Frankoma became the pioneer in colored tableware. In 1947 the Mayan-Aztec line of dinnerware was introduced, and it was a success. Colors were introduced that reflected the essence of the Southwest, such as Prairie Green, Desert Gold, White Sand, and Onyx Black.
Other patterns were added later, such as the Oklahoma Plainsman, Lazybones and Westwind. New colors were also added, including Woodland Moss, Brown Satin, Peach Glow, Coffee, Clay Blue, Red Bud, Dusty Rose, Terracotta Rose, Turquoise, Sunflower Yellow, Robin Egg Blue and others. In addition to popular tableware, the Franks always continued to expand their lines of artistically inspired containers, sculpture and other items of ceramic art.
Although some Frankoma tended to be more traditional than much of the sleek imported mid-century pieces, the company did produce some beautifully innovative shapes and enjoyed tremendous popularity in the Forties and Fifties, especially in the Southwest. Because it was produced in such abundance, some collectors have been disdainful of the product, but its availability today simply serves to prove how much people loved it then, earning Frankoma a rightful place in MCM history.
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| Frankoma smoking stand worthpoint.com |
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| Lazybones clay blue ada clay covered casserole modish.net |
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| Lazybones pitcher etsy.com - DameArtDeco |
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| Bean pot with warming stand ebay.com - jensvintageart |
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| Plainsman prairie green centerpiece modish.net |
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| A few pieces of Frankoma that I have for sale - top, Plainsman oriental bowl; bottom Lazybones bowls, both in dusty rose |
