Soft, romantic, and unmistakably 1940s — this vintage Lu-Ray Pastels pink creamer by Taylor, Smith & Taylor is the perfect blush accent for your table.
Please note there is a visible hairline crack extending from the rim downward (see photos). The piece remains intact and is priced accordingly.
Crafted in glossy glazed ceramic with a rounded Art Deco silhouette, gentle pour spout, and classic loop handle, this piece captures the warmth and optimism of post-Depression era American design. The delicate pink glaze has that signature Lu-Ray sheen — luminous, creamy, and smooth to the touch.
Stamped on the base: Lu-Ray Pastels – T.S.&T.
This piece is vintage (circa 1940s) and shows gentle age-appropriate wear consistent with its history. No major chips observed. Light surface crazing typical of the era. One
A beautiful addition to pastel collections, cottage tablescapes, or blush-toned kitchen décor.
Lu-Ray Pastels was introduced in the late 1930s by Taylor, Smith & Taylor (Chester, West Virginia) as one of America’s first mass-market pastel dinnerware lines.
During the Great Depression and into WWII, bright colors were rare luxuries. Lu-Ray’s soft pink, blue, yellow, green, and ivory pieces brought affordable color and optimism into American homes. The line became especially popular with young brides and middle-class families seeking modern style without European pricing.
Fun facts:
• Lu-Ray was marketed as “modern” tableware
• The rounded silhouette reflects late Art Deco influence
• Pink was one of the most beloved and hardest-to-find replacement colors
• Many collectors still build full pastel sets today
Lu-Ray Pastels remains one of the most recognizable American ceramic lines of the 1940s.
MEASUREMENTS & WEIGHT
Weight: 0 lb 6.5 oz (6.5 ounces)
Height: approx. 2”
Length (spout to handle): approx. 5.5”
Width (body diameter): approx. 3.25”
Capacity: approx. 8–10 oz
