Collection: Corn Pottery | Shawnee, Stanford & McCoy Vintage Corn Ware

Corn pottery is a whimsical form of American decorative pottery, instantly recognizable by its bright yellow kernels and rich green husks. Produced primarily in the mid-20th century, corn pottery blends novelty design with functional tableware and was embraced for its cheerful appearance and tactile molded detail.

Several American potteries produced corn lines, including Shawnee Pottery, McCoy Pottery, and Stanford Pottery. Stanford Pottery was especially admired for its intricate molds and imaginative designs, often shaping corn husks into letters that denoted an item’s purpose—such as an S for salt—adding charm and collectability.

Shawnee Pottery produced three distinct corn ware lines between 1941 and 1961, the most famous being Corn King. Introduced in 1941 as White Corn King, the line was redesigned in 1946 with yellow kernels and lighter green husks, and later reintroduced in 1954 as Queen Corn with softer color variations. Today, corn pottery is collected for its playful design, strong mid-century appeal, and nostalgic American character.