johnson Brothers

• Era: 1960s

• Colour: Lilac (Vibrant Purple)

• Trap Type: S-Trap (Vertical Outlet through the floor)

• Configuration: Low Level

• Width: 35cm

• Depth: 46cm

• Height: 40cm

Why Choose an S-Trap Configuration?

The S-trap (vertical outlet) design is essential for many period homes in which the waste pipe exits directly through the floor rather than through the wall. Finding a lilac retro toilet pan in this specific configuration is increasingly rare, making this a vital find for those performing a “like-for-like” replacement in a mid-century property.

Safe and Secure Delivery

Shipping vintage ceramics requires expert care to preserve the original glaze and structure. We offer secure delivery at an extra cost, utilising reinforced, shock-absorbent packaging to ensure your Lilac pan arrives safely. Alternatively, collection is available from our workshop.

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.