Stangl Pottery Ceramic Cornucopia

A festive mid-century decorative vessel celebrating abundance and harvest. Shaped as a curved horn with ribbed detail and bright yellow glaze, this cornucopia embodies the classic “horn of plenty” motif. It was likely used as a seasonal centerpiece, vase, or planter during Thanksgiving and fall celebrations.

Cornucopias trace back to Greco-Roman mythology but became popular in American homes in the 1940s–1960s as holiday-themed décor. Often produced by U.S. potteries in cheerful colors, these pieces captured both symbolism and function — serving fruit, holding flowers, or standing alone as table accents.

This example’s bold color and smooth finish make it an eye-catching retro piece, perfect for nostalgic holiday settings or year-round display.

Stangl Pottery originated from the 1814 Samuel Hill Pottery and later became Fulper Pottery before changing its name to Stangl Pottery in 1955. Martin Stangl became president in 1926 and began producing dinnerware in Trenton, with all production consolidating there by 1935. The company became known for hand-painted dinnerware and figurines, including popular bird sculptures, but eventually ceased manufacturing in November 1978.